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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
8
A wild captive cat escaped from Sam Jett's North Main Street saloon in Torrent after months on display. About half grown, the animal roams backyards near saloons and shows no aggression toward passersby. Owners hope to recover the creature despite its wild nature.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas declares Electric Bitters cures malaria stomach troubles and run down conditions. The medicine purifies and enriches the blood tones the nerves and boosts energy. Money back if it fails to help 50 cents at Phillips Drug Store.
Mrs Abrelia Marcum widow of the late Attorney J B Marcum is seriously ill at her home in Jackson Kentucky with typhoid fever. She fell ill three weeks ago after nursing her daughter Mrs Flannery who is also feverish. Her seventeen year old daughter Imogen died of typhoid in September.
Washington December 4 postmasters appointed for Kentucky Ham ton Calloway county Joseph Franklin Thurman replacing T J Bell resigned Tanksley Clay county Iola Roberts A Floyd named rural carrier Connie Grimes substitutes on route No 1 at Oakland across rural routes in Kentucky and surrounding counties.
A brief theatre notice states 3000 feet of moving pictures will be shown at the Opera House on Saturday night with admission priced at ten cents.
A health alert touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a safe cure removing the appendix danger and ache from ailments. The ad claims the pills relieve constipation headache biliousness and malaria for 25 cents at Phillips Drug Store.
Two men named Payton and Blanton were caught Wednesday night robbing Nathan Day's store in Neola. They appeared before Justice Charles F. Allen on Thursday for an examining trial and were each granted bail of 500 dollars. They were jailed in Campton pending further proceedings.
An item notes hats at reduced prices from Mrs E W Haggard and mentions the Hippodrome skating rink opening Friday night with ads for silver and brass novelties and fine cut glass. The text ends with a garbled question about women and golf fashion.
Cash cattle and hog prices drift with steady to steady or higher trends. Cattle values range from 1, to 6 dollars, with specific grades listed. hogs open steady, close weak to a shade lower, with several weight classes and prices given. Sheep and lambs show strength, with top quotes in the mid six dollars for lambs and higher grades.
Chicago market data shows cattle receipts about 21 000 with prices ranging from 1.60 to 7.00 for cows, calves, and stockers. Hog receipts estimated 38 000 with bids from 5.10 to 6.15, strong to higher. Sheep receipts about 30 000 with native and western lamb and yearling prices listed.
Chicago December 3 wheat for May delivery rose to a new high this season on the local exchange, selling at 1.1054 dollars for the third consecutive day. The advance signals continued demand and market strength for the grain futures.
T. S. Bush announces new electric and gas fixtures on December 4, 1911, highlighting updated products and installation options. The note emphasizes modernized utilities for homes and businesses.
Mrs W A Beatty will entertain at Bridge and Forty-two Saturday afternoon in a society gathering featuring the card games and social visit for the ladies and gentlemen of the club.
William Blackburn drove seven teen hogsheads of tobacco to a depot in Falmouth Kentucky prepared for shipment to Cincinnati The Pendleton County Board of Control of the American Society of Equity obtained an injunction claiming the tobacco was pooled Blackburn contests pooling but shipment remains at the depot awaiting court decision Blackburn a stock and tobacco buyer and major local landowner lives near the Harrison Pendleton county line.
Mrs. F B Wentworth left Tuesday for Newport for a week with friends and relatives. Mr M T McEldowney and his mother are in Valley Kentucky. Mrs C H Rees returned from Louisville after attending Miss Mary Baker’s wedding to Dr George M Rees, son of Judge James M Baker.
Washington dispatch says the Civil Service Commission is quietly examining Kentucky cases tied to the recent campaign. Officials decline to discuss details, indicating the matter may become notable once publicized.
A line of furs at cost advertised by Mrs. E. W. Haggard with a date of 12 4 21.
Mrs A C Williams of Bae Kv recalls a graveyard cough three years ago and says Dr King’s New Discovery saved her. She reports gain of 58 pounds after treatment and full health restoration. The medicine, claimed to heal coughs colds and lung throat diseases and prevent pneumonia, sold at Phillips Drug Store with guarantee, 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Shoppers are reminded to carry small bundles themselves as merchants and their staff work hard during the holiday season. A noted New York artist has contributed hand painted leather goods pillows and banners for display by Mrs. E. W. Haggard dated 12 4 21.
Providence Baptist Church will call a pastor this Sunday and a full church membership is desired for the vote.
Miss Lizzie Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Cook and Sylvester Linville of Georgetown secured a license and were married in the private office of County Clerk Paton by Elder Carey E Morgan in Paris Kentucky on December 4.
Daisy's listed in a Winchester News ad for Kidwell's candies with a date 12 2 21. The notice notes home delivery by carrier at ten cents per week.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson Street Buffalo New York says Bucklen's Amica Salve cured his worst cold sore after applying once daily for two days. The salve heals all sores and is sold at stores for 25 cents.
The King's Daughters announce their annual bazaar on December 10 in the vacant store beside Winn Furniture Company. Call for details and to purchase items that aid a good cause.
A brief note urges shoppers to begin Christmas purchases early in the morning to assist merchants and their clerks. It emphasizes timely buying and social courtesy for merchants during the holiday period.
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