City Council Reorganizes and Honors Late James McDonald
In Mt. Sterling Kentucky the council elected A R Robertson to fill the late James McDonald’s unexpired term and chose M J Goodwin as City Engineer. Capt C H Petry H C Howell and R H White were named City Tax Supervisors. Building permits were issued and a memorial resolutions committee praised McDonald’s life and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Robertson
James McDonald
Robertson
M. J. Goodwin
C. H. Petry
H. C. Howell
R. H. White
Mt. Sterling
Jas. B. McDonald
McDonald
Pierce Winn
Rov
G. Kern
W. C. Hamilton
Mt Sterling High and Lexington clash at Fair Grounds
Fans are urged to attend a high school baseball game at the Fair Grounds park featuring Mt. Sterling High School versus Lexington High School. Both squads are said to be in fine condition and a first class contest is expected. Come out and root for the home team.
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Fair Grounds Park
Mt. Sterling High School
Lexington High School
City to Receive Ten More Carloads of Rock for Streets
Mayor Oldham says the city has bought ten additional carloads of rock to repair streets this week. The city recently purchased and spread twenty carloads already.
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Oldham
Vorite Wins Derby at Louisville by Eight Lengths
Old Rosebud the three year old owned by Appelgate Co. of Louisville led from the start and won the Kentucky Derby by eight lengths. Hodge finished second and Bronzewing third as the gelding marked a track record of 2:03 2-5. The $10 000 prize went to the winner. the first gelding to win in 26 years.
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Old Rosebud
Appelgate & Co
Louisville
Hodge
Bronzewing
Miss Julia Rodman Wins In Inter-scholastic Contest
Miss Julia Rodman of this city topped the declamatory contest at the Inter-scholastic Tournament in Lexington last week. Eighteen Kentucky high schools entered. the Woodland Park auditorium overflowed as the judges’ decision was announced. Carrol Kelly won the high jump and placed second in the 440 yard dash. Sterling had few entries this year.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Julia Rodman
Woodland Park
Carrol Kelly
Sterling
Dr Porter Delivers Noted Lecture On Fools
A small appreciative crowd heard Dr J W Porter of Lexington lecture on Fools at the Court House last Wednesday evening. Porter is a speaker of rare ability and kept the audience in continuous laughter.
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J. W. Porter
Lexington
Court House
Elk Initiation Celebrated At Mt Sterling Lodge
Mr. A. R. Robertson, a noted tobacconist, was initiated into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the Mt Sterling Lodge No. 723 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Robertson
Benevoent & Protective Order of Elks
Mt. Sterling
Piano Recital By Miss Lida Good Paster Pupils
Pupils of Miss Lida Good Paster present a piano recital at the High School Auditorium Tuesday evening May 16 at 8 o clock. Friends and patrons are cordially invited.
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Lida Goodpaster
Mt Sterling Leads In Local Track Meet And Interscholastics
Mt Sterling dominates the Fair Grounds meet winning the 220-yard dash shot put and relay while tying in the high jump to reach finals. Miss Julia Rodman and Mr Carroll Kelly win at the state wide Interscholastics in Lexington May 7 8 and 9 with Rodman taking girls public speaking and Kelly the high jump and second in the 440. Baseball plans push to Monday May 18 after a rain disrupted game Cynthiana 3 Mt Sterling 0 was scored on errors. An operetta at the Opera House drew a large crowd and praise for cast and director. Lexington High vs Mt Sterling baseball is set for Wednesday with Wood and Kelly likely for Mt Sterling and O Reilly Colson for Lexington. Edward Saxon will perform political platform work May 22 at the High School Auditorium to raise funds for Wyandotte Wohelo Camp Fire Girls training. admission 25 and 35 cents. curtain 8 PM.
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Fair Grounds
Mt. Sterling
Lexington
Julia Rodman
Carroll Kelly
Rodman
Kelly
Cynthiana
Sterling
Opera House
Lexington High School
Mt. Sterling High School
Wood
O'Reilly
Colson
Edward Saxon
Hosea Howe
Lockwood
Uncle Toby
Polly
Wyandotte Wohelo
Guardian
Mrs Margaret Evans Returns With Daughters To Richmond Avenue
Mrs Margaret Evans returned to the city with her two daughters Martha and Emma after being burned out at Little Rock Bourbon county. They are occupying their old home on Richmond avenue and residents welcome them back.
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Margaret Evans
Little Rock
Bourbon County
Martha
Emma
Richmond Avenue
The Last Creation in Panama and Straw Hats at Punch
A Panama themed creation and a selection of straw hats appear in the display at Punch, Graves and Co. The event highlights new fashion items and accessory trends for the season, drawing attention to craftsmanship and retail offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Punch, Graves & Co
J C C Mayo Dies After Illness in New York
John C C Mayo, noted Kentucky magnate and former Democratic National Committeeman, died at the Waldorf Astoria after a three month battle with Bright’s disease. A self made miner and coal promoter, Mayo gave $25 000 each to Paintsville churches, funded water works, and recently aided the Y M C A fund in Louisville. Born September 16 1804 in Virginia, Mayo rose from school teacher to vast wealth through eastern Kentucky coal land ventures. His death is a significant loss to Kentucky and its mining community.
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John CC. C. Mayo
Waldorf-Astoria
New York City
Kentucky
Paintsville
Louisville
Mayo
Virginia
Jeffersonville
Commonwealth
W. B. White
A. B. White
Montgomery County
J. and M. Low Shoes Fit the Ankles Walsh Co
A brief item notes that J. and M. low shoes fit the ankles, highlighting a product feature from Walsh Co. The note implies a focus on comfort and design for ankle fit.
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Walsh Co
Marriage Announcement for Myrtle Hawkins and Tolliver Young
Mrs. J. N. Hawkins of Lexington announces the engagement of her daughter Myrtle Hawkins to Tolliver Young of North Middletown Kentucky. The wedding is planned for June. Myrtle is a talented pianist and music teacher at Kentucky Classical College in North Middletown. Tolliver Young is the son of William Young of near North Middletown with many relatives in the county.
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J. N. Hawkins
Lexington
Myrtle
Tolliver Young
North Middletown
Miss Hawkins
Kentucky Classical College
Young
William Young
Notice to creditors for estate of Jas McDonald
All persons having claims against the estate of the late Jas McDonald will present them properly proven to me or to W. B. White, my attorney Edna McDonald Administratrix. ae un: 44-2t.
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Jas. McDonald
W. B. White
Edna McDonald
Stallion Peter Montgomery Section Fee Change Noted
Breeders are alerted that the section fee for stallion Peter Montgomery has been revised. A large advertisement in this issue highlights the updated pricing.
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Peter Montgomery
Edward Saxon to Appear in City Under Camp Fire Girls
Prominent stage actor Edward Saxon, linked with directors E. E. Kidder Winchell Smith Lionel Belmore W. A. Brady Harry Ford Leibler & Co. and Frances Powers, will present an entertainment in our city on May 22 under Camp Fire Girls auspices. Leader's platform work praised by Vanderbilt professor A H Merrill and various newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Saxon
E. E. Kidder
Winchell Smith
Lionel Belmore
W. A. Brady
Harry Ford
Leibler & Co
Frances Powers
Camp Fire Girls
Saxon
A. H. Merrill
Vanderbilt University
Nashville Banner
Boston Argus Advocate
Charlestown
Mass
Lawrence
Remarkable Trio Of Elder Women Visit Mr Trimble
Mrs. Louisa Wilson aged 83 of Hazel Green and Mrs. Jordan aged 94 visited Mr. J. Greene Trimble aged 91 last Thursday. The trio average nearly 99 years and all travel and move about without help or attendants.
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Louisa Wilson
Hazel Green
Jordan
J. Greene Trimble
Jage
Plans for new tobacco leaf house by Kirkpatrick and Clay
Plans completed for a tobacco loose leaf house to be built by Kirkpatrick and Clay with a city permit. The new structure will stand beside the Farmers house.
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Kirkpatrick & Clay
Outing to Mammoth Cave With Rail, Hotel and Cave Trips
On Thursday June 18 a three day outing is offered from Winchester. Round trip rail fare is 5.05 dollars. Rooms with board and cave trips at Cave Hotel cost 6.50 dollars, total 12.15 dollars. Special coach on the regular train at 7 05 a m. Write or phone L. and N. Agent.
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Winchester
Cave Hotel
Cave
Snow White Operetta Delights Mt Sterling Pupils
The Table Opera House hosted Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by 130 Mt Sterling Public Schools pupils under Miss Ethel Ferguson. Ruth Barnes starred as Snow White with Mattie Judy Botts as the queen. the chorus trained well. Proceeds surpassed $100 for the music department.
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Table Opera House
Mt. Sterling Public
Ethel Ferguson
Ruth Barnes
Snow White
Mattie Judy Botts
City Hall room becomes Police Headquarters and Mayor’s office
The City Tax Collector’s room in City Hall is fixed up to serve as Police Headquarters and Mayor’s office. Chief Gibbons intends to have an officer or city official on duty there 24 hours to answer calls. Call No. tor to secure a policeman anytime for emergency responses.
For Rent Residence on Holt Avenue
Modern conveniences available in a Holt Avenue residence in Mt. Sterling Ky. Contact Miss Mary C. Welsch at phone 241 for details.
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Holt Avenue
Mary C. Welsch
Mt. Sterling
Richardson sells Camargo Pike property to Caudill
Mr. John F. Richardson sold his Camargo pike property near the city limits to Mr. B. F. Caudill of Jenkins Kentucky for 3500 dollars. Possession will be given March 1 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Richardson
Camargo Pike
B. F. Caudill
Jenkins, Ky
Plaiting Service Offered by Mrs Reid on West Locust
Anyone seeking first class plaiting is advised to contact Mrs. H. P. Reid at West Locust street. Phone 436.
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H. P. Reid
West Locust Street
Officials cite expediency in insurance law reversals
Kentucky officials call repeal of destructive insurance laws inexpedient while admitting they found it expedient to pass and sign those laws. The flip in stance raises questions of political calculation and accountability as inspectors debate policy shifts.
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Kentucky
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J.C. C. Mayo
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