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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
1
The paper announces a new Linotype purchase and urges readers to settle outstanding subscriptions promptly. It notes the yellow label shows paid dates and argues that many small debts from fifteen hundred subscribers would fund impact, urging payment by call or check.
Mrs Leora Gaitskill wife of Webb Gaitskill of this city died suddenly Thursday morning at Estill Springs after months of poor health. She daughter of the late Dr Luther Jeffries and long a county resident known for charity. Survived by her husband and her brother B P Jeffries. Funeral services by Rev H D Clark with burial in Machpelah Cemetery Saturday afternoon.
A compact aphorism notes that choosing a partner for intellect rather than wealth yields no guaranteed advantage, implying social irony about marrying for brains.
Mr. F. P. Lord, special agent for Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph, visits Local Manager C. T. Chatham to acquaint users with the Bell system. They urge farmer cooperation in owning and maintaining rural lines to cut costs and extend service to previously underserved areas. The pair tour sections, holding meetings with patrons to explain company policy.
Miss Alta Evans a milliner invites attendance at her opening on September 17 and 18 promising beautiful pattern hats and extras that make a visit worthwhile.
A large fair crowd attended a county cattle sale in the city with about 5000 head on the market and 1000 to 1200 sold over Friday Saturday and Sunday. Ohio Indiana buyers moved brisk trade while local buyers faced scarce corn and grass. Prices ranged from 5 to 7 dollars with steers around 6 1/2 to 7.00 and heifers 5 1/2 to 5 3/4, many lots sold to Gambier, Bladensburg, Mason County and Cincinnati buyers. Mules also on market with prices up to 100 dollars for top stock.
The Montgomery Circuit Court awarded Addie Kelly Administratrix $19011 in favor of the plaintiffs against Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Matt Kelly, a popular locomotive engineer for the defendant who died two years ago, is cited as a key figure. The case proceeds to the Court of Appeals then the U S Supreme Court under the Federal Employers Liability Act, as a final authority.
Mr. A. C. Bogie sold his 83 acre farm on Hinkston pike to Mr. Walter Bridges. Reported price is 200 dollars per acre. The property includes a residence, two tobacco barns, and several out buildings, marking the highest farming land price in years.
At the Paintsville circuit court term closing, bar members and officials gave Special Judge A J Kirk a silver mounted walking cane as a token of esteem. County Attorney Senff spoke briefly. Kirk expressed surprise and thanks. The two week term ended with substantial business and widespread praise for the judge’s fairness and patience.
Henry R. Prewitt left Tuesday noon for Washington DC to meet Senator James and Congressman Fields. He aims to secure government engineers and initiate construction on the Maysville pike this fall. He reports that the government appropriation is in place and county subscriptions are raised.
Mr. A C Bogie purchased the farm of Judge Ed C O Rear on the Lulbegrad pike. The 190 acre property with residence tobacco barns and other improvements was advertised last week. Reported price 115 00 per acre. Sale arranged through W Hoffman Wood.
House with five rooms, barn and outbuildings on Winn Street just outside city limits is for sale. Includes good garden, cistern, water and gas. Call at Baumont Hotel, J. C. Peters. Best home killed meats at Van Arsdell's. Prices are right.
Montgomery county taxpayers led by R A Chiles and Robert H Winn filed with Acting County Judge C G Thompson a petition asking voters to decide in November whether the fiscal court should have three commissioners elected at large and the county judge. An October education campaign will inform voters about the proposed government plan.
Regular 50 cent sheets on sale at The Fair for 33 cents each. Size 72 by 90 inches. Limited time offer highlighted in the week’s specials.
A large crowd attended the Methodist Church Sunday evening for the farewell sermon of Rev. B. C. Horton after four years as pastor. The Conference will transfer him to another church this week. Rev. H. D. Clark and several speakers offered complimentary remarks on his work in the city.
J D Stofer sells his 173 acre Bourbon county farm on the Plum Lick pike to James L Gregory of Bourbon county. Price is private and possession is to be given March 1. Get a can of San Flush at Vanarsdell's.
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