State Engineer Examined Winchester Sewerage System
State sanitary engineer Paul Hansen of Bowling GreenKy examined Winchester sewerage and reported to the state board of health. Aug 31 1910 visit aided by city engineer S N Rutledge and Philadelphia consultant Charles E Collins. Winchester population about 10 000 in Clark county with a three quarter mile radius, Strode's creek watershed a few square miles. creek cannot receive full city sewage without nuisance. Sewage system designed for domestic waste with separate storm drainage. Proposes direct discharge below city into Strode's creek using six to fifteen inch pipes, eight and a quarter miles of sewers, flushing access via tanks or manholes, and no purification works planned initially. Estimated total cost 40 000 with bond issue 65 000. Intermittent sand filtration best but expensive. contact beds and sprinkling filters considered. aim to avoid nuisance while awaiting funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hansen
Bowling Green
Winchester
State Board of Health
Hansen
S. N. Rutledge
Charles E. Collins
Philadelphia
Clark County
Clark County and Has A Population Estimated At 10,000. the Municipal Corporation
Strode
Judge Benton awards Lexington Banking verdict over Floyd Day
Judge J. M. Benton, Wednesday morning, awarded Lexington Banking and Trust Company a judgment against Floyd Day for 5075 dollars with interest from July 7, 1910. He ordered sale of 50 shares of City Bank and Trust stock in Ashland to satisfy the debt. The Clay vs Chenault case drew the day’s proceedings, likely stretching into Thursday or Friday. The grand jury convened again and heard testimony involving Ed Callahan, Abner, and John Davidson, with Adams and Patton presenting witnesses for defense and Commonwealth respectively. A 45 caliber revolver was shown in court along with cartridge hulls from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Benton
Lexington Banking and Trust Company
Floyd Day
City Bank and Trust Company of
Ashland
Clay
Patton
Jake Noble
Hacker Combs
Jim Little
John Davidson
Tom Robbins
Ollie Crawford
Mr. Patton
W. H. Webb
Clerk Cardwell
Breethitt Circuit Court
Murder Case Opens in John Abner Slaying in Paris Ky
Testimony began in the John Abner murder trial with John Connolly the first witness. Prosecutors say four defendants plotted to kill Abner over a long county feud, while defense argues no motive or link to the killing. Star witness W H Stidham testified of fearing for his life and detailed overheard discussions and a revolver exchange.
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Paris
John Abner
John Connolly
Jackson
Connolly
Robert B. Franklin
Commonwealth
A. H. Patton
Col. Franklin
Haeler Combs
Jake Noble
Jason Deaton
Abner
Patton
Breathitt County
Ed Callahan
Wm. Stidham
Stidham
John Davidson
Deaton
Erok
Rehearing Demanded in Carmack Killing Case
Nashville Tenn December 14 a protest for a criminal court hearing on the acquittal verdict in the Robin Cooper killing of Major E W Carmack in 1908 rests on an affidavit by S C Carmack brother of the decedent. Attorneys for Carmack declined to reveal the affidavit’s nature and the move is described as unusual for Tennessee.
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Nashville
Tenn
Robin Cooper
E. W. Carmack
S. C. Carmack
Carmack
Tennessee
Offiers for Ensuring Year in Modern Woodmen Meeting
At the Modern Woodmen of America meeting Monday night officers for the ensuing year were elected. Names include Rev. John S. Banks as consul C C Flynn adviser Dr W Carl Grant banker Roy E Smith clerk John R Stuart escort D M Shearer assistant escort E R Jones watchman J A Tuttle sentry and board of managers Virgil L Hiatt Wm J Walden M D Royse Camp physicians Dr E R Bush Dr W A Bush Dr D H McKinley and Dr W Carl Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
John S. Banks
C. C. Flynn
W. Carl Grant
Roy E. Smith
John R. Stuart
D. M. Shearer
E. R. Jones
J. A. Tuttle
Virgil L. Hiatt
Wm. J. Walden
M. D. Royse
E. R. Bush
W. A. Bush
D. H. McKinley
Tobacco Wagons Tie Up City as Warehouses Reopen
Farmers expect plentiful money with Christmas approaching as warehouse firms began receiving tobacco. A steady stream of wagons arrived Tuesday night and Wednesday to unload and refill warehouses, with most deliveries already sold earlier in the fall.
Equity Society Meet In Falmouth Ky Discuss Campaign
A two day meeting of the American Society of Equity opened in Falmouth on December 14 to unite officers and growers for a vigorous 1911 crop pooling campaign. Pendleton county farmers are expected to sign pledges as speakers including C C Allen Woods S B Robertson and M F Sharp address the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
American Society of Equity
Pendleton County
C.C. Allen
Woods
Ohio
S. B. Robertson
M. F. Sharp
Criminal insane in state asylums debated in Kentucky
Gov Willson asked that no more patients be admitted as criminal insane to state asylums until declared by a state alienist. Preparatory to a board meeting with prison commissioners to decide on funds for a penitentiary ward. The board of control also met with trustees to set a price for 60 acres of land for the college adjoining the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Board of Control
Board of Prison Commissioners
Willson
Board of Contrel
Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute
Gordon Begins Duties as County Weigher Official
The county weigher's office was created by the state legislature to ensure scales in the county and city are accurate. Mr. R. D. Gordon was selected at the fiscal court meeting and will begin duties immediately as testing weights and apparatus arrive Tuesday afternoon.
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R. D. Gordon
Woodwork on New Catholic Church Nears Completion
The woodwork on the new Catholic church is finished and window installation has begun. The heating plant is being installed and painting is underway. the building should be ready for occupancy soon.
Entertainment and Banquet at Winchester Chapter No 12 F A M
A large flow of visitors attended an afternoon and evening event by Winchester Chapter No 12 F A M Visitors from Lexington Mt Sterling and other nearby towns joined the gathering The degree work began in the afternoon continued after a 6 o'clock banquet in the Fraternity building and ran until midnight.
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Winchester
Lexington
Mt. Sterling
Card of Thanks for Minnie Hensley
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our daughter and sister Minnie Hensley aged 29. She died December 6 from brain paralysis after five years with the Goshen Baptist church. She is survived by her mother, a sister Mrs M A Carl, and three brothers R E G T and W K Hensley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Hensley
M. A. Carl
R. E
G. T
W. K. Hensley
Old Baptist Church
Goshen
Winchester at a threshold of fortunes and growth
The Winchester Commercial club, once a model of civic enterprise, has grown quiescent amid a mountain of opportunities. With L&N lines and L&E extension on the way, the city must unite merchants to launch a bold two to three year advertising campaign to attract mountain trade and boost population and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Commercial Club
Kentucky
Winchester
Jackson
Virginia
Blue Grass
Lexington and Eastern Railroad
Lexingto
Mereltis
Commercial Club
Ford Lumber and Manufacturing company incorp articles filed
Articles of incorporation for the Ford Lumber and Manufacturing company report a general logging lumber tie stove and woodworking business with $50 000 capital stock in 500 shares of $100 each. Stockholders include R L Thomas Paris T E Moore Jr F E Jouett and B R Jouett. Directors will elect officers. Principal office at Ford nine miles from Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Messrs. R. L. Thomas
T. E Moore, Jr
Paris
FE. S. and
B. R. Jouett
R. L. Thomas
T. E. Moore, Jr
E. S. Jouett
Ford
Winchester
Pictures at the Auditorium theater Wednesday
Two films will be shown at the Auditorium theater on Wednesday afternoon and night. Essanay will present The Girl on Triplex, a beautiful Western story, and The Death of Michael Grady, a top Vitagraph production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditorium Theater
Essanay
Michael Grady
Vitagraph
Cattle Sale Nears Fifty-five Head Sold for 950 lb Each
Mr. B. D. Goff sold to Mr. H. P. Gay fifty five cattle weighing around 950 pounds apiece on Tuesday afternoon at a price of 51 4e per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Goff
H. P. Gay
Tragedy at Dudley Brick Plant Claims Jake Rears
Jake Rears was killed at the Dudley Kentucky brick plant on Tuesday when he was accidentally caught in machinery. He leaves a widow and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Rears
Dudley
Unmanageable Colored Boys Before Judge Evans
Four African American boys Henry Broaddus Flenoy Shackelford Calvin Waddell and Ben Sall were brought before Judge J H Evans by a tru ant officer to urge reform school placement Their conduct at school and at home prompted the hearing Broaddus carried a blank cartridge pistol and Shackelford possessed obscene literature The outcome hinges on promises of improved behavior and duties within the community Also promoted is Powhatan an Indian opera with a praised duet and a note on admission prices including lower seating for colored patrons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Broaddus
Flenoy Shackelford
Calvin Waddell
Ben Sall
J. H. Evans
J. M. Woodward
Reform Schowl
Broaddas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winchester Water Works Company
Howard’s Creek
Strode’s Creek
Mr. Ee
Cooper
Senator Carmack
Modern Woodmen of America
A. S. OF
E. Meet
Board of Centre
MR. R. D. Gordon
Secretary of State
S. H. Kress & Co
C. G. Bush
Citizen’s Bank
Judge Evans
Officer Woodward
Reform School
Powhatan
Pocahontas
John Rolfe
Puxhatan
Laughing Star
Pathfinder
Medicine Man
Opera Powhatan
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