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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
1
A Sunday temperance meeting at the Christian church drew about thirty five to forty men. A committee was appointed to select a County Campaign Chairman and a Chairman for each voting precinct. No major business was conducted and exact election timing remains undecided, with word of multiple counties voting on the same fall day.
Cleveland Pergram, newly paroled from the Frankfort Reformatory for a prior murder, shot and killed James Harris near Olympia station in Owingsville. Harris faced indictment for killing Pergram’s brother. Pergram, age 24, remains at large. motive believed tied to vengeance.
Mr. Irwin representing Red Path Chautauquas visits the city as the year’s programs are distributed and draw broad interest.
A report says a pair of young couples will wed this afternoon in Lexington. Residents are asked for information identifying the families involved.
A five year old black pony described as sound with a nice silly colt is offered for sale along with a pony trap and harness. Contact G D Sullivan at phone numbers 474 or 132.
Mr. John F. Speer of Indianapolis died in Indianapolis last Wednesday from injuries suffered in an auto accident the prior Saturday. He married Miss Mary Hunter Johnson of this city and is survived by his wife and one child. Speer, a prominent banker, arrived Friday noon for services at Machpelah Cemetery after burial rites led by Rev. Clyde Darsie. He rode with Mr. Baird Saltzgaber and other friends in Saltzgaber's car. Speer and Saltzgaber's families are well known locally.
Mr James Peel of Kiddville celebrated his ninety third birthday with a large gathering Monday. Guests included James Peel Jr age 62 C W Boone Mrs T T Bee and two children Miss Winifred N B Sewell and W M Hainline. Well wishers hope for many more happy birthdays.
Mr Dean Carr and Miss Bes tolean Dunn daughter of Mrs Rufus Dunn were married at the parsonage of the Christian church Wednesday afternoon by Rev Clyde Darsie. Carr has been with W C Moore Co and gained popularity. Bride is pretty and accomplished. The Advocate extends best wishes.
The eleven year old Mary Margaret Minihan daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Minihan died Monday after a brief illness. She suffered throat trouble and heart involvement but her frail constitution could not endure the disease. Funeral services are set for Wednesday morning at 9:30 at St Patrick's church with Rev. E B Rohrer officiating and burial in St Thomas cemetery.
C B Collier of Menefee county was found dead on a creek bank near Cornwell station Sunday. Early speculation of murder gave way to belief he fell from a cliff. A man named Perkins was arrested on suspicion but is now not linked to the death. Collier, about 71, was a prominent local figure.
Lexington breeder and horse owner I C McDowell is chosen as the next member of Kentucky’s State Racing Commission, succeeding J N Camden who will resign to join the U S Senate. Governor McCreary announced the appointment.
Johnny Glenn and Miss Bessie Brown were married at the bride’s home in Lancaster last week. Glenn, known to many residents, is one of the buyers at the local market for the past two years.
Mr. Frank Fletcher a former Sterling boy is promoted to Trainmaster of Clifton Forge. He has been with the C. and O. for several years and the news pleases his many friends in the area.
The thirty-first annual Mt. Sterling High School commencement was held Friday June fifth. Illness prevented President Henry S. Barker from attending. Prof E F Farquhar of State University delivered the address on The Complex Problems of Life. Diplomas were awarded by Supt W O Hopper to the largest graduating class in the school’s history.
Season tickets for the Chau tauqua are at H M Ringos store. Subscribers are urged to call and collect them at once. John A Judy serves as Local Committee chairman.
Fifty years ago General John H. Morgan entered Mt. Sterling on his last raid through Kentucky. He captured about five hundred Federals on the Magowan farm and Morgan's men suffered and inflicted heavy losses.
A bystander praises Walsh Co for selling top brands of clothes hats shoes and shirts in Palm Beach. The speaker claims Walsh offers the best brands in the country and plans to buy two Palm Beach suits from the firm.
Cynthiana Democrat reports the Court of Appeals decided a newspaper popularity contest is not a lottery but a nuisance and should be abated.
A steer missing from Chas. Highland was last seen about a week ago. The owner requests information on the animal and asks for any sightings to be reported.
For sale a house and lot on Howard Avenue with water gas and bath. Contact R. K. Weedon at 48-41 or phone 532.
Washington dispatch notes R A Chiles of Mr Sterling proposes a Montgomery primary to decide between L T Chiles and Squire Turner for the Sterling postmaster job. Harry Lockridge’s term expired March 7 and the salary is $2300 yearly with competing pushes by Representative Fields and Senator James.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed three large barns at the Kentucky Association running track in Lexington Sunday night at 11. There were no horses in the barns and the loss was near $5,000. The structures belonged to Thomas C. McDowell Wil J. Young and Gallagher Brothers, containing only straw from previous stalls.
Police chief Luther E Herron of Henderson was shot three times by a man named Robert Ranger in Logantown a Negro settlement. Two shots hit Herron in the head one in the temple the other exit side while a third struck near the heart and exited the shoulder blade. Doctors report his condition critical.
A gentle aged mare offered as safe for a lady or child to drive. Listed by Henry R. Prewitt. Measurements or registration ID 49-21 accompany the listing.
This week at The Fair shoppers can buy alarm clocks guaranteed to keep good time for 49 cents each. The ad highlights affordable timekeeping with a focus on reliability and value.
Daily produce availability reported from Sanitary Meat Market featuring a rotation of country vegetables. Local shoppers are advised to check shelves for fresh offerings and seasonal items.
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