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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
4
We are authorized to announce candidates for the State Primary on August 2, 1913. For Representative First Ward Second Ward Fourth Ward James McDonald Lee Crear Pierce Winn R. P. Walsh C. B. Stephens W. R. McKee. For County Judge C. G. Thompson. For Mayor L. G. Howard.
Col W D Henry announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Magistrate in Montgomery county's Second Magisterial district ahead of the August state primary. He notes four years of service as an efficient economical officer and cites minimal pauper claims as proof of taxpayers’ interest protection. He appeals to district voters to consider his record and party leadership.
The piece praises Rev A H Hirshman and others for bringing Redpath Chautauqua to town and notes a satisfactory arrangement for a visit next year. Auditor Bosworth jokes about paying Confederate pension claims with warrants, mirroring the Court of Appeals ruling.
A major blaze at the Tattersalls mammoth barn on South Broadway in Lexington destroyed the facility and 35 to 40 saddle and harness horses. Three men suffered serious burns while rescuing animals. About 25 to 35 horses survived uninjured after escaping the flames. The event followed local horses and trainers H C Moody W T Griffy and Ed Howard bravely aiding efforts. A Fourth of July celebration at the Fair Grounds was announced.
In Clark county both the Progressives and Republicans will name candidates for Representative in the August primary. Republican nominee W H Strossman filed his petition. Progressive nominee W A Jack Stephens, a wealthy farmer from Allensville. Republicans also expected to run William Robb for County Judge.
News reaches this city of the death of Ernest Richardson who died after coming in contact with a live wire in Oklahoma. He was about 30 years old and a former star on the local high school football team in 1900 and a favorite here. He was the brother of Tom Richardson of this city.
In a county unit election three precincts within Nicholasville favored wets by 78, but county totals show the dries with a 598 majority. Nicholasville and Jessamine county will be under local option again. Greenwade.
Chief Lindsay issues blanket arrest order targeting women in split skirts exposing limbs. He condemns dresses as indecent and warns that violators may face police court trials. The brief mentions farmers and market notes alongside stray references to Hart and silage-fed steers.
The hot weather checks corn growth while clover saving continues. Timothy meadows are poor. Stella Copher starts school July 7. Dr Guerrant preached at Springfield. Kirkpatrick Coleman Agency handles hail insurance with Geo E Coleman to adjust losses. Box seats for Mt. Sterling Fourth of July are available at Mt. Sterling Drug Co.
Senator Bradley introduced a Congress bill to press war claims that would affect many state churches and schools including the Methodist church in this city valued at $460 and the Presbyterian church at $650. The notice also promotes Greenwade's export silage and Paris green from the Variety Store.
The sheriff will sell between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Court House door in Mt. Sterling to satisfy a debt of 343.86 on the undivided one seventh interest of Millard Anderson in 240 acres. Sale on credit of three months with bond and security. auction follows execution in favor of Kia Randal as administratrix of Lucia Randal. Witness July 1, 1913. Sa 3t W. F. Crooks, Sheriff.
Sixty two delegates from twelve counties gathered in Lexington to seek proxies to remove the current Burley Tobacco Society board, a move prompted by a Court of Appeals ruling that the board acted without authority. Congressman Cantrill led speakers urging reorganization and removal of officials.
Buy your parts green from the Variety Store. Wide mouth fruit jars advertised for sale at Van Arsdell's with green parts highlighted.
C. C. McDonald, buyer for the 8. & 8. Co., has purchased six hundred cattle in this county. They weigh about 1500 pounds and are silo and grass fed, fat and ready. The price is eight cents per pound, with a total around $70,000. The cattle will be delivered in July.
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