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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
Subscription rates shown with price per period
The notice lists subscription rates with amounts in dollars and cents, noting a basic rate and a reduced option. It appears to reference a pricing structure for a publication, indicating 3.00 and 1.50 figures and an abbreviated term.
New Phone No. 91 October 15 1908
A brief notice records a new telephone number 91 announced on Thursday October 15 1908. The item notes a change in contact for subscribers and lists no additional addresses or names.
Taft praised as man of character at civic gathering
A crowd of Democrats and Republicans heard Judge Taft praised as a man of high character and reformist ability. The speaker lauded his public and private life and leadership, noting Winchester honors its guests and predicting Bryan may visit before the campaign ends in the city.
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Ohio
Taft
Winchester
Trade at Home in Winchester Editorial Urges Local Patronage
An excerpt from the Lexington Herald urges Winchester and Clark county readers to support home merchants. It argues Lexington trade should stay local, notes local shops sell similar goods at comparable or lower prices, and emphasizes advertising in the home paper to reach residents and keep money circulating locally.
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Lexington Herald
the Herald
Lexington
Winchester
Blue Grass
Local issues overshadow the presidential campaign in many states
The present campaign features a surge of local questions shaping the race in multiple states. Exposures linked to Hearst tilt Ohio politics by pressuring Senator Foraker, prompting threats to vote against the national ticket. Taft field dynamics and Governor Harris's prospects are noted, with polls cited.
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Ohio
W. R. ‘Hearst
Foraker
Taft
Harris
Ohio Republican Confusion and National Tensions
The Cincinnati Engineer notes Barris leading Taft in Ohio as local troubles unsettle the Republicans. Missouri splits over Folk’s Senate bid, Indiana locals overshadow liquor battles, and New York Republicans oppose Hughes’ renomination. National ticket effects remain uncertain amid state races and local issues nationwide.
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Cincinnat
Barris
Taft
Priest
Republican Party
Ohio
Indiana
New York State
Hughes
New York
Fire destroys 430 telephone poles at Colby Station
Cumberland Telephone manager Bridwell here said four hundred thirty poles stacked at Colby Station were burned last Thursday evening. Sparks from a passing engine set the poles ablaze, delaying Colby and Becknerville exchange construction and causing about 1000 dollars in loss.
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Bridwell
Cumberland Telephone
Colby Station
Colby and Becknerville
K. W. C. Notes Highlight College Activities and Contests
Kentucky Wesleyan College lines up for state oratorical competition with a December prelim and April finale. Preparatory and College programs expand in athletics and declamation with new staff, a Richmond challenge, and two delegates to the International Bible Conference in Columbus Ohio.
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K. W.C
Columbus
Prof
B. T. Spencer
Grover Aikin
Presbyterian pastor Ballon to speak at Tuesday meeting
The Y M C A secured Rev. Mr Ballon pastor of the Middlesboro Presbyterian Church to conduct the meeting Tuesday evening. Ballon is described as a forceful and enthusiastic speaker and is attending the Presbyterian Synod of Kentucky.
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Mr. Ballon
Presbyterian Church of
Middlesboro
Ballon
Presbyterian Synod of
Kentucky
Train No 24 Delayed by Freight Break Between Here and L E Junction
The C. and 9. passenger train No 24 arriving at 9 25 p m was held up here Wednesday night for nearly two hours due to a freight breakdown between here and L E Junction.
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Here
L. & E. Junction
Fire department halts blaze at Lexington Avenue homes
Early Thursday the fire department rushed to a fire at H. H. Hall and A. J. Earp on Lexington Avenue. A shed near Hall’s house ignited and spread to Earp’s barn but the dwelling was saved. Losses: Hall about 250 dollars insured, Earp about 100 dollars uninsured. The cause remains unknown.
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H. H. Hall
A. J. Earp
Lexington Avenue
Hall
Swiss Aeronauts Rescued From Sea in Balloon Race
Berlin reports 22 of 23 balloons from the international trophy race started from Schmargendorf have landed or been rescued. The Swiss Helvetia reached Molde Norway after a long oversea flight and rescued Colonel Schalk and E Mesnier. Other balloons Castilla Montanes Conqueror Saint Louis were wrecked with no casualties.
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Berlin
Bunday
Schmargendorf
Busley
Dr. Niemeyer
Hans Hiedemann
Cuxhaven
Castilla
Helligoland
Montojo
Robero
Molde
Norway
Colonel Schalk
E. Mesnier
Christiansand
Helvetia
Skagerack
North Sea
Church Extension Board Reports Prosperous Year
New Orleans reports the Board of Church Extension of the Churches of Christ finished its best year in dollars and cents up to October 1. The board housed 87 homeless congregations and loaned about $50 000 more for church extension than ever before. The convention wedding of H D Hughes of Columbia Missouri and Miss Lula Lego of Champaign Illinois was a highlight.
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New Orleans
Board of Church Extension
The
Churches of Christ
International Missionary Convention
H. D. Hughes
Columbia Missouri, University
Lula Lego
Champaign, Ills
The Sympathy of Friendship by Emerson
A reflective excerpt from Ralph Waldo Emerson extols friendship as an inner bond. It asserts that true friendship requires no meetings or tokens, trusting the other as oneself and judged by shared integrity.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
George N. Kohlhass Notice of Personal Measures
An old notice records George N. Kohlhass offering personal measures and overcoats for 18.00 dollars. The entry is dated December 31.
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George N. Kohlhass
Taft Sees Solid Ohio Support After Three Day Campaign
Judge Taft wraps up a three day tour in Ohio reporting strong Republican backing among labor and farmers. He cites misrepresentation of labor sentiment and predicts a substantial Republican majority. He spoke in Steubenville Wheeling Cadiz Wellsville Mingo Junction Martins Ferry Bridgeport and Bellaire and urged unity.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Taft
Ohio
Republican Party
Steubenville
Court House
Baltimore and Ohio
Cadiz
Judge Taft
Ohio River
West Virginia
Wellsville
Empire
Mingo Junction
Martins Ferry
Bridgeport
Bellaire
Stolen Wagons Recovered in New York Case
New York police arrest nine men who are believed to solve the disappearance of about one hundred delivery wagons and horses with goods worth 100000. Twelve re painted wagons were found in a Brooklyn stable on Central Avenue. Most wagons were taken during deliveries.
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New York
Central Avenue
Brooklyn
Two Canton youths killed on Wheeling and Lake Erie train
Norwalk Ohio October 15 Oscar Kilper age 20 and Walter Spring age 22, both of Canton, were riding atop a passenger coach when a bridge struck them. Kilper’s body was found on the tracks hours later, and Spring’s body fell from the car when the train was uncoupled at Toledo.
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Norwalk
Oscar Kil’ Per
Walter Spring
Canton
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Kilper
Spring
Toledo
Putnam County Switches to Dry After Election
Ottawa Ohio October 15 the certified returns show Putnam county voting dry by a majority of 21 reversing a prior unofficial wet margin of 145. Wets claim a certification error in Ottawa precinct and say they will contest if the board finalizes a dry majority.
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Putnam
Ottawa
Board of Elections
Putnam County
Lost ladies gold watch with initials and picture
Lost item described as a ladies gold watch with initial B on the front and a gentleman’s picture on the back. Reward offered for return to this office. Include contact details if known.
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Ladies Gold Watch
L. D. Hastings
Carefully Screened Coal Offers Pure Heat At Equal Price
All coal is carefully screened so it is free from dirt and dust. The coal provides the best heat and you do not pay for any waste. You get top quality coal at no higher price than inferior grades. Call or telephone.
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Richmond
Frank McNeill
Kash Strothers
A. Bruce
Cummings
John C. Taylor
William Clark
Thos. Harrison
Dalgety
C. A. Humphrey
Woodlawn
Elis Wade
Middle‘town
International Bible Conference
Train
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Johnston Brown
Ojara
Will
Hagan
Hagan Gas Engine & Wfc. 60, Incorporated
Eagle Casting Co
Ineesdhamatine
Angies
F. G. Cornell
Capital
Winchester Bank
N. H. Witherspoon
W. R. Sphar
Baldwin Bros
Rawlins
T. C. Rawlins
John Burgin
College Street
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