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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

4

Bryan Refuses Candidacy In Washington Conference

Wm. Jennings Bryan, during a Washington stay, held a conference with Representatives Burton Harrison and Hammill and about twenty other politicians. Bryan said he is not a candidate and will not be, and declined to name preferred nominees or discuss a rumored opposition to Gov. Harmon.

Wm. Jennings Bryan Washington Burton Harrison New York Hammill New Jersey Bryan Woodrow Wilson Champ Clark Gov. Harmon Ohio

Kentucky Post Office Robber Confesses After Sweating

John Tillman thirty three held in Lexington on suspicion of a post office robbery confessed to two Kentucky heists at Hedges and L. and KE Junction. He claimed 300 coppers at Hedges and all stamps at the junction. Arrest followed display of stamps in a saloon. Tillman says Cleveland home and was en route to Cincinnati. Police deem him a noted crook likely wanted elsewhere.

John Tillman Lexington Kentucky Hedges L. & KE. Junction Tillman Cleveland, O Cincinnati

Supreme Court Rules Against Tobacco Trust in Historic Case

The Supreme Court decided the tobacco trust case in favor of the government. The American Tobacco Company and affiliates must dissolve, ending monopolization of tobacco commerce under the Sherman act. The suit began in 1907 with roots back to 1890 as the firm absorbed nearly all tobacco firms.

Supreme Court of the United States Tobacco Trust American Tobacco Company Justice White New York American Tobacco Co Standard Oil Co

Vanarsdell's Fresh Produce Ad Highlights Early Spring Veg

Local store Vanarsdell's lists new potatoes beets onions and rhubarb among its spring offerings with a note on seasonal availability and prices. A brief shopper reminder encourages early fruit and vegetable picks while stocks last.

Vanarsdell’s

County Teachers Take Certification Examinations

County Superintendent M. J. Goodwin conducted the first county teachers certificates exam from his office. Examinees include Miss Coral A. Myers, Thomas Cravens, Miss Anna Montjoy, Miss Nannie Bays, Miss Carrie Anderson, Mrs. Georgia White, D. B. Salyer, Miss Gladys Richardson, Mrs. Jennie Henry, Miss Ruth Terrill, William May, Miss Ida Byrd, Miss Mary Bell Swetnam, J. M. Adams, Miss Frances Crouch, Miss Effie Crouch, Miss Grace Tutt, Miss Stella Copher, Miss Mergie Richardson and Earl Richardson.

M. J. Goodwin Coral A. Myers Thomas Cravens Anna Montjoy Nannie Bays Carrie Anderson Georgia White D. B. Salyer Gladys Richardson Jennie Henry Ruth Terrill William May Ida Byrd Mary Bell Swetnam J. M. Adams Frances Crouch Effie Crouch Grace Tutt Stella Copher Mergie Richardson Earl Richardson

Wanted 35 or 40 Feet of Garden Hose

Classified notice requesting roughly thirty five to forty feet of garden hose. Application directed to this office.

Heim Practical Plumber promotes modern hot and cold rain water system

J. E. Heim advertises a modern non freezing hot and cold rain water system for homes. The ad claims the system avoids freezing and bursting when properly installed and urges customers to contact Heim the Plumber at 11 Bank St. Mt. SterlingKy with phone 344 47 21.

Heim Bank St Mt. Sterling

We Are Still Killing Those Famous Baby Beeves

Local item notes ongoing beef culling related to P Greenwade. The brief lists the name P Greenwade and references a continuing action tied to the famous herd, reflecting a political or social scandal tone.

P. Greenwade S. P. Greenwade

Diaz Resigns as Mexico President

President Diaz resigns and departs Mexico City for Vera Cruz to sail for Spain. Francisco de la Barra is sworn in as Provisional President of the Mexican Republic.

Diaz Mexico Mexico City Vera Cruz Spain Francisco de la Barra Mexican Republic

S. P. Greenwade Endorses Premium Meats Trial

A local pitch touts a trial to prove the superiority of the meats from S. P. Greenwade. The message emphasizes quality and taste to persuade customers to compare products.

Horses Workouts Show Fast Mont. County horses in form

At the Montgomery County Fair Grounds trainers report solid progress as horses run mile workouts. Peter Mack a 3 year old owned by John McCormick timed 2 27. Grace Cecil owned by Bean Brothers did 2 28. Sister Ella for Mr VanEvera 2 30. Orphan Boy owned by John M Barnes 2 28. Several others from 2 35 to 2 45. J Malcolm Forbes with J R Magowan is kept on slow work. Sim Axworthy Neva Todd and Lucile Brooks head to Columbus June 15 for Grand Circuit prep under Richard Curtis. Doc Curry to mind several horses and yearlings.

Montgomery County Fair Grounds Peter Mack John McCormick Grace Cecil Bean Brothers Ella Mr. VanEvera Orphan Boy John M. Barnes J. Malcolm Forbes J. R. Magowan Richard Curtis Magowan Doc” Curry

Bowmar's Summer Tours Announcement

Bowmar's Tours announces personally conducted trips at low cost with high-class accommodations. Planned stops include Yellowstone Park and West starting Monday July 3, Niagara Falls and Toronto on Tuesday August 1, and Atlantic City New York on August 17. Send for folders with full details from Bowmar's Tours Versailles Ky. 47-40.

Yellowstone Park and West Niagara Falls Toronto Atlantic City New York Bowmar Versailles

Piano and Organ tuner advert in Mt Sterling Ky

Prof Gibbs offers piano and organ tuning and repair services from Room 140 Maysville Street Mt Sterling Kentucky. Three months here with high grade work at low prices and No 1 references from Advocate Pub Co Inc.

Maysville Street Mt. Sterling Advocate Pub. Co., Inc

Wm. Addams Pays Entrance Fee for Primary Campaign

Wm. Addams, Democratic candidate for Governor, tendered a $1,875 entrance fee to the sub committee treasurer to qualify for the primary. The notice notes Vanarsdell's offers fresh home-grown strawberries daily.

Wm. Addams

Train wreck near Erie caused by heat warped rail

Intense heat warped a railroad rail on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton line near Erie Michigan, triggering a wreck that injured several passengers and two trainmen.

Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Erie Mich

For Sale 14 Acre Place With 7 Room House

Property listing offers 14 acres with a seven room residence, cheap sale terms, and easy payments. Also available are any size lots with house. Contact E. E. Dawson at phone number 407.

E. E. Dawson

Fresh home grown radishes onions and asparagus

Local grocer Vanarsdell sells home grown radishes onions and asparagus, fresh daily for shoppers seeking garden produce.

Vanarsdell’s

New Grass Seed Boards Offered and Repairs Available

C. Schooler of 4 Jameson Street advertises new grass seed boards and machine repair services. Contact details indicate 44-5t pd for inquiries.

C. Schooler Jameson Street

Bank Inspector Reports $57,000 Shortage at Paris Bank

The report to the Secretary of State confirms cashier Myall at Paris caused a $57,000 shortage. It notes the discrepancy could have been found with routine examination, Myall used crude methods to conceal theft, and his personal and general ledgers were unbalanced. Rhubarb, etc., at Vanarsdell's.

Hurt Myall Paris

Wyatt Sells Yearling Stallion Sioux Chief for $325

Mr J. 8. Roberts of Saltville Virginia bought from J. S. Wyatt in this city the yearling stallion Sioux Chief by McDonald Chief 1451 with dam Sadie Jeans by Blue Jeans and second dam by Dillard Dudiey for 325 dollars.

Paducah Fire Ravages Multiple Warehouses Last Week

A massive blaze in Paducah consumed two tobacco warehouses a feed and cement warehouse and 3 248 600 pounds of tobacco in what was described as the worst fire in the city last week. The origin remains a mystery with investigators seeking the cause. Grass seed strippers for sale almost new with good combs B D Goff Winchester. Only the best meats the market affords killed at Vanarsdell's.

Paducah B. D. Goff Winchester Vanarsdell’s

Bull sold to Nashville dairy farm nets good price

Thos J Bigstaff recently sold a Polled Durham bull to West Meade Dairy Farm of Nashville Tennessee at a good price. The farm manager Gen Harding A Jackson is highly pleased with the bull.

Thos. J. Bigstaff West Meade Nashville, Tenn Gen. Harding A. Jackson

Fresh and Prompt Delivery The Motto Worth Keeping

The item touts a slogan promising freshness and prompt delivery as core values. It emphasizes dependable service and timely handling, aiming to attract customers seeking reliable performance.

S. P. Greenwade

Also Mentioned on This Page

Advocate Publishing Company J. W. Hedden, JR G. B. Senff United States Ollie M. James Jas. B. McCreary J. P. Edwards DR. C. F. Crecelius O. H. Pollard Denny P. Smith Thos. S. Rhea Joseph Clay van Meter the Court of Appeals Robert L. Greene J. Morgan Chinn E. T. Franks Ed. C. O’rear Franks O’rear Frankfort M. M. Logan Ben Johnson Depew Sutton-Eastin Co Gmbalmers Wight The Mt. Sterling National Bank Capital Mt. Sterling National Bank B. Patterson Supreme Court J. E. Heim Prof. Gibbs Wyatt W. Harris Mt. Sterling, Ky Graser & Humphreys Lorists Greenhouse Ela Evels E. W. Stockton Dry Cleaner & Dyer the Quality Store M. Abrom Maysville St Laughlin South
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