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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1915
Page
1
Hon. Thos. 8. Rhea, a Logan County Sheriff and State Treasurer, visits the Kentucky Fair and impresses voters. A prominent Kentucky Democrat, he chairs the 8tate campaign, leading to party victories. He seeks Auditor of Public Accounts with a businesslike, prompt approach.
The Senffs supervise a camping party week at Kirkpatrick's Camp with Mattie Clay Anna Mary Triplett Catherine Wood Aleene Beall Thornton Lisle and others joined by Seth Botts J W Hedden Jr C T Coleman Frank Wyatt J Y Rogers Howell Reese and R H Lane.
Peter McCormick owned by Mr Shuler of Indianapolis trotted and won the first heat in 2 05 14, finishing second to Peter Scott the $30,000 horse owned by Thos Murphy. The horse was formerly owned by Mr John McCormick of this city.
At the county clerk's office on Saturday the tally showed 103 Democrats and 10 Republicans registered. Additionally 20 Democrats and Republicans, mostly Democrats, moved between wards since the last election and received removal certificates.
Anise Hunt issues a public note denying rumors that she will be the Deputy Circuit Court Clerk regardless of August primary results. She urges support for John H. Blount to aid her late father R. J. Hunt’s family and asks friends to vote and work for Blount.
Cards announce the July wedding in Los Angeles California of Richard Hoy Jeffries and Mary Francis White both of Los Angeles. Jeffries is the son of Mrs Sarah Parish Jeffries formerly of this county now in business in Los Angeles as a partner of Thomas F Berkley. The couple belong to a prominent family and are said to be well regarded by old friends and relatives from the area.
A hundred Lexington business men toured Mt. Sterling on Thursday and spent the day at the Fair. They received a warm welcome from local committees and Fair Board, taking home advertising material for the Blue Grass Fair with the slogan if you can't find it at home, come to Lexington. They praised the Mt. Sterling visit and the Fair highly.
Four candidates vie for the Democratic nomination for governor. Stanley, Bosworth, McDermott all insist McChesney leads, with each rival predicting a showdown between McChesney and the others. Shelby News reports a crowded field aware of McChesney’s campaign.
A shopper is urged to sample a box of Peti Johns breakfast food available at Vanarsdell store. The promotion highlights quick, ready to eat items for busy mornings.
Crowds enjoyed the fair’s show rings and top racing program, praised as the best yet in the city. New York blue ribbon ponies, ridden by two young girls, drew loud praise, with attendees from Winchester and Lexington. Mr. Sterling drew many politicians. saddle horsemen gathered, though Billy Shropshire’s string was missed. Fair Board earns congratulations for this year’s event.
Mr Clay Duncan son of Mr and Mrs J T Duncan and Miss Mary P Fesler daughter of Mr and Mrs Arch Prewitt were quietly married last Wednesday at the Christian church by Rev Clyde Darsie in the presence of intimate friends and relatives. The couple are widely known with many friends extending congratulations.
Dress goods offered at less than cost for cash as summer stock is cleared from The Novelty Store. Strong entities include The Novelty Store and dress goods.
A delay in the plate matter postpones the first installment of The Goddess, the great moving picture serial, to next week. Two installments will be printed then, and the feature is regarded as one of the greatest serials ever produced.
The Mt Sterling baseball team defeated Grange City Sunday afternoon in a one sided game. The locals scored fifteen runs while Grange City had none. Schwab pitched well for Mt Sterling and struck out twelve batters.
Reported on a terrible accident as the excursion boat Eastland with about 2 500 passengers capsized at the Chicago wharf. Authorities investigate claims the ship was unsafe and overcapacity, with prosecutions anticipated.
Assistant County Road Engineer J. Rice Crooks moved the road roller to the Judy and Flat Rock pike where a large amount of crushed stone has been spread. After about a week the outfit will be shifted to the Owingsville pike to complete state aid work from Edington to the Bath county line for the remainder of the season.
Mt. Sterling Garage recently received the 1915 Buick automobile named D-45. It is a five passenger, six cylinder car with full electric equipment priced at $985, a value touted by Mr. Stone who offers demonstrations to interested buyers.
In an automobile accident near Oil Springs Benjamin Downing and Bruce Holliday of Paris escaped serious injury. The car turned over trapping Downing and crushing one side, with Downing in serious condition. Holliday sustained only minor cuts and bruises.
Fire destroyed a stable in the rear of Mr. Gay Wilson’s property on High Street Wednesday afternoon. Cause unknown. Loss about 150 dollars with 75 dollars covered by insurance.
An ice cream supper will be held at the old Springfield church on Saturday night, July 31. All residents are invited to attend and enjoy desserts and fellowship.
The owner must identify the stray heifer found at premises and pay costs. A notice to locate and address the animal is published by C. T. Watts in The Advocate.
The Montgomery County election commissioners led by Sheriff Harry F. Howell selected officers of election for each ward and area. Names include Steve R. Adamson and M. J. Goodwin in Second Ward, Jess Davis and Strother Thomas in Third Ward, Frank Gibbons and Rollie Smoot h in Fourth Ward, with numerous assistants listed across Levee Grassy Lick Sideview and other locales.
Information received reports the death of Martin Pinney, 71, of Burlington Ohio, from injuries sustained while trying to stop a runaway horse. He was a wealthy respected farmer and father of H. B. Pinney of this city.
At the Cleveland Grand Circuit last week top trotting times set new records led by Lee Axworthy 2 05 14 and Peter McCormick 2 05 14. Other fast winners include Peter Scott 2 06 1 and Margaret Druien 2 04 14 as ten horses with 2 05 or better records are eligible for the Castleton Cup at Lexington in October.
The announcement by Mr. Edwards denies support for a statewide constitutional amendment on prohibition. An attorney with family ties to the liquor business, Edwards highlights the lieutenant governor’s control of Senate committees, including Rules, signaling a direct stake in the campaign and aligning with Stanley on the primary ticket.
The Woodford Sun quotes temperance opponents wary of a statewide amendment, arguing the campaign should seek a direct public vote. The piece frames the issue as a test of majority rule and democratic process amid prohibition debates.
The Pembroke Journal notes strong Kentuckians wish to move forward on liquor policy while liquor interests try to block progress. It recalls a past four year effort to block a temperance plank, which failed and helped the Democratic rise to power by a large majority. The paper warns that backing away now would be cowardice and invite voter rebuke.
Promotes loyalty to home town urging residents to trade locally. Encourages evaluating worth of living and trading locally with a punchy call to action and a reminder not to waste time on distant pursuits.
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