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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
4
The text promotes Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription as safer for women avoiding exams and local treatments. It claims cures for irregularity and weakness, highlights non alcoholic composition, and cites endorsements and a free medical adviser. It urges women to consult the doctor and notes confidential correspondence.
Buffalo December 26 The ferry Niagara Frontier plying between Buffalo and Fort Erie drifted midstream toward the International bridge as its rudder failed amid a fear frenzy. Several women sought to jump overboard but were stopped. The International tug responded to a distress signal and captured the vessel half a mile from the bridge, pulling it clear of the current and back to port. The tug’s timely arrival prevented a collision and possible disaster near the Canadian shore.
In Blue Ridge, Georgia, on a Saturday afternoon at Mount Pisgah church, moonshiner Carter Lingerfelt was killed by Baptist minister Rev. W. J. Kimmon and two preacher brothers. Lingerfelt had threatened to drive the ministers from the county. three shots from Lingerfelt preceded the preachers firing from the altar, ending with Lingerfelt dying at the church door. One preacher, Rev. H. W. Kimmon, was seriously wounded. panic followed as women fainted and worshippers fled.
Deputy Collector Hopkins reports the SAS being destroyed within a stone's throw of the church ground. Local observers note the incident occurred close to church property, raising concerns. Details of motive and responsible parties remain unclear.
Chicago reports four million dollars annually in wage increases for locomotive engineers on 61 Western railroads. The raise averages 10.19 dollars per month for 32,780 men, boosting payrolls by about 10.3 percent. Peace is expected for several years as talks continue with trainmen and conductors seeking a similar rise for 75,000 members and settlements due Tuesday.
Ed Shinnick in His Shelby Record urges readers to start 1911 with goodwill. Forgive enemies bury past resentments and let generous deeds brighten lonely homes. Aims to inspire noble ambitions and lasting gratitude for the new year.
Hattie LeBlanc to Boston reporter says she did not shoot Mr. Glover and loved him. She criticizes Mrs. Glover on the stand and offers to testify in Boston. Attorney Melvin M. Johnson questions the attributed statements.
In Colorado Springs Frank Vanek, known mine operator, donated his own glass eye to Sam Vidler after Vidler damaged his eye. Vidler’s frostbitten eye exploded when thawed. Vanek, without a spare, continues wearing an old eye until a replacement arrives.
The Auditorium Picture Theatre runs continuous performances each day from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Music by Miss Feld and illustrated songs by Mr. Fred Dakin accompany new pictures and songs every day.
A robber aboard a train held up passengers after cautioning staff. He collected watches and wallets from each car, ending after a stop at Kansas City Junction. Officials say the man who was shot was not seriously injured, while the amount stolen remains undetermined.
Miss Myrtle Gorgas an 18 year old woman thwarted a robbery in Collingsdale Pennsylvania by using a hatpin to fend off a masked Black assailant who grabbed her throat and demanded her Christmas bundles. A nearby man heard her screams and the suspect fled.
All persons having claims against the estate of Mrs Ai ce M Gilkey deceased must present them in full proof to the administrator on or before January 1 1911. Claims failing to prove may be barred by law. Tuesday
Fire started on the northeast corner of Ryland Hall's fourth floor destroyed the north wing and damaged central sections of the Richmond College building. Estimated losses run 60,000 to 65,000, likely insured. Origin remains a mystery with cigaret possible cause. Students escaped via stairs as fire crews arrived. dormitories and lecture rooms will be rented nearby and the college plans to reopen after the holidays.
A lone bandit robbed more than 100 passengers on Missouri Pacific train No. 112 from St. Joseph to St. Louis on Christmas night. He boarded at Leavenworth Junction and fled at Northwestern Junction in Kansas City after taking money and watches and shooting a man who resisted.
The case Swango versus Reddenhouse was transferred from Wolf circuit court to Clark circuit court and was being tried by Judge J. M. Benton Tuesday morning. Royse and Boone advertise coal with reasonable prices and invite customers to visit before buying. December 5.
December special prices offered by Winchester Paint and Wall Paper Company feature a line of pictures. The notice invites customers to view the selection and take advantage of the seasonal discounts.
The Winchester Roller Mills promotes its status as the county's oldest and best institution and urges use of home flour. Kerr perfection and White Pearl flour are praised as unmatched quality.
Classified notes define pricing per word for sign insertions with two cent rate for three consecutive insertions and one cent per word for each extra insertion. Charges run ten cents minimum and twenty five cents minimum for books. No charges on books under twenty five cents. Scattered insertions priced per word per insertion.
Handseome two story residence of 10 rooms with modern conveniences and outbuildings in prime location priced at 40 dollars monthly. Seven room modern furnished residence with bath and gas offered at 30 dollars monthly. Also several small cottages for rent from 10 dollars monthly.
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