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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
4
The statement emphasizes voting as the supreme prerogative of citizenship and signals the fundamental role of suffrage in democratic life. It frames voting as a defining civic duty and essential political participation.
The piece argues for merit over sentiment in public office, stressing competence, sobriety, and honesty as the crucial criteria. It warns readers to beware false campaign reports and to avoid last minute deception, urging vigilance throughout the campaign week.
Correspondence reports showers revived crops while several residents and visitors traveled, including Mrs. Belle Warner from Dayton and James Markland from Paris. A threshing engine accident on Hinkston Pike caused a lengthy rescue, and Roger Moore injured his eye with hot iron. Mrs. Lane's funeral in Olympia and Mary Ellen Byrd winning a baby show are noted.
James Kendall notes T. D. Bently sold eight 50 lb shoats to Letch Banister for 45 dollars. R. M. Hedge, recovering from a threshing injury, is improving. Mrs. John G. Crouch attends her sister’s funeral in Olympia. Miss Elsie Henry visits Mt. Sterling. Emma J. Todd and Edith Bently visit and attend the fair. Pearl Douglas visits Clay City. Catarrhal fever affects Kendall horses. A Side View washout brings hail. Lee Brown files a 2000 dollar damage claim. Joe Anderson of Sideview opens a 5 and 10 cent counter inviting customers.
Proprietor of Oil Springs hosts a public dance at the Pavilion tonight July 30 inviting all residents with no formal cards issued.
Charlie Smathers of this city travels as guest of Dr. Leon ard Snyder known as the Boys Minister. They journey from Boston to New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland starting July first and returning around September first. Snyder travels widely addressing thousands of youths and selects a boy from each state each year. Charlie from Kentucky is honored with this trip and sponsorship.
A horse driven by Dr. J A Vansant ran away and hit a pony cart near the Episcopal church. Occupants Mrs R P Thomas and two children along with Butler Carrington were shaken but unharmed. Mrs Joe A Stephens injured herself falling on the pavement while offering help and was taken home for care.
Friends mourn the death of Wm. McGilaway in the city last Tuesday evening after years of ill health. Funeral services were held Friday at the Catholic church by Father Robrer with burial at St. Thomas cemetery. He leaves his parents and brother Robr. E. McGilaway of St. Louis.
Milton Coke, editor of the Somerset Herald, defies Judge Tartar by printing ballots for women in Polaska County. Tartar issues a warrant and six quick judgments for breach of peace, while Coke secures an injunction. Langdon faces fines for defying ballot limits as Bethurum and Tartar clash over party ballot numbers. The county awaits the outcome as Langdon and Coke follow Bethurum’s order.
The jury found D. F. Deaton guilty at Winchester on Saturday and set life imprisonment as the penalty after a two hour deliberation. Attorneys Wallace Wycoff Crutcher and others argued for the defense, while County Attorney Davis Byrd and Crutcher spoke for the Commonwealth. The defendant remained calm as the verdict was read and spoke briefly with his wife afterward. Frazer & Perry advertise tornado and hail insurance.
Judge Matt Heson in Kenton County Court overruled the motion to appoint a receiver in the Elmer B. Stansifer suit for Burley Tobacco Company stockholders and Burley Tobacco Society. The judge noted assets may total two million with debts around 518 thousand, finding no evidence of unfair dealing. The case drew Kentucky-wide interest among Burley Tobacco Society members and company stockholders.
The notice warns that marking an X to vote will spoil the ballot and instructs voters to mark the square after each candidate. It cautions against stamping under the rooster and directs voting under the rooster only in November. Includes unrelated ad: Children’s wash suits. Punch, Graves & Co.
Spot Cash Grocery lists chicken feed at a pound price, signaling a possible sale or price adjustment. The notice reflects a local shopper alert about affordable farming supplies.
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