Haggard Re-Elected Road Supervisor by Unanimous Vote
Clark County Fiscal Court met Tuesday with Judge Evans presiding. An appropriation for a Ford to Boonesboro turnpike was set not to exceed 1350 dollars per mile. D S Haggard was unanimously elected Road Supervisor for two years and may hire via private contract or condemnation. Reports from Sheriff County Farm keeper and Superintendent due Friday. W W Bush to settle with County Treasurer. 1908 claims to be published. Court adjourned for Wednesday.
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Clark
J. H. Evans
Ford
Boonesboro
Jeffries
Renick
Wills
D. S. Haggard
W. W. Bush
Police Court Fines for Bucktown Crap Game
Judge F. P. Pendleton held a busy Police Court session Monday night. Nine men caught in a Bucktown crap game early Sunday morning were fined $20 and costs. Warrants were issued for sixteen others who escaped. Charley Hayes was fined $5 and costs for disorderly conduct.
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F. P. Pendleton
Police Court
Bucktown
Charley Hayes
Trustees Set Rents for New Fraternity Building Rooms
The joint Board of Trustees met Monday night and fixed rental rates for store, office, and lodge rooms in the new building. They ratified the Building Committee's actions, and the committee turned the building over to the Trustees who will oversee it. Mr. J. A. Boone was elected chairman and H. W. Powell secretary and treasurer.
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J. A. Boone
W. Powell
Carpenters Begin Work On Park Repairs Ahead Of Season
Carpenters will start this week to fence the ball park repair the amphitheatre and build bleachers for the season opening on April 27. A steam roller operates on the grounds and completion will leave Winchester with a top Blue Grass League ball park.
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Carpenters
Winchester
New Fountain in Operation at Phillips Drug Co
Phillips Drug Co opened a new L. A. Baker Co iceless soda fountain Monday, the city’s only such device. Mahogany cabinets German silver trims marble counters electric candy delabra and fruit stands enhance the counter area. Ice is used only around the ice cream to chill pipes and syrups. An automatic washer keeps the area clean and glassware rinsed quickly. Only pure fruits will be used in syrups.
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Phillips Drug Co
L. A. Baker Co
Farmer James R. Corbin Dies Sudden in Bath County
James R. Corbin age 47, a prosperous farmer, died suddenly near Flat Creek Bath county on Sunday from acute indigestion. He ate a hearty dinner then walked on the porch and was seized by pain before a doctor could reach him. He is survived by his wife and several children.
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MT. Sterling
James R. Corbin
Flat Creek
Bath County
Corbin
The Merchant Who Advertises Is Working For You
A promotional piece argues that advertising merchants serve customers by offering value, quality, and price protection, while non advertising merchants do not seek patronage. It emphasizes the tester of advertising and urges readers to favor advertisers who prove reliability and fair dealing.
Primary call sets Clark county Democratic nominating election
The Clark county Democratic Committee orders a May 25 1909 primary to nominate candidates for county offices led by Judge and Sheriff with polls six to four. Assessments are set per office. votes restricted by party, and notices to be posted forty days prior. The meeting also appoints officers and dates for canvassing. Mrs. Eckley visits Lexington this week.
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Democratic Committee
Clark County
Democratic Party
Winchester
J. M. Stevenson
Court House
L. B. Cockrell
Taft Visits Panama Reports Canal Progress
Dispatches from Panama say William H. Taft visited Culebra where Colonel Goethals told him ships would pass the canal in January 1915. Taft praised progress, expected ships through the new Pacific end, and witnessed the Newport become first to sail the La Boca channel amid a Panama celebration.
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Panama
William H. Taft
Culebra
Goethals
Canal
Taft
la Boca
Newport
Pacific Mail Company
English Expedition 13 Reaches South Pole
Special to The News from London reports that the Antarctic expedition led by Lieut. Ernest Shackleton of the British Navy has reached the South Pole. The party departed England in July 1907.
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South Pole
Ernest Shakleford
England
London
Uniform Rank reorganization led by Major Nelligan arrives
Major T. S. Nelligan of Louisville Camp Wedlinen of the World arrives to organize a Uniform Rank W O W in town. Enthusiasm follows the State Head Camp meeting March first. A special lodge meeting is planned Tuesday at 7 30 p m with full attendance urged.
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T. S. Nelligan
Louisville
Wedlinen
Ivanhoe Lodge to Hold Second Degree Work
Ivanhoe Lodge Knights of Pythias will conduct second degree work Thursday night. Prof J L Bosley will deliver an address after the ceremonies, and all lodge members are urged to attend.
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Ivanhoe Lodge
Knights of Pythias
J. L. Bosley
Hose Wagon Expected Soon
Mr. J. W. Wheeler has a large force remodeling the fire department floor preparing for the new automobile hose wagon. Chief A. R. Baldwin announced the factory says the hose wagon is completed and ready for shipment, with delivery expected in about ten days.
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J. W. Wheeler
A. R. Baldwin
Rochester Triumphs In Narrow 2 To 1 Victory
In Lexington Kentucky on March 23 Rochester edged Lexington 2 to 1 after a chilly afternoon crowd watched a sharp early season game led by manager Ganzel. The Hustlers held off the locals with a late push to seal the win.
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Lexington
Rochester
Ganzel
Whitla Boy Returns to Cleveland Father at Hollenden Hotel
Cleveland March 23. James Whitla and his son Willie were escorted to a train home amid cheers after Willie was returned from a kidnaping. An arrest was not made as Inspector Rowe stated no arrests occurred here.
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Whitla
Cleveland
Ohio
James Whitla
Willie
Inspector Rowe
Youngstown
Joseph Wess
Willie Whitla
Sharon
Hollenden
G. W. Ramsey
Ed Mahoney
Warren
Newcastle
Ashtabula
Flatiron Park
Whitle
East End
Little Willie
Tocensator
Whitla, Sr
Hollenden Hotel
Mr. Jones
Jones
Mahoney
Ramsey
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Haggard
Pendleton
Winchester Baseball Club
Phillip Drug Store
W. P. Eckley
Panama Canal
Sharan
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