City Council approves Pendleton clerkage amid tax, sewer funds
City Council ended a drawn out dispute by granting Police Judge Pendleton a $30 monthly allowance for a clerk salary starting January 1 1910. The meeting also reviewed November fines and revenues, sewerage bond matters, and postponed actions on Lexington avenue deeds and a George Hume recovery settlement. The panel eased street work funding and updated alley and street opening orders, with an ordinance against spitting on streets to take effect in March 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Pendleton
J. A. Hughes
Dr. Browne
Judge Pendleton
Court of Appeals
Pendleton
Charles Stewart
Burley Tobacco Society
Stewart
B. R. Jouett
George Hon
S. B. Tracey
J. A. McCourt
E. T. Lewis Company
S. H. Rutledge
Lewis Company
Clark County Construction Company
John Ballard
W. W. George
St. George Hotel
J. M. Stevenson
Matt Bean
Amanda Rice
Lexington Avenue
City Hall
Lewis R. Hampton
Citizens’ National
Stevenson
George Hume
Rock
First Baptist
Hickman
Fairfax Street
R. P. Taylor
French Avenue
Chas. Hagan
Bessie Haggard
Ieee
Clark County Construction
Clark County Construction Commis
John R. Stuart
John H. Crone
Theodore Ecton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Re Bateon
Winchester Railway, Light & Ice Company
RUSED
Wan
RG Reoresses
Strode Drug Store
George G. Fetter Co
Postal Telegraph Company
J. R. Martin Coal & Supply Company
Pal
Strode’s Drug Store
Winchester Railway, Light & Ice. Company
RAM
eSrth
Rewaney
Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company
Eld. J. W. Harding Stricken With Illness
Elder J. W. Harding suffered a sudden indigestion attack Friday afternoon while en route from his Hickman street home toward Main street. Passersby found him by a post, brought him home, and medical aid was summoned. By Saturday morning he was reported much improved and able to sit up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Harding
Hickman Street
Main Street
Gatson Sells Saloon Interest on Washington Street
Mr. George Gatson sold his interest in the Gatson & Martin saloon on Washington street to Mr. Matt Thomas. Thomas took possession immediately after the contract was signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Thomas
George Gatson
Gatson
George Gatson Friday
Gatson & Martin
Washington Street
Thomas
Stevenson name mix up sparks Kentucky debate
The Pikeville Herald notes confusion over which Stevenson spoke at a Byrd for Congress nomination. It clarifies that E D Stevenson of Pikeville is not the sole Stevenson in Kentucky and rejects being the sole sponsor of the other Stevenson's remarks. Bloomfield ads invite visitors to buy special suits and overcoats priced at 10 12.50 and 15 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
A. Floyd Byrd
Congress
E. D. Stevenson
Pikeville
E. D
Kentucky
Bloomfield
Four did not die by violence in New York trunk discovery
A skeleton found in a zinc trunk eight years old is not the murder victim sought for William Lewis a waiter. Coroner's physician finds no bruises bullet or stab wounds. Lewis is thought to have died years ago of consumption. investigators continue the search. Callier the French sculptor, Lewis's friend, vanished and may be connected. Paris detectives assist with no new facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Lewis
Lewis
Flynn
Detective Bureau
Callier
Paris
Girl Marries Her Chauffeur in Baltimore Secret
Miss Blanche Malone of Fairmont wed Al Saunders of Baltimore, her former chauffeur. The marriage, kept secret since October 29, reportedly took place in Baltimore. Blanche, 21, heiress daughter of the late Lee L. Malone, inherits a large estate and will live with her mother Lyda Malone, traveling through Eastern cities with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
Blanche Malone
al Saunders
Baltimore
Lyda Malone
Malone
Lee L. Malone
Consolidated Coal Company
Washington
Mt. Vernon Seminary
Saunders
Child Hides in Cupboard as House Burns
Pittsburg, December 3. Four year old Alexander Levin perished in a second floor fire after his mother Mary Levin sustained serious burns while trying to rescue him. The boy, left alone, toppled coals onto a rug and hid in a cupboard as flames engulfed the home. Firemen later cooled the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Alexander Levin
Mary Levin
Body Found Charred to a Cinder After Search
Police said investigators located a body within a charred scene described as a grim discovery after search crews traced a fire’s aftermath. Authorities have not released identifying details or the cause of the blaze.
Horne Stock Company Brings Strong Road Troupe to City
Dinelli of the opera house congratulated for securing Horne's Stock Company a 17 member troupe with extensive scenic equipment. The week highlights royalty plays such as The Sign of the Four Sherlock Holmes Little Lord Fauntleroy Under Arizona Skies The Man of Her Choice St Elmo and The Shores of Sin. Open night features Under Arizona Skies with 10 20 and 30 cent prices and free admission for ladies with a paid 30 cent ticket bought before 6 pm. The troupe visits this city for the entire week before moving to Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinelli
Opera House
Horne
Cincinnati
Daytona
Lord Fauntleroy
Arizona
Frank M. Readick
Sin
Open Slap at W. J. Bryan in Oklahoma Legislature
Dec 3 Oklahoma City. William Jennings Bryan was slapped as lawmakers debated hanging his portrait in the House and Senate chambers. Lt Governor Bellamy blocked the Senate portrait, and Bryan’s portrait was placed on the floor facing the wall. In the House, Bryan’s portrait was covered by a map. This marked a notable rebuke by the Haskell administration toward Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
William Jennings Bryan
Oklahoma
House
Senate
George W. Bellamy
Haskell
Taft
Bryan
National Democratic Executive Committee
Bank Robbers Scared Away in Russell Kansas
Six men attempted a midnight bank robbery in Russell Kansas delaying the crew for three hours. A restaurant owner was seized and gagged but the sheriff raced ten miles on a Burlington engine to arrest nothing as the robbers fled when warned. The cashier observed two men guarding the bank and notified authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moinfs
Towa
Russell
George Storns
Homer Jeffreys
Charlton
Max Shaffer
Burlington
Woman mistaken for Ethel Leneve cleared in New York
Elizabeth McNaughton, detained by immigration over a mistaken identity, was released after officials confirmed she was not Ethel Leneve. Vaudeville agent Pat Casey and sister-in-law Alice Lloyd aided her release. She heads to Spokane to join her sister-in-law and traveling companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth McNaughton
Ellis Island
Ethel Leneve
Pat Casey
Miss McNaughton
Alice Lloyd
Spokane
Wash
Cable
Majestic
Southampton
Queenstown
Scotland Yard
Casey
Fred Guinet
Canada
Dr. Crippen
Miss McNaghton
Miss Leneve
Meeting of Order of Heptasophs Held Friday Night
The regular monthly meeting of the order of Heptasophs occurred in the Fraternity building Friday night. After the regular session a smoker was held and many visitors who came with members were entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Order of Heptasophs
License Issued and Licensee Wed in County
County Clerk J A Boone issued a marriage license Saturday morning to Walter Brown and Core Aldridge of this county. The couple was married in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Boone
Walter Brown
Core Aldridge
Counterfeiters Run 10 Earth in New York Case
United States Secret Service and police seized a ninth gang of counterfeiters in New York after locating $1,000 in two-dollar notes hidden in an old fireplace at 86 Christie street. Arrested were Modesto Di Somma and eight others, all charged with passing counterfeit money linked to the Lupo gang's plates. it remains unclear if coining continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lupo
the Wolf
United States Secret Service
East Side
Christie Street
Taylor
Flynn
Secret Service
Modesto di Somma
Franecesco di Somma
Vincenzo Torrina
Forgeries Tied to Lupo Gang In Highlands Bank Findings
Investigators say the discarded materials from Highlands secret print shop linked to the Lupo gang indicate about $7,000 in counterfeit two and five dollar bills may have been circulated in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lupo Gang
Highlands
N. Y
Washington trade school for youths planned with two year trades
A Washington program proposes a two year trade oriented school for 14 and 15 year olds aimed at turning students into competent apprentices. Boys would study machine work to brick masonry while girls pursue cookery sewing and dressmaking. Core academics remain minimal with emphasis on practical hand-work and shop discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hansford Jett in Washington
Hansford Jett, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jett, left for Washington Friday to take a fourth term as a House Page. He has already served three terms and was appointed by Congressman John W Langley, a bright, popular figure among lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansford Jett
Sam Jett
Washington
Young Jett
House of Congress
John W .Langley
Ile
Salvation Army to Hold Sunday Jail Services
Cap tain and Mrs. Frazee field workers of the Salvation Army will conduct services at the county jail every Sunday morning. The couple, now located in the city, will lead future jail services on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazee
Salvation Army
Bulldog attack leaves man in serious condition in Kentucky
In Owingsville Kentucky on December 3 Harry Pheasant who was bitten by a bulldog belonging to neighbor Charles Trittle remains in serious condition. Doctors plan to amputate one leg to save his life due to the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owingsville, Ky
Harry Pheasant
Charles Triplett
Mt Abbott Church Sunday Sermon by Rev Rash at 11
Rev J M Rash will preach at the Mt Abbott Methodist church Sunday morning at eleven o clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Abbott Church
J. M. Rash
Mt. Abbott Methodist Entrch
Eight Deeds Recorded In County Clerk’s Office
Eight deeds were recorded this week in the County Clerk’s office mostly transfers of city property with a few county real estate transfers. Listings include D B Hampton to Edward Cleland for one acre at Two Mile Pike for 145 dollars and 23 cents and several house and lot transfers in Kiddville and Winn Avenue with nominal or token sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Hampton
Edward Cleland
Two Mile Pike
R. Hinds
R. Thomas
Sarah Hinds
Kiddville
J. G. Vivian
J. M. Combs
Constant Reform Talk Echoes in Shelby Sentinel
A pessimistic excerpt from the Shelby Sentinel laments perpetual reform efforts in city state and national politics. The piece reflects on the uneasy balance between world and flesh, noting a habitual struggle and a cheerful devil contrasted with a doleful servant in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Sentinel
Death of Miss Maude Webber Near Becknerville
Miss Maude Webber daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Webber died at her home near Becknerville after nearly a year of tuberculosis She was 22 moving toward 23 returning recently from Colorado Springs where treated Survived by father mother two brothers William and Hugh and sisters Iva and Sallie Funeral Monday at 10 am conducted by Rev J S Wilson of Lagrange burial in Winchester cemetery Fire nearly destroys topper Thll Temm last night in town known as Duck town copper basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Webber
Phillip Webber
Becknerville
Miss Webber
Colorado Springs
Colo
William
Hugh
Iva
Sallie
J. S. Wilson
Lagrange
Winchester Cemetery
Lost horse and dog notices in East Tennessee town
Lost: one large sorrel horse and a small bay horse last seen in town at 11 o clock Friday morning. Information to Will King, East Tennessee phone, Wades Mill. Reward offered for a white setter bitch with lemon ears named Ward. Return to J. P. Lewis, 118 Pairfax Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will King
East Tennessee
Wades Mill
Ward
J. P. Lewis
Pairfax Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eld. Harding
and Martin
West Virginia
Horne Stock Company
W. J. Bryan
Iowa
Page
House of Representatives
F. I. Hageard
Eva T. West
East Hickman Street
R. A. Seabee
John S. Rainey
Georgia Street
R. A. Seobee
R. P. Seobee
Winn Avenue
Vic Bloomfield
North
Winchester Addition
R. J. Sidwell
Miss Maude Webber
Mrs. Philip Webber
Ducktown
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