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Newspaper

Winchester News

Location

Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1908

Page

5

Christmas Dance Ends With Long Night Of Festivities

Winches ter hosts a festive Christmas Eve dance at the Auditorium with Saxton and Trost orchestra. The Grand March led by Mr. Lewis Hampton and Miss Ethel Thomas. A guest list includes numerous local and visiting residents, with social club events and birthday dinners recounted amid holiday cheer.

Winchester Saxton and Trost Lewis Hampton Ethel Thomas Thomas Katherine Nelson Charles Strother Mattie Woodson Barnes Owingsville Ed Smith Florence Simpson William Hickman Beckner Asheville N. C Florrye Smith Harold Wentworth Pearl Haggard James French Margaret Sphar Garner Smith Muncie Ind Joe Boswell Phelps Renick Mae Shrout Tebbs Dudley Jeannette Tracy Bonde Nancy Hodgkin Otis

Personal Christmas Visit Highlights Mr Dillon Owen at Mt Sterling

Mr. Santford and family spent Christmas day with Mr. Dillon Owen at Mt. Sterling. Mr. Jos. S. Shaw of Algoma, West, also appeared in the notice as part of the personal entities mentioned.

Santford. Owen Dillon Owen Mt. Sterling Jos. S. Shaw Algoma West

Hargis Fate in Balance as Jury Reports Hung Jury

Irvine Kentucky December 26 the jury in the Beach Hargis case reported they could not reach an agreement and were deadlocked Judge Adams held them to decide by two o clock or dismiss them

Irvine, Ky Beach Hargis Adams

Herge Encounter with the Troops

In Moscow on December 26 a clash at a suburban villa left Bar on Cotte chief of police and several officers dead. Troops fought the revolutionists who withdrew after heavy fire. Colonel Muraki was wounded and soldiers suffered losses.

Moscow Russia Baron Cotte Muraki

Judge J E Clark Returns to His Home

Judge James E. Clark of Morehead Rowan county and Mrs Clark returned home Saturday after visiting daughter Mrs Anthony Strother. A leading Eastern Kentucky lawyer, he helped prosecute the Tollivers, then led a movement to end whiskey sales in Rowan. He claims Rowan is now one of the most orderly counties in the state.

T. J. McGuire W.S. Bacon Lexington Kentucky Isaac Coffee Valley View T. J. Coffee Athens G. C. Clark Rosalia White Hall J. R. Davis Paint Lick J. M. Johnson Winchester W. A. Brown Mack Anderson Kidd Ford W. S. McGuire Breezy Hill Lona McGuire Lancia Shaw Winn Avenue Sympson Finnell N. Georgia Street Fred W. Owen Lindsay Franklin Woodford J. Mason Logan San Antonio Texas Stoner Ogden Gordon Stevenson Mammoth Rink Nancy Pharris Jack Hamilton Cora Locknane Alvin Burgher Ethel Arbill Joseph Jackson Lizzie Caskie Earl Warren Laura Locknane Tate B. F. Adcock Mary Martin B. F. Jr Paris H. H. Hisle Gregson Danville H. H. Hall Ella Pendleton Anna Bush Swift Tinley Richmond Susan Buford Nicholasville Allan Crutcher Laura Taylor Murfreesboro Tenn J. L. Isaac Baby Earl Waco Madison County J. E. Black Jefferson Street Carl Willis Cincinnati Gene Allen Davis Versailles Steve Davis Warren Witherspoon J. B. Hampton J. E. Gaitskill Florida Rebecca Gaitskill Katherine Sandusky Florrye Smith Chenault Woodford Harvey Prewitt Levi Thompson Berea Mattie Woodson Barnes Mae Shront Owingsville Mary William Hickman Beckner Asheville N. Y Frank Gordon American Company Horse Cave H. H. Wheeler Wabash Ind A. R. Baldwin Sam A. Jeffries Jeff Haggard Dayton William A. Price Covington M. E. Price 8S. S. Walden Thelma Jessie Adams City T. P. Dudley St. Louis Highland Street Allan Wilson C Street Will Duncan James £. Clark Morehead Rowan County Clark Anthony Strother Rowan

Mrs Burns Not Singing at Methodist Service Sunday

Mrs Geo Burnett will not sing at the Methodist church on Sunday due to illness in one of her children.

Young People’s Mission Band Washington Street Presbyterian Church Callie Gay Breeze Hill Santa Claus Geo. Burnett

Reverend Hackett to Preach at Local Baptist Church

Rev A L Hackett of this city will preach tomorrow for the Baptist church at Farmers and will likely hold a meeting at Morehead.

A. L. Hackett Baptist Church Farmers Morehead

No Protracted Meeting Called Off At Witherproon

Protracted meeting scheduled at Witherproon school house by Rev. H. C. Martin was canceled due to sickness starting Saturday night.

Witherproon School House H. C. Martin

Judge J M Benton to Speak at Courthouse Monday

Judge J M Benton will speak at the courthouse Monday afternoon at 1 30 in the interest of his candidacy for Circuit Judge.

J. M. Benton

G A R Commander Dodge to Speak at Local Colored Post

G LeVant Dodge state commander of the Grand Army of the Republic will address the local colored post Saturday night at their hall.

G. LeVant Dodge Grand Army of the Republic Colored Post

Beall Buys 37 Acre Farm Near Sideview

Alvin T. Beall purchased from Dr. J. Keller Johnson of Montgomery County a highly improved farm of thirty seven acres near Sideview for five thousand dollars.

Alvin T. Beall

Flynn heads to Seward Oklahoma to settle on land

Mr. Samuel Flynn left Wednesday for Seward Oklahoma. He recently purchased a section of land near that town and will make that State his future home.

Samuel Flynn Seward Oklahoma

Aged Man Paralyzed in County

Matt Lawrence, a 93 year old resident of this county, was totally paralyzed and unconscious at last report. Doctors say his advanced age leaves little hope for recovery.

Matt Lawrence

Christmas and Bible Lessons at Fairfax Churches

Elder T A Martin and Rev C E Brady Ton preach at Fairfax churches with morning and evening services. Subjects include The Wise Men Seeking Jesus and The Infinite Power and Goodness of God. Epworth League at 6 15. Reading room open daily with Christmas sermon and The Preeminent Christ. Dr Porter and Rev J H MacNeill scheduled. Sunday School 9 30. Wednesday prayer 7.

Fairfax Street T. A. Martin Jesus Mathew Epworth League O’colok God C. EB. Crafton J. H. MacNeill Porter

Work as Opportunity Offers

An inspirational saying quotes Benjamin Franklin style wisdom about waiting to do a great deal. It cautions that delaying action leads to inaction and missed chances.

Johnson

Fire destroys stove factory and home. several injured

Fire at A. C. Worboy & Company stove factory in Danware destroys the plant and Bertha Leeders dies in a nearby home blaze. Four persons are wounded, two streetcar crashes reported on Cleveland Street. Worcester police probe prizefight at a city athletic club with two 18 year old principals. Ohio votes dry under Ross law. Steubenville and surrounding counties have closed saloons.

A. C. Worboy .& Company Danware Bertha Leeders Clevelan Worcester Mass Ohio Steubenville Dldem Cig

Electric Bitters Promise Health Boost for Malaria Ailments

W C Kiestler of Arkansas touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria and stomach and liver troubles, claiming it purifies the blood, restores energy, and strengthens the weak. Money back if it fails to help. 50 cents at Philips Drug store.

Kiestler Ark Phat Ips

Colored Column at the Hippodrome Tonight

Skating and dancing are slated at the Hippodrome with a grand march drawing a large crowd. The feature promises lively entertainment and a festive evening.

Hippodrome Aig

Also Mentioned on This Page

Santa Alice and Owen Porter Richie Lane Lord Byron Byron Winnie Garrett William P. French Anna Mae Hisle Sara Beverly Jouett Sara Goodloe Benton Ila Lucy Stewart Katherine Nel Margaret McKinley Clay Croxton Emma Lee Taylor Ruth Tucker Entertain Country Club Vinewood Mayme Eddie Osborne Country Club B. A. Crutcher O. J. Chandler Brown Court N. J. Dickey J. H. Dickey Duglas Webb & Co Louisville C. K. Dickey M. E. Church South Middlesboro John L. Gray M. W. Dickey Citizen’s Bank Somerset John G. Lynch Washington Street Waddy Shelby County Sadie Webb Flynn Midway Maggie Rankin Poindexter Cynthiana Mattie Poindexter Personnals Hargis Herge J. E. Clark Judge Farmers’ Church Clark County RED Cross C.H. Bowen Nerry and Shearer Lindsay Building Winn Furniture Co Citizens National Bank J. D. Simpson A. H. Hampton T. F. Phillips J. W. Poynter Ass’t Church of Christ Methodist Church Main Street Washington Street Presbyterian First Church of Christ Scientist First Christian Church The First Baptist Church H. "A. Phillips
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