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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1914

Page

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Central Kentucky High School Athletic Association Formed

Six Blue Grass high schools in Lexington establish the Central Kentucky High School Athletic Association to regulate and develop athletics in the region. Members include Lexington Mt Sterling Maysville Cynthiana Paris and Frankfort with Winchester Georgetown invited. Officers: President W O Hopper Mt Sterling Vice President R I Cord Cynthiana Secretary Treasurer M E Ligon Lexington. Plans call for pre season schedules contracts and a state championship contest at Cynthiana after basketball.

Central Kentucky High School Athletic Association Lexington Blue Grass Kentucky Mt. Sterling Maysville Cynthiana Paris Frankfort Winchester Georgetown Ligon Morton High Hopper Mt. Sterling High Mamee Maysville High

Crane’s New Styles Shown in Social Stationery Window

A display features Crane's latest social stationery styles in the show window. An inspection visit was noted, with Advocate Publishing Co. connected to the event.

Crane Advocate Publishing Co

Hupmobile Bought Through Local Agents

M. R. Hainline purchases a new Hupmobile and it is delivered by H. Clay McKee & Sons Co. as local agents.

M. R. Hainline H. Clay McKee & Sons Co

Brunner Sells Women’s Oxfords At Special Prices

Brunner offers special prices on women’s Oxfords in sizes 24 to 4. Limited stock and in-store sales only.

Brunner

For Sale Small farm 7 acres near Sharpsburg Kentucky

7 acre farm for sale with 5 bent tobacco barn fruit trees and water access. Located along model road 1 percent miles from Sharpsburg Kentucky. Agent J. S. Sharp handles the listing.

Sharpsburg J. S. Sharp

Moving Picture Machines From a Small Morehead Plant

In Morehead Rowan county the Maggard Bradley Co. builds the Cosmograph moving picture machine. Invented by a local youth the device weighs 27 pounds and plugs into any electric light socket. The plant employs fifteen skilled workers and aims to increase output from five to fifteen machines daily. Sam Bradley, a prominent local lumberman and financier, holds a large stake and champions the firm staying in Morehead rather than relocating.

Morehead Rowan County Maggard-Bradley Co Sam Bradley Mr. Bradley

Special sale at THE FAIR this week

The sale features items priced at 33 cents each, down from 50 cents. Large 72 by 90 inch size highlighted as a featured offering.

Marriage invitation for Margaret Rice to Reuben Fitch

Judge and Mrs W H Rice request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Margaret to Mr Reuben Fitch on Wednesday Oct 7 1914 at 2 oclock At home Mason county Ky.

W. H. Rice Margaret Reuben Fitch Mason County

Underwear for little ones at the fair stalls.

A brief fair notice lists small child underwear and pants and shirts priced at ten cents each under the fair’s sale items.

the Fair

Fitzpatrick Case to Be Tried in January

The Court of Appeals ruled against W. T. Fitzpatrick, allowing Circuit Judge Young to proceed with the case next January. Fitzpatrick seeks recovery of his large estate in the county after health issues led to previous transfers. The suit involves property valued over $100,000 with A. L. Tipton serving as trustee.

Court of Appeals W. T. Fitzpatrick Young Fitzpatrick Montgomery County Circuit Court Messrs. Kinsolving Dundon A. L. Tipton

Contested Wet Vote Sparks County Board Hearing

The County Board of Election Commissioners reviewed returns from September elections. Lawyers for both dry and wet factions attended as wets aim to overturn the 28th result claiming the 26th vote was lawful. Dry side seeks closing saloons sixty days after the 28th record. if sustained, saloons would close around October 18th.

County Board of Election Commissioners

Insure Your Tobacco With B Frank Perry

Insure tobacco stored in your barn. B Frank Perry of Exchange Bank offers insurance. Located in Mt Sterling Kentucky. Phone 477.

B. Frank Perry Exchange Bank Mt, Sterling, Ky

September Court Closes at Montgomery Circuit Court

September term of Montgomery Circuit Court closed Saturday after a quiet, but hard working term. Few convictions occurred and the docket was not large. The case of the Administrator of Ray McCarty seeking 20000 damages from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for a boy killed by a train last summer was continued to the January term.

Montgomery Circuit Court Ray McCarty Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad

Garage Robbery at Mt Stetrling Garage Office

Thief rifled the cash drawer in the office of Stone and Flora owned Mt Stetrling Garage Thursday night taking about $25 and a gold watch belonging to Keller Heaton. Police sought suspects and reviewed shop security for clues.

Mt. Stetrling Stone & Flora Keller Heaton

Coal Buckets. This Week Black Japanese Coal Buckets

Local listings advertise coal buckets described as black Japanese made and priced to cents each. The brief item notes rapid availability and limited stock at the marketplace.

Revival Meetings At Baptist Church Draw Large Crowds

Considerable interest and splendid crowds attend revival services led by Rev. Sid Williams of Texas at the Baptist church. Williams is described as forceful and convincing, with Mr. Brown performing as singer and harpist, contributing to expected good outcomes.

The Baptist Church Sid. Williams Texas Williams Brown

Grand Jury Adjourns After Indicting One Sale Vote Case

Montgomery county grand jury adjourned after a long session having fifty six indictments for various offenses. Despite many witnesses examined for vote buying at the local option election only one indictment was returned against a negro man for soliciting votes for whiskey in the Third ward at the election held September 26. Most indictments are for minor offenses.

Montgomery County Grand Jury

Best line of home killed meats at Vanarsdell's

Vanarsdell's markets advertise top quality home killed meats with fresh cuts and reliable sourcing. Customers are urged to shop early for best selection while supplies last.

Vanarsdell’s

Bartlett Paxton Promoted to Assistant Route Agent

Bartlett Paxton son of Mr and Mrs Claude Paxton of this city has been promoted from Express Messenger on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to Assistant Route Agent under W T Daugherty. His headquarters will be at Ashland and friends praise his express business experience and advancement.

Bartlett Paxton Claude Paxton Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad W. T. Daugherty Ashland Paxton

Crane's Stationery Line Debuts New Correspondence Cards

A refined collection arrives featuring Crane's correspondence cards and paper in a beautiful line suitable for personal notes and formal letters. The new assortment highlights quality textures and classic designs appealing to executive and literary alike.

Crane Advocate Publishing Co House of Crane’s

Farmer Is Stricken In Ca Margo District

Mr. David George of the Ca margo neighborhood lies critically ill at his home after a second stroke. At 65 he is a prominent and highly respected farmer and citizen of the county.

David George Camargo George

Basket Picnic for Sunday School at Fair Grounds

Metho dist church invites all members to an old fashioned basket picnic at the Fair Grounds on Saturday October 10. All Methodists are urged to attend and bring a basket. Transportation will be provided for those without vehicles.

Methodist Church Fair Grounds

Roof repairs and replacements offered by Mc Cormick Lumber Co

Leaks in roofs cause costly damage and prompt repairs. Mc Cormick Lumber Co invites residents to patch or replace roofs now and provides contact at phone 48 for services.

McCormick Lumber Co

For Sale Igis5 Ford Touring Car

For sale Igis5 Ford touring car with about 5000 miles. Address Box 36 Winchester Ky 14-3t.

Winchester

Officer Assaulted During Disorderly Arrest Saturday Night

Policeman E W Smith was struck over the head with a loaded buggy whip by Harry May while attempting to arrest him for disorderly conduct. May fled in a break cart, but J C Tipton later located him near the Maysville pike and jailed him. May fined $36 in police court Tuesday.

Harry May E. W. Smith May Mr. Smith J. C. Tipton Maysville Pike

For Sale House and Lot in Best City Area

For sale house and lot in best part of city. Lot 65 by 238 feet with seven rooms and modern improvements. Call phone 48. Will sell cheap if sold at once.

Card of Thanks from William P. Apperson

William P. Apperson thanks the loyal workers who assisted in the fourth ward election on September 26 and 28.

William P. Apperson

Judge Day Sells Farm Near Kiddville in Clark County

Judge B F Day sells his farm of over 200 acres on Lulbegrud creek near Kiddville Clark county to John Conlee and Thomas Richardson and others for a private price. The land goes in three tracts with possession on March 1 1915. The property suits grazing and corn and is well watered.

B. F. Day John Conlee Thomas Richardson Lulbegrud Creek Kiddville Clark County

Bath Circuit Court Opens With Large Docket In Owingsville

Bath Circuit Court began at Owingsville Monday for an extraordinary term. The Commonwealth docket is large with numerous murder cases. The civil and equity dockets also include several important trials.

Bath Owingsville Commonwealth Equity

Steps on Glass Wounds Lula B. Turner in Foot

Lula B. Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Turner, stepped on a glass shard at home and suffered a severe foot wound. Her family reported the accident and indicated she received treatment.

Lula B George B. Turner

Ownership patterns in Montgomery County homes

The Census Bulletin shows 2913 county homes with 1231 farm homes, 645 owner-occupied free of mortgage, 138 mortgaged farm homes, 429 rented farm homes, 1682 urban homes, 627 urban owners of whom 70 are mortgaged and 49 percent free of incumbrance. Data incomplete for a small share of rural and urban homes.

United States Census Department Washington Montgomery County

Locals Triumph in Street League Baseball Clash

The Federals of Winchester and Hustlers of this city staged a fast game Sunday with Hustlers edging Federals 6 to 5. Batteries were Wallandingham and Lewis for the Federals and Schwab and Scott for the Hustlers. A large crowd witnessed the hard fought contest.

Federals Winchester Hustlers Wallandingham Lewis Schwab Scott

Beall Buys Noblesville Property on West High Street

Mr. L N Beall purchases from Mrs Florence Havens Denny of Noblesville Ind a two story frame residence and adjacent vacant lot on West High street for 2850 dollars and will take immediate possession and reside there after improvements.

L. N. Beall Florence Havens Denny Noblesville Ind West High Street Beall

Meeting at Camargo Brings Strong Interest at Church

Protracted session held at the Christian church in Camargo conducted by Rev. Mr. Sparks draws growing attention as locals attend and participate.

The Christian Church Camargo Mr. Sparks

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High School Athletic Association Maggard- Bradley Company City of Greenwade the Baptist Church Farmer Judge Day Sells Farm Bath Circuit Court United States Mason Fruit Monogram
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