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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
4
W J Fields of Carter County seeks the congressional seat in the Ninth District. The report notes Fields campaign activities and local backing as he pursues election to Congress.
The state wide Democratic rally will be held Saturday November 2 at 1 30 p m at the Montgomery Court House. Hon W P Kimball former Congressman will address the voters. The notice urges all Democrats to attend and show support for the ticket.
A civic notice urges Democrats to register to vote for the next President, warning city residents must register to vote. It notes a three day window October 28 29 30 for those sick or away to register at the County Clerk and ends with a bold claim about defending country. The question asks what Indians said to Theodore of the lion heart.
On a brick street in front of Duerson drug store Miss Mary Van Sant Tabb fell from a horse and suffered minor injuries. Later Amos Bassett’s horse toppled him, injuring his right leg but he recovered after days in his room. John R Sharp narrowly escaped when his horse fell into a creek with only slight injuries.
At a Kentucky Grand Lodge meeting in Louisville last week a new constitution for the Grand Council of Kentucky was adopted. Judge A A Hazelrigg was elected Grand Master and Judge H R French became Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder of the Grand Lodge. Attending from Mr Sterling were H R French A A Hazelrigg W O Pierce J C McNeal W P Oldham Dr W R Thompson T P Sutton and S B Pinney with Pinney named Grand Royal Arch Captain by John C Wortham.
For high grade stationery of all kinds contact the advertiser at phone 74 for details and purchases.
Judge A. W. Young visited Frankfort last week to discuss the Rose Run strike in Bath county with Gov. McCreary. The governor praised the handling of the situation and officials expect that law violations in the area are nearing end.
The city sees major grading on several lots along Samuels Avenue and Lexington Avenue as L C McCormick and Brown lead work praised by property owners. The projects follow Gelall’s hollowed lots and come in a sought after district. J T Woodford and R B Young reported a disappointing horse sale at the fair grounds with 26 head selling for 2220 50 and average 85 41 per head.
A historical notice highlights Punch Graves & Co promoting footwear branding under a headline style. The item suggests a catalog or advertisement noting new shoe lines and branding for a masculine audience in a commercial district.
For sale a solid walnut wardrobe in good condition. Apply at this office. If you need storage furniture this piece offers ample hanging space and old wood finish.
Miss Ida Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Wilson married last week to Mr Clifford Dragoo farmer of this county. At the bride's home Clark county farmer Cy Ramsey wed Mrs Mary Clemm it being the second for him and the third for her though she is 29. United Clothing Stores Mt Sterling announces a new line of clothing hats and furnishings at low prices.
The following gentlemen were elected Commissioners under the new Commission Form of Government at Lexington Saturday. Jas T McCarty K G Pulliam Walter B Hunt George Land W H McCorkle Charles W May Jordan C Jackson and G H Wilkerson.
A local editorial urges Democrats in Kentucky to stay vigilant and ready for action as the election nears on November 5. It warns against complacency and promotes ready support for Democratic candidates and local businesses.
The ladies of the Baptist Church announce their annual bazaar on Friday and Saturday before court day in December and a court day dinner on Monday. The exact bazaar and dinner venue will be announced later.
In the fifth trial of Thomas Dolan for the Patrick Mooney hotel killing in Lexington the jury found him guilty of voluntary manslaughter and fixed punishment at two to twenty one years in the penitentiary. Dolan’s attorney immediately moved for a new trial.
G D Sullivan and Co advertise 20,000 turkeys for November and December at the highest market price. S E Kelly and Co invite farmers to bring country produce and pledge fair treatment.
A Taft Club was organized at the Court House in this city on Saturday afternoon. Charles G. Pangburn was elected president, W. Hoffman Wood secretary, and R. H. White treasurer. The group began with 125 members. Heinz Pickling Vinegar is used in all their goods at Greenwade's.
A grand Democratic rally will be held in this city on Saturday November 2. Rallies are scheduled in every county with speakers of prominence to be announced. All Democrats in the county are urged to attend.
A concise ad notes best value available at W. A. Sutton and Son for furniture cars pets and rugs. The line emphasizes low prices and urges readers to shop at Sutton and Son for affordable goods.
The fifty seventh annual session of the Kentucky State Medical Association will convene in Louisville from October 29 to 31 at the First Christian Church. Dr. J A Witherspoon of Nashville, president of the American Medical Association, will deliver the annual oration. This will be the largest medical meeting held in the state.
Mr G H Strother completed a new concrete pavement around the Christian Church, praised as an excellent piece of work as the church undergoes extensive remodeling and repair. Fresh oysters received daily at Vanarsdell's.
Seven fine meat hogs offered for November delivery by B F Mark at 11 t f.
The new Bryan and White Head jewelry store opened last Wednesday with a large crowd in attendance. Each woman guest received a silver thimble as a welcome gift.
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