Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Mount Sterling Advocate in Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Page 1

We have 925,920 pages in Kentucky

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1913

Page

1

City officials tour Kentucky Utilities filter plant

The City Council and many citizens toured the Slate Creek Power House and Filter Plant. George B. Kirkman demonstrated the filter with W. P. Hackett and O. E. Endries assisting. A lunch at Sunny Side followed. officials including Mayor Samuels and city leaders attended. The filter’s performance was praised though state health board results are pending.

Kentucky Utilities Company Slate Creek George B. Kirkman Roberts Filter Co Messrs Harry Reid W. P. Hackett L. M. Redmond O. E. Endries J. R. Miller Sanford Jouett Henry Botts W. C. Hamilton H. M. Ringo John Gibbons Reynold J. A. Shirley P. K. McKenna C. B. Duerson C. W. Compton R. H. Winn Lewis Apperson H.C. Mc

Vanarsdell's Sees Fresh Beans Lettuce Radishes Onion Sale

New beans, lettuce, radishes and onions arrive at Vanarsdell's, offering fresh produce for shoppers. Local market note highlights farm produce selection and availability.

Cattle Market Slumps as Grass Shortage Drags Prices

About 1000 head sold in a dull market with grass scarce. Prices ranged from 44 to 54 cents for cows, 6 to 7 cents for bulls, and 6.75 to 7.50 dollars for steers around 900–1000 lbs. Several named buyers from Fayette, Paris, and Lexington purchased cattle and calves, with limited mule trade.

Geo. Halsey L. C. Agee Fayette County Fitzpatrick Mat Long Paris Lewis Chas Rose Prewitt Vanmeter Jas. Dunn

Mass Meeting at Presbyterian Church in Mt Sterling

Sunday afternoon a meeting of the Christian women of Mt Sterling was held at the Presbyterian church to improve the city moral condition. Mrs Edward Grubbs of Winchester spoke about motherhood and the good in Winchester. A follow up meeting is planned for next Sunday at 3 80 o clock with expected large attendance.

Mt. Sterling Presbyterian Church Edward Grubbs Winchester

Kentucky Press Association Meets at Olympian Springs

The Kentucky Press Association gathers at Olympian Springs from June 9 to 13 with an extensive program. Highlights include addresses by Gen. W. B. Haldeman and numerous sessions on journalism topics, advertising, circulation, editorials, and industrial development in Kentucky.

Kentucky Press Association Olympian Springs Kentucky Press Col R. J. McBryde Louisville Times Kentucky James Speed Louisville Coun

Proposed fifty mile model highway eyed for four counties

A mass meeting spurred plans for a Mt. Sterling to Maysville road linking Montgomery Bath Fleming and Mason counties. The good roads committee reports progress in Washington with Congressman Fields and Senator Bradley in correspondence. A telegram from W O Bradley to H Clay McKee notes a representative of the Agricultural Department will be detailed to inspect the designated road at the earliest date. The project promises major benefit to the four counties.

Montgomery Bath Fleming Mason Mt. Sterling Maysville Good Roads Committee Washington Congressman Fields H. Clay McKee W. A. Bradley Agricultural Department W. O. Bradley

Local Meeting Agenda Highlights Officers and Business

Final business session covers election of officers unfinished business and new business with adjournment. Louis Landrum Chin Desha Breckinridge J. M. Allen serve on the committee on program.

Louis Landrum Chin Desha Breckinridge J. M. Allen

Cord Elected Principal of Cynthiana Schools

Prof Robert I. Cord, previously leading Mt. Sterling Collegiate Institute and Mt. Sterling High, now Catlettsburg High principal, is chosen as principal of the Cynthiana City Schools for the coming year. He stood out among 38 applicants in a clear compliment to his abilities.

Robert I. Cord Mt. Sterling Collegiate Institute Mt. Sterling High School Catlettsburg Cynthiana City Cord

Soloist sought for Montgomery County Fair fund drive

Secretary Wood appeals to county ladies to secure a soloist for the Montgomery County Fair. Many have not shown interest. contributions from 250 to 100 are welcomed this week. Also advertising Greenwade's tender roasts and steaks.

Wood Montgomery County

Important Meeting Urges First Baptist Church Members

All members of the First Baptist Church are urged to attend a prayer meeting on Wednesday evening May 21. Important business is to be transacted and it is imperative every member be present.

First Baptist Church

Surprise wedding in Lexington for Curtis and Elkin

Mr Richard Curtis and Miss Alleen Elkin wed quietly in Lexington Saturday afternoon. Elkin is the daughter of G W Elkin and Curtis is a race horse trainer and driver for Jas R Magowan. The couple returned home Sunday night and plan to start housekeeping soon.

Richard Curtis

McClure Residence and Lot For Sale in Mt Sterling Ky

Property on W High street Mt Sterling Kentucky includes a new residence with modern conveniences and adjoining vacant lot. Frontage 150 feet and depth about 300 feet. Will sell as a whole or separately. Apply to Robt H Winn or Pierce Winn Trustee.

Mary A. McClure W. High Street Mt. Sterling H. Winn Pierce Winn

Boone to Take New Post in Lexington

Daniel Boone, who has worked for S. P. Greenwade for three years, resigned and will on June 1 take a similar role with James T. Looney in Lexington. Boone is described as a splendid young man and expected to do well.

Danniel Boone 8S. P. Greenwade James T. Looney Lexington Boone

Mrs Whitehead Hosts Elegant Afternoon for Guest

Mrs Whitehead entertained a number of friends Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock in honor of her guest Mrs E S Helburn of Middlesboro.

8. M. Whitehead E. S. Helburn Middlesboro

Garden seeds at Vanarsdell's Cabbage and Tomato Plants

Seed sale item lists bulk and packaged garden seeds offered by Vanarsdell at Corbett's Greenhouse. Includes cabbage and tomato plants and a 41-tf reference.

Vanarsdell’s

Boosters Train From Louisville to Arrive at Mt Sterling Today

The Louisville Business Men's Club will bring a special train to Mt Sterling this afternoon at 2 15 arriving for about two hours. About 150 representatives from Louisville business houses are expected to be on board.

Louisville Business Men’s Club Louisville

Choral Club Forms Interest Grows in City

The Choral Club organized in this city held its regular meeting Monday night at the Presbyterian church. Many new members attended and interest in the movement is rising. Prof. Stratton of Frankfort has been engaged to teach the club and is considered thoroughly competent.

Presbyterian Church Stratton Frankfort

Judge J. W. Riley In the City

Judge J. W. Riley of Morehead visited the city on legal business. He has a strong record as Rowan County judge and admirers believe he would win easily if he runs again.

J. W. Riley Morehead Rowan County

New Ford Owners in town

Messrs. H. M. Ringo L. E. Griggs and J. W. Clark have recently bought and received new 1913 Fords. The sales were made through the company's hustling representative Paul Strother.

Messrs. H. M. Ringo L. E. Griggs J. W. Clark Paul Strother

Grassy Lick Church Hosts Strawberry and Ice Social

The Grassy Lick church will serve strawberries and ices at its church Saturday night May 31. Everyone is invited to attend. For hot months, creams and ices can be ordered from F. G. Morris.

Ladies of the F. G. Morris

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. A. Samuels City Council Plant L. G. Agee Sam Laythram Sam Cannon F. Mann Gentry Thompson Olympia Ed. D. Shinnick W. B. Haldeman The D. Shinnick J. C. Alcock Ben Cozine Shelbyville News Woodson May Somerset Journal T. T. Wilson Cynthiana J. R. Lemon Mayfield Messenger R. R. Perry Winchester Sun J. W. Hedden, Jr D. M. Hutton Harrodsburg Herald J. B. Stears Nicholasville News T. C. Underwood Hopkinsville New Era J. E. Robinson Lancaster Record Round Table T. L. Briggs Glasgow Times John Altmeyer Maysville Bulletin R. C. Massick Jackson Times Milt F. Conley Louisa News R. L. Westover Williamstown Courier W. C. Bradley Hi. Clay McKee W O. McIntyre Danville Advocate R. J. Cord Greenwade’s Miss Alleen Elkin Mrs. Whitehead Business Men’s Club Laughlin Vo Ford Stertling National Bank C. B. Patterson
Search Courier

Search the Mount Sterling Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Mount Sterling Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication