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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
4
Garrett D. Sullivan announces his Democratic bid for County Commissioner District One in the upcoming August 4 primary. A long-time county resident and former city council member, he highlights farming roots, business success, and a pledge to focus on farmers while running a clean campaign.
Mr. J L Faulkner, a first time candidate and Democrat, declares ambition to serve as County Commissioner and will seek the party nomination in District 2. A Levee precinct resident, he emphasizes a high plane campaign and careful, intelligent governance for Montgomery County voters.
By Montgomery Circuit Court judgment a sale of two parcels in Mt Sterling Ky is set for July 16 1917 at 1 pm at the courthouse. Parcel one includes a store and lot with building fixtures and wall interest. parcel two is a lot on east High street. Bonds required, lien retained until full payment, possession after confirmation. Master Commissioner WM A Samuels administers.
The local Postoffice will be closed July 4 except for specific hours General Delivery opens 8 to 9 a m and 1 to 2 p m City carriers perform one morning delivery Rural carriers operate 1 p m to 8 p m Money order registry and Postal Savings windows closed Public advised to observe hours and call during stated times Squire Turner P M
Real estate firm T. F. Rogers and Son reports the sale of a North Sycamore street property to Chess Glover for immediate possession. Glover plans to use the home as his residence.
William Jennings Bryan spoke at the First Christian Church in Richmond amid a packed audience of 1,400. Ex Governor James B. McCreary introduced him as he urged prohibition, praising a Washington feed bill amendment prohibiting use of foodstuffs for alcohol. He warned Kentucky could approve prohibition by a large majority if voters had a chance.
The commissioner will sell at public auction on July 6 1917 at Mt Sterling Kentucky the 41 acre tract described with detailed metes and bounds including a 4 acre deduction for Fannie and Clayton Dragoo and retaining 37 acres. The sale is at the courthouse door Mt Sterling Kentucky.
The speaker criticized saloon advertising and urged backing for U S government efforts in the war. He noted liquor sales prohibition for soldiers, called for nationwide patriotism, and asked audiences to buy Liberty Loan bonds, aid the Red Cross and Y M C A, and boost food production while reducing waste.
Mr John Withrow Eastin purchased a six cylinder five passenger Buick from the Mt Sterling Garage last week.
In Montgomery Circuit Court the sale of lands belonging to Dan Harris at his death is set for the Mt. Sterling courthouse. The 25 acre tract lies near Sycamore Creek about a mile and a half south of Jeffersonville bounded by Nickell Stewart Richardson and Walter Schubert. Life rights of Dan Harris widow Amelia Harris apply. sale as a whole with bond, interest from sale, and lien until payment. Master Commissioner M. C. directs bidders to meet terms and bond payable to Wm. A. Samuels.
A warrant is issued for Beach Hargis who was on parole months ago and has not been apprehended. Officials say he has violated the law and parole should be revoked.
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