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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1911
Page
4
The article argues for ending the Revenue Agent role though notes the need for officers to ensure property is listed for taxation. It cites large state recoveries and a Pueblo civic celebration where a hammer was burned to signify the knocker’s defeat, urging society to deter muckrakers and knocker attitudes.
A half drunken horse jockey warned that stopping horse swapping on the streets would kill Mr. Sterling. The response declares the abatement of the nuisance should it die, voicing approval of ending the practice.
Newspaper notes that due to heavy holiday advertising the county correspondence was omitted but promises it will resume in future issues. The statement implies a commitment to reinstate local reporting and maintain coverage despite seasonal advertising pressures.
The article notes a green color scheme for the November election and lists several local wins: Bob Greene elected Clerk of the Court of Appeals, Green Keller elected to the Legislature from Nicholas and Robertson counties, Keller Greene elected County Clerk of Montgomery, and H. Green Garrett elected Railroad Commissioner for Cynthiana Democrat. It also mentions Samuel W. Greene winning a second term as President of the Board of Council of Louisville.
A local classified item advertises pure bred white Wyandott cockerels and pullets for sale. Contact Lewis M. Sledd by phone 305y for details and prices.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Duty, longtime residents who have made many friends here, will move back to Mt Sterling to establish their future home. The Winchester Demokrat says it is glad to welcome these good people back to the Montgomery metropolis.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death in the Orme family. Also a rental notice seeks an improved 14 acre farm near town for 250 dollars and city dwellings or rooms, via T. F. Rogers & Son.
Sells farm of about 85 acres near North Middletown to the Messrs. Wheeler of Morgan county at a private price. Possession to be given March 1 1912. Mr Richardson has not decided where he will locate but hopes to return to Montgomery.
Vanarsdell's showcases dressed turkeys and chickens for Thanksgiving as shoppers browse poultry selections. The display highlights ready to cook birds and seasonal meal options to suit family feasts.
Montgomery circuit court case for plaintiff T. S. Shrout against Bertha G. Moore invites bids with bond securing purchase money, legal interest from sale, lien on land until payment, bond payable to T. S. Shrout for debt interest and costs, excess to Bertha G. Moore.
Henry Clay Beattie Jr was put to death Friday for his Virginia wife murder. Four hours post execution his confession to killing his wife was released by two ministers serving as spiritual advisers. The confession referenced the November 9 date. In the Tar Party case at Lincoln Center Kaw only Joan Schmidt and Sherrill Clark were found guilty. A N Simms was acquitted.
Thanksgiving window displays at Walsh Bros showcase fine taste and skilled display. Purity and country sausage offerings attract shopper interest at Vanarsdell's along with local market chatter.
Local ad from Advocate Publishing urges customers to order monogram stationery immediately for Christmas delivery. Promotional copy highlights price and suggests choosing a stylish gift option from the Bank Street outlet.
Burley Tobacco Society announces 1909 pooled tobacco auctions begin in Lexington and Cincinnati this week after private sales and strong prices. Officials expect the high quality offerings to draw American Tobacco Company interest and tighten the market.
Advert from Advocate Publishing Co promotes embossed monogram note paper and correspondence cards at the same price as ordinary stationery, inviting readers to shop for festive writing supplies.
Miss Mary Hayden wife to Roy Miller of Paintsville in a private Winchester ceremony last Friday. The couple, welcomed by many friends, will reside in the city and begin married life with best wishes from the community.
A church sale advertises cakes and candies at Vanarsdell’s for a Presbyterian Ladies event in the Cockrell building on Main Street with lunch and Thanksgiving dinner orders. A sheriff’s sale follows, publicizing property at Lindsay Alley and Locust Street in Mt. Sterling tied to Evergreen Baptist Church, with a three month credit and bond requirement.
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