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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
4
The piece argues the public must back strong enforcement of laws and elect officials who will deliver even handed justice. It contends governments reflect citizens and calls for jurors to uphold duty while demanding valid, swift punishment for lawlessness.
We have filed in the Montgomery County Court Clerk a written grounds of contest regarding the September 30 1912 election under the Local Option Law Chapter 81 Kentucky Statutes as amended in 1912. The grounds are on file for inspection and a copy served on the Montgomery County Court Judge. Witnessed October 7 1912 by multiple named officials. Also on August 19 1912 citizens filed to submit whether cattle may run at large in Howard's Mill precinct, with the court ordering an open poll at the next regular election to decide if it shall be unlawful for cattle to run at large on public highways and mined lands in that precinct. Copy Attest Keller KreEnrE Clerk.
In a Louisiana speech, Colonel Roosevelt declares the Republican party finished. He claims the nation leans toward democracy as the GOP’s life ends on November 5. The Winchester Democrat notes the shift and praises a new cereal supply at Vanarsdel’s.
Judge Allie W. Young opened court in Owingsville and issued a stern directive to the grand jury over recent outrages by striking iron miners and their sympathizers. He vowed to keep the Bath county court in session year round if needed to bring the lawbreakers to justice.
Mr Beall Hadden married Miss Serena Fitzpatrick at Rev Spencer's residence in Lexington last Wednesday. Fitzpatrick, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Fitzpatrick, is praised by friends. Hadden, son of Nick Hadden Jr, is a hardworking farmer.
Notice promotes a Winchester departure to Mammoth Cave on October 16. It notes cave conditions are best in autumn with low river and dry passages. It invites country readers to travel while crops are in and seed time ends. Tickets via C O agent J C McNeil for details.
A Kentucky classified notice offers $50 to $100 monthly earnings for spare time work. No experience needed. It promises large cash benefits for sickness injury and death, plus free insurance and a cash bonus to the first applicant from Covington area. Write for particulars to THE I LU 835 Covington Ky.
Mrs Mary A McClure offers a modern residence on West High Street with adjacent 75 foot by 3800 foot lot. The Grassy Lick farm comprises 188 acres in high cultivation and is described as a money worth purchase.
Mr H P Reid invites friends to come and see him at United Clothing Stores in a local social note. The brief mentions a personal invitation and the store location as the meeting point for guests.
A botanist recently sent to study Panamanian flora for the Smithsonian explores the Chocos tribe on Panama’s southwest coast. Professor Pittier notes their tall, hospitable people may be descendants of pre Columbus inhabitants. The tribes govern themselves, deny white contact, and fly the Colombian flag.
A light exchange contrasts a new arrival with a second summer girl whose gown is current yet her summer novels are relics of last year. The dialogue hints at trends and updating wardrobes contrasted with literature.
A competent white woman can earn $5 per week as a cook for a small country family. If married, the man may receive $30 per month to milk, care for horses, and perform general work. A good home and fair opportunity. Address Lock Box 301 Mt. Sterling Ky. 132 Courteous treatment and prompt delivery of orders at Vanarsdell's.
A pit pony trapped in an English Bestwood mine by a roof collapse during a strike was rescued alive after about two weeks. Miners forced a narrow passage for food water and continued excavations until the animal was freed safely.
Miss Julia Clark, formerly with The Novelty Store, accepts a position with milliner Mrs. Fannie Wilson Stephenson and will specialize in stamping and embroidery. Christmas stamping available now with extra patterns to choose from. Real estate dealers are invited to the Coyle Sale as the best Montgomery county investment.
Popular Mechanics reports the world’s largest single electric sign shows a baby’s face that smiles and sheds tears to crowds on Broadway New York. The full smile spans twelve feet and each tear measures two by ten inches. The sign rises 85 by 106 feet, covers 9,010 square feet, the head is forty feet high, and the structure weighs 80 tons with 4,050 lights.
Two extra good milch cows listed for sale contact Mrs. F. C. Laughlin or Mr. Sterling in Kentucky. Also advertised 182 fresh oysters and celery available at Van Arsdell's.
All persons having claims against the estate of the late Thomas H Grubbs should present them properly proven to the undersigned for payment. Cons. D. Grubbs 1381 Executor of T. H. Grubbs.
A terse message, likely from a court or official desk, thanks an unnamed Stanton for recent assistance. The line hints at a courteous closure and a procedural nod without detailing the matter or parties involved.
Public sale announced for October 19 at the vendor’s place on Camargo pike near Greenbrier schoolhouse. Personal property includes live stock farming implements and household furniture. A 96 acre farm is for private rent. Mrs Scottie Welch R R G Mt Sterling Ky United Clothing Stores advertise goods at slow prices.
A retailer promotes bulk purchasing for all outlets to secure low prices and pass savings to customers. They invite customers to try the deal next time they shop.
The article hints at social intrigue around the umpire’s wife avoiding attendance at a ball game and a Mrs Wily Bagley voicing opinions about the situation. Details are fragmentary but suggest local gossip involving figures named Mrs Exe-So and Mrs Wily Bagley.
A Columbus preacher recalls visiting an elderly illiterate widow who mourned her husband’s unpreparedness for death. He spoke of the thief on the cross and a clock that was fifteen minutes fast, lamenting that if time had been an hour ahead there might have been hope.
The article notes birds migrate rapidly under good conditions, flying from darkness overhead toward the arctic and possibly crossing the pole. It contrasts autumn departure dates with spring arrivals, explaining autumn departures are less documented due to obvious reasons and that songbirds flee quietly in autumn unlike the lively spring entry.
C E Fosdick laments shortage of good inns on country trips. He cites a traveler returning from the middle west who recalls tough beefsteaks and stale provisions, exhorbitant bills, and disobliging waiters as the memorable parts of the journey.
A fragmented report notes rising political tensions with unclear quotes and garbled names, hinting at a mounting controversy in the northern area. Details are unreadable, but the gist points to intensifying public dispute and debate.
Fragmentary text shows a remark about a person named Prim Iss and an expression of pity regarding her temperament. No clear event or context is discernible from the snippet.
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