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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1914

Page

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Beautiful Life Ends in Montgomery County Woman Dies at 89

Laura White Magowan died suddenly while visiting her daughter in Montgomery county. Born September 1846 she was a longtime Christian church member and widow of Asa Magowan. Survived by daughters Mrs. Gatewood Mrs. Samuels and Mrs. Ratliff and brother James B. White. Funeral at A B Ratliff home with Machpelah Cemetery interment.

Laura White Magow A. Ratliff Montgomery County Magowan W. Ia. Samuels Asa Magoman Robt. C. Gatewood W. A. Samuels A. B. Ratliff James B. White Machpelah Cemetery

Lost Keys with Reward Notice

A collection of 8 to 10 keys is lost. Return them to this office for a reward.

Writ of Prohibition Sought in Fitzpatrick Case

Attorneys for W T Fitzpatrick file in the Court of Appeals at Frankfort a petition against Circuit Judge Will A Young seeking a writ of prohibition to halt further trial of the inquiry into Fitzpatrick's competency in the Circuit Court. The court will decide jurisdiction, as the writ is an extraordinary remedy rarely used.

W. T. Fitzpatrick Court of Appeals Frankfort Will A. Young Mr .Fitzpatrick Circuit Court Young

Piano Recital Delights Large High School Crowd

A piano recital at the High School Auditorium Friday night drew a large crowd. Pupils showed careful training and the performance reflected well on their teacher Miss Minnie Sue Graves.

Minnie Sue Graves

Beckham Dominates Kentucky Senate Nomination Battle

The rapid collapse of McCreary’s push in Kentucky signals Governor Beckham’s clear path to the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination. Supporters admit Beckham carries the Seventh district and many counties, while McCreary’s hopes fade amid GOP intra-party strife and controversy over recent Racing Commission appointments.

Kentucky Beckham United States Friends McCreary Stanley Mac Mt. Sterling Lexington Fayette County Racing Commission

Commencement Exercises at County High School Graduates Named

The County High School holds a noon program in the auditorium with invocation, songs, an address by T J Coates, presentations of diplomas by Major D J Burchett, and a special lecture by Mrs C L Martin of Louisville. Eighth Grade graduates are listed along with a class picture and medals.

Montgomery County High School America T. J. Coates Frankfort D. J. Burchett County Board of Education Nell Holbarn C. L. Martin Louisville Old Kentucky H. B. Brock Madison County Long Dixie Land Orvil Alfrey Robert Branham Margaret Trimble Raymond Cord Stella McClain Willie B. Calk Rollie Jacobs Elizabeth Tau

Camden may skip governor race to seek Senate seat

Rumor says Johnson N. Camden will not run for governor as previously reported and will stay out of the gubernatorial field. Instead his supporters plan to back him as the successor to Senator Ollie M. James in the 1918 Senate race.

Johnson N. Camden Camden Ollie M. James

Ewing and Botts Secret Wedding in Louisville

Mr Josh L Ewing of Bath county and Miss Bessie Botts of Bath county were secretly married at Rev E L Powell's home in Louisville Saturday night The groom is a prominent Bath county farmer and stockman The bride is a popular young woman and the couple receive best wishes from friends

Josh L. Ewing Bessie Botts Bath County E. L. Powell Louisville Ewing

Huerta May Resign if Peace Talks Require It

Dispatches from Mexico City state General Huerta has authorized mediation delegates to propose his resignation if needed for a settlement in the peace negotiations. He initially allowed focus on Tampico and Vera Cruz but later signaled readiness to step down during an interregnum before a new president is elected. No successor name is disclosed, awaiting constitutional consultation.

Huerta Mexico City Tampico Vera Cruz Mexico

Mt Sterling Woman Honored for College Fund Drive

Mrs. Robert Hiner Winn of Mt Sterling was named chairman of the committee to raise funds to rebuild Wellesley College after a fire. The Kentucky Wellesley Club met in Shelbyville to announce her appointment and duties.

Robert Hiner Winn Wellesley College Kentucky Wellesley Club Shelbyville

Huyler's Candies Sold at Geiger's Pharmacy

Huyler's delicious candies are available at Geiger's Pharmacy, the sole agent for the product.

Huyler Geiger’s Pharmacy

City Crowded Court Day at Kentucky Cattle Market

About 1,200 cattle sold with fair quality and slow trade as prices ranged with small steers at 8.25, heifers 7.00 to 7.50, cows 6% to 6% cents, bulls 6%, and old stock 4 to 5 cents. Purchasers from Central Kentucky counties kept demand brisk, with notable sales including Murphy & Hughes bulls at 6% cents and Andrew English steer sales at around 60 per head. The market finished stronger in the afternoon, cattle selling higher than seen before on this market. Some mules sold well while ordinary horses drew limited interest in a quiet horse market.

Kentucky Murphy & Hughes O. W. Snedegar Bath County Lee Faukner Thornton Snelling Wm. Treadway al Kerns Carlisle Mr. Kerns Andrew English Foyd Horton Sam Keeton Henry Riggs Sam Lathrum

Diamond Broach Lost in City Streets

Mrs. W. A. Sutton reports a diamond broach missing in the city on Monday. Finder should return it to W. A. Sutton & Son's store for a reward.

W. A. Sutton W. A. Sutton & Son

Sanitary Meat Market Overview

Sanitary Meat Market introduces its business as a store name and brand identity. The note emphasizes cleanliness and value in meat supplies for local customers.

Sanitary Meat Market

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