Local Baseball Club Forms for Mt Sterling Franchise
A group of prominent gentlemen organized a stock company to run the Mt. Sterling Blue Grass League franchise. A new president and board will be selected, new manager hired, and several players added. The club has won two of three, beating Lexington 6 to 2 and Paris 6 to 2. Rutherford Middleton and Sanford are new stars. umpire McBrayer will play third base. Nick Altrock may join to manage. Boosters Day is set for the next home game on Wednesday July 31.
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Mt. Sterling
Lexington
Paris
Rutherford
Middleton
Sanford
Sterling
McBrayer
Frankfort
A. L. Laughlin
Cincinnati
Nick Altrock
Chicago White Sox
Boosters
Appointees to the State University Exam Date
The competitive examination for appointees to the State University will be held in the office of County Superintendent on Monday July 29. This county is entitled to two appointees.
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State University
Lost Mileage Book Reward Notice
A notice offers a reward at Spot Cash Grocery for returning a lost mileage book. Loss reported locally with hope of recovery and incentive for claimant.
Officers Chosen for State Primary Elections
Sheriff W F Crooks and assistants selected precinct officials for the August 3 state primary. Ward listings include G E Coons through Joe Stephens in 1st Ward and multiple names for 2nd to 4th Wards, along with Hart s and outlying precincts like Grassy Lick and Levee.
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W. F. Crooks
M. F. O’rear
G. B. Senff
G. E. Coons
J. H. Wood
B. J. McDonald
Joe Stephens
B. F. Wyatt
Geo. Hamilton
W. A. DeHaven
E. C. Hainline
Tho
M. Gatewood
Levee
Lud Witt
E. R. Hall
Raymond Knox
Seth Combs
Aarons Run
R. R. Hutchison
Jas. A. Williams
Jno
B. Lee
Clarence White
Bean
S—W. N. Scobee
Taswell Burns
Ben W. Hall
Price Calk
Camargo
Breck Congleton
Ed McClure
Campbell Gibson
W. Cockrell
Jeffersonville
A. M. Bedford
Grooms
A. W. Ficklin
Vincent Vance
Sideview
Geo. M. Roberts
R. N. Dean
Burgham Anderson
B. P. Jeffries
Best deals on furniture cars and rugs at Suttons
The BEST is always the cheapest. If in need of furniture car pet or rugs see W. A. Sutton & Son.
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W. A. Sutton & Son
Insurance man John S. Lawson dies in Flemingsburg
John S. Lawson a well known state insurance man died at his Flemingsburg home on Monday at age 37 He was nephew of Mrs and Major A T Wood of this city and had many relatives and friends He belonged to the Mason and Knight Templars lodges.
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John S. Lawson
Flemingsburg
Lawson
A. T. Wood
Mason and Knight Templars Lodge
Tobacco Growers urged to call for hail loss rates
Farmers are advised to protect crops from hail by calling 88 for rates or contacting C. Howell for insurance options and immediate assistance.
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Telephone
C. Howell
Printing plant expands with new two story addition
The old Presbyterian church property is being remodeled into a modern brick and concrete printing plant addition owned by Chenault and O'Rear. The Advocate Publishing Co will occupy it by September 1. The old church will house the mechanical department with ample light and a single-floor plant. New presses and labor saving gear will position the plant as one of the most up to date in the state.
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Old Presbyterian Church
Messrs. Chenault & O
Advocate Publishing Co
Vanarsdell Lunch Goods For Picnics And Outings
Local retailer Vanarsdell advertises a selection of lunch items ideal for picnics and outings. Shown are boxed lunches, cold cuts, cheeses, bread, beverages, and convenient parcel options to suit day trips.
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Vanarsdell
Progressive Party Convention Plan in Montgomery County
A call to voters in Montgomery County invites a mass convention at the Court House on Saturday July 27 1912 at 2 PM to organize a county committee and appoint delegates to the District Convention in Ashland Kentucky on August 1 at noon. Provisional Chairman W M Lauissury of the 9th Congressional District signs the notice.
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Montgomery County
Court House
Ashland
W. M. Lauissury
Progressive Party
Kentucky
No Money For Postal Employes This Month
On account of Congress failing to pass the General Deficiency bill the Government storekeepers and gaugers throughout the country will not receive their pay for work done during the month of June for a time at least. A number of Government employes residing in this and other Blue Grass cities will be affected and will have to wait for their salaries.
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Congress
Blue Grass
Winchester Court Trading Quiet as Market Slows
On Monday in Winchester court day drew a fair crowd while trading remained light. At Hamilton’s Stockyards about 400 cattle were sold with brisk activity briefly and prices down about 25 cents per hundred from the prior week.
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Winchester
Hamilton
Bids Opened on Bank and Locust Street Paving Project
City Council opened two bids for paving Bank street and Locust street from Bank to Sycamore. G H Strother bid 2.28 and 2.36 per square yard with additional curb and gutter priced. Central Construction Co of Lexington bid 2.30 for both streets and 60 cents per foot for curb and gutter. Completion dates set for Nov 1 and Dec 1, 1912.
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Bank Street
Locust Street
Bank
Sycamore
G. H. Strother
Central Construction Co
Lexington
Ventral Construction Co
Strother
Advertising as a mighty force in business progress
The note extols advertising as a key driver of modern industry, a creative force that builds factories, railroads, and skyscrapers while expanding desires. It claims repetition shapes the mind and that the Advocate Publishing Co offers the latest printing equipment for cheaper job printing.
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Advocate Publishing Co
Greatest Fair Yet Opens with Large Crowd and Fine Stock
The 1912 Montgomery County Fair opened Tuesday at 10 AM with ideal weather and an unusually large crowd. Horses from top show rings contested prizes while floral hall exhibits and the midway earned praise. Grilla’s band performed as rings announced winners such as Sparks and Wilson in Five-Gaited Pony and Elizabeth Judy in Best Harness Pony. Some debated ties in the judging, including J Walter Rice’s colt.
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Montgomery County
Floral Hall
Fair Company
Grilla
Sparks and Wilson
Elizabeth Judy
Roy L. Morris
Mr. Churchman
Collins & Redmond
Plantation
S. S. Ralls
Geo. Snyder
Shropsire
Matlack
Lee Cravens
Bridges Bros
J. Walter Rice
Montgomery County Fair Showcases Local Carpets and Rugs
The Montgomery County Fair runs July 23 to 27 featuring top locally made carpets furniture and rugs. Visitors will see crafts from regional businesses and enjoy fair activities.
Auto Wreck Injures Passengers Near Willow Street
Sunday morning Will Day connected with Strother and Frazer Garage drove Henry Judy’s new car with John Cline and his daughter when they collided with Mt. Sterling Water Light and Ice Co. wagon at Willow and High streets. The wagon horses whirled around and struck the car front, nearly tearing the bed off. Cline suffered a small facial cut. others escaped unharmed.
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Strother & Frazer Garage
Henry Judy
John Cline
Mt. Sterling Water, Light and Ice Co
Cline
Willow Street
High Street
Horse Stolen From Front of Court House
A light bay horse three years old and 16 hands high was stolen last Saturday from in front of the court house from owner Sheriff W. F. Crooks of Montgomery County. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Old country hams, sliced or whole at Vanarsdell's.
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Court House
W. F. Crooks
Montgomery County
Camping Party at Fin and Feather Club
County Judge G A McCormick and his family are spending the current week at the Fin and Feather Club’s Club House on Slate Creek.
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G. A. McCormick
Fin and Feather Club
Slate Creek
Have You Seen Them Punch Graves at the Fair
One of the leading clothing and hat houses, Punch & Graves, advertises several nifty notices during the Fair this week highlighting its wide range of garments and furnishings.
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Punch & Graves
Washington Judge Resigns Amid Impeachment Advice
Judge Handford, the first Federal judge appointed after Washington statehood, wired his resignation to President Taft yesterday. He acted on counsel’s advice during impeachment proceedings.
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Handford
United States
Washington
Statehood
Taft
Splendid Tent Show at Bank and Locust Corner
Raymond's Tent Show travels the circuit and plays a high class performance on the corner of Bank and Locust streets. The authorities urge attendance for a truly good show not to be missed.
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Raymond
Bank and Locust Streets
Storms Do Heavy Damage to Crops and Infrastructure
Heavy rains over the past week severely damage crops in the region with corn and other fields washed out in river bottoms. Hinkston creek rose above flood levels washing out bridges and forcing families from homes. Turnpikes suffer washouts. Wyatt, the supervisor, leads repairs, a multi month effort expected.
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Hinkston
Wyatt
Hitch your horses at fairgrounds mill lot entrance
Notices invite visitors to tether horses at the High street entrance of the fair grounds during the fair. The stake indicates two two pound loads for the carriage.
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High Street
Fair Grounds
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The
Howard’s Mill
Jas. Scobee
Luther Bittinger
Dan Blevins
A. R. Turley
Spencer
Alvin Myers
Frank Rogers
Andy Wilson
Joe Prewitt
Ringo
Senff
John Samuels
Frank Laughlin
Cathleen Pieratt
Winchester Court
Brick Street
Vanarsdell’s
Truman A. DeWeese
Dr. J. M Gilbert
London
England
John Robinson
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