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Newspaper

Winchester News

Location

Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1909

Page

6

Kentucky bulletin promotes school grounds and buildings

Frankfort March 30 The Kentucky Department of Education issues No 1 in a new series bulletin by Superintendent J G Crabbe focused on School Grounds and School Buildings. It features modern heating lighting and room layouts with plans for one two and four room houses and includes illustrations and guidance for teachers and boards of education.

Frankfort J. G. Crabbe Kentucky Department of Education Crabbe Kentucky

Weston is on walk 10 to Seattle for Alaska-Yukon Exposition

Special to The News from Seattle March 30 Edward Payson Weston aged seventy plans a 4000 mile walk from New York to the Alaska-Yukon Exposition grounds in Seattle over 100 days. He will travel the northern route aiming to arrive early July and will lecture on physical culture during the journey.

Seattle Wash Edward Payson Weston New York City Weston Portland Maine Chicago Exposition Grounds England Northwest Exposition City

Bourbon Tax Payers Set to Recover Nearly Fifteen Thousand

In Bourbon County Kentucky Special Judge Butler Southgate upheld most of a demurrer in the suit James M. O Brien et al versus J W Thomas Jr et al. The ruling allows judgment for the full amount claimed with deductions for days attended by Fiscal Court members reducing the recovery to about $15 000 plus interest, and the case is appealed to the Court of Appeals.

Paris Bourbon Circuit Court Butler Southgate James M. O’brien J. W. Thomas, Jr Bourbon County Bourbon Fiscal Court Circuit Court Court of Appeals

Modern Woodmen Adds Six Members

The Modern Woodmen held a Monday night meeting and initiated six members while approving four new applications. The group has secured quarters in the new fraternity building and will meet there every Monday night.

Insane man Warren from Lincoln County Escapes Custody in Kentucky

Warren a powerful man from Lincoln county West Virginia fled custody and is at large in the mountains near the Lincoln Wayne line. Armed with a huge knife he threatened to kill anyone who approached. A posse followed him to East Lynn but he outran them, removed his hat coat and shoes, and vanished. Bloodhounds were sent from Huntington as search continues with no sighting.

Catletttsburg Warren Lincoln County W. Va Lincoln-Wayne Line East Lynn Huntington

Foster's April Weather Forecast for Central Valleys

W T Foster, prominent Washington forecaster, predicts April temperatures in the Central Valleys above normal from March 30 to April 14 with excellent crop weather. From April 15 to 24 the area faces unusually cold snaps near the frost line, then rises April 25 to May 2 with minimal rainfall. Heavy rains expected in Texas April 9 to 18 and drought in central regions.

W. T. Foster Washington Great Central Valleys Texas

Lecture at the opera house Wednesday night

A lecture is announced for Wednesday evening at the opera house. Tickets go on sale Monday at Martin Cook's drug store. The notice is dated 3 27 It.

Combs and Robinson Confer With Governor

Allan R Foote of Columbus Ohio President of the International Tax Association, Senator Thomas A Combs of Lexington and William A Robinson of Louisville met with Governor Willson and Attorney General Breathitt in Frankfort to discuss plans for the Louisville convention of the International Association in September. Combs and Robinson are among Kentucky’s three delegates, with United States Senator William O Bradley as the third.

Frankfort Allan R. Foote Columbus Ohio International Tax Association Thomas A. Combs Lexington William A. Robinson Louisville Willson James Breathitt International Association Combs Mr. Robertson Kentucky Commonwealth United States William O. Bradley Robinson Kentucky Tax Commission Foote Gord Breathitt

Purebred Seed Corn Sent for Experimental Use

Commissioner M. C. Rankin forwarded a high quality snowflake pure bred seed corn to Dr. M. S. Browne for experimental planting under the State Agricultural Department. Dr. Browne will cultivate the seed as directed.

M. S. Browne Agricultural Department M. C. Rankin State Agricultural

Nightly Worry Feeds Jobs For Doctors, Makers, Gravediggers

A Los Angeles Express screed argues worry benefits professionals by creating demand for medical care and medicines and even leads to employment for grave diggers, suggesting worry has economic value despite fear.

Los Angeles Express

Jackson bank names cashier amid promoter tangle

Jackson Kentucky March 30. Promoters of the First National Bank of Jackson face cashier controversy as J H Letton Jr contends he will be cashier while Judge J P Adams supporters back Blain MeLin. Bank fixtures arrived today and will fill the Masonic Hall lower floor with Beuris grocery store.

Jackson, Ky First National Bank of Jackson First National J. H. Letton, Jr J.P. Adams J. Blain MeLin MeLin Judge Adams Letton Masonic Hall T. H. Beuris

Dynamite Blast Kills Eight Railroad Workers

Eight railroad workmen were killed and seven injured when a dynamite explosion on the Norfolk and Western railroad south of Chillicothe Ohio occurred as men unloaded the explosive. The dead included conductor Chas Buchanan and Jonathan Pride, John Hayes and five unidentified workers.

Chillicothe Ohio Norfolk and Western Railroad Here Chas Buchanan Jonathan Pride John Hayes

Auto Wagon Arrives for Fire Department in Lexington

The new automobile hose wagon arrived Monday for the Lexington fire department. J P Rippy of Vincennes Ind arrived at noon Tuesday and began unloading at 1 PM. By Tuesday afternoon the wagon was expected to be in firefighting order on Lexington streets. It will be tested at the Scobee building on Lexington avenue before installation at the engine house.

J. P. Rippy Vincennes Ind Scobee Lexington Avenue

Opera House Lecture Promises Night for All Ages

A lecture at the opera house is set for Wednesday night March 31. Tickets go on sale Monday at the Martin-Cook drug store.

Ebenezer Presbytery to Convene With Washington Street Church

Ebenezer Presbytery of the Northern Presbyterian church will convene Thursday with the Washington Street Presbyterian church. Local representatives include John L. Bosley and Dr. M S Browne.

John L. Besley Dr. Browne Washington Street Ebenezer Presbytery Northern Presbyterian Church Washington Street Presbyterian Church John L. Bosley M .S. Browne

The Boy and His Dad and Health Tips

A brief piece suggests bonding ideas for fathers and sons through shared activities like games and reading. It also offers basic eye care advice recommending salt and water with boracic acid for inflammation. A humorous quip about a groom and best man ends the snippet.

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Builders Richard Grubbs & Benton Cor. Main Winchester Henry H. Hall IEE Morning Glory News Hes John Winn Avenue N. T. Taylor Lucy Coleman Browning College Street H. E. Witt French Avenue Plymouth Rocks H. EL Phillips Chas Zigman Main West Birl Turner Maria Bean Frank Martin Main Street Long Black Glove Citizens Bank Frank Roy North Main Street Weston 'S Bourbon Southgate Crazy Man Foster Opera House Martin Cook Combs and Robinson International Tax Commission Capitol MR. Lelton Adams Mr. McLin Jackson Bank Martin-Cook Drug Store Plymouth Rock W. K. Cumming Prewitt Oscar West W. J. Reed Alabama Street R. H. Parrish Berkshire Will Farrow J. C. McClure R. R Fitch Avenue Napoleon Barnes B. A. Tracy South Main Street J. H. Keyes
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