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Newspaper

Winchester News

Location

Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1908

Page

4

Winchester News Co. imprint and subscription rates

Advertisement shows publication name The Winchester News Co Incorporated Office South Main Street Winchester Kentucky with postal designation daily except Sunday mail matter class and subscription prices listed: one year five dollars twenty cents, one week ten cents, other terms payable at office or to collector, six months IX months and one month rates noted.

The Winchester News Co. (Incorporated South Main Street Winchester Kentucky

Advertising Rates Display-Per Inch And Discounts

Advertising rates listed per inch for single editions and varied repeats. Discounts apply after three months ten percent six months twenty five percent and one year thirty three and one third percent. The notice is dated Saturday December 12 1908.

A Clean Primary Sets high standard for district politics

The Twenty fifth Judicial District Democratic Committee adopts a rule condemning any candidate or agent offering money or anything of value to voters for influence. Judges Benton and Hays accept the oath to uphold it. The News urges Clark County Democrats to follow, aiming for a clean primary and election, opposing venal voters and vote buying.

Democratic Committee Twenty-fifth Judicial District Madison County Benton Haysh Clark Igher

Red Cross Christmas Stamp Supports Tuberculosis Fight

The Red Cross introduces a penny stamp to fund tuberculosis relief. Originators aim to aid charity without burdening donors and place stamps on letters and packages to raise funds.

Red Cross

Christmas stamps aid Red Cross in small town support

During the Christmas season penny contributions help a noble cause. Cities nationwide publish large stamp orders, while vendors welcome small gifts. Winchester, Lexington, Georgetown, Berea and Cynthiana report orders. keep Winchester from lagging in this charitable drive.

United States American Red Cross Society Winchester Lexington Georgetown Berea Cynthiana

Planting Party article credited to Mrs Nellie Miller

Editorial note clarifies authorship of Friday's piece Suggestions for a Planting Party. Nellie Miller wife of Dr Worthington Miller of this city is identified as the true author, correcting the National Food Magazine's error in naming.

Nellie Miller Worthington Miller National Food Magazine

Fake Telegrams and Resolutions at Tobacco Banquet

The News notes an unsteady reporter failed to capture introductory speeches and replies at a tobacco banquet. Speakers traded witty lines over three hours, except Senators Lindsay and Chief Justice O'Rear, who spoke dignifiedly. Messages from R R Perry and Joseph Cannon appear, with jests about cigars and a toast response. The Burley Society seeks an emblem, while a business note promises deliveries next week.

Senator Lindsay O’rear

$30 in Gold Given Away at the Rink Tonight

Tonight at the Aud itorium Skating Rink a $30 gold prize will be awarded. Attendees who have come during the week should bring their check and join the event for a chance to win.

Auditorium

Circuit Judge Announces Candidacy

A notice states that qualified individuals are authorized to announce their intention to run for circuit judge. The document references the office title and calls for filings or declarations within a specified timeframe. No names or dates are provided in the fragment.

Benton Files Candidacy for Twenty Fifth Circuit Judge

James M. Benton declares his candidacy for Circuit Judge in the Twenty-fifth Judicial District comprising Clark Powell Jessa mine and Madison counties under the Democratic party banner. He seeks support from voters ahead of the primary.

Twenty-fifth Judicial District Clark, Powell, Jessamine Madison Counties Madison Coanties

J. Smith Hays Mine and Madison Counties Notice

Authorized to announce J Smith Hays mine and Madison counties subject to official action. Details and dates not fully legible in the fragment. Further clarification pending.

Do Your Christmas Shopping Early and In the Morning

A public service notice urges shoppers to begin Christmas purchases early and take advantage of morning hours for better selection and smoother crowds. The advisory emphasizes planning ahead.

Broadway church to mark 19th anniversary celebration

The Broadway Baptist church in Chattanooga announces a full day program on Sunday December 13 with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by Prof E S Taylor 11 a.m. anniversary sermon by Pastor Timberlake 3 p.m. sermon by Rev A E Thompson followed by an address by W W Banks and a sacred musical 8 p.m. concert and soloists organist and other events.

Broadway Baptist Church E. S. Taylor Timberlake A. E. Thompson D. D White Berea J. M. Stevenson H. G. Garrett J. G. White N. H. Witherspoon J. J. Porter W. W. Banks Our Church Laura Allen Reyv R. A. Straus H. D. Coleraine J. H. Tyler Lucy Wakefield

Dutch Warships Cleared for Action Off Venezuelan Coast

Willemstad Curacao Dec 12 The Netherlands proceeds with blockade of Venezuelan coast sending the Jacob Van Heemskerk and Gelderland toward Venezuelan waters. Ships clear for action likely to cruise off La Guayra and seize Venezuelan merchant vessels. Caracas warned to expect firing on any unfriendly act. Paris Dec 12 President Castro arrives from Bordeaux treated as private citizen. no ceremonies observed.

Willemstad Curacao Netherlands Jacob van Heemskerk Gelderland la Guayra Venezula Caracas Paris Castro Venezuela Bordeaux

Trial Reaches Expert Stage in Hazel Murder Case

Toledo, December 12. The trial of Harvey Hazel, 17, before Judge Morris, for alleged murder of his mother, moved to the expert stage with Dr. Emery Eyman, superintendent of Massillon state hospital, testifying for the defense. Expected to show Hazel was insane at the time of the alleged killing.

Toledo Harvey Hazel Morris Emery Eyman Massillon (O.) State Hospital Eyman Young Hazel

House Breaks Record In House of Representatives

Washington reports a new record in handling public business as the appropriation bill for 31,665,320 was passed with minimal debate. A five member committee was appointed to study references to the secret service in the president's message. In Yonkers, Robert W. Fullerton surrendered to District Attorney Jerome after being indicted for abduction. In San Francisco Abraham Ruef to be arraigned. gifts for Mrs Roosevelt arrive from China. a Salina fire claims a mother and infant.

Washington House of Representatives House Secret Service New York Robert W. Fullerton S. H. Fullerton St. Louis Gladys Hobar Hawley Terrace Yonkers Jerome Fullerton Miss Hobar South America Jamaica San Francisco Abraham Ruef Lawler Henry Act Ruef

Why Hog Foreleg Isn’t Called Foreham

A reader seeks to know why the foreleg of a hog is not termed foreham while the hind leg is ham. Please notify Johnnie Rice at phone 586 with any information.

Johnnie Rice

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Winchester News Suncou the Red Cross Washington, D. C R. R. Perry Joseph Cannon P. S Burley Society of Equity Stork James M. Benton J. Smith Hays N. Maple Street Chattanooga Tenn Liberia Frank L. Williams State Teachers’ Association R. B. Woodford Allensworth Cal Col Charleston West Virginia S. W. Starks Frank Fouke Crow Texas W. D. Crum S. C W. H. Anderson Cincinnati Elks Ed. S. Wills John J. Bruner Dan Mason Ohio New College Government Revenue Service A. B. Montgomery Christian Church Robert Cooper Our City W. M. Taylor Olive Street Green’s Colored Doctor James William Deek Same Powell County Odd Fellows T. G. Stuart Mexico Broadway Clarke’s M. E J. H. Harris Epworth League Jessie Rees S. G. Turner P. C Venezuelan Salina Kan Havara Frank Himmelwright Boy Nerry Shearer Lindsay Building Winn Furniture Co Moving Opera House Santa Claus T. Strother Scott Mave Bros Gae Cincinnati Tailors Winn-Martin Coal &Supply CO Capital Winchester Bank W. R. Spear D.B. Hampton F. Curtis Clark County Main Street Mena
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