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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1913

Page

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Committee Seeks State Aid for Mason–Maysville Road

A committee including Thomas Slattery of Mason county Judge A N Crooks of Bath county Commonwealth's Attorney W B White of Montgomery county and a Fleming county representative left for Washington to urge Postmaster General Burleson to restore a $10 000 government grant for a model road between this city and Maysville The Fiscal Court adjourned until next Tuesday to consider a favorable proposition and take prompt action if approved.

Thomas Slattery Mason County A. N. Crooks Bath County Commonwealth W. B. White Montgomery County Fleming County Burleson Maysville Crooks White Washington Earl W. Senff

For Sale House and Lot on North Sycamore Street

Real estate notice listing a house and lot for sale on North Sycamore Street. Contact J. W. Jones for details and inquiries.

Sycamore Street J. W. Jones

Derby Day at Churchill Downs Promises A Grand Classic

The 39th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs draws a huge crowd with Ten Point favored, Foundation second, and Hawthrone a strong possible starter after illness. Louisville backing could influence a thrilling race despite several other runners challenging. Everything is ready for what may be the greatest meeting in the track's history.

Churchill Downs Kentucky Lexington Ten Point Foundation Fayette County Louisville Howthrone Everthing

County Judge McCormick at Swango Springs

County Judge G A McCormick has traveled to Swango Springs for a brief stay to recuperate and has named Hon A A Hazelrigg as County Judge pro tem during his absence.

Swango Springs G. A. McCormick Said Springs A. A. Hazelrigg

Editor Turner Sprains Ankle Getting Court House News

Squire Turner editor of the Sentinel-Democrat slipped on courthouse steps late last week and sprained his ankle. The injury was painful but he is now on crutches and able to get about.

Squire Turner The Sentinel-Democrat Court House Turner

State Christian Endeavor Convention Closes Amid Praise

The State Christian Endeavor Convention held in this city ended Sunday night with a large audience and praise for host hospitality. A detailed day by day recap highlights talks by Rev H D Clark and E P Gates, A W Fortune, and Earle Wilfley, plus a sunrise prayer on Apperson Hill and a Prison Work report led by Miss Georgia Dunn. Eight hundred dollars was raised for the field secretary, and delegates from 26 towns across eight denominations attended.

State Christian Endeavor Convention Mr. Sterling Christian Church Lexington Union Orchestra H. D. Clark A. H. Hirshman Charles D. Martin W. C. Bowers Lexington Illinois E. P. Gates Apperson Hill Karl Lehman Jesus Christ D. A. Poling Earle Wilfley Charles F. Evans Clara Legemann Carrollton Georgia Dunn Marksburg Grace Dryden Ada Duncan Hopkinsville Wilbur E. Lipps A. W. Fortune Transylvania University T. F. Rogers, Jr Edward P. Fears State Christian Endeavor Union Convention Martin Earle Wilfrey Washington, D.C Wilfrey Endeavor Columbus Ohio The Lou Jordan J. Green Trimble Union Christian Endeavor B. W. Trimble Charles E. Martin Nicholasville Margaret Vaughan Louisville Clara Logemann C. T Evans Mayslick Tenth Legion Charles Anderson Washington Karl Behmann International Boston D. A. Polin

W C T U to Hold All Day Meeting at Corbett's Greenhouse

The regular W C T U business meeting is rescheduled to Thursday May 8 with Mrs. Robert E. Tipton hosting an all day session at her Corbett's Greenhouse home near Judy Cabbage and Tomato Plants in the county.

Robert E. Tipton Union

Mother of J. C. McNeal Dies in Rush Kentucky

Angelina Herron McNeal, mother of J C McNeal agent for the C O Railroad in Ashland, died at her Rush Kentucky home aged 72. She is survived by her husband two daughters and four sons with family long settled in Rush and Greenup County.

J. C. McNeal Rush, Ky John McNeal J.C. McNeal Rush Ashland Independent Greenup County Angelina Herron McNeal D. K. Geiger Sam Seaton M. L. McNeal Dolan W. Va Mt. Sterling P. L. McNeal Kilgore H. R. McNeal Ashland

Eighteen Thousand Dollar Verdict in Railroad Death Case

The jury awarded Mrs. Addie Kelly administratrix 18000 to sue Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad for the death of her husband Matt S. Kelly an engineman killed when an engine overturned near Aden on June 23 1911. Attorneys O Rea r Williams of Frankfort and defense by John T. Shelby and Lewis Apperson. The case goes to the Court of Appeals.

Addie Kelly Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Matt S. Kelly Aden Kelly O’rear & Williams Frankfort John T. Shelby Lexington Lewis Apperson Court of Appeals

Fair to Have Singer at Montgomery County Fair

W Hoffman Wood secretary of the Montgomery County Fair seeks a first class singer and has sent letters to city and county ladies asking for contributions. Encouragement is coming in and readers are urged to donate to ensure the fair is the best yet. Strawberries fresh daily at Vanarsdell's.

W. Hoffman Wood Montgomery County

McCormick Withdraws From County Judge Race

Judge G A McCormick cites ill health from December injuries when a buggy collision with a C&O passenger train near Owingsville killed his daughter and badly hurt him. He withdraws after term remainder to focus on farming and business, thanking supporters and urging a free selection of his successor.

Owingsville G. Allen McCormick G. A. McCormick

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