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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1915
Page
20
The Baptist church in this city welcomes Rev. Wilson who has recently arrived and shown earnest zeal for his Master’s cause, endearing him to all he has met in town.
A commemorative note thanks leading men and enterprises for supporting a 1915 edition. Proceeds after expenses fund a new church. Acknowledges Sterling Advocate for assistance and notes many doctors and lawyers did not pose. The editorial team expresses responsibility and seeks public approval.
A community toast to Kentucky earns top praise for its warm sentiment. The speaker notes God’s smile upon Kentucky and the line declaring it the best place outside of Heaven. The passage laments that shared affection could spur faster growth for the city and county.
Mt Sterling sits on the C and O Railway 34 miles east of Lexington at the edge of the bluegrass and start of the mountains. The piece extols its modern streets water system gas and electricity, strong schools and churches, free mail, banks, three newspapers and large markets, plus a progressive road program and upcoming railroad prospects. It highlights a thriving civic life and friendly atmosphere for homeseekers and visitors.
A list of prominent figures includes Lewis Wiley of the New York Times, Richard Reid Rogers of Interborough Rapid Railway, Clarence Madden buyer in Cleveland, Joel B. Fesler of Fesler Sales, N T. McKee efficiency expert, W. W. Reed Seattle real estate magnate, and judges from Oklahoma to Kentucky. Also named are Col Henry L. Stone, Matt Holt, Edgar Baume, Harry Rogers, Will Scott, Coleman Groves, Miss Lavina Oldham, Mrs. Fannie Hines Fenwick, and Charles Trumbo with varied roles in law business religion and engineering.
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