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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
1
Voters who moved within one precinct may register next Saturday the nineteenth before the County. The day also allows those absent from residence, those sick or with a deceased relative, newcomers after the last registration date, and those who have come of age since the last election to register for the pending primary.
TheGeiger's Pharmacy fountain offers Huyler's chocolate to customers in a notable display of shop hospitality. The note reflects a focus on popular confections available at the counter.
A Lexington street car strike halts all city and interurban service. Workers demand higher pay shorter hours and union recognition. An attempted run by strike breakers from New York led to a riot with injuries and arrests. Cars later returned to the barn.
Martin Treadway 76, a well known farmer, died at his home on the Clark Montgomery line Saturday. He is survived by his wife a former Miss Combs, a sister Mrs Sandy Sco bee and four children Clay Richard Lizzie and James Treadway. Burial was in Reed graveyard Sunday at 2 o clock.
Mrs. Matilda Pickrell Wood aged 81 wife of former Pension Agent Major A T Wood died at her city home Sunday afternoon after a fall and age related weakness. Born Fleming county June 24 1832 she lived here since the Civil War era and was active in the Methodist church since 1849. Survived by husband three children and one sister with seven grandchildren predeceasing. Funeral Tuesday at 10:30 conducted by Rev H D Clark and Rev B C Horton, burial Machpelah Cemetery.
Frank Ferguson aged 14 of near Chamber's Station sustained a severe injury when his gun discharged while he climbed a fence and tried to drag it after him. The shot struck his right arm and he was sent to Lexington. doctors fear the arm cannot be saved.
Miss Mattie Clay Triplett held lucky number 1861 and won first prize a bracelet watch. Number 268 won second prize a coaster bicycle but presentation pending. Drawn by J H Conner of Montgomery National Bank. drawing valid until Saturday July 19 at 3 PM for next number.
Vanarsdell's offers new beans lettuce radishes and onions in fresh produce display. Local shoppers visit for garden staples and seasonal greens.
Circuit Judge J M Benton states women may vote for School Superintendent and that ballots should be provided by the County Clerk. Four circuit judges have reached the same conclusion opposing State Superintendent Hamlett.
Season tickets cover four big days from July 23 to July 26 in Mt Sterling Kentucky. Each ticket costs 1.50 dollars and grants admission to Montgomery County Fair events and attractions across all four days.
Montgomery county officials announce daily closing of offices at 2 PM during the Montgomery County Fair. Citizens urged to conduct business before that hour. Signatories include Sheriff Walter F. Crooks Circuit Clerk R J Hunt County Clerk Keller Greene and florist Charles L Simon Successor to John Corbett.
Mrs James Prewitt nee Miss Pearl Bruton has begun a modern two story school building on Sycamore Street in Sutton Strother addition adjoining her residence. Completion targeted by September 8th. Prewitt long recognized as a leading educator and expects a large class roll.
An advertisement promotes Henry Judy promising money saving on various metal roofing materials and emphasizes top quality products for homeowners and builders.
Mt Sterling may see a modern ice plant built by local business men and capitalists outside the city limits on Owingsville pike. The developers seek to keep names private for now and plan wagons with scales, promising cheaper ice than the Kentucky Utilities Co. Also urged is attendance at the Big Poultry Show and Floral Hall Exhibit at the Montgomery County Fair from July 28 to 26 inclusive.
The Twelfth Annual Kentucky State Bar Association meeting at Olympian Springs drew judges, lawyers, and spouses for three days of addresses, banquets, and open house. Notables included Hon. Robert H. Winn, Hon. John D. Carroll, and former Senator Jos. W. Bailey with performances by W. O. Davis and other local figures.
The Saints host a tent meeting starting Friday night the 18th at Camargo for ten days. Bro. W. F. Chapel Bro. W. D. McCraw and others will assist. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mrs Elizabeth Baxter Scott of this city died while visiting Carlisle after weeks of frail health. She attended the Christian church and leaves five children: Mrs Z T Alexander Mrs John Fishback Dave Scott Russleville Ind W W Scott and Tom Scott. Funeral services were held at Mrs Alexander's home and interment followed in Carlisle cemetery. The Advocate extends sympathy to the family.
Winchester policeman Dan Insko shot a Black man on the Cincinnati to Winchester excursion train at Fourth Street station Sunday evening. Insko was arrested but released on $1,000 bond. James King, son of the postmaster, allegedly wounded the victim with a sharp object and was also released on bond.
The Mt Sterling Garage owned by Stone and Flora Saturday received two 1913 Model Studebaker touring cars, the first new Studebaker models in Mt Sterling. One is a deluxe four door tourer priced at 885 dollars and the other a six passenger car with electric self starter and 1912 inventions. The ad promotes Studebaker and Rambler models as best for the price and invites readers to write or call.
Ground was broken Monday morning on Queen Street for the Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse Co addition. The brick concrete and steel structure will make Mt Sterling boast a leading loose leaf house in the state.
Miss Pickett Crouch and William Mark were married in Lexington on Thursday. The couple, both longtime residents of this city, were surprised their friends with the nuptial ceremony and receive warm wishes from many well wishers.
Property listing notes a house and lot on North Sycamore Street owned by J. W. Jones. Market details or sale status are not provided in readable text.
One week remains until the Montgom ery County Fair opens its gates with new attractions and a famed floral hall. Harness horses include Bourbon Star and Undullain Belle while five gaited contenders feature Rectina and Roar. Mary Yandell Fox and Scandal lead three gaited champions among many others. Races include 2:22 trot and 2:25 pace with daily big days over four days starting July 23.
The Union Christian Endeavor Societies of the Christian and Presbyterian churches left this morning for the banks of Slate Creek above Howards Mill for a day of recreation and enjoyment. These societies are growing rapidly and as a beneficiary organization it is a pleasure to be a member.
Advocate Pub Co promotes custom printing services for orders with emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction. The notice invites readers to try their work for future printing needs.
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