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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
4
The Winchester News prints a dated notice from its office on South Main Street Winchester Kentucky. Publication operates daily except Sunday and notes second class matter status entered November 28 1908 at the Winchester post office.
A December 24, 1908 meditation celebrates Jesus Christ as the enduring moral force guiding civilization. It extols His gentleness, healing influence, and universal service across nurses, doctors, and nuns, asserting that progress in science and society never tires of His example.
The piece reflects on Christmas as a time for child and family, church and the poor, urging unselfish action and gratitude. It views the holiday as a seventh day affirming work and a peaceful vision, offering a pause to glimpse an eternal order beyond daily turmoil.
A reflection on how Christmas evolved from rough pagan rites to a modern inclusive festival. It envisions a future where the ideal feast includes all humanity, with protections for workers and children and a shift from mere festive joy to a richer, universal celebration.
Rev F B Wentworth spoke on Moses at the high school noting that biblical figures are human, not superhuman. He highlighted Moses as a great but flawed leader, whose strength lay in faith and love for his people, and who, despite towering gifts, failed to reach the Promised Land.
Miss Geneva Adams returns from Morehead while neighbors share holiday travel plans. Local residents visit Lexington and Winchester. Highland Orphan Home to hold Christmas tree on December 24 with gifts from Lexington. Public school closes for holidays and reopens January 4 1910. Union Christmas tree and church program planned Friday night.
A concise proverb notes that the finest remedy for drunkenness is to observe a drunken man while in a sober state, attributed to Chinese wisdom. The saying implies self awareness without excessive judgment, echoing temperance reflections from historical sources.
A Democratic party backed candidate files for Circuit Judge in the Twenty-fifth Judicial District covering Clark Powell Jessa mine and Madison counties. The campaign seeks voter support in the upcoming primary and general elections.
A terse public notice records the naming of J Smith Hays in a 19th or early 20th century local archival announcement, emphasizing a formal designation or appointment without elaboration.
The general delivery window will be open on Christmas day from 9 to 10 am 1 to 2 pm and 6 30 to 7 pm Postmaster R R Perry notes the service hours for holiday mail handling.
Quote attributed to Leszczynski noting that inner reflection is not universal and that solitude pleases only the innocent. reflects a philosophical stance on mindfulness and personal serenity.
Notice advertises a fresh Christmas trade selection from Mrs. Chas. R. Wests offering candies fruits and nuts. It notes the finest line is in the city and mentions availability Monday Wednesday and Friday.
Winchester coal dealers announce closures on Christmas Day and urge customers to place orders by Thursday. Fox Bros Bedford & Tuttle Hardman Roysé McCord Tracy & McCormick Winn Martin Coal Company are listed as providers.
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