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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1914

Page

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Insurance War Settled in Kentucky Between Insurers and State

Insurance firms that halted Kentucky operations after the Glenn-Greene law will resume business. A Louisville conference yielded concessions from state officials and company reps. The suit by Judge Stout declared the law unconstitutional, ratification by insurers and Gov. McCreary followed, ending a long business dispute awaiting a new law.

Kentucky Glenn-Greene Louisville Stout Gov. McCreary

Will Move to Lexington to Reside

Mr. L. C. McCormick of McCormick Lumber Co plans to move to Lexington after arranging his business stake in S. F. McCormick Lumber Co. The move comes with regret as he is a leading local business figure. No changes in local operations except O. W. McCormick assuming full charge of the plant.

L. C. McCormick McCormick Lumber Co S. F. McCormick Lumber Co Lexington McCormick O. W. McCormick

Ewing Flynn Contracts Builder for Samuels Avenue Bungalow

Mr. Ewing A. Flynn has let the contract for a modern bungalow on Samuels avenue to contractor C. P. Pierce. Construction will begin once the foundation is finished.

Ewing A. Flynn Samuels Avenue C. P. Pierce

Assessor Fitzpatrick Reports City Tax Books Totals

ASFA notes 943 voters 1176 town lots valued at 1 528 124 gain of 100 000 over last year. Personal value 922 113 95 up 36 482 67. Grand total 2 482 312 95, up 138 097 67 from last year. Third year as assessor, praised as conscientious and diligent with few complaints.

Taylor Fitzpatrick, Jr Fitzpatrick

Will Marry in Alabama

Invitations have been received for the marriage of Mr. Charles J. Greene to Miss Ethel L. Parham of Mt. Hebron Alabama, set for June 23 1914. Greene, son of S. J. Greene of this city, has lived in Alabama and worked in a Southern printing establishment. Parham is described as a charming, agreeable girl. The Advocate offers best wishes.

Charles J. Greene Ethel L. Parham Mt. Hebron Ala Greene S. J. Greene Alabama

Maysville Street Accepted by City Council

The Maysville street project in Mt. Sterling was accepted by the city council in a special session last Wednesday. Engineer Bosley and the Street Commission headed by Judge Lewis Apperson and Dr. J A Viansant approved the acceptance of the street from the Carey Reed Co. of Lexington, marking the first asphalt street in Mt. Sterling.

Bosley Lewis Apperson J. A. Viansant Maysville Street Carey-Reed Co Lexington Mt. Sterling

Obituary Notice for Holman Rice in Owingsville

Holman Rice of Owingsville was killed in a Tuesday morning automobile accident near Winchester. His cousin Sam Crooks of Bath county was injured, the pair had been to Clark county to view cattle and were en route to Lexington when the car struck a wire fence, overturned twice, and Rice died shortly after Dr. Johnson arrived. He left a wife Mary Wood Rice and a mother Belle M. Rice, with one sister Mrs. Scott Goodpaster. he was a prominent farmer and stockman in the region.

Holman Rice Owingsville Rice Sam Crooks Bath County Clark County Lexington Winchester Mr. Rice Mr. Crook Dr. Johnson Matt Bean John C. Wood Holmian Rice Belle M. Rice Mary Wood R. R Scott Goodpaster Ashland

Mrs. John R. Triplett Dies Near Sharpsburg at 62

Mrs. John R. Triplett, 62, died at her home near Sharpsburg on Thursday morning June 11, 1914. Burial was in Sharpsburg cemetery after Methodist church services led by Rev. Greer. She leaves four children Walter Triplett Howard Triplett Mrs Perry Flora and Dr W B Triplett plus her husband. Family and neighbors attended the funeral from the city and area.

John R. Triplett Sharpsburg Greer Triplett Perry Flora Walter Triplett Howard Triplett Spokane Wash W. B. Triplett Alberta Canada Thos. F. Triplett Methodist Church Allce G. Ratliff Robert Stone Waller Triplett G. Y. Triplett

Hail Insurance Ad From Exchange Bank

Hail insurance offered by Exchange Bank contact B Frank Perry invites patrons to discuss coverage and rates.

Exchange Bank Frank Perry

New Bridges Erected on Local Pike Routes This Week

County Road Engineer Jno. S. Wyatt oversees construction of three new bridges this week. One spans the Kiddville pike near Mr. Newt Abner’s residence, another crosses the Stepstone pike near Luther Bitteinger home, and the third bridges Brush Creek by D. B. Salyer’s farm.

Jno. S. Wyatt Kiddvile Pike Newt Abner Stepstone Pike Luther Bitteinger Brush Creek D. B. Salyer

Auction for steel boat and running gear on Court House Square

A steel boat and running gear will be sold at public auction on Saturday at two o'clock on the Court House square. Both items are described as in excellent repair.

Court House Square

Patton Arrested on Forgery Charge in Rowan County

Policeman James Tipton detained a man who gave the name W. O. Patton of Morehead after he cashed a $50 check endorsed by Lewis Jacobs at Ex change Bank and bought clothing from The Walsh Co. The clerk alerted county Judge John W. Riley, who confirmed no such agreement, and Patton’s new clothes were recovered along with most of the cash. the endorser must cover the rest.

James Tipton W. O. Patton Morehead Patton Exchange Bank Lewis Jacobs Walsh Co John W. Riley Rowan County Riley Tipton Walsh

Miss Fannye Clark Wins Atlantic City Trip

Miss Fannye Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs O B Clark was a winner in the Lexington Herald trip contest earning an Atlantic City trip. She is described as popular and deserving with many friends glad to learn of her success.

Fannye Clark O. B. Clark Lexington Herald Miss Clark Atlantic City

Bargains on Oxford Shoes At Punch Graves Co

Local retailer Punch Graves & Co advertises oxfords priced at $1.98 as the greatest bargain in years. Shoppers urged to visit the store for this limited sale and take advantage of low prices.

Punch, Graves & Co

Kodak Finishing Offer by Sherman Hamilton in Kentucky

Kodak finishing and developing service offered by Sherman Hamilton of Mount Sterling Kentucky. Mail films per roll for developing and printing at 30 cents per print. Postcard size and smaller prints available. Include return address and ensure payment.

Kodak Sherman Hamilton Sterling

Cattle Sale Draws Small Crowd Amid Slow Trade

About 1500 cattle were on the market with fair quality and slow trade. Yearlings topped at 8 to 9 cents, cows 5 to 6 percent, bulls 6 to 7, and oxen 5 to 6 cents. Numerous specific sales included 20 cows at $33 per head and several 600 lb heifers at 7 cents, among others. continued on page 4.

Wm. ‘Treadway L. C. Agee Lexington Cts Keeton & Co Sanford Ramey Geo. Halsey al Kerns Frank Lockridge Carlisle Noah Lyons Sam Laythram Bath County Laythram Nichols & Co J. A. Vansant Sam Wheeler Mr. Brandenburg Powell County Sam Keeton George Halsey L. C. McClure Sanford Helton Ll. C. Agee Fayette County Dawson Tapp J. W. Dawson Reese Horton

Postmaster Ship Ends in Mt. Sterling Turner Named

President confirms Squire Turner as postmaster after Senator Ollie M. James endorsement and long dispute with Rep. W. J. Fields. Turner, editor of the Sentinel-Democrat and son of former Congressman Thomas Turner, will appoint O. C. Mason as chief deputy. Fields vows continued advocacy for Mt. Sterling and Montgomery county residents.

Sterling Ollie M. James Squire Turner Senate W. J. Fields L. T. Chiles Fields James Marion Sentinel-Democrat Thomas Turner O. C. Mason Grassy Lick Turner

Get Your Share at Rogers Co Sale Bargains

Local auction note invites shoppers to a Rogers Company sale offering discounted goods and doorbuster prices. Vendors promise strong values across home items and apparel with limited-time discounts and the chance to save on featured merchandise.

Rogers Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

ASFA Maysville ST Kant Slip Cite Ros America MR. Holman Rice Companion John. R. Triplett Sharsburg Hail Insurance Mason Montgomery County J.c.w.beckham United States
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