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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
4
The notice indicates delivery or mailing schedule for the Winchester Post Office with daily service excluding Sundays and classification as second class mail matter.
The Winchester News is delivered by carrier at 10 cents per week and by mail in advance at 3.00 for one month and 1.50 for a shorter period, with rates shown to inform readers.
A Kentucky office reports numerous violations of game laws as rabbits and birds may only be shot after November 15. Indian summer sees many men and boys slaughtering game. officials urged strict enforcement and citizens should report breaches.
The Winchester Fire Department chief warns that burning dry leaves and refuse amid a prolonged dry spell poses a high fire risk. Residents are urged to gather debris in backyards and wait for rain to safely dispose of it, prioritizing city safety over beautification efforts.
Local column reports merchants plan to petition the Kentucky Wesleyan College Board of Education to reverse a recent decision banning the football team from away games this season. The piece argues a strong athletic record attracts students and advertises the college while urging that studies not be ignored and that a rigid rule can be enforced.
A letter argues for relaxing academic standards to allow Kentucky Wesleyan to play away from home and keep the football team in the college’s athletic association. The writer believes a widespread petition would influence the Board of Education to reconsider actions and preserve college sports and local business support.
Hon. Wr. G. Ewing of Boston will lecture on Christian Science at the Opera House in Winchester next Sunday October 25 at 3 p m. Ewing a former Chicago lawyer and former Superior Court judge, is an engaging speaker. Admission is free and the talk aims to inform Clark County residents.
In August a watch bicycle and two dollars were stolen from Tom Walden. The theft was reported to Officer Ballard, known as Old Sleuth, who nabbed the thief within 24 hours. The watch had sold at eight prices from 25 cents to $1.50. Oscar Jackson, the negro, was tried in police court and held over to the Grand Jury under a $200 bond.
The quarterly court opened this morning in the county courtroom with Judge Evans on the bench. There is nothing new to be tried this term. The cases to be heard are minor and some have lingered on the docket for some time.
Quote from Josh Billings on youth and aging noting that a puppy enjoys many playmates while an old dog has few associates.
A girl consistently views each suitor’s proposal as heroic, shaping her acceptance of romance. The pattern suggests idealized notions of bravery influence her choices and expectations in relationships.
The Richmond Tigers meet the Winchester Giants at Evans Park in this city starting at 3 p.m. A skating carnival follows at the Hipp that same night.
The colored Republican Club will meet Wednesday evening at the Skating Rink at eight o'clock. All voters are requested to be present as we will discuss business of importance.
New York dispatch reports Gus Rogers of the Rogers Brothers stage team died of appendicitis. He previously suffered in 1962 in Chicago and resumed work after a delay. The pair began in Boston in 1889 with a German dialect knockabout act. Rogers was valued at about $300000, largely in theater property. widow Maude Raymond and two children survive.
President Roosevelt instructed U S District Attorney Dunkle to prosecute the depositors case against cashier J B F Reinhard of the Farmers and Drovers National Bank of Waynesburg Pa. They allege he abstracted 1 3 million over two years ago and fear delays will let indictments lapse under the statute of limitations.
Six deaths and seven serious injuries are attributed to a Colorado snow storm. Victims include Joseph Henry killed by a live wire in Denver and J J McCloskey struck by a wire in Louisville. Lizzie Winslow in Fort Collins. August Garson frozen near Lovmont. Leonardo F Banker scalded in a Rock Island wreck near Carlton. Henry John killed in a collision between a handcar and a motor car in Denver yards.
New York Oct 20 James Howard Allport reputed Liverpool millionaire and Miss Ray Buey English 22 are held at Ellis Island for deportation to England on the Mauretania. They were first cabin passengers on arrival from Liverpool. A cable from Allport's father says the son left a wife and daughter and is of unsound mind as the reason for deportation.
Sanford Treese a 50 year old wealthy railroad contractor was found dead in front of a house used by his workers on the Pennsylvania railroad. He had been shot through the heart and police report the case puzzling.
Colonel J. F. Adams of St. Louis, a Confederate veteran, was found wandering in a dazed state in Cleveland Ohio. He died shortly after writing his name and address on a slip of paper.
The National Woman Suffrage Association plans a voluntary drive aiming for at least $5,000. Buffalo resident Mrs Catherine B Lewis sends a $10,000 check to President Shaw, prompting praise. Mary T. L. Gannett argues women will use the ballot responsibly in shaping laws and city affairs.
The U S Supreme Court dismissed for want of jurisdiction the plea for a writ of habeas corpus by Herman Billek, a fortune teller and necromancer condemned to hang for the June 1907 murder of six Uzral family members in Chicago.
A report from Helena Montana dated October 20 says Deputy Game Warden Peyton and four Indians were killed in a battle as the officer attempted to arrest Indians cited for game law violations.
Mr T E Osborne and family stayed with Beck nerville friends from Saturday to Monday. Elby Brown wife and baby Viola visited here. Enoch Osborne and spouse visited T E Osborne’s home last Sunday. Maurice Hampton four years died near Ruckerville August 26 from stomach inflammation. Jack Henry celebrated his 75th birthday with a surprise family dinner.
Willie Frank Ragland suffers two weeks of typhoid fever. Will Rucker sells 4 acres and improvements to Frank Crow for 562.50 with possession November 1. Mrs. Sallie Owen and Artie visit Mrs. S F King. Millie Mae Epperson ill. three year old Clay Brown dies of diphtheria. burial at Mrs. Bradley's mother's home. Fielding Adams buys a mare for 75. John Thomas Sr. in Estill county on business.
To Master Brudge Johnson is ill of stomach trouble. Mr and Mrs John Cruse of Winchester visited Mrs M B Parrisiu last week. Mrs Nancy Clark returned home after visiting relatives here. Mrs R D Rainey visited relatives at Escondida last week. Miss Laurue Crow, former assistant teacher at Wades Mill, returned home last week. Mr and Mrs Arthur Gravitt of Bloomingdale visited his parents from Sunday to Tuesday. Miss Hillia Crow attending K W C visited her parents last Saturday. Mr Clyde Johnson and sisters Frankie and Mryde visited relatives at the Levee. Protracted meeting closed at El Bethel Wednesday with fifteen additions. Mr Santa Roberts and Miss Ella Crow married at the bride’s home on October 8.
Mr. M L Conkwright sold 22 hogs to Mr. Dan Welch at 3 cents per pound last Wednesday. Mr. Allen Sams and family visited the Conkwrights Sunday. Mr. John Conkwright and sister and Miss Anna Mae Dills visited Arthur Gravitt and wife Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Anna Mae Dills visited her parents at Cynthiana from Friday to Sunday.
Elkin Mississippi residents share visits and hosting duties with family and neighbors. Bee Hill of Winchester visits J W Hill and wife while Bettie Gullet stays with John R Lisle and family. Ida Hattie Lisle visit sister J W Hill from Friday to Sunday. John W Murphy visits Lisle family Saturday to Sunday. Jim Bybee and wife visit Jesse Hodgkin family on Sunday. Essie Hodggin stays with Audley Haggard for the week. Bill Shearer James Eubank and John R Lisle attend Grand Lodge of Masons in Louisville. C M Guy guests of John R Lisle Sunday. Emma and Mabel Daniel visit Amanda Walden.
Sunday afternoon visits show Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardy calling on Mr. Hiram Bly near Lexington from Sunday through Tuesday. Mr. Yancy Merritt traveled to Louisville on Monday for business.
Eddie Witt sold ten heifers to Twyman at 3 cents per pound and five shoats at 4 cents per pound. Witt also sold one male colt for 90 dollars. J L Witt sold five heifers to Howard Wilson at 3 cents per pound. Willie Brookshire visited Jesse Witt. Wallace Witt and daughter Ida visited J L Witt family. Mrs Rodney Brookshire visited Friday with Mrs J L Witt.
Mrs. Frankie Vivian of Log Lick visits Mrs. N S Vivian. Mrs. Perlie Hutson of Log Lick visits sisters Mrs Neania Vivian and Mrs J F Eades. Mr Milton Hutson of Clay City visits Log Lick. Mr Bob Eades was in Winchester on business Saturday.
The Fiscal Court approves claims for sheep killed by dogs since the April term. Payments will not be made until the Sheriff settles with the State in January. Listed claimants include Rachel Ware 15.50 Mary Haggard 11.50 T W Hampton 24.00 Owen Portwood 15.00 N H Witherspoon 108.00 and others totaling several amounts.
Indian summer described as a dry, windless period in late fall with fine dist and smoke hovering near the ground. Tuesday morning smoke reduced visibility, while Indians historically used smoke to approach game. the term’s origin remains largely American.
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