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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1911
Page
1
Mt Sterling Water Light Ice Co emptied and cleaned the stand pipe amid reports of thousands of dead birds. only mud was found. Fire plugs opened citywide to restore water color and odor. Health board urged investigation. typhoid cases noted as physicians debate hydrant water as cause.
Miss Vellie Oldham of Tokio Japan visits her brother Wim Oldham in this city. After nineteen years as a missionary she spoke to the Missionary Society of the Christian Church last Sunday afternoon and plans to return to Tokio to resume duties.
A suggestion proposes sending Aproc to students at their home addresses while they are at college. The plan aims to keep them in touch with home for a small cost, claimed to be equal to or better than letters. The note envisions both girls and boys receiving updates during their time away.
Mr. W. C. Moore purchased the interest of Mr. H. C. Ledford in the grocery and meat firm Ledford and Robinson. The move brings a well known local figure into the business and is expected to boost patronage in the city and county.
A local dealer announces inventory to be sold at cost until October 1. The notice is signed by H. W. Senieur and dated near late October.
The Business Men's Club met at the courthouse last Thursday. Dr. W. R. Thompson was reelected President, C. C. Chenault as Vice President, and John S. Frazer as Secretary and Treasurer. Committees were named and talk centered on L and N Railroad extending into Sterling, with plans to pursue the matter through Mr. Smith, President of the L and N. The note ends with a mention of Vanarsdell's offering new apples for cooking and eating.
A Mt. Sterling committee submits resolutions mourning M S Kelly a fellow townsman and officer. They praise his conscientious service and invite the community to imitate his life while sending sympathy to his family. Also notes fall styles Stetson and Youman hats offered at Punch Graves.
Mrs K O Clarke announces millinery opening Friday and Saturday September 2 and 3 with latest fall and winter hat designs on display from 10 to 2 each day.
Local shop Punch and Graves advertises hats available at $2.00 and $2.50 with a 98 cent option. The brief notice highlights price breaks on assorted sizes.
Marion Brown, repeatedly convicted of illegal whiskey sales in Jeffersonville precinct, was fined 60 dollars and costs after trial. Judge Young ordered a peace bond for one year in 250 dollars with approved security, forfeitable if any law is broken during the term.
James Hall of Fayette county quietly marries Elizabeth Graves of Lexington. Hall, son of Mrs. A. B. Hall, lived in this county before moving to Fayette where he farms. Graves, hosted by Hall’s sister here, is famed for accomplishments and charm.
The Weather Bureau predicts a week of generally fair weather across the United States with occasional showers along the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts and in the North Pacific states. A low pressure system will cross the country midweek bringing local rains and a cooling trend in the Northwest and Central Valley. For the nicest chickens on the market, phone No. 2.
Dr A J Harness formerly of Somerset Kentucky has located in this city with offices in the Tyler Apperson building. He is highly endorsed as a physician and surgeon and a gentleman in every respect. Also shoe ad from J H Brunner The Shoe Man offers pumps and oxfords reduced to 298.
The State Board of Health issues a circular on typhoid prevention. Dr. Mathews and Dr. McCormack outline strict disinfection, lime solutions, linen treatment, burning soiled items, hand hygiene, and safe food and water practices. They stress ventilation, screen doors, boil suspect water, and fly control to reduce spread and protect families and communities.
The jury found Anse White of Breathitt county not guilty in the murder of Jason Deaton near Jackson after a trial that lasted several months. Lexington attorney A Floyd Byrd led the defense and W B White prosecuted the case amid heightened local interest. Over 100 mountain men attended, but proceedings remained quiet.
Inventory notes show suits in broken sizes marked half off with pricing around 12.50 10.00 and 9.00 dollars. Limited stock noted in light and heavy makes with a few remaining.
In Chesterfield Virginia Henry Clay Beatty Jr was found guilty of wife murder and sentenced by the jury to the electric chair. Beatty plans a new trial but his lawyers show little hope for relief.
Former Senator McCreary accused Judge O Rea r of insincerity for not answering questions about Taft vetoes and Goebel pardons posed in Bowling Green. He voiced support for extending the county unit in line with his party.
We will have our opening Tuesday and Wednesday September 26 and 27. Don’t fail to see this display of the newest and most fashionable designs in millinery. 102 Roberts & Mastin.
Mr. J. W. Jones, the Jeweler, found a gold medal on the street of Mt. Sterling and offers the owner the chance to reclaim by proving ownership. Also notice 34 pumps and oxfords reduced to 3.15 by J. H. Bruner, Sit The Shoe Man.
Rev. Hugh Gage Moody resigns as pastor of the Presbyterian Church and returns to Pennsylvania to take charge of a church at Wilber.
Mason Kin caid a Clark county farmer, following a quarrel with his sweetheart, drove to Sideview, purchased carbolic acid, and after draining the bottle he fell from his buggy and died. He was thirty two years old.
On Thursday September 21 the cornerstone of the new government building in the city will be laid. Hon Robert R Burnam of Richmond will give the principal address with Congressman John W Langley also speaking and Rev J W Porter of Lexington invited to participate. The local Masons will conduct the services and a band is engaged for a day expected to be very enjoyable.
C N Triplett of Lexington awarded the contract to build a handsome two story concrete residence for Mr J Gano Johnson on the Grassy Lick pike. J W Triplett son of the contractor will assist. Work starts Thursday for a 10 room home.
Unofficial returns from the Maine election indicate a shift from dry status to licensed saloons after fifty years. The vote is very close and final tallies are not yet determined.
State fair events listed for the week include Wednesday Governors day with Louisville Southern Indiana. Thursday All Kentucky and Press day. Friday Fraternal and Traveling Men's day. Saturday Boosters day.
City tax books are in hand and taxes are due. Some settlements may be made by visiting the City Building office run by B J McDonard the City Tax Collector.
Refined sugar rose by 10 cents per hundred pounds in New York on Saturday reflecting a tighter market and higher demand. Traders noted firmness in regional trade and ongoing supply concerns pushing futures upward.
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