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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1913
Page
4
Judge G A McCormick resumes duties after recovery and launches a Democratic primary bid on August 2. The county's indebtedness has been reduced under his administration and the brick street case affirmed his stance on county debt with city consent. Supporters deem him stronger and urge Democrats to evaluate his record carefully.
G Egbert Coons authorizes announcement of his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Mayor of Mt Sterling before the State Primary on August 2. A former lawyer and County Attorney, he is described as a clean Christian gentleman promising a square deal and economical, business-like administration. The notice asks Democrats to consider his candidacy.
A fierce storm swept Kentucky with winds averaging 66 mph causing widespread damage. Louisville roofs, Salt River bridge span, and Charles Royse’s Carlisle home suffered destruction. Bowling Green church skylights and chimneys fell. Telegraph lines failed statewide. Barns and stables were wrecked in Montgomery and Fayette counties. Danville coal shed valued at 40000 wrecked. Somerset losses included stables and residences and a partially wrecked electric plant leaving two weeks of darkness. about fifty deaths reported across the Mississippi Ohio valleys with further cyclone loss notes for March 21 insurance promotion mentioned.
City Council approved an ordinance to pave Maysville street with Brick Asphalt Tarvia or Bitulithic at the next meeting. Bids will be opened and then referred to a committee of residents on the street to decide the best material. The plan mirrors a Lexington practice of citizen выбор.
Barred Plymouth Rock hen eggs 75c for 17 and Indian Runner duck eggs 75c for 12. For details call 603. C. B. Stephens.
Easter Sunday in Mt. Sterling featured ideal weather aside from a strong wind. Churches held special services with large congregations. Flowers and new Easter toys were on display throughout town.
Mrs Albert Jones former Miss Williams of Sewell's Shop died in Hamilton Ohio after a operation. She had been ill several months. She leaves her husband and a baby girl. Burial was in Machpelah Cemetery in this city.
Samuel J. Roberts, editor of the Lexington Leader and a leading Kentucky Republican, died at his Lexington home after a brief illness from ptomaine poisoning linked to an ingrown toe nail. He started the paper 25 years ago and built it into a premier Republican newspaper in the state. The city honors him as a prominent, energetic citizen.
The Mt. Sterling Building and Savings Association began its second series on March 1. Over the past few years the organization has enabled about $50,000 in local improvements.
Rooms available in the Marshall property on Clay Street. Apply to E. D. Marshall by phone at 625.
Star City West Virginia passed a resolution demanding forty babies by May 1 1913 to boost population. In 19 months 33 babies were added to the census and officials expect several more by May 11 reaching or surpassing the target.
A local advertisement touts the Gossard corset as unmatched in fit and comfort. It invites interested buyers to contact Mattie Blount at phone 27 for details and purchase.
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