Fatal stabbing in city ends in jail arrest
Charley Martin white and John Ashley colored died after a Sunday afternoon confrontation in Church alley. Ashley was stabbed near the ear and mouth, bleeding to death after seeking aid at Dr. Tyler’s office. Martin claimed self defense and was jailed after an inquest led by Cerone Nunnelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ashley
Charley Martin
Martin
Ashley
Pearl Wheeler
Church Alley
Poich
Dr. Tyler
J. H. Tyler
J. N. Rankin
Rankin
Woodson McCord
Shley
Death Notice for Ben King at Wades Mill
Mr. Ben King aged 62 died at his home near Wades Mill after a short heart illness. He leaves a wife and seven children named Will Henry Allen Cellie Alice Zeldie Nellie. Funeral at Winchester cemetery on Tuesday December 6 at 11 o'clock conducted by Elder J W Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben King
Wades Mill
Will
Henry
Allen
Cellie
Alice
Zeldie
Nellie
Winchester Cemetery
J. W. Harding
Mr J M Woods Struck by Sudden Illness at Work
Mr J M Woods became suddenly ill with acute indigestion while at his Court TM street business. No further details on the incident are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Woods
Illness and return home after Saturday incident
Describes a man transported to his Fairfax street home after a serious Saturday illness. He remained gravely ill for several hours, then improved by Monday morning and returned to his office for a short period. No further details on cause or identity are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax Street
Fire department puts out blaze at Keyes home
Fire crews responding to a Sunday morning alarm found a small roof blaze at the home of Will Keyes on Washington Street. The fire, traced to a defective flue, caused an estimated loss of about $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Keyes
Washington Street
College Play Postponed to After Christmas
The college play has been postponed from December first to the twelfth at the request of the U D C ladies. They then set a new date for the fifteenth. Officials hope the postponement will ensure larger audiences for both the operetta on the fifteenth and the college production.
Flks Hold Annual Memorial Services
The Elks held memorial services at the clubrooms on Sunday afternoon led by Col. T. G. Stuart with J. F. Winn Zade Hodgkin Frank Murphy Dr. J. W. Stapleton J. S. Winn Matt Bean O. S. Johnson and Judge J. H. Evans assisting. A list honors members who died since the lodge began on January 10 1900 including J. Ed. Mitchell Dr. N. V. Prewitt Judge Rodney Haggard George W. Flanagan J. Asa Bush Will E. Bean Charles Swift Sr. W. A. Attersall Joe K. Robinson Mitchell Calmes James Cunningham and Dr. Washington Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Col
T. G. Stuart
Messrs
J. F. Winn
Zade Hodgkin
Frank Murphy
J. W. Stapleton
J. S. Winn
Matt Bean
O. S. Johnson
J. H. Evans
Lodge
J. Ed. Mitchell
N. V. Prewitt
Rodney Haggard
George W. Flanagan
J. Asa Bush
Will E. Bean
Charles Swift
W. A. Attersall
Joe K. Robinson
Mitchell Calmes
James Cunningham
Washington Miller
Mayor Rejects Sign for Police Judge Clerk Pay
At Friday night’s council meeting an allowance of 30 dollars a month for clerk hire was voted for Judge F P Pendleton of the Police Court. Dr M S Browne cited Court of Appeals rulings requiring a clerk, but Mayor J A Hughes refuses to sign eleven months of back salary and the past month’s 30 dollars. The mayor did not explain his stand and was unavailable when questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Pendleton
Pendleton
M. S. Browne
Court of Appeals
J. A. Hughes
The
News
Harmony Efforts In White House To Unite Senate
Washington December fifth. President Taft invited regular and progressive Senate leaders to the White House in an early bid to heal partisan rifts. Senator A. B. Cummins and Senator William E. Borah attended, with Bristow reportedly invited but absent. Insurgents doubted success while Taft appeared conciliatory saying he would aid unity, though many doubt it likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Senate
Taft
White House
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Cummins
Borah
Eacly
Anis Sid
Progressive Wing
Death of Mary B Eddy Founder of Christian Science
Mrs Mary Baker Glover Eddy founder of Christian Science died at Chestnut Hill Boston late Saturday night natural causes probably pneumonia. News came at Mother Church service with details from Judge Clifford P Smith and Alfred Farlow. Eddy had shown illness for nine days and was attended by church students and close aides. Burial arrangements not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Mary Baker Glover Eddy
Christian Science
Chestnut Hill
George L. West
Eddy
West
Farlow
Calvin A. Frye
Laura E. Sargent
Ella C. Rathvon
Irving C. Tomlinson
Wm. H. Rathvon
Adam H. Mickey
Former Senator Chandler Calls Eddy Fortune Religion Share
Former Senator William E. Chandler of New Hampshire, counsel for Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy’s children, said in Washington that he believed Eddy’s fortune has been given to Christian Science. He praised her character, correctness, and ability to influence followers and organize a new sect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William FE. Chandler
New Hampshire
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Newport May Represented in Blue Grass League
Lexington Ky Dec 5 It may be Newport and Covington join the Blue Grass League next season as eight clubs. The Rough Riders seek to buy Frankfort or form a new pact but permission from National Commission president Herrmann is unlikely now. Richmond plans to rent and rebuild. Gov Willson cites cheap western lands and tobacco troubles for Kentucky population rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Newport
Rough Riders
Kentucky
Central Kentucky
W. C. Assery
Garry Herrmann
National Commission
Covington
Cincinnati
Herrman
Herrmann
Ussery
Frankfort
All-Kentuckians
Elrics
Richmond
Ise
Enn
Tigert Chosen as President at Kentucky Colleges Meeting
The Association of Kentucky Colleges and Universities met at Morrison College and Transylvania University, with record attendance and a focus on The Honor System. Officers elected for 1911 include John J. Tigert as President of Kentucky Wesleyan College and James G. White as Vice President of State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Association of Kentucky Colleges and Universities
Morrison College
Transylvania University
Association
Hughes
A. S. MacKenzie
Kentucky State University
Thomas B. McCartney
Transylvania
Georgetown
Central
Kentucky
Virginia
Princeton
Georgetown College
Berea College
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Central University
John J. Tigert
James G. White
State University
A. H Throckmorton
Eer
B. Nearney
Oreania University
C. F. Rumold
Bereneek
H. Crossfield
Tigert
Hinitt
Crooks
Throckmorton
Clarke
Ramsey
Smith
Thomas
Blayney
Yager
Rhoton
Ryland and Armstrong
Marsh
Rumbold
Miss Robinson
Berea
Garnett
Anderson
Kentucky Wesleyan
New Road Grade Nears Completion in County
Surveyor Mr. S. H. Rutledge nears completion of the grade for a new road from Grassy Lick pike to Pretty Run pike. If plans are carried out the route will become one of the prettiest roads in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grassy Lick
Pretty Run Pike
S. H. Rutledge
Grassy Lick Pike
Rutledge
Pendletonian Changes Hands in Falmouth Ky
J R Williams who has steered the Pendletonian weekly for nearly 13 years has sold his news and job plant to Wyatt and Clarke in a surprise deal. The sale ends Williams tenure and locals express regret while noting his role in the Kentucky Press Association membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth, Ky
J. R. Williams
Pendletonian
Wyatt and Clarke
Williams
The
Kentucky Press Associa
New Newspaper Firm Forms in Ewing
The new firm is formed by Judges J. D. Wyatt and E. B. Clarke. Wyatt has prior newspaper experience as proprietor of the Ewing Inquirer. Clarke currently serves as county judge and is described as fully equipped for the business.
Airship Suchard Plans Atlantic Flight From Munich
Munich December 5 Preparation is under way for Herr Joseph Brucker to fly his airship Suchar across the Atlantic. Trials will occur in Munich then ship to St Vincent Cape Verde for a late February or early March start. An intranational yacht cruise will precede the flight with a prize for the first cross of Suchard’s path. The craft features two 100 horsepower motors and two 50 horsepower propellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Herr Joseph Brucker
Atlantic
Herr Brucker
Middle of East
St. Vincent
Cape Verde Island
Suchard
Merv Brucker
Shoes stolen from North Main store lead to arrest
Saturday night Jay Young colored stole a pair of shoes and other items from R. Frank clothing store on North Main street and escaped. Officer J. H. Boone arrested him and placed him in the county jail. He will be tried before Judge F. P. Pendleton Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Young
R. Frank
North Main Street
J. H. Boone
F. P. Pendleton
Funeral services of Miss Maude Webber
Miss Maude Webber, who died early Saturday morning after tuberculosis, had services at her parents home Mr and Mrs Philip Webber in Becknerville on Monday at 10 o clock. Rev J S Wilson of La Grange conducted the rites. The body was then moved to the city and interred in Winchester cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Webber
Philip Webber
Becknerville
J. S. Wilson
la Grange
Winchester
Population figures for Clark County and state
A Washington telegram lists Kentucky state population at the 13th census as 2,289,905 and Clark County at 15,434. It also shows 12th census figures for the state at 2,147,174 and 11th census at 1,858,635. E. Dana Durand, Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Winchester News
Winchester
Clark County
E. Dana Durand
Fine Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Hopper
Announcement of a 10-pound girl born on December 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Hopper. Social note hints at advertised feed quality and a call to visit before buying. Reading as a local items blurb with family news and a promotional aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Hopper
December term opens at Clark Circuit Court
Judge J M Benton convened the December term with few new cases. The murder trial scheduled for Tuesday morning was delayed due to witness absence. Benton urged jurors to investigate a city killing, whiskey use, saloon violations, gambling, concealed weapons, and deadly weapons laws. Grand and petit jurors listed. court adjourned to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
J. M. Benton
Grand Jury
Benton
Martin
Grand and Petit
T .G. Barrow
Foreman
John G. Pursley
M. H. Gardner
W. E. Dean
J. N. Thompson
Charles Todd
Allie Watts
R. d
Sidwell
Barbee Betts
W. B. Hodgkin
W. D. Judy
Oitels Petit
Jury
Ls T
Holliday
B.sidie Spin Endicott
R. B. Box
Clinton
French Dykes
Elkin Hunt
Wallace Rash
Gordon Haggard
David Bratton
Zade Hodgkin
K. S. Wills
S. A. Shepherd
Leeland Haggard
J. B. Lindsey
J. F. Hughes
Johnson
J.C. McClure
W. D. Rupard
John McCormick
T. B. Jones
W. E. Pinnell
T. J. Pendleton
Phillipe Webber
Ed. Fox
Mr Frank Gordon injured in yard fall on Winn Avenue
Mr Frank Gordon aged 70 living on Winn Avenue fell Monday morning in his yard and suffered a serious injury to his shoulder joint. Dr Frank Johnson treated the arm and dressing was completed. Midshipmen Conway and Ashbrook from Kentucky were taken ill with typhoid fever at Annapolis Sunday. Col Roosevelt states in a private letter he will reveal in a December 13 speech the causes of the November upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gordon
Winn Avenue
Conway and
Ashbrook
Kentucky
Annapolis
Col. Roosevelt
For Sale 27 Acres Near City Limits in Winchester Ky
Land listing for 27 acres near Winchester city limits. Contact G. D. Fox, real estate agent, McEldowney Building, Winchester, Kentucky. Date appears as 12-5-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Fox
McEldowney Building
Winchester
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Cerone Nunnelly
MR. J. M. Woods
Fire Department
Indian Opera
FLKS
Organi
Judge Pendleton
U. S
Newton Center
George W. Glover
Lead
Bow
N. EL
Mary B. Eddy
Science
Blue Grass League
Gov. Willson
K. W. College
State Association
Tiest
Judges J. D. Wyatt and
E. S. Clark
Purchase News and Job Plant of
International
Miss Webber
Clark County Cicuit Court
Rhal
Han
Boone Avenue
W. H. French
B. D. Goff
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