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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1910
Page
1
Vertie Kimbrough was indicted by the grand jury on two charges and must post two large bonds to remain free pending trial. One charge accuses her of being a common nuisance with a $1000 bond. The other charges insult and abusive language with a $500 bond. She has left the city and evaded arrest.
Judge J H Evans says he fulfilled his duty in truancy cases and explains he cannot send children to reform school unless charged with a felony or misdemeanor. He notes many students were only absent from school and that jail for parents would leave children un cared for, often fining and suspending penalties instead. Board members deny the action was a slight to Evans and state they did not doubt his duties.
A Cincinnati firm with over a million dollars in annual business visits Winchester to assess a proposed shoe factory. The manager seeks at least 50 girls to start, performing clean machine work with pay ranging from 7.50 to 15 dollars weekly. No heavy experience required.
The Commercial club claims any young woman can become expert in weeks and earn from nine to fifteen dollars weekly within two months. They urge interested applicants to contact Mr. Lewis R. Hampton secretary Commercial club McEldowney building city at once as there are already several candidates and more are wanted.
Fifteen destitute Black children ages six to ten received a holiday treat from Miss Sara Goodloe Benton at her South Maple Street home on Saturday. Each child enjoyed hot oyster soup and a Christmas tree with a candy bag an orange a red apple firecrackers doll for girls and a bugle for boys. The scene was described as wonderfully merry.
Unusual preparations at Kress store for its regular inventory sale starting Wednesday December 28 at 1 PM. The shop closes to the public fore noon that day while staff assemble bargains in every department for a prompt 1 o'clock opening. leftover holiday stock and slightly damaged items will be cleared before the end of the week.
Gaines Bassett a colored youth about 20 was accidentally shot and killed by Hattie Gratz a 17 year old girl early Sunday. The inquest returned a verdict that Bassett died from a pistol shot fired from Gratz's hand and that the shooting was accidental at her home in Poyntersville on December 25 1910.
The December term of the Clark circuit court was extended 12 judicial days by Judge J. M. Benton Saturday. The court did not sit Monday but will begin its week’s work Tuesday.
The Christmas season was quiet in the city with merchants busy Saturday. Police reports show little disorder with extra officers patrolling. Walter Webb and Will Pelfry fought, leaving Pelfry with a facial cut and Webb jailed.
The Knights Templar held an anniversary meeting in the fraternity building auditorium. A choir led with hymns including All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name and Onward Christian Soldiers as Rev. Geo W Shepherd delivered the address to the gathered members and friends.
Mr. W. G. Rice was sworn in as deputy policeman and will serve with the day shift alongside the regular force during the holiday period.
Officer Strode narrowly escaped a knife attack Saturday night as Walter Webb resisted arrest. Webb had clashed with Wil Pelfry, drew a knife, and began cutting at the officer who dodged to avoid injury.
An officer arrested Webb after a confrontation in which Webb slashed his overcoat sleeves. Webb faces a charge of malicious cutting without wounding and will answer to the accusation in court.
The Auditorium theater presents two new pictures Monday night during Christmas week. The management has secured fine films for each day. The house will be heated and open from 3 to 4 30 p m in the afternoon and 7 to 10 at night.
Mr Robert Thomas foreman at the Roxa Kola plant received a Christmas present from employer Mr G L Wainscott. The tradition includes a yearly record and this year a bonus of 1 cent per case and 1 cent per gallon over the previous year. The check exceeded $14 and all other factory employees were remembered.
Winchester Lodge 539 BPOE members meet Tuesday at the club room to extend congratulations and share a feast. Exalted ruler Abram Renick will bring a famed ham, Judge J H Evans will supply an apple to the pig, steward W W Danks promises ample ice water. Feeding runs from 3 p m until supplies run out, possibly midnight.
The will of Mr. J. W. Walden was presented for probate. It provides life estate to wife Mrs. Lucinda M. Walden with remainder to all children, except S. I. Walden who receives $100 less. Mr. Jasper Walden named administrator.
The county board of education met Monday with full attendance and decided to start redistributing trustees in each educational district to improve current conditions. The session focused mainly on this redistricting plan as changes from recent years necessitate action.
The child of Mr. and Mrs. Mal Tarpy was badly burned on the face and eyes after hair oil sprayed from an opened cork bottle. Initial fears of eye damage eased by Monday as the physician hoped to save the sight and the family awaits further recovery.
A brisk cattle sale occurred despite holidays with about 400 head traded. Steers brought 4 1/2 to 5 cents, heifers 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cents, cows 1 1/2 to 4 1/4 cents, with Little & Lyons selling 35 steers to Wiel & Co., Hamilton selling cows and heifers to various buyers, and Rose selling multiple lots of steers and heifers.
The article notes a 20 percent gain across cities, outlining effects on growth and development. Specific urban areas and dates are not clearly stated in the fragment. The piece urges attention to expansion trends and municipal impact.
The new St Joseph Catholic church building is sufficiently completed to hold Sunday services conducted by Rev. Father Hillenmeyer. Regular worship proceeded as the dedication is planned for early spring.
Miss Fannie Belle Nelson hosted a Sunday afternoon party for her young friends centered on a doll Christmas tree. Each girl brought a doll and enjoyed I Spy, storytelling, and games before gift toys were given to each doll. Candles lit a decorative miniature tree as the event continued into late afternoon.
The Hagan Gas Engine and Manufacturing company shut down Sunday afternoon for the Christmas holiday. Workers take a week off and will resume work next Monday.
Deputy Sheriff John Ballard went to Mt. Sterling Saturday and brought Safalian Smith, a Colored man, back to Winchester on burglary charges. Smith allegedly broke into a house at Indian Fields over a year ago and stole valuables. He had fled but was located again last week and will likely be tried at the current circuit court term.
Democrats in Clark County consider adopting a free primary following Franklin and Henry counties. A prominent Democrat pledged 25 dollars to start a fund for the effort. Party leaders said the county committee may address public support and funding at their next gathering.
Louis Rash son of Mr and Mrs William Rash was seriously injured last Friday at Conkwright school when pushed while swinging on a porch causing a fall on ice. His skull was fractured and he is in serious condition. Dr J W Ishmael attended him.
Selig shows the thirty first triennial conclave Knights Templars in Chicago with moving photography. Fred Walton stars in Bertie’s Elopement a silent comedy described as a scream in ten spasms.
Directors of the Commercial club will meet at Secretary Hampton's office on the fifth floor Monday night at 1 p m. All members are urged to attend as business of utmost importance will be transacted. J E Grubbs president.
The newspaper warns rural route and nail subscribers of arrears and says readers will see paid‑up dates on the margin. It urges in‑person payments on Saturdays or while in Winchester to avoid automatic cutoff after the new year due to post office rules.
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