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Newspaper

Winchester News

Location

Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1909

Page

3

Tam O Shanter Society Program At High School Chapel

The Tam O Shanter Literary Society hosts a Friday program in the High School chapel featuring Chorus Class Debate on annexing Cuba with G Hammond and W Haggard, plus readings, songs, and a play with a large cast. The Navy Yard setting prompts Women’s National Civic Federation to back a low cost meal plan.

Tam O’shanter Literary Society U. S Cuba G. Hammond W. Haggard Daniel Webster John Adams Arthur Adams High School Times Allie Hensley the Lillies Bessie Mann Aunt Polly George Navy Yard Miss Morgan Women’s Department The National Civic Federation

Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Edward Clark for Miss Elsa Brown

Mrs Edward Clark entertained a few friends yesterday afternoon at Bridge in compliment to her guest Miss Elsa Brown of Boston. March lilies adorned the rooms and a luncheon followed the games. Guests included Mrs Platt of Asheville, Mrs Troy of Memphis, Mrs Carrie Buckner, Mrs John Bean, Mrs Gus Brooks, Mrs Bonde and Miss Susan Buckner.

Bridge Edward Clark Platt Asheville N. C Troy Memphis, Tenn Carrie Buckner John Bean Gus Brooks Bonde Susan Buckner

Morgan's Daughter Drives Brooklyn Navy Yard Restaurant

With Miss Anne Morgan backing the project, a new restaurant at the Brooklyn Navy Yard plans to open in May. The financier's daughter leads the venture, aided by government support and partnership considerations.

Anne Morgan J. Pierpont Morgan Brooklyn Navy Yard

Nothing Tight and the Underneath Fashion Trend

An article quotes Elizabeth A. C. White of the National Dressmakers Association on fashionable gowns with hundreds of buttons intended for the wearer’s “underneath.” It notes ecclesiastical gowns echo clerical robes and the trend toward slim silhouettes, while warning that too-tight underlayers may reveal more than intended.

Elizabeth A. C. White National Dressmakers’ Association Farley Miss White

Personal News From Local Citizens

Mr. Tom Rutledge has been very ill for the past few days. Miss Pearl Rutledge has returned from a visit in Bowling Green. Miss Anna Croxton is the interesting guest of friends in Lexington this week. Mrs. Gus Brooks is in Lexington today. Mrs. T. IL. Wills and Mrs. Tom Holladay returned yesterday from

Tom Rutledge Pearl Rutledge Bowling Green Anna Croxton Lexington Gus Brooks T. IL. Wills Tom Holladay

Local residents noted for visits and travel

Htenet Wills Jacoby and Lloyd Holladay of KWC spent Saturday in Paris. Mrs. Tom Luxon of Lexington visited town Wednesday. Mrs. Thomas Holladay leaves for Cincinnati to visit her hospitalized husband. Marion Miller of Ashland stayed with Dr. Howard Lyon. G. W. Morgerson and Morris from Johnson City Tenn. visited on business. Judge E. S. Jouett was in Frankfort on business. Dr. Robert L. Willis of Lexington traveled here on business. Carrie Lee Hathaway left for a visit with Mrs. Burnett of Louisville. Mrs. Solomon VanMeter of Lexington visited Mrs. Henry M. Jones. Dr. and Mrs. Julian McClymonds returned to Lexington after visiting Miss Emma Turnbull. Mr. R. L. David of Ford was here Wednesday. Sam Jett returned from Washington, D. C. Carpenter of KWC spent Wednesday night in Wilmore. Mrs. James Tyler of Midway visited Mrs. William Cummings. Walton Rounsavall traveled to Lexington on business. G. W. Ramsey of Nicholasville visits relatives in Clark county. Overcoats half price this week at Allan & Murphy.

Htenet Wills Jacoby Lloyd Holladay Paris Tom Luxon Lexington Thomas Holladay Cincinnati Marion Miller Ashland Howad Lyon G. W. Morgerson and Morris Johnson City Tenn E. S. Jouett Frankfort Robert L. Willis Carrie Lee Hathaway Burnett Louisville Solomon VanMeter Henry M. Jones Julian McClymonds Lexinon Emma Turnbull R. L. David Ford Sam Jett Washington, D. C Carpenter Wilmore James Tyler Midway William Cumming Walton Rounsavall G. W. Ramsey Nicholasville Clark County

Cooper Jury 3 Still Out in Nashville Court

Special to The News reports the Cooper jury remains undecided as Judge Hart adjourns court to 2 PM. officials say little chance of agreement. The item notes ongoing deliberations with no verdict expected today.

Nashville Tenn Cooper Hart Bush

Corbett Challenges Jeffries and Johnson to Fight

James J. Corbett issues a second challenge calling out James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson to boxing for any number of rounds or a finish. He promises a $1,000 guarantee from Indianapolis via Al Smith of the Gilsey House New York. Cincinnati Methodists vow March spiritual renewal and living by the golden rule.

Wheeling W. Va James J. Corbett Jeffries Johnson James J. Jeffries Jack Johnson Indianapolis al Smith Gilsey New York

Four Are Killed In Montreal Train Disaster

Four people died and about 30 were injured when a washout pipe blew from the locomotive hauling the Boston Express on the Canadian Pacific three miles from Montreal station. Scalding steam filled the cab forcing the engineer and fireman to jump. The unguided train rammed into the station smashing a granite pillar, bursting through a wall and roflooring into the rotunda near the women’s waiting room.

Montreal Canadian Pacific

Poisoned Milk Proves Fatal in Ohio Town

Ghent Ohio March 18 Mabel Baxter 11 and Edith 9 died after drinking milk from a diseased cow. Brothers and sisters Clare 8 and May 5 are reported dying as physicians abandon hope for their recovery.

Ghent Mabel Baxter Edith Clare May

Widow sues five accident insurers in Rustin case

In Louisville on March 18 the widow of Omaha physician Dr. Frederick Rustin filed suit against five accident insurance companies over his September death on his Omaha doorstep. The case alleges a conspiracy with a local woman to cause his self harm for payout. Also noted is Captain Thomas C. Jones, 73, who died in Frankfort, with a summary of his Confederate service and later diplomatic roles.

Louisville Frederick Rustin Omaha Austin Yale Frankfort Thomas C. Jones United States William Lindsey Kentucky Court of Appeals Cleveland Funchal Madeira Islands Harrison Roosevelt

Strongheart play captivates crowds at the opera house

The Lexington Herald reports Strongheart the Indian, played by Robert Galliard, drew applause in yesterday's matinee and evening show. The plot centers on Strongheart being unjustly accused of signaling, revealing the villain, winning his love, then returning to his tribe to lead his people, choosing duty over marriage.

Strongheart Robert Galliard Villian The Lexington Herald

Upp Signs With Columbus Team in 1907 Contract

Sandusky Ohio March 18 1907 George Upp premier American association pitcher signed a contract with the Columbus team in a major league move.

Upp Columbus Sandusky George Upp

Costly incense sticks from Thibet cost up to two dollars

Some incense sticks made in Thibet cost from one to two dollars apiece.

Culpeper Man Has A Fine Record And Bank Remarkable

Culpeper readers learn of Clark County National Bank of Kentucky famed for stability. Established over 43 years ago, it holds over 2,000,000 subject to check and has never failed or frozen any check. B F Curtis linked for 37 years, cashier 22 years, formerly of Culpeper. News Exponent.

Clark County

Payne tariff bill reported to House without amendment

The House Ways and Means Committee approved the Payne tariff bill by 13 to 6 to report to the House with no changes. All Democrats except Broussard opposed the motion. The minority was given until Tuesday to prepare a report.

Washington House Committee On Ways and Means House Broussard

Workingmen Alarmed by Payne Tariff Plan

Washington dispatch reports iron and steel workers fear drastic tariff reductions. L. Lewis and John Williams warn the bill could devastate jobs after a long downturn. Tin plate mills oppose drawbacks benefiting Wales imports, urging itemized review to protect American labor.

Washington L. Lewis John Williams Pittsburg Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of North America Wales

Judge Hart's charge in Carmack murder trial praised as thorough

Nashville reporters say Judge Hart delivered a clean and comprehensive charge to the jury in the Cooper Sharp murder case. The charge exhaustively digest the testimony of each witness and rejects any epithet or speech as justification for assault.

Nashville Tenn Hart Cooper-Sharp Senator Carmack

Railroad Man Marries in London Ky

A. C. Cherrington, a Cincinnati railroad man stationed in Beattyville, wed Miss Lina Moses, daughter of Charles H. Moses, at her home yesterday afternoon. Rev. J. D. Reed officiated. The couple, who met only months ago, plan to travel to Cincinnati that night with the groom’s brother John D. Cherrington accompanying them.

London A. C.cherrington Cincinnati Beattyville Lina Moses Chas. HH. Moses J. D. Reed M.E. Church South

Socialists Rise in Sweden Amid Labor Unrest

Socialists in Sweden gain adherents as socialism expands rapidly. Labour conditions have fostered discontent among many who previously appeared satisfied with existing arrangements.

Sweden

Jap-A-Lac Furniture Rejuvenator Now in Stock

Get a can of Jap A Lac today at our Paint Department and see how well it rejuvenates an old chair or any piece of furniture badly marred. Available in all sizes from 15 cents to $2.50.

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