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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
1
Open letter from John G. Winn appeals to the City Council to repair Maysville street with a less costly macadam option rather than expensive vitrified brick paving. He argues taxpayers on the street should not bear exclusive costs and offers voluntary contributions if needed, urging public discussion in the Advocate.
Review notes a large Monday night audience for Madame Sherry at the Table Opera House. Star turns by Miss Winters as Yvonne and Mr. Merket as Theophilus outshine others, with fine stage settings and pretty costumes. Overall it is considered worth seeing.
The Montgomery County Fair Association Board chose July 30, 31, August 1 and 2 for the county fair. Old officers were re elected with C G Thompson as President and Treasurer and W C Hamilton as Secretary. The fair promises its best ever program with an early premium list featuring trotting and pacing stakes, poultry exhibit and Floral Hall.
Secretary J. Clay Cooper reports 6,000 rainbow trout released into Slate and Lulbegrad creeks. May will bring 500,000 yellow perch and 500,000 pike perch to stock local streams. cooperation invited from farmers to obtain minnows. The club promotes law enforcement and offers a standing reward for violators. Pure Maple Sap Syrup offered at Van Arsdell's.
The Table Opera House management announces spring and summer renovations in Mt. Sterling. The stage opening widens from 19 to 28 feet and rises five feet. depth increases from 22 to 30 feet. rigging loft expands. Dressing rooms move below stage. balcony becomes horseshoed to boost capacity. The entire seating capacity rises. fall 1913 to bring leading New York attractions. The Table will keep picture shows running during work.
Miss Mattie Judy Botts entertained Saturday with a six o clock dinner at her Sycamore street home. Guests included Misses Julia Rodman Emily Tipton Kathleen McCabe and Messrs Howell Hunt William Oldham Jackson Storer and W F Brown. Also mention of Blue Ribbon Seeds papers for 5 cents.
The Court of Appeals ruled that Montgomery County property is exempt from brick street assessments for Court House and Jail areas. The case, spanning questions of intergovernmental indebtedness, affirms the lower court ruling in favor of the county. Attorneys W B White and W C Hamilton for the city and Earl W Senff for the county led the case. The amount involved is about 4000 dollars under two contracts. The decision implies the city may ultimately owe contractors despite the exemption ruling.
The Eighth Grade defeated the Seventh Grade 8 to 1 in the second game of the season. The eighth graders expressed pride in their holiday victory.
The remains of Mrs. Margaret Wilkerson Jones wife of Hew D. Jones of Central City Ky and daughter of Joe H Wilkerson were brought here Friday noon and laid to rest in Machpelah. Rev J W Porter of Lexington and Rev George Kennard of Mt Sterling conducted the grave services. She was 41 and a Baptist from childhood. Survived by husband parents one brother three sisters distant attendees included Rev Porter Anna Fox Napier Davis Asa Kidd and families.
Mt Sterling Lodge No 723 B P O Elks elects Exalted Ruler John A Judy and a full slate for the ensuing lodge year including Leading Knight W R Thompson Loyal Knight R H Lane Lecturing Knight W L Killpatrick Treasurer J O Greene Secretary E W Senff Tiler C W Kirkpatrick Trustee W B White Grand Lodge Rep W O Hopper Alternate R G Kern and Board of Governors G D Sullivan L H Arnold and P D Bryan.
Mrs. K. O. Clarke invites ladies to a millinery opening on March 18 and 19 showcasing a varied line of ladies hats and head-gear. The event aims to please attendees with stylish selections.
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