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Newspaper

Winchester News

Location

Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1910

Page

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Misleading sewage dispute clarified by Winchester officials

Editor and officials including the Sanitary engineer and Dr. Vaught dispute a misstatement about sewage disposal. They emphasize the council and consulting engineer intend to install the best system within funds, not discharge untreated sewage. The stance was communicated to the state health board to correct misinformed views.

Strode’s Creek Vaught State Board of Health M. S. Browne Winchester

Display windows of popular firm attract shoppers

Among the most attractive holiday windows are those of Hutsell, Smith & Patterson. Ea Smith crafted the displays featuring ties, gloves, fur caps, plush caps, mufflers, silk hose, vests, hats, house slippers, velvet and suede party slippers. Armstrongs shoes for ladies and Nettletons for gentlemen are shown. A silk sock set with a matching tie is a holiday special. The windows reflect the store's high class stock inside.

Hutsell, Smith & Patterson Ea Smith Armstrong Nettleton

Suit of Clay vs Chenault Ends Evidence Phase

Testimony in the suit of Clay versus Chenault administrator was completed Thursday morning. Defense counsel J M Stevenson and E S Jouett spoke. Judge Apperson for the plaintiff will argue in the afternoon and the case then goes to the jury.

Clay

Death of Mrs Lucinda Ecton Clark County's oldest resident

Mrs Lucinda Ecton died Thursday at 3 am at the home of her daughter Mrs George W Strother on Boone avenue. In her ninety third year she was widow of Burgess Ecton a Clark county farmer. Survived by three children George W Strother Mrs Matt Scott and Senator C B Ecton and a stepson James T Ecton.

Lucinda Ecton Clark County George W. Strother Boone Avenue Ecton Burgess Ecton Clark Matt’ Scott C. B.son James T. Ecton

Funeral Services At G W Strother Home Friday

Funeral services will be held at the residence of Mr. G W Strother Friday at 10 30 in the morning conducted by Rev Richard French and Rev J H MacNeill. Burial will follow in Winchester cemetery with pallbearers H T Strother Roy Scott Joe Ecton C B Strother T Strother Scott and C B Eeton Jr.

G. W. Strother Cloeck Richard French J. H. MacNeill Winchester H. T. Strother Roy Scott Joe Ecton C. B. Strother T. Strother Scott C. B. Eeton, Jr

Grand Jury Session Prepares Indictments

The grand jury was in session again Thursday and is preparing to return a number of indictments. It is probable that it will adjourn Thursday afternoon.

Meeting Call for Burley Tobacco Growers in Kentucky

A large group of independent Burley tobacco growers from Kentucky and neighboring states call a meeting at the Lexington courthouse on December 19 at 1 30 p m to discuss cooperative action and mutual protection amid low prices and discontent with American Tobacco Company practices. Signers include prominent farmers from Fayette Madison Woodford Jessamine Mercer Bath and Owen counties with aims to unite growers despite prior non membership in the Burley Tobacco Society.

Blue Grass Lexington Burley Tobacco Growers Burley Kentucky Ohio Indiana Burley Tobacco Court House Burley Tobacco Society Fayette Madison Woodford Jessamine Mercer Bath Owen American Tobacco Company Burley Society

Italian Workmen Headed to Jackson for Railroad Extension

A gang of about 15 Italian workmen passed through the city Thursday morning on their way to Jackson to work on the 95 mile extension of the L. & E. Railroad company. Additional workers are expected in a few days.

City Jackson L. & E. Railroad Company

Hog sale agreement noted for May first delivery

Wednesday afternoon Mr. Robinson purchased a carload of hogs from Mr. J B Skill with delivery set for May 1 at seven dollars per head.

Robinson J. B

Bush returns from New York treatment trip

Mr L H Bush came back Wednesday afternoon from New York where he had spent the past month undergoing treatment for rheumatism.

L. H. Bush New York

Burglar Narrow Escape In New York Window Sit

Miss Annie Pittwood, a Spokane native and cracking shot, awoke to a burglar seated on a Springfield apartment windowsill. After consulting Miss Adele Gehle, she kept quiet, then frightened the intruder away with a pistol shot directed at him. No second man found.

New York Annie Pittwood Adele M. Gehle Springfield Miss Pittwood Miss Gehle Spokane Wash

Will Try For South Pole Expedition Rivalry

New York December 15 a European race to reach the Antarctic poles unfolds as Capt Robert A Bartlett and Harry Whitney announce an American expedition to outpace Scott. Bartlett, who led Peary’s Roosevelt on Arctic journeys, and Whitney, wealthy New Haven sportsman, vow to plant the stars and stripes at the South Pole.

New York North Pole Peary South Pole Robert A. Bartlett Harry Whitney Antarctic Scott Polar Bob” Bartlett Roosevelt New Haven

South Pole Quest Sparks New Expedition Plans

The text notes a year ago the guardian of Dr Cook's records, the American search for the South Pole, to sail early next fall funded by private individuals. Capt Scott has left New Zealand in a renewed bid to raise the British flag at the pole, while Whitney and Bartlett press to depart.

Dr. Cook South Pole Capt Scott New Zealand Whitney Bartlett

Carnegie War Peace Fund Created By Donor

Andrew Carnegie transferred 10 million dollars in 5 percent first mortgage bonds to a board of trustees for a perpetual peace foundation. Senator Elihu Root was named president and President Taft honorary president. The fund will generate about half a million dollars annually to hasten abolition of international war and promote universal peace with the remainder applied to future evils. the exact expenditure method lies with the trustees.

Washington Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Research Foundation Carnegie Peace Fund Elihu Root Taft Carnegie

Carnegie Gift Toward Peace Reaches 180 Million

New York December 15 Carnegie adds 10 million dollars to his philanthropy for international peace, bringing his total benefactions to about 180 million dollars.

New York Carnegie

Presbyterian Church Rejects Immersion Baptism Change

In Pittsburg on December 15 a movement to replace sprinkling with immersion in the Presbyterian church failed after heated debate. The committee proposed removing sprinkling and pouring from the Book of Discipline and substituting baptize, citing Greek roots, but opponents warned against rushing a major change and noted the hurdle of installing baptismal pools. The motion was defeated by a large majority, though the issue drew attention since Presbyterian headquarters are in Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Presbyterian Church In United States D. 8. Schaff Western Theological Seminary John Royal Harris Shady Avenue C. S. George Baptist Church

Maine Wreck Work Advances as Caisson Plan Outlines

At Havana the Maine wreck site operates under heavy activity with over 100 men, pile-drivers, windlass, and drills. A large steel boom and new eyebolt aid hoisting, caissons will encircle the hull forming an oval 494 feet long, pumping out to begin by January 20 to 25, aiming for memorial exercises on February 15 marking the thirteenth anniversary of the destruction. Miss Frances Isabella Morris and Barrington Moore linked by romance proceed toward marriage.

Havana Maine

Landslides Delay Mountain Railway Work in Ky

Reports from Harlan county say heavy snowfall has caused landslides along the Waterloo and Black Mountain railroad site. In the Black Mountains, blasting triggered disastrous slides burying grading near the Cumberland border, with work halted for several weeks while debris is cleared.

Barbourville Harlan County Waterloo and Black Mountain Black Mountains Cumberland

Desert bride leaves high society for New Mexico forest

New York December report states Miss Muriel Hennen Morris will wed Barrington Moore next Tuesday. He is a young forester in the U S service earning 1200 dollars annually. Miss Morris is daughter of Thurlow Weed Barnes and her mother is Mrs Louis Case Ledyare.

Frances Isabella Morris John A. Morrs Morris Park Alfred H Dave H. Morris Forester Miss Morris Barrington Moore Major Clement C. Moore West Mr. Moore New York Newport Palm Beach New Mexico Civilization Muriel Hennen Morris Uncle Sam Thurlow Weed Barnes Louis Case Ledyare

Washington bachelor Dr Wiley to wed Miss Kelton

Washington, Dec. 15. Dr Harvey W Wiley, pure food expert and noted bachelor, announced engagement to Annie G Kelton of the Library of Congress. The pair met at a militant suffrage meeting and plans for a spring wedding are likely. Kelton, president of Staunton Equal Suffrage club, has law training and will seek entry to the bar.

Washington Harvey W. Wiley Annie G. Kelton Library of Congress Wiley Kelton Staunton Equal Suffrage Club Cupid Department of Agriculture

Girl Traps Burglar Aiding Police In East New York

Miss Dora Cohen an 18 year old woman lured burglar Harry Goldstein 17 to trap him at Rockaway avenue and Pitkin street East New York. Goldstein(resident 382 Sackman street) was arrested on burglary charges for breaking into Mrs. Mary Adler's apartment 457 Watkins street on November 30. Cohen who had been visiting the Adler home identified Goldstein at the station house describing the outfit matching the Adler suit. Detective say he wore clothes matching the stolen description. Gene's fancy home made candy offered by Phillips Drug Co. 12-15-21

New York Dora Cohen Rockaway Avenue Pitkin Street East New York Harry Goldstein Sackman Street Mary Adler Watkins Street Miss Cohen Adler Goldstein Station House

Few Comets Return Observations Narrow List

Only eleven periodic comets have been observed returning, indicating a small subset of known comets reappearing. The finding highlights the rarity of visible returns and informs expectations for future sky surveys.

Insanity Alleged in Defense of Schenk Case

Laura Farnsworth Schenk faces an attempted murder charge by poison against husband John J. Schenk in Wheeling. Judges granted a postponement from December 19 to January 9 to obtain out of state witnesses. defense seeks proof of inherited insanity. Schenk remains jailed as defense withholds bail reasons.

Laura Farnsworth Schenk Wheeling W. Va John J. Schenk Jordan The Criminal Court Joseph Farnsworth Samantha J. Newton Howard J. Pryor Washington County Ohio

Large Water Main Break Reported at Hickman Maple

A large water main burst Thursday at the corner of Hickman and Maple streets during a blast by Sewerage Construction. Rock debris damaged the pipe, causing flooding fears until gates were closed and crews began repairs. The ditch filled with water, delaying work and increasing costs for the company.

Hickman Maple Streets Sewerage Construction Company

Subscriptions Due Prompt Payment Urged By The News

The News urges Winchester subscribers to pay arrears on rural routes and mail subscriptions before year end. Delinquent readers will see their paid-up date on the margin. after January three months of arrears will cut off delivery due to post office rules. Readers are asked to visit on Saturdays or when in town to settle accounts.

Winchester Post Office Department

Rooms to sublet over Curry Dry Goods Store

Rent rooms to sublet at Curry Dry Goods Store area. Apply to Mrs. Mary Fox in Winchester Kentucky. Home phone 594. East Tenn. 173. Dated 12 15 1931.

Curry Dry Goods Mary Fox Winchester East Tenn

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of Hutsell, Smith & Patterson Are Suit OF Clay Chenault Argu Grand Jury Fayette, Madison, Woodford Mercer, Bath and Dowsill DR. Wiley Cook Gene Phillips’ Drug Company
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