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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
1
Tobacco growers of Clark County are invited to a meeting at the courthouse on Saturday December 31 at 2 p.m. All growers are urged to attend. The office proceeds will be shared with the widow of Mr Bush, and the agreement remains if elected to fill the unexpired term. Election is scheduled for May.
The archdeacon of the Lexington diocese, Rev. Frank B. Wentworth, returns to Winchester after a month in the East. While in New York he attended a Southern society banquet at the Waldorf Astoria with Governor-elects Woodrow Wilson and John A. Dix present and speaking. Wilson and Roosevelt were praised for Taft’s nomination. MacAdoo introduced Wilson as one who would rise higher. Talks at the meeting speculated on Wilson’s nomination by the Democrats. Wilson quipped that he did not care where he lands so long as it is on someone’s neck.
Sevalian Smith was found not guilty of breaking into a house near Indian Fields last September. He was then indicted again for a like offense at a later date, pleading not guilty and remaining jailed until Saturday for trial on the second charge.
The Clark circuit court opened Friday morning with E. S. Jouett suing John G. White for more than 20000 dollars. The suit seeks commission claimed due in a timber land sale in Eastern Kentucky. Judge Benton instructed the attorneys it must be finished this week even if midnight sessions are needed.
Mr. Lee S. Baldwin announces candidacy to fill the unexpired term of circuit court clerk Jonas R. Bush. In a Friday statement Baldwin urges voters to consider his bid and outlines plans for the office.
Mr. B T Wills purchased the pool room business of Messrs May and Gray on North Main street and will take possession January 1 He plans to install an up to date lunch counter and make other improvements.
J R Cahall proprietor announces Winchester Shaving Parlor will operate on a cash basis after January 1. Shares revert to 10 cents, with Sunday price at 15 cents, to avoid carrying accounts at 60 cents on the dollar. Public approval hoped.
A three year old son of Mr Nelson Holder was seriously injured Thursday afternoon at home when an older brother struck his foot with an ax. Dr. Howard Lyon dressed the wound and hoped the foot could be saved if no complications arise.
In Clark circuit court Nora Boone initially faced a $500 charge of being a wajanes but, upon agreeing to leave the state, had her fine reduced to $50 and departed. Millie Cary was fined $10 plus costs on the same charge, and Newt Osborne received a $50 fine for shooting on the highway.
Albert Dunham of Winchester writes that a newspaper report of an examining trial and bond issue with Grant Edgington was incorrect. Dunham had posted $200 bond after the trial, but release was delayed until the following day when friends reconciled with Judge Pendleton. The News publishes the correction.
In Washington on December 30, the President recounted a light moment with his son Charley at a White House event. Charley joked about living on Pennsylvania Avenue and that his father has a public job, sparking a story about a senator introducing an embarrassed caller to the President.
Lexington Ky Dec 30 The application of air brakes by a cool headed brakeman likely saved Queen and Crescent train No 2 the Florida Limited from plunging 176 feet into the Kentucky river after its observation car left the rails near High Bridge. The coach was splintered and a number of passengers were seriously injured as the train struck a switch and jumped the rails. The engine reportedly reached the bridge before the car tumbled into a bank and wrecked.
Witnesses praise a brakeman who acted quickly to apply airbrakes and keep the train from plunging into the river after a collision on a bridge. He was wounded but continued his run. Doctors treated injured at Lexington and Wilmore. About 12 aboard, all injured. The Phoenix hotel cared for the most serious cases.
The Kentucky Good Roads congress at the Seelbach hotel approved a good roads bill for introduction in the next general assembly. Opposed mainly by Christian county representatives who argued state roads are unnecessary, a drafting committee was appointed to prepare the bill for regular presentation. Committee members include Harry Sommers, Joseph Bosworth, George Pickett, W. E. Rowe, and G. T. Wyatt.
A nine-pound girl was born Friday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rye. The birth adds a new member to the Rye family, with celebration reported in local society notes.
Judge Seth Walker of Chattanooga Tennessee died Thursday at St Mary's hospital in Rochester Minnesota. The body was transported south by his son Seth Walker Jr that night.
Chicago December 30 wage talks end with a 10 percent raise for 75,000 members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors on 50 roads north south and west of Chicago. The pact, effective Thursday morning, adds about 5 million dollars yearly in railroad costs and followed negotiations starting November 28 led by A W Trenholm A B Garretson and W G Lee with Canadian Northern workers later included.
Washington report says a January meeting of the Republican national committee will likely elect John W. Weeks of Newton Massachusetts as chairman. Postmaster General Hitchcock will resign from the committee to devote full time to the post office department, while J F Hill of Maine acts chairman. Taft backs Weeks as the first major move toward the 1912 presidential campaign.
The President quietly manages policies and has drawn together diverging party elements. His leadership has turned early congressional gloom into resolve, with Republicans now ready to unite and advance Taft’s agenda.
In Covington Kentucky Judge A M Cochran issued an opinion in the Night Rider case involving W 8 Henderson and Bracken county citizens. He overruled part of the motion for a new trial and sustained another part, ordering a fresh trial for several defendants while allowing the verdict against others to stand if the amount is reduced from 6000 to 5000 dollars. The case arose after a mob forced Henderson to sign a tobacco contract and threatened him with the river. Senior parties Myers Howard represented the plaintiff with Doniphan and Kinney for defendants.
The L and E passenger train from Jackson, due here at 9 12, was two hours late Friday morning. A small slide between Jackson and Torrent was cleared with no damage. A Winchester report of wreck and casualties was corrected as a rumor.
The Central Baptist church ladies announce a regular exchange on Saturday in the Opera House block with luncheon served. Free tickets will be given for every dollar paid before 10 30 Saturday night. C H Bowen jeweler and optician. It may be hard for a man to climb up in this world but it hurts him worse to climb down again.
Washington December 30. Following Quanah National Bank liquidation inspectors failed to learn true condition due to secretive records. Comptroller Murray ordered 7200 national banks to adopt a uniform bookkeeping system and report insolvent findings by telegram, giving banks 30 days to install the required books.
Tobacco growers across Kentucky West Virginia Ohio Indiana and Missouri unite in Lexington to form a permanent Burley district organization. A Dec 19 1910 meeting asks non affiliated growers to meet Dec 30 1910 to select delegates for a Jan 5 1911 Lexington convention guiding county seats actions toward securing fair prices. B F Hill chairman.
Two illustrated acts will headline at the Auditorium Friday. Mr Dakin will sing illustrated songs while screens show Aeroplanes in Flight and Construction and a factory view from Flammensport. Oliver Twist adaptation follows, depicting Oliver fleeing his wicked master.
Nashville dispatch quotes Gen Luke E Wright former secretary of war saying he will likely enter the senatorial race. His entry would place him as an opponent to Senator Frazier when the senate convenes in January. Gov elect Hooper says he will not run.
Lost pair with a gold frame likely from the 100 LATE 10 classif. owner urged to return them to the News Office. Contact details not shown.
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