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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
4
Citizens of the Prewitt area led by H M and E R Prewitt nearly fund turnpike repairs with county funds by supplying crushed stone and spreading it free of charge. This cooperative effort doubles rock availability and offers a model for other parts of the county.
The death of Senator Bradley triggers rapid changes as Eph Lillard and his son Stout are dismissed from government service. Lillard had served as Bradley’s private secretary and held a $2200 annual clerical post, while Stout earned $1200 as a committee stenographer. The Democratic Steering Committee moved to replace Bradley with Senator White, marking a political shift. Judge James H. Evans’ illness hints at a forthcoming successor in Clark County as Governor McCreary acts on politics.
Gov McCreary selects Hon Johnson N. Camden to succeed W O Bradley in Kentucky's U S Senate. The choice honors a loyal Democrat noted for wealth culture and independence and pledged to represent Kentucky in the United States Senate, the nation’s upper house.
A Washington dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer reports Kentucky Democrats largely back former Governor Beckham as the likely long term U S Senate nominee. They predict Beckham’s win in August primaries and Johnson N Camden’s short term nomination and election. The long term would begin March 4, 1915, while supporters of Representative Stanley expect his defeat.
A quotation from S. P. Greenwade asserts self-slaughtering cattle is handled with strict sanitary precautions.
Greens beans cucumbers and a variety of fresh vegetables are available with daily deliveries at Greenwade's. Strawberries arrive fresh each day and orders are delivered promptly, with business appreciated.
Geiger's Pharmacy notes the cafe serves Huylers' Chocolate at the fountain, highlighting brand availability and a local preference for this confection.
High School notes describe a June 5 baseball game at the Fair Grounds between the local team and Lexing ton High School with a potential Central Kentucky title on the line after a prior Lexington–Cynthiana clash. Wood and Kelly anchor the local battery as fans are urged to attend and root for a season finale victory. The piece also covers a Baccalaureate sermon at the Baptist church, praise for choir director Mrs. Sarah Drake, a May 26 win over the “rounders” with DeHaven and Kelly starring, and upcoming Grammar School commencement and Annual Class Day programs with officers and speakers listed.
The annual Commencement Dance will be held at Trimble Hall this evening with music by the Lexington Opera House Orchestra. A large crowd of visitors is expected to attend.
Advertises monogram correspondence cards and writing paper as a tasteful commencement present from Advocate Publishing Co. Promotes screen windows at a yard up and a fair event featuring the products and lines available.
On June 1 1914 Messrs Ben W Hall and S B Lane opened an office in the Odd Fellows building on Main street to deal in real estate loans stocks and bonds. They solicit business from the community.
Mr George A Adams assumed charge as postmaster at Flemingsburg on Monday succeeding Mr William H Harrison a Republican who served sixteen years in that role Adams faced no opposition in the appointment.
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