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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
4
The article criticizes Auditor Henry M. Bosworth for opposing the Public Utilities Commission Bill despite campaigning on a platform promise. It contrasts his stance with Gov. McCreary and warns voters may remember Bosworth when he runs again four years hence.
Senator Bradley labels Roosevelt leadership in Kentucky as composed of men who vacated, were removed, or were defeated for office. Admirers of the “Big Noise” argue Taft’s followers are men in office desirous of staying and those seeking office.
The city and county complain of an overrun dog problem and believe taxes on the animals are unpaid. They urge Sheriff and Police to act decisively and kill a hundred or two as a swift remedy.
Bro. Schoberth receives reminder from last week not to contact the Cantrill buzz saw after prior guidance.
At Mt Sterling Lodge No. 723 B P O Elks the meeting elected Prof W O Hopper as Exalted Ruler for the coming year. He is the city school superintendent and well liked. Other officers named include Dr W R Thompson esteem Leading Knight and C W Kirkpatrick tiler among others with R G Kern and R H White serving on the board and as delegates.
In Sparta Tennessee a 100 year old Black man named Tom Woodford recounts 54 children from four wives and seven out-of-wedlock offspring. He was sold from Richmond Virginia to Alabama then brought to Sparta by Eddey Paul. A doctor treated a scar on his forehead with a strong medicine. A local judge blamed whiskey for shortening his life.
A writer toured John Corbett's greenhouse last week and praised its up to date plants. David Harris, a graduate of the Ohio Experimental Station who has worked in Europe, explained plant care and named many varieties including geraniums carnations ferns and Baby's Breath. The piece invites readers interested in flowers or growing vegetables to visit the house.
Call Lloyd's stable phone 281 for carriage to and from depot. 25 cents each way plus baggage. Prompt and first class service. 36-6
Mrs Rebt Bean, sister of Mrs Thompson, died leaving a husband and three children. Mr Bean, longtime member of the firm Chiles Bean & Co, was well known locally and his friends extend sincere sympathy in his loss.
Local ads promote savings on saddles harnesses and robes at The Laughlin Co while Va narsdell's markets promise best steaks and roasts. Prices or exact deals not specified in readable text.
For sale list includes a five room cottage at Clay and Sycamore corner a large building lot at Holt and Antwerp corner a Strother street cottage renting for six dollars monthly. Apply to H G Tabb phone 633 a.
For rent a brick house offering seven rooms with a good stable in the yard. Contact W. F. Hibler for details.
The notice directs applicants to locate the nearest Queen & Crescent Route ticket agent for full information on procedures and requirements.
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