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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1913

Page

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McCreary Names Will A. Young to Twenty first Judicial District

Gov McCreary accepted the resignation of Judge Allie W Young of the Twenty first Judicial District and named Will A Young of Morehead to fill the post for two years. Young is a noted criminal lawyer in Eastern Kentucky and will become chief counsel for Consolidated Coal and Coke Company at 15000 dollars a year.

Gov. McCreary Allie W. Young James B. McCreary Twenty-first Judicial District Commonwealth’s Will A. Young Morehead Kentucky Consolidated Coal & Coke Company John GC Mayo

Reid Again Accepts Baggage Man Post at OC&O Depot

Glenmore C. Reid resumes duties as baggage man at the OC&O depot succeeding Phil Holbarn who resigned. He had left for Adams Express Co. but returns to the old job amid community approval and fond memories of his conduct. The item notes the era’s popular dance fad, the fish walk, as a humorous aside.

Glenmore C. Reid OC. & O. Depot Phil. Holbarn Reid Adams Express Co

Buggy Turned Over And Partially Demolished

A buggy driven by Vivian Faulkner overturned in a roadside ditch Saturday night near the Levee Pike. The wreck damaged the buggy and its two wheels while the vehicle was partially demolished.

Vivian Faulkner

Rev C B Creasman Fills Baptist Church Pulpit

Rev C B Creasman of Nashville Tennessee filled the pulpit at the Baptist Church on Sunday morning and evening with good audiences both times. Grape fruit advertised at Vanarsdell's.

Baptist Church C. B. Creasman Nashville, Tenn the Baptist Church

Residents Refuse to Make Payments on Brick Streets

On West Main and East High streets many residents and property owners refuse the first payment for brick streets. The contractor will be compelled to take legal action as a result.

West Main East High Streets

Woolen goods sale preview with expert cloak and dress show

The Tariff Bill reduction lowers woolens costs for ladies Misses and children wear. To pass the savings to customers another opening will be held Friday and Saturday October 17th and 18th with a city expert present to display cloaks suits and one piece dresses.

Dr. Arthur Yager Named Governor of Porto Rico

Dr. Arthur Yager, former president of Georgetown College and a noted local figure, has been appointed Governor of Porto Rico by President Wilson. The item also notes a sale of Battleship coffee at Vanarsdell's for 40 cents per one pound can.

Dr. Yager Porto Rico Arthur Yager Georgetown College Wilson Vanarsdell’s

Athletics Clinch 1913 World Series With 3–1 Victory

The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the New York Giants 3 to 1 to win the 1913 World Series in five games. Eddie Plank pitched for Philadelphia as Christy Mathewson started for New York, with final totals showing 151,000 fans and gross receipts of 325,980.89. Players and clubs allocated shares from the series profits, including 135,163.89 to players and 158,219 to clubs.

Philadelphia Athletics New York Giants Connie Mack Eddie Plank John McGraw Christy Mathewson Athletics Giants Mathewson Philadelphia New York Mack Plank National Commission Commission

Antique furniture buyer offers treasures for sale

C. B. Fizer on West Main street seeks to buy all kinds of antique furniture and has several old pieces for sale.

C. B. Fizer West Main Street

Engagement of Miss Eliza Nunnelley Announced

The engagement of Miss Eliza Collins Nunnelley of Louisville to Mr. Isaac Christian Smith of Campbellsburg is announced. Miss Nunnelley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nunnelley and sister of Brent Nunnelley, who formerly resided in Mt. Sterling.

Eliza Collins Nunnelley Louisville Isaac Christian Smith Campbellsburg Miss Nunnelley W. R. Nunnelley Brent Nunnelley Mt. Sterling

Dance at Oil Springs for Fox Hunt visitors

On the evening of October 22 a dance will be held at Oil Springs in honor of visitors attending the Central Kentucky Fox Hunt. The hunt meets at the resort on October 19.

Oil Springs Central Kentucky Fox Hunt

Winners of the Big Stakes at Lexington Trots

The Kentucky Futurity was won by Etawah after losing the first heat to Don Chenault in 2.05 while distanced in the third heat. Frank Bogash Jr. won the Tennessee Stake as Flower Direct claimed two heats, including the season’s fastest 2.01. Transvaris topped a strong field. Peter McCormick ran 2.06 and finished third in two heats but earned no money. Ross B. won the free-for-all in 2.044, and Lady Wanetka took the Lexington in 2.10 with Alma Forbes fourth. Don Chenault prevailed in the Championship Stallion Stakes at 2.07 and Sweet Spirit was second. Uhlan, a top trotter, ran 1.544 with a runner attached, aiming for his 1.58 record later this week.

Kentucky Ross B Anvil Lexington Lady Wanetka Alma Forbes J. R. Magowan Don Chenault Sweet Spirit Uhlan

Former Montgomery Co Man Dies in Fargo North Dakota

Word received here Tuesday morning announces the death of Clarence Judy in Fargo North Dakota Monday night after a illness with typhoid fever. He had lived in the West for years but was remembered as a generous, affable man with many friends. Survived by his mother Mrs Nannie Judy two brothers John A Judy and Robert T Judy and half brother A H Judy and numerous relatives in Bath counties. The body will arrive here Thursday or Friday with graveside services by Rev H D Clark. Sympathy extended to the family.

Clarence Judy Montgomery County Fargo N. D Judy West Nannie Judy John A Robert T. Judy A. H. Judy Sac Bath H. D. Clark

Prof Rolfe McConnell Plans City Brass Band

Prof Rolfe McConnell of Chicago Illinois is in this city to organize a brass band and orchestra for dances and social functions. He teaches strings and reeds and expects business men to support the effort. Those interested are urged to call at the Table Opera House Sunday at 2 30 P M.

Rolfe McConnell Chicago Ill McConnell Sterling Table Opera House Mt. Sterling

Special sale on four-tie heavy brooms at 18c each

The Fair announces a special sale as the broom crop is short with four-tie heavy brooms priced at 18 cents this week instead of 35 cents. Buyers urged to stock up to last twelve months and save money.

Tobacco crop sale reported by Tipton at 16 cents a pound

Mr. W. R. Tipton bought a tobacco crop from Mr. G. T. Fox, estimated at 10 000 to 12 000 pounds, at 16 cents per pound. This is the first sale reported in the area.

W. R. Tipton G. T. Fox

Cut Price Newspaper Sale At This Office

Local office offers a sale of old newspapers at reduced prices. Readable notices indicate discounted prints and limited quantities available to visitors.

Mt Sterling Club backs dirt road upgrade with log drag

The Mt Sterling Business Men's Club authorizes Dr. W. R. Thompson and County Attorney E. W. Senff to procure a King Split Log Drag at the club’s expense from McCormick Lumber Co. The drag, used widely, will be demonstrated in Montgomery county to improve dirt roads.

King Montgomery County Mt. Sterling McCormick Lumber Co

Registration totals by ward and party in city last Tuesday

City registered 852 voters with 506 Democrats 314 Republicans 12 Progressives 17 Independents 2 Socialists and 1 Prohibitionist. Only 4 women voted. Ward tallies include First 191 Democrats 2 Republicans 2 Progressives 8 Independents. Second 176 Democrats 51 Republicans 5 Progressives 3 Independents 1 Prohibitionist. Third 36 Democrats 209 Republicans 3 Progressives 3. Fourth 103 Democrats 26 Republicans 2 Progressives 3 Independents 2 Socialists.

First Ward Fourth Ward

Lost Coat Found on Grassy Lick Pike

Brown overcoat missing since near Mbt Sterling and the farm of C. C. McDonald. A man’s coat seek return to this office.

Grassy Lick Pike Mbt Sterling C. C. McDonald Keward

Real Estate Deals Involving Grassy Lick Farms And Homes

Real estate notices show Rezin Howell selling 90 acres on the Grassy Lick Pike to Jas. Hon at 105 per acre. Howell also bought 258 acres from Howell heirs at 110.50 per acre. Mrs. James Bigstaff purchased a frame dwelling on Main Street and Samuels Avenue for about 3700. G L Kirkpatrick sold a Main Street cottage to R Adams near Chenault and Oldham, price private.

Rezin Howell Grassy Lick Pike Jas. Hon Howell Howell Heirs Grassy Lick James Bigstaff O. G. Ragan Main Street Samuels Avenue G. L. Kirkpatrick 8. R. Adams C. C. Chenault W. P. Oldham Price

Let Us Do It Up Laundry Ad by White Swan

Laundry service ad touts first class results from the White Swan with contact via phone 46 15 1f and listing Ringo and Botts as agents.

White Swan Ringo & Botts

Crane's Initial Paper and Correspondence Cards In Stock

Advocate Publishing Co offers a full line of Crane's initial paper and correspondence cards now available for purchase.

Crane Advocate Publishing Co

Miss Lottie Sheppard Dies After Appendicitis Attack

The body of Miss Lottie Sheppard, 41, who died in Edmond Oklahoma from appendicitis, arrived in the city by noon train and was buried at Machpelah cemetery. She was related to the Forman family, formerly lived near Indian Fields, and a short grave service was held by Rev. H. D. Clark.

Lottie Sheppard Edmond Oklahoma Machpelah Forman Indian Fields Sheppard H. D. Clark

George S. Wilson Weds Leona Walker in Winchester

Friends report the marriage of Geo S Wilson Jr and Leona Walker of Winchester. The ceremony took place at Elder J W Harding's home. Wilson is brother of Tom Wilson of Advocate Publishing Co and a former local resident. The groom works as a linotype operator for the Winchester Sun.

Geo. S. Wilson, Jr Leona Walker Winchester J. W. Harding Wilson Tom Wilson Advocate Publishing Co Winchester Sun

Portrait Presented For Court Room By Mrs Williams

Mrs John S Williams presents a handsome portrait of her deceased husband to Montgomery county bar for hanging in the Circuit Court room. He was a gallant soldier during war and a public spirited citizen in peace, having rendered notable service to country and State.

John S. Williams Montgomery County Circuit Court

Laundry pickup and delivery service advert

Ready for laundry service with phone contact. On call we come to your location in our auto. Shipments and deliveries occur twice weekly. Mentioned names Ringo and Botts.

Ringo

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Toe Scott National Hotel Eliza Nunnelley Lexington Trots Montgomery Co Fargo, North Dakota Business Men’s Club George Wilson
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