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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
5
The Fortnight Literary Club met Monday at Mrs. Strother Goff's South Maple home for a Christmas themed program with papers on figure and portrait painters 1697 to 1830 a discussion on whether Christmas is a holy day or a holiday and a talk on Christmas art. A delightful menu followed.
Mrs. W. W. Bush will entertain the Bridge Club this afternoon. Mrs. Rounsavall will not entertain the Fortnightly Literary Club complimentary to Mrs. Burnett on Wednesday afternoon, December 30, due to illness in the family.
In Lexington Kentucky on December 29 Mr Chester Griffith and Miss Bertha May Hoskins both of Jackson were married in the Leland Hotel parlor. Rev R N Simpson of Chesnut Street Christian Church officiated. The couple eloped to Lexington and will reside in Elkatown after obtaining consent of the bridegroom’s father.
Deputy U S Marshal George Massingale delivered Elisha Slaven and three others to Mason county jail by order of Federal Judge T M J Cobharn. They stand charged with contempt for aiding Berry Simpson to resist service of an attachment at Stearns Whitley county on December 25 and violating a restraining order.
The News reports a leap year skating party will be held at the Auditorium Thursday night, the season’s last. The rink stays open to 12 15. On Wednesday Winchester plays Maysville in broom ball. Star’s sale opens Wednesday with dry goods cloaks furs muffs skirts and all women’s wear marked down.
Bargains beckon as the Star hosts its first annual clearance sale opening Wednesday. Shoppers can expect deep discounts across departments and limited-time offers.
A. Holland Forbes, first vice president of the Aero Club of America, will inspect grounds offered for the start of the annual grand prize balloon race in the first week of June. Cities supplying grounds also offer gas-free facilities with the event opening to all of America. Federation rules apply and balloons are limited to 77 000 cubic feet with 5 percent leeway, carrying two people including a registered pilot.
Bath citizens held a mass meeting to seek a new trial for Charles W. Morse of New York. Mayor G. E. Hughes called the gathering to discuss possible bail and releasing Morse after his federal conviction for misapplication of bank funds.
In the East Room the Roosevelt family hosted Ethel Roosevelt's first society debut with about 400 young guests. Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt greeted attendees in the Blue Room as Marine Band performers provided a formal backdrop. A supper followed in the corridors and rooms, with prior dinners hosted by Mrs Bacon and Mrs Munn.
A Clark County letter outlines political fealty to Democrats and criticizes Judge Benton and others. The author recalls decades of party service, positions on sound money versus free silver, and alleged self serving conduct by Benton including large public draws and recent salary requests. He cites past loyalties and actions during critical Kentucky legislative moments.
The speaker defends his political record against Judge Benton who accuses him of opportunism. He recalls past backing from Benton in 1904 and 1896 to 1904, claims Benton shifted against him over Kehoe, McCreary, and party strategy, and warns loyal Democrats about Benton’s alleged attempts to damage his character.
Columbus Ohio December 29 State Dairy and Food Commissioner Dunlap says appeals for aid come from many counties where the Rose county local option law has voted dry. He notes a town of 4 000 with 10 drug stores profiting and widespread law violations. Prosecutions likely under way with county assistance.
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