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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
2
Court records reveal a bold claim by a lumber seller who admits illegal pricing practices and vows to continue despite penalties. The firm promotes itself as a top destination for discriminating buyers, inviting evaluation by a judge of lumber quality.
Disjointed notes discuss streetcars and advice to walk, a modest Powell treasury, and a Clay City Times figure of two dollars eighty two cents. It comments on congressmen avoiding records in Washington, trade law of supply and demand, hobble parasol imagery, and a call to contact 95 and 96 for grocer’s goods.
Stephen Waits of Lansing Michigan reports long battles with stem disease and indigestion. After trying many remedies he found MI-O-NA stomach tablets cured his symptoms in three boxes, improving appetite and digestion within minutes. Sold by Phillips with a guarantee and distributed by leading druggists at 50 cents per box.
The article recounts how George B. Selden of Rochester labored from 1873 onward to develop an internal combustion engine using liquid fuel. After many trials and a successful test in 1878, his patent faced costly litigation but was ultimately sustained, making Selden a millionaire inventor as royalties from about 83 automakers flowed to his benefit.
A speaker warns boys about leaving home and faith, contrasting a loving farm upbringing with city temptations in Vanity Fair. The tale follows two boys who sample worldly pleasures, including drink and cigars, and hints at the erosion of virtue. The lesson stresses staying with family values and God.
A narrative recalls a son leaving home to seek a life of fashion and excess in the Gay City. After losing funds, clothes, and friends, he ends among hogs near the farm, then resolves to return home, confess his faults, and seek his father’s forgiveness as his mother’s sorrow lingers. Big reduction on all framed and unframed pictures during this month Winchester Paint & Wall Paper Company. 12-10-11
A plumber advertises skilled service to locate leaks quickly with close inspection. The message emphasizes experience and expertise, promising accurate results without extra charges for experience. It highlights advantages of choosing their plumbing service.
Uncle Sam holds examinations for railway mail clerks post office clerk caseier custém house and departmental clerks. thousands of appointments to be made with only common school education needed. city and country people have equal chance. start to prepare now with free information and scholarships this month. write Central Schools Department A-38 Rochester New York.
Mrs. Chas. R. West’s confectionery offers PURE XMAS CANDIES. The notice is dated 12-7-81. The brief item announces availability at the shop in town.
All persons having claims against the estate of Mrs. Alice M Gilkey deceased must present them to me on or before January 1 1911. Claims must be fully proven as required by law. Tues
Notice states no payment will be made on charges without the buyer's order. Signed by B. HL. Talbott dated 12-13-2. Mentions consulting Royse & Boone before purchasing feed. Adds location cue Se 3s and a reference to town events on 12-5 48.
In Lima Ohio on Dee 20 a jail escape occurred after inmates Spencer Stevens Charles Collins William Evans and Lerman Berger used an iron rod to twist the lock and overtake Sheriff Van Gunten as he locked up. Berger and Evans were recaptured. Collins and Stevens remain free. Evans and Collins face burglary and larceny charges. Stevens had been sentenced for shooting with intent to kill. The sheriff’s sons aided, with the youngest, 15, stopping an attempted exit with an empty rifle. Ten prisoners were in custody. injuries to Van Gunten reported.
A woman in Winchester received a blood transfusion from two of her children and her husband after medical examination. Isadore, 18, was chosen as the donor, and the treatment reportedly improved her condition. Merchants announce they will stay open evenings to accommodate shoppers.
Mrs Manda Sons remains on the sick list. Edward Brookshire took a business trip to Lexington. J T Stone and family hosted Mr and Mrs J T Stone and two daughters Josie B and Minnie. W M Hawkins visited Irvine on business. Warden and Elmer Stone were guests of Shelbyville and Dewey Gains. Grassie Davis visited Mrs W R Combs. Nancy and Sadie Sons Bea rtha Lee Sherman Palmer Archie Elmer Sons Shelby Gains and Philip Prichett were guests of Tempie Alice Salle and Warden Stone Thursday night.
McCord and Phillips will give away about 75 pairs of children's shoes on Monday morning from 8 to 10:30. The shoes, sizes 7.5 to 2s, are for poor city children who arrive with a parent or guardian and while supplies last at the store.
In Philadelphia on Saturday at Howard Hospital doctors transfused a quart of blood from a son to his mother Mrs. Ciere Nereaner, mother of six. She faced several hemorrhages and severe anemia with little hope of survival before the procedure. The operation aims to speed her recovery and restore strength after blood loss.
Bankrupt sale conducted Tuesday morning by auctioneer R. L. Brookshire of the estate of Frank Hensley. Stock was sold to Ollie Youne for 915 dollars.
A festive sale notice notes a line of poetry at the Winchester Paint and Wall Company. The fragment hints at holiday offerings and a request for something tasty in a brief, local notice style.
A small coal seller promotes their range of coal types at reasonable prices with an invitation to visit before buying. The notice cites Royse & Boone and a date of 12 5 11.
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