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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
8
Special to The News from Vienna reports Montenegro's army mounting guns on slopes overlooking Cattaro and seizing the Dug Pass into Pergegovina with 8000 troops. The move signals possible war despite peace efforts.
Special services this week at First Presbyterian Church feature a Wednesday session titled Three steps away from God focusing on spiritual reflection. The church invites parishioners and community members to attend and deepen faith.
In Bath county at Moore's Ferry the A P Shrout store was robbed Monday night. About twenty dollars, knives, pistols, shoes and more were stolen. Bloodhounds from Mount Sterling traced the thieves two miles to the Licking river where they escaped by boat. Officers J W Hinsen and Loving Turley led the chase.
Judge D B Redwine and Jackoon counsel for Feach Hargis report his health deteriorating, hindering his ability to stand trial for the murder of his father. Proceedings set for Nov 18 with Jadge Redwine presiding. health concerns loom over the defense.
J C McKee of London Ky won a Laurel Circuit Court judgment yesterday for 9000 against H C Thompson of Winchester Ky. The suit arose from a deed dispute over valuable London real estate. McKee, a Faris Company member, had filed a counter claim leading to the sale order of the property.
Washington November 18 Justice John M Harlan of the United States Supreme Court declined to discuss a report that he plans to retire from the bench at an early date His secretary said the Justice did not care to make any statement regarding the matter
Beginning Saturday November 21 I will sell all groceries at cost for cash only goods charged at regular prices Sale will last until December 1 1908 T E Barnes 11 18 11
Receipts and shipments at Cincinnati Union Stockyards show cattle hogs sheep and lambs with moderate demand. Cattle steady with varied classes from canners to fat bulls and calves strong. hogs and pigs mostly higher. lambs and sheep strong to steady with high end for extra and good to choice grades.
Chicago markets report cattle receipts about 7000 with prices from 1.50 to 7.40. hog receipts near 35000 with a 5 percent drop and bids from 4.75 to 5.90. sheep receipts about 20000 with weakness and prices from 2.40 to 6.00.
Chicago November 17 Wheat for May delivery sold on the local exchange to pay at 1.0874 a bushel, a new high record for the season. The market closed strong at the top. Corn, oats and provisions also closed firm.
The Winchester Roller Mills promotes its status as the oldest and best institution in the county and urges using home flour. It touts Kerr Perfection and White Pearl flour as unmatched.
Skaters may win a 20 pound turkey for the most graceful lady, a 20 pound ham for the most graceful man, and a three pumpkin prize for the worst skater. A 17 race to decide Clark county championship offers a bushel of apples. Beginning December, the auditorium plans top skating attractions.
A French dispatch from St Pierre Miquelon reports a large demonstration by supporters of free schools led by the Clerical party. The crowd went to the Governor’s house, raised the American flag, and authorities fear trouble as police are overwhelmed.
Barbourville Kentucky November fifteenth. The first train ran on the Pine Mountains railroad a twenty mile coal district line between Williamsburg and Jerico. A branch of the Louisville Nashville the line has taken two years to complete. Five mines with a combined output of about two hundred fifty tons lie along the route. The Louisville Property Company owns land along the Pine Mountain extension.
Smoot and King announce new proprietors for the Brown Praetoria Barber Shop. Call for inquiries and appointments. Posted November 17.
Mr. T. E. Barnes sells his fifteen year Winchester grocery business to E. K. Hughes and John Kirk. The new owners, experienced in the trade, rename the enterprise the Barnes Grocery Company in Mr. Barnes’s honor.
Dorando the Italian runner who was disqualified in the Olympic marathon arrives in New York for a re run against John J Hayes. He will train at Columbia University while Princeton offered use of its track. Hayes trains at a nearby track as Knights of Pythia plan their third council meeting Thursday night inviting all attendees.
Rufus Lysle and J N Pickrell left Wednesday morning from Ceenae county on a hunting trip.
E Renaker agent announces he will buy Thanksgiving turkeys from November 6 to 7 at W C Taylor & Co's Stockyards on Broadway East Tennessee No 74. Potential sellers should obtain his prices before selling.
The Batson family thanks neighbors and friends for services during illness and death of their son and brother William Batson. Special thanks to doctors and to Bros. J. O. Chandler and J. W. Harding, plus all who sent floral tributes. Mrs. E. M. Batson and family.
Mr John Johnsen barber at the Town-Proctorian Hotel shop and Miss Ella Lawrence married Wednesday afternoon at four o clock in the bride’s Main street home by Rev Martin. The couple are popular with many friends in town.
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