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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1917

Page

2

Democratic candidate slate announced for 1917 state primary

Authoritative notice lists Democratic nominees for state senate G H Wainscott and G Renick. representative C A Caudell and C F Ringo. county judge E W Senff and W C Chenault. sheriff J G Roberts, W Crooks, R P Winn. county court clerk Keller Greene and E B Quisenberry. county attorney J A Judy and W A Samuels. assessor H F Howell and L B Mason. R H Dale. school superintendent Mrs Fanny Hunt Priest and Miss Georgie V Sledd. jailer G B Turner and T S D P May, M Wells, J M Greer, J H Stamper, T J Thomas. mayor W Reid McKee and C K Oldham. police judge Ben R Turner.

T. L. Caudell Menefee County Chas F. Ringo Earl W. Senff W. C. Chenault John G. Roberts Walter F. Crooks Richard P. Winn Fanny Hunt Georgie V. Sledd

Storm Tears Into Barn on Ledford Farm Near Spencer Pike

Lightning struck Henry Ledford’s stock barn on the Spencer pike last Tuesday, nearly destroying the structure and causing about 750 dollars in losses. Ledford lacked insurance. His nearby residence was previously wiped out by lightning about a year earlier.

Henry Ledford Spencer Pike Ledford

Last visit to Independence Hall recalls Washington tale

In a reminiscence dated 1839 a feeble Anthony Sherman recalls Washingtons life and a hidden incident from the Revolution. He recounts the British scoffing at American rebels, Washingtons retreat to Valley Forge, and fears for the Republic amid rising party spirit.

Anthony Sherman Independence Square Tle Independence Hall Congress Republic Washington Valley Forge Wash

Look and Learn Vision from Washington on the Republic

A Citizen reprints a whispered 19th century tale in which George Washington experiences a prophetic vision. An angel guides him through a panorama of nations, warns of perils, and foresees unity and the enduring Republic if citizens stand for God, land, and union. The piece ends urging America to profit from Washington's warning and endure in unity.

Ington Washington Son of the Europe Asia Africa America Pacific Republic England Atlantic the Republic Union Son of the Republic Republic of the United States

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George Hon G. Lee Wainscott Abram Renick Keller Greene Earl B. Quisenberry John A. Judy WM. A. Samuels Harry F. Howell Luther B. Mason Reuben H. Dale George B Bud) Turner Thomas Scott D. P. May James M. Greer J. H. Stamper T. J. Thomas R. F. Moore Dan Welch W. Reid McKee C. K. Oldham Ben R. Turner Henry Alfrey AG Oui Corge Ilbert G Sullivans Princess Watahwaso Sala SN Tsi MARIE_MAYER BIKE Hanna Liberty Loan Sterling National Bank W.S. Lloyd C. B. Patterson
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