Death of Mrs Anna Smith at Muddy Creek Pike
Mrs Anna Smith aged 45 died at her home on Muddy Creek pike after months with consumption. She is survived by her husband J C Smith and one son Milo Green, plus three brothers Thos and Henry Green of Illinois and Warren Green of this county, and three sisters Eliza Crim Nannie Ballard and Kate Tracey of Lexington. Funeral at the residence Thursday at 10 by Elder J W Harding, burial in Henry Greening grave yard at Ruckerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Smith
Muddy Creek Pike
Mrs. Smith
J. C. Smith
Milo Green
Thos and
Henry Green
Illinois
Warren Green
Eliza Crim
Nannie Ballard
Kate Tracey
Lexington
J. W Harding
Henry Greening
Ruckerville
Mr Jol Walden Final Rest in Winchester Cemetery
The funeral services for Mr Jol Walden were held at his residence on First Avenue at 10 am Wednesday. Rev O J Chandler and Elder J W Harding conducted the rites. The, body was interred at Winchester Cemetery. Pallbearers were F F Fitch, F M Frazier, Sam Tapp, J A Harris, Robert Harrison and H Wills.
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First Avenue
Winchester Cemetery
Jol Walden
O. J. Chandler
J. W. Harding
F. F. Fitch
F. M. Frazier
Sam Tapp
J. A. Harris
Robert Harrison
1. Wills
Italians Headed to Jackson for Extension Work
Fifty five Italians bound for Jackson to work on the extension arrived Tuesday night from Chicago and Cincinnati. They left Wednesday morning over the L. and E. railroad and were housed in the Union Station waiting room during their layover in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Chicago
Cincinnati
L. & E. Railroad
Union Station
Hunting Trip Plans North and South of Florida
Mr. B. D. Goff started Wednesday for Elliott county to hunt pheasants and will return briefly before heading to Florida for a several weeks long hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Goff
Elliott County
Independent Burley growers plan Lexington meeting
A 1910 Kentucky based note calls tobacco growers in Kentucky West Virginia Ohio Indiana Missouri not affiliated with Burley Tobacco society to form an independent group securing fair prices. It orders local county meetings on Dec 30 1910 at 1 p m to choose delegates for a Jan 5 1911 Lexington gathering to establish a permanent Burley district organization.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Burley Tobacco Society
Lexington
Burley
County crop pooling meetings invited to growers
The notice dated January 5, 1911, signed by Judge B. F. Hill of Henry County as chairman, M. H. Froman of Carroll County, and Hon. Jane W. Gayle of Owen County invites all willing growers to attend and participate in county meetings to pool or cut out their 1911 crop as decided.
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B. F. Hill
Henry County
M. H. Froman
Carroll County
Jane W. Gayle
Owen County
Free Tickets For Poor Children At Winchester Auditorium
Bloomfield and Ratliff, managers, sent four tickets to Miss Sue Peddicord for Associated Charities. Santa Claus committee will distribute tickets with Christmas packages on Saturday, allowing free admission to the moving picture show on Tuesday, December 27. A generous act aimed at giving the town’s needy a chance to enjoy a Christmas event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield & Ratliff
Winchester Auditorium
Sue Peddicord
Associated Charities
Messrs
Bloomfield
Santa Claus Arrives for City Christmas Charity Drive
Santa Claus has arrived at the Associated Charities room to organize toys, candies, fruits, and gifts for 180 local children. Distribution is planned for Saturday afternoon with mothers placing stockings that night. The finance committee reports slow funds but the purchasing team pushes ahead to ensure every child receives a Santa Claus surprise.
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Santa Claus
Associated Charities
Santa
Chariies Room
Auditorium Screen Shows Sensational Drama and Comedy
Two pictures will be shown at the Auditorium Wednesday. Selig presents Hal Reid in the sensational drama Human Hearts, famed coast to coast. Biograph offers When Were in Our Teens. Mr Dakin will perform a new song.
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Selig
Hal Reid
Biograph
Mr. Dakin
Acquittal in Seduction Trial of Fred Chambers
Fred Chambers was found not guilty in Clark circuit court after a Wednesday morning trial on a charge of seduction. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal, ending the case.
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Fred Chambers
Clark
Beautiful Little Christmas Poem Card Printing
Widespread praise for The Little Window Wishers prompts the Santa Claus committee of Associated Charities to publish the poem on cards. One thousand cards are printed and available to every home in the city by calling Miss Sue Peddicord, secretary of Associated Charities, in the Fraternity building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Clau Committee
Associated Charities
Sue Peddicord
Whiskey rate war draws attention from nearby counties
The whiskey price war in Winchester draws interest as far as London. M Gulfoile of Paris sought to stock up but drank before leaving the city and was lodged at Mullins house. Boss Johnson of London bought a large supply and was found drinking at the depot. Judge Pendleton fined Johnson ten dollars, who paid and returned home on the 10 o'clock L and N train ready for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
London
M. Gulfoile
Paris
Boone
Mullins House
Boss Johnson
Strode
Mulkins House
F. P. Pendleton
Johnson
Special notice to advertisers and patrons
Announcement advises newspaper forms close Saturday December 24 at 1 00 AM to give employees a half holiday. Advertising material for Saturday's edition must be submitted by Friday afternoon.
Local visits and family gatherings noted
Mrs. M. E. Gamboe and her son Clyde and daughter Stella visited Mrs. Jozie on Thursday. Mrs. Ida Adams and her three children visited Mr. John Gamboe's family Sunday. George Allen Abner is at Lexington working as a carpenter. Mrs. Ed Gamboe and her young son visited her mother Saturday night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Gamboe
Clyde
Miss Stella
Jozie
Ida Adams
John Gamboe
George Allen Abner
Lexington
Ed Gamboe
Little Son
Jackson Ferry Birth and Local Social Highlights
Jackson Ferry reports the birth of a son on December 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Watson Shearer. Social notes include Katie Jordan and Lillie Willcox visiting Mrs. J. D. Baber, J. D. Baber selling shoats to Me Willis Tracy, and various visits among Gravett, Woosley, Willcox, Baber, and Shearer families.
Bloomingdale News and Moved Residents Update
Moved residents include Tom Reeves relocating to Winchester and Fielding Adams taking his former place. Raimey family visited James Abner. Aunt Nancy Adams returned home after month with Mrs. Burgher. Wm Wilson's mare injured by a fall last Thursday. Stella Burton visiting relatives near Paris. Stella Gamboe and Allie Rison listed as sick. Reuben Green and family moved into the area Sunday. Births: Dec 10 Nannie B daughter to Miller Bradley. Cecil Hunter son to James Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reeves
Winchester
Fielding Adams
L. T. Raimey
James Abner
Nancy Adams
J. W. Burgher
Wm. Wilson
Lee Gambol
Stella Gamboe
Allie Rison
Reuben Green
Miller Bradley
Nannie B
James Patrick
Cecil Hunter
All Traffic Blockaded In Hudson River Rush Hour
Three thousand people were imprisoned in the tubes under the Hudson and 60,000 more at Jersey stations when the electric current failed during rush hour. A Jersey City power house fire disabled boilers and dynamos, forcing 100,000 commuters to switch to crowded ferries. Guards warned crowds and outlying stations halted passengers. service resumed near 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson River
Jersey
Jersey City
Iours
Seduction case opens Clark circuit court session
The Clark circuit court resumed Thursday morning with the Commonwealth versus Fred Chambers on a seduction charge expected to occupy most of the session.
Barnes Shop Promises Souvenir With $1 Purchase
On Thursday December 22 Barnes offers a free souvenir with every one dollar cash purchase, while supplies last. One day only. Fe J Barnes lt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Barnes
E. J. Barnes
Miss Phoebe Couzins Threatens Suit Over Services
Washington December 21 A dispute erupts as Miss Phoebe Couzins vows to sue Democratic Committee Chairman Lloyd for unpaid political services claiming he dismissed her as aged and infirm. Couzins, LL D and noted reformer, plans action after Congress adjourns, citing alleged breach of compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Phoebe Couzins
Lloyd
Democratic Congressional Committee
Congress
Couzins
E. J. Barnes Day Acknowledged On Thursday
On Thursday December 22 a day only designation was observed for E. J. Barnes with no additional details provided.
Ill of La Grippe Confines Bank Teller at Home
Mr Hi C Prewitt a teller at People's State bank is confined to his home on South Boone street with la grippe. All cards in doll contest to receive credit must be here by 6 pm December 23. Carry Dry Goods Co. 12-21-21
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Hi. C. Prewitt
The
People’s State Bank
South
Boone Street
Carry Dry Goods CO
Christmas Toy Line at Hensley Old Stand
Advertisement urges readers to see a wide line of toys at the Hensley old stand before buying at your own price. Signed M. D. Royse dated December 21, 1931.
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Hensley Old Stand
M. D. Royse
Warpath remark in political shift over tariffs and age
A speaker asserts the ability to continue public speaking despite being aged and infirm. She recalls a shift in political alignment from insurgent Republican to Democrat due to tariff changes, noting her father’s past stance and her own recent party switch.
MOUTH OF FOUR MILE SOCIAL NOTES AND CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Mr Merrett Browne's baby is ill and Mrs Ben Jones recovers. A December 12 birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Walzie Shearer. Mrs Ann Wilcox visits Mt Sterling with tuberculosis stricken daughter in law. Lawrence Epperson from near Winchester visits Dolly Christopher. Morguson couple in Winchester with Huckle family. Raymond Wilcox and Wm Paraioo visiting Lexington. G M Mitchell visits B A Morton in Winchester. Tom Schooler near Flanagan visits Geo Broson.George Sewell Tuck Bush Jim Ramsey Stonewall Paride travel to Lexington for tobacco. John Thompson moves to Haggard farm. P Huckle moves into vacated house. D H Morgnson visits Fred Morgnson in Lexington. Vivon of Indian Fields stays with daughter Belle Mayberry. Miss Bordeaux Ferguson plans a school entertainment and Christmas tree.
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Ben Jones
Walzie Shearer
Ann Wilcox
Clay Wilcox
Mt. Sterling
Lawrence Epperson
Winchester
Dolly Christopher
D. H. Morguson
Wallace Huckle
Messrs
Raymond Wilcox
Wm. Paraioo
Lexington
G. M. Mitchell
B. A. Morton
Tom Schooler
Near Flanagan
Geo. Broson
Geo. Sewell
Tuck Bush
Jim Ramsey
Stonewall Paride
John Thompson
Haggard Farm
P. Huckle
Thompson
D. H. Morgnson
Fred Morgnson
Vivon
Indian Fields
Belle Mayberry
Grand Jury To Meet Thursday To Continue Work
The grand jury will meet Thursday morning to finish its work and likely return indictments on several investigations already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Christmas Exchange at Central Baptist Church
The Central Baptist Church ladies announce a Christmas exchange on Friday and Saturday with a noon luncheon on Saturday. A court-day dinner will be served Monday in the Opera House block. Demand for Calendar orders is high. some remain for those who call. JOUETT'S INSURANCE AGENCY. 205 McEldowney Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Central Baptist Church
Jouett’s Insurance Agency
McEldowney Building
A Natural Presumption
When Edna's mother wished the little girl many happy returns on her fifth birthday the child replied she would stay five years old every day until she turned six.
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Edna
Subscriptions Due Soon as New Year Approaches
The News urges rural route and mail subscribers to settle arrears promptly. Readers will see their paid-to date on the margin. after the first of the year, three months’ arrears will trigger cutoffs due to postal rules. Subscriptions can be paid in town on Saturdays or when in Winchester to avoid service interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Doni
Post Office Department
Miss Mamie Carroll Visits Winchester
Miss Mamie Carroll of the county is visiting in Winchester. Mrs. J. N. Powell and daughter Miss Marietta have returned from a visit in Lexington. Miss Fannie Curry, teacher, will host a Christmas tree and entertainment at the Flynn school house on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Carroll
Winchester
J. N. Powell
Marietta
Lexington
Fannie Curry
Flynn
Markets show mixed wheat corn and livestock activity
Chicago wheat faces expected narrow trading as big holders may cut or push to cover shorts. Corn sees a large bearish move with a local leader covering nearly a million bushels amid slim milling demand. Hog and cattle markets in Chicago Cincinnati reflect steady to strong price ranges with mixed receipts and firm to higher bid levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shorts
Ile Egypopean
Iowa
Illinois
Cincinnati
Hensley's Old Stand Ad Promotes Royse and Boyse Goods
An old sale notice from Royse and Boyse advertises chinaware at low prices at Hensley’s stand. It urges Christmas shoppers to compare Royse and Boone before buying feed, noting dates like 12-21-31 and 12-5 and claiming to carry the best town’s selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royse & Boone
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Consump
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John W. Walden
Burley Tobacco
the City
Christ
Mas Presents
Associated Charities Committee Is
M. Culfoile
Rev. Johnson
O'Clock
A. M. Advertis
Jackson Ferry
Bloomingdale
Circuit Court
Commonwealth
Barnes
Miss Gouzins
Craimman Lloyd
LA Grippe
Mr. Merrett Browne
Hensley
ST Athena Steasanee
Petence
D. Boyse
H. C. Bedford
College Street
Eod
Venard Owen
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