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Winchester News

Location

Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

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Illustrated Industrial and Commercial Issue Promises Finest Paper

Extra papers the News is about to issue an illustrated industrial and commercial edition in Winchester. It will be a beautiful souvenir of Winchester's business enterprise with newly taken photographs of principal buildings and points of interest. Reserve copies by notifying the News office today. The Commercial Club of Winchester ordered a thousand copies to mail out of the city. you can secure as many as you want by calling Winchester News.

Inchester NEWS Commercial Club OF Winchester Winchester News

Nicholasville Liquor Ordinance Upheld as Unconstitutional

The Court of Appeals on March 23 affirmed Judge Benton in Jessamine County ruling that a Nicholasville city ordinance barring more than one quart of liquor entering the city is void and unconstitutional as an undue interference with citizens' rights.

Court of Appeals County Campbell Jessamine County Benton Board of Councilmen of Nicholasville City of

Advertising in News Columns Boosts Classified Interest

The News notes the advertising value of its classified column as Mr. H. H. Phillips tests an ad for a boy. The ad attracts applicants after the first appearance and continues to run, prompting him to say he must cut the ad soon to stop the flood of inquiries.

H. H. Phillips

Hustlers Sought and Grounds Ticket Plan Outlined

Manager Horn states two more men are needed a pitcher with Southern League experience and a hard hitting infielder from the Michigan State League. The club plans a first gate entrance near Broadway with a new ticket office and separate entrances for grandstand and bleachers. No lingering near the office or in the pasture between office and Broadway. A nickname under consideration is Hustlers with a Louisville game eyed for April 11 as players return from Nashville training.

Horn Broadway Louisville Association Nashville

Woman Burned To Death In Brush Fire Ordeal

Mrs. B F Wright of Hardwick Creeky Powell county was burned to death Tuesday March 23 when her dress caught fire during brush burning in the garden. She ran toward a pond seeking water but was overwhelmed by flames and died before reaching water. Her husband is a Methodist minister.

Hieatt and Lysle Wed in Shelbyville Ceremony

Virgil Hieatt of Clark County and Minnie Lysle, also of Clark County, were married in Shelbyville Wednesday night by Rev. Willis. Hieatt, a young farmer, is the son of W. P. Hieatt. Lysle is described as an accomplished young lady with many friends who wish them a happy future.

Virgil Hieatt Minnie Lysle Clark County Shelbyville Willis Hieatt W. P. Hieatt

Marriage License Granted For Harrison And Walden

A license was issued Wednesday night to Frank Harrison and Arnett Walden, who were married in Maysville Thursday morning.

Frank Harrison Arnett Walden Maysville

The Merchant Who Advertises Is Working For You

A compact period voice urges readers that advertising merchants serve customers. It contrasts proactive advertisers with non-advertisers, insisting the former earn trust by meeting competition, offering value, quality, and fair prices, while promising ongoing protection and bargains for shoppers.

Fined for Obstruction by Five Local Firms

Five firms were fined five dollars and costs in Police Court for leaving empty goods boxes on Main Street blocking traffic. The violators were C. B. Ross, Todd Bros., A. Feld, W. Friedman, Allan & Murphy. Warrants will be issued for other merchants failing to comply as Judge F. P. Pendleton orders strict enforcement.

Main Street C. B. Ross Todd Bros A. Feld W. Friedman Allan & Murphy F. P. Pendleton Police Department

Salary Fix by Clark County Fiscal Court

The Clark Fiscal Court fixed the Road Supervisor salary at $100 per month during the Wednesday session. An inspection trip to the County Farm followed with dinner hosted by keeper Squire Ed Kissenger. The court will reconvene Friday morning for officer reports.

Clark Evans Squire Ed. Kissenger

Contractor Awarded for Hickman Street Two Story House

Mr. Henry Gilkey lets a contract to Ward Stevenson to erect a handsome two story residence on Hickman street. Work is to begin at once.

Henry Gilkey Ward Stevenson Hickman Street

Winchester lodge elects officers at 539 BPOE

T. G. Stuart was named Exalted Ruler with C. E. Gibbons as Leading Knight and G. L. Wainscott as Loyal Knight. A. Hughes lectures, J. W. Stapleton is Secretary, Matt Bean Tyler, J. H. Evans Delegate to Grand Lodge. Thomas J. Smith District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler attended and spoke.

Winchester Lodge T. G. Stuart C. E. Gibbons G. L. Wainscott J. A. Hughes J. W. Stapleton Matt Bean Tyler J. H. Evans Grand Lodge Thos. J. Smith

Burley Tobacco Society Aims at Settlement with Independents

The Burley Tobacco Society Executive Committee adjourned after a two day session. The main business was settling the dispute with independents over the portion taken by Collitt & Son of Louisville. Most time was spent at the warehouse on grading incoming tobacco samples and the one that was rejected will be reprocessed and sold again.

Burley Tobacco Society Independents Collitt & Son Louisville

Rats Cause Small Fire In Scobee House On Broadway

A small house owned by Mr. R. A. Scobee and occupied by Amos Guest was set ablaze Thursday morning when rats got into a box of matches. The blaze caused a small loss, and the occupants extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived.

R. A. Scobee Broadway Amos Guest

Crown Prince of Servia Renounces Throne

Belgrade March 25 George crown Prince of Servia renounces his right to the throne amid a bitter press campaign. He is accused of being the cause of Servances death.

Belgrade George Servia

George B Todd Weds Hattie A Lowry in Madison county

Mr George B Todd aged 70 of Madison county wed Mrs Hattie A Lowry of Winchester in a Thursday morning ceremony at the residence of his son T L Todd on East Broadway conducted by Bilder J W Harding.

George B. Todd Madison County Hattie A. Lowry Winchester T. L. Todd East Broadway Bilder J. W. Harding

Miners Decide Future Course in Anthracite Strike

Scranton pa March 25 miners reaffirm demands and vote to remain at work after April 1 letting district boards pursue a satisfactory agreement. They instruct to negotiate on basis deemed fit and ask Taft to appoint a commission to arbitrate, with boards to act. Indianapolis March 25 UMWA executive board will meet Friday to assess anthracite district, delayed by President Lewis's delay from Scranton.

Scranton Pennsylvania Taft Miners’ Convention Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America Lewis

Newspapers Barred From Testimony in Blount Trial

In Amite Louisiana Judge Ellis orders barring reporters from sending witness testimony in Avery Blount’s murder case of Benjamin Breeland wife and stepdaughter, with jail threat for violations. In Kentucky Sir Dixon, famed Thoroughbred sire, dies after breaking hip at Colonel E F Clay’s Runnymede stud in Bourbon County. foaled 1885, sired many winners, price once asked up to 100000 dollars.

Amite Ellis Avery Blount Benjamin Breeland Lexington Sir Dixon America E. F. Clay Runnymede Stud Bourbon County Clay

Cleveland Man Killed in Kansas City Shooting

Kansas City March 25 Leon H Brady a mining engineer shot and killed Joseph E Flanagan a mining promoter at the Brady home Brady said Flanagan attacked Mrs Brady in the hall during a struggle when Mrs Brady fought to free herself Brady fled to his aid and killed Flanagan Brady was taken into custody as the investigation begins Flanagan's home is in Cleveland Ohio and his family resides there

Kansas City Leon H. Brady Joseph E. Flanagan Brady Flanagan Cleveland

Deneen Refuses senatorship in deadlock

Springfield March 25. It was not necessary to elect Governor Deneen to if he would accept the U S senate honor. As members arrived they were told in private sanctums that he would not accept the honor under any circumstances. His firm refusal ends the deadlock over Senate election.

Deneen Springfield Ill United States Senate

Rebels Refuse to Be Subdued in House Turmoil

Washington report says Republican insurgents in the House resist moves to restrict amendments to the Payne tariff bill. A proposed rule aims to curb delaying tactics and force recorded votes, sparking opposition among many Democrats and some Republicans. Leaders expect continued maneuvering as insurgents press for favorable rules before passage.

Washington Insurgenta Murdock Kansas Rules Committee Champ . Clark Ways Ani Means Committee Ae Case Southern Democrate

Clark Attacks Bill on Tariff Revision in House

Washington March 5 Detailing Democratic views on tariff revision Mr Clark of Missouri minority leader held the House for over five hours criticizing the Peyne tariff bill for revenue based revisions He urged committee consultation and was applauded by Democrats Washburn of Massachusetts and Adamson of Georgia attacked the inheritance tax and opposed a tariff that would curb US purchasing in world markets during the discussion in the House.

Washington Peyne Clark Missouri House Clark Poke Messrs. Washburn Massachusetts Adamson Georgia United States

Tariff Experts Predict Report As Payne Bill Advances

Washington March 25 tariff experts say the finance committee will report a bill when the Payne measure clears the House. Republican members expect few contentions and deem issues like free lumber and free hides sentimental. They believe free list imports would barely affect revenue or competition with American lumber and hides.

Washington Senate House Committee Finance Committee Impr

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