Prize fruit prices listed in early ad
Fancy Prunes 12 1 2c, 15c, 20c per lb. Fancy Muir Peaches 15c and 20c per lb. Extra Fancy Apricots 20c per lb.
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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
8
D A R Conference Elects Its Officers
Lexington Kentucky October 24 At the closing meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution the officers for the current year were re elected without opposition Separate votes settled questions of precedent before the officer election Mrs Sarah Gibson Humphreys Chenault of Lexington was re elected State Regent Mrs F B Walcott of Covington State Vice Regent Mrs William H Thompson of Lexington State Secretary Mrs Wilson Escott of Shelbyville State Treasurer Mrs W Roberts of Danville State Historian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sarah Gibson Humphreys Chenault
Boonesboro
Richmond
F. B. Walcott
Covington
William H. Thompson
Wilson Escott
Shelbyville
W. ©. Roberts
Danville
Lecture Tomorrow at the Opera House by Judge Ewing
Judge William G. Ewing of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston will speak at the Opera House Sunday at 3 p m on Christian Science. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Ewing
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Opera House
Judge Ewing
Force mobilizes crews to clean town crossings
Mayer Hughes orders a force of men to work Saturday morning cleaning mud from street crossings caused by recent rain. Many crossings are in bad condition but will be improved before bad weather returns.
Sympathy of Jury Acquits Nancy Murrill in Fatal Shooting
Jackson Kentucky October 24 The jury acquitted Nancy Murrill of killing Mary Terry last summer She claimed defense of unnamed law noting her husband was in Mrs Terry's embrace during the shooting In court she carried a three month old infant and drew public sympathy through the trial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Ky
Nancy Murrill
Mary Terry
Terry
Beattyville Boys Enlist for U S Army to Columbus
From Beattyville Ky October 24 a partial list of local youths who have enlisted in the U S Army and will depart for Columbus Ohio Saturday includes Clifton Campbell Lost Creek Berry Sizemore Crockettsville Barney M Floyd Logan County W Va Green B Turner Jackson Stephen Hayes Lost Creek and A T McDaniel Beattyville Breathitt Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattyville
U. S. Army
Columbus
Clifton Campbell
Lost Creek
Berry Sizemore
Crockettsville
Barney M. Floyd
Logan County
W. Va
Green B. Turner Jackson
Stephen Hayes
A. T. McDaniel
Breathitt Enterprise
Swann-Day Lumber Co Expands Mill Repair in Kentucky
Swann-Day Lumber Co in Beattyville Kentucky plans large expenditures to repair its big mill and log booms for winter tides. The company stores thousands of logs in the mountains and will saw them into lumber, providing employment for about one hundred men over many months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattyville
Swann-Day Lumber Co
Breathitt Enterprise
Sale of Mann's Billiard Hall and Cafe at 2 O'clock
An upcoming sale of Mann's Billiard Hall and Cafe is announced for Monday at 2 o'clock. The listing states property will be sold without reserve or by bid at the owner’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Cincinnati Market Reports Livestock Prices At Union Stockyards
Receipts and shipments of cattle hogs sheep and lambs at the Cincinnati Union Stockyards show varied trading. Active cattle demand was up to 10 cents higher for certain classes with prices listed for shippers extra butcher steers heifers cows calves and bulls. Hogs were mixed with lower bids for packers and higher bids for light shippers and pigs, while sheep and lambs remained steady to slower with specific price ranges noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, CO
Cincinnati Union Stockyards
Chicago Markets Cattle Hogs and Sheep Report Oct 23
Cattle receipts about 2500 with weak tone. Beeves prices from 5.15 to 5.75, Texans 3.25 to 4.50, westerns 3.00 to 3.65, stockers 2.60 to 4.45, cows and heifers 1.50 to 5.10, calves 6.00 to 6.80. Hogs receipts about 20000. market 5e lower. Light 5.05 to 5.65, mixed 5.20 to 6.00, rough 5.20 to 5.40, heavy 4.0 to 6.00, pigs 3.25 to 4.90, bulk 5.40 to 5.70. Sheep receipts about 8000. market steady. Native 2.40 to 4.50, western 2.40 to 4.50, yearlings 4.25 to 5.00, lambs 3.75 to 5.65, western 3.75 to 5.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lambs
Western
European Grain Weakness Dampens Chicago Wheat Trade
European grain markets sagged, pulling Chicago wheat prices down with final quotes showing losses around 45 to 4% percent. Corn held steady as the market drifted, reflecting a subdued trading day in the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Four take civil service examination for rural routes
A civil service examination for rural route carriers was held Saturday morning at the Washington Street School building. Candidates included Stoner Ogden, N. J. Barnes, P. S. Parker, and James Stafford under the supervision of local secretary Hunt Perry. Eligible examinees will be assigned routes when vacancies arise or new routes are created.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Washington Street
Stoner Ogden
N. J. Barnes
P. S. Parker
James Stafford
Hunt Perry
Farmers cribbing the early corn in county fields
Farmers in the county have begun cribbing the early corn. The crop is reported at average and in good condition for cutting. Due to the extended drought many sales are being made, with new corn selling around 60 cents and some producers holding for higher prices.
Masked Masquerade Wins Graceful Skating at Auditorium
An exhibition in Baldwin Bros window features a handsome silver mirror to be awarded to the most graceful skating couple at the Halloween night Masquerade party at the Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Bros
Socialist Thorne Ordered to Bond for One Year in London Case
In Bow Street magistrates court William James Thorne socialist democrat M P faced a breach of the peace charge after urging the unemployed to rush baker shops. He must provide sureties for good behavior for a year or face six months in jail. Fellow MPs Peter Curran and James O Grady posted the required bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William James Thorne
House of Parliament
Bow Street
Thorne
Peter F. Curran
James O’grady
House of Commons
Mr. Thorne
Cleveland referendum defeats security street railway franchise
Secretary Henry Davies of the Cleveland Railway Company demanded the municipal traction assets. President A B Dupont replied he would act only after a Municipal directors meeting. Returns from all precincts show the security street railway franchise defeated by 605 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Henry Davies
Cleveland Railway Company
A. B. Dupont
Municipal Traction Company
Dupont
Security Street Railway
Elsie Janis Jewel Robbery Reported in Columbus
Miss Elsie Janis discovered her jewel box missing in Columbus on October 24 before departing for a Southern theater engagement. Jewelry valued at about 5000 dollars was stolen, with Toledo authorities notified of the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Janis
Columbus
Southern Theater
the Fair
Toledo
Gompers Course Endorsed by Illinois Labor Federation
Peoria Oct 24 Samuel Gompers conduct of his office was endorsed by the Illinois State Federation of Labor in session here. The resolution pledged to use influence among laboring people to elect friends and defeat enemies in line with the American Federation of Labor goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Peoria
Samuel Gompers
Illinois State Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Revolutionists Found Guilty In U S Court Case
El Paso Texas October 24 a United States court jury in the western district of Texas found Prciliano G Silva and Le cardio Trevino guilty of tormenting a revolution on United States soil against a friendly nation. Benjamin Silva and Jose Maria Ramiriz were acquitted on the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
United States
Preciliano G. Silva
Lecardio Trevino
Benjamin Silva
Jose Maria Ramiriz
English Postmistress’ Travels at Fishlake
Miss Trimmingham a Fishlake postmistress and letter carrier has served 37 years as a postman and 23 years in charge of the office. Her annual journeys total 6186 miles with only seven days off duty and she has walked over 200000 miles in her career.
Latonia Club Not Worrying Over Kent Track Situation
Cincinnati reports Latonia Jockey Club expects a 24 day meeting to proceed. Governor Willson has the case under advisement and says militiary intervention at the Kent county track is not absolutely necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latonia Club
Cincinnati
Latonia Jockey Club
Willson
Kent County
Winchester Roller Mills Highlight Local Flour Quality
The oldest and best institution in the county is the Winchester Roller Mills, urging residents to use home flour. Kerr Perfection and White Pearl flour are promoted as having no equal, with a 10-12 inch reference included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Roller Mills
Kerr
Improvement Seen in John W. Kern Jr Condition
Indianapolis October 24 There is a shade of improvement in the condition of John W Kern Jr His father was at his bedside all day He is perhaps a little bit better though the improvement is slight He had a fairly comfortable day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern
Mr. Kern
Taft Campaign Draws Immense Crowds in Indiana
In Indianapolis on October 24 crowds swelled beyond prior campaigns as Taft’s appearance drew rapid, brief remarks and heavy exhibition activity. Despite rain and slow rail service, supporters flooded streets for a massive parade and three campaign rallies. Indiana’s enthusiasm, leaders say, signals Republican strength nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Taft
Weather Chief Warns Against Rainmaking Charlatans
Washington reports Willis L. Moore, chief of the Weather Bureau, says rain is falling in several states south and west of New York and is likely to reach New York and New England today, enough to extinguish forest fires. He denounces artificial rainmaking as one of the worst forms of charlatanism and condemns scientists who exploit public needs for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
New York
New England
Moore
Gompers Denies Cabinet Post In Roosevelt Contention
National AFL leader Samuel Gompers rebutted rumors of cabinet appointment as President Roosevelt campaigns. He stated he would never accept public office under any circumstances and urged labor to seek justice, not office. Mack cited reports of Republicans recruiting Democratic workers to Ohio to skim West Virginia jobs until after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National
Mack
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Bryan
Jersey City
Roosevelt
Democratic Committee
West Virginia
Ohio
Adirondack forest fires claim thousands of trout
In the Adirondacks, forest fires have devastated streams. Sportsmen report thousands of dead trout found in stream beds and edges, likely killed by impurities from ashes or smoke, as the burned areas stretch through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
N. Y
Adirondacks
Gas Main Washed Out Triggers Citywide Disruptions
In Muskogee Oklahoma on October 24 a ruptured gas main washed out across the Arkansas River, leaving twenty thousand residents without meals or heat as rain pours for 58 hours. Bridges were washed away and numerous passenger trains are stalled in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okio
Arkansas River
American Exodus to Canada Sparks Immigration Rise
Ottawa reports 45,653 immigrants from the United States in the first nine months of the year, a 66 percent increase from last year. Most newcomers settled lands in the Canadian northwest as part of the ongoing migration trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ottawa
Ont
United States
Northwest
Forest fire deaths and violent incidents reported
Miss Olive Anthony of Findlay is said to have died in northern Michigan forest fires. Alfred Stone, three, perished in a dog kennel fire in Amsterdam after lighting a match. In Steubenville Paul Levine pushed Alex Kokio from a porch, breaking his neck. Lyman C. Mann, charged with killing Mrs. Frances Gilmore Thompson, was released on $25,000 bail posted by his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Anthony
Findlay
Michigan
Alfred Stone
Amsterdam
Steubenville
Paul Levine
Alex Kokio
Lyman C. Mann
Frances Gilmor Thompson
Dairies Flourish Along Ruckerville Pike and Creek Springs
Along the pike from the city to Ruckerville a dense network of eleven regular dairymen and two cream tradesmen supports numerous farms. The drouth challenged water supply this fall, forcing long wagon hauls, but hardy springs like Logan's Lick on Two-mile Creek kept the herds well watered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruckerville
Will Haggard
Henry Fielder
Herbert Heflin
G. W. Wells
Will Tuttle
John Rainey
George Ramey
John Adams
Sam Ballard
Mr. Warren
Ellis Noel
Bob Blanton
Winfield Thomas
S. M. McKinley
Broadway
Drouth
Two-mile Creek
Logan’s Lick
Equity Society to Move Tobacco in Lexington
Fayette County Board of Control of the Society of Equity will begin removing about 500 hogsheads of tobacco stored for months in Silas Shelburne and Son warehouse on Hayman avenue next week. No new storage warehouse secured yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Fayette County
Miller Anderson Posts 24000 Bond as Roads Chief
Miller Anderson of Jeffersonville qualified Wednesday as Superintendent of Roads in Mt Sterling Kentucky by posting a 24000 bond with United States Fidelity and Guaranty. He will begin duties immediately and aims to improve county turnpike roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Sterling
Train Schedule From Winchester Lists Multiple Routes
Passenger trains from Winchester depart on several lines with daily and Sunday exceptions. The C&O line eastbound shows morning and evening departures, while the westbound schedule includes early morning and night trains. L&N routes list southbound and northbound services with assorted daily or Sunday-only trains. L&E lines add additional east and west bound departures throughout the day.
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Baltimore
Stokely & Rounsawall
Ferndell Pure Foods
Chase & Sanborn
Price’s
Red Cross
Huyler’s
Bell's
Flowers
D. A. R. Conference
Chenault
Mayer Hughes
Judge Taft
Hoosier State
Ruckerville Pike
Winchester
Equity Society
Hampton
F. Curtis
Casbie
Clark County National Bank
Main Street
Kentucky
Stee Sroh Eee
C. & O. West Bounp
L. & N. Sourh Bounp
M. Me
Ossscccsessiass
SID Sc
Cceiesadeluna
L. & N. North Bounp
L. & E. East Bounp
Ck Csecdcuen
E. West
Ncschisis Natnins
Lexington & Eastern
R’y Go
Eas&t Bound
Eeee Ees
San
Sun Daily
Entayvilis Junction
Raot
Campton Junction
Stan TD Rossccses Eee Ceseee
E Yensiicn
L. & E. Junction
Mt. Campton Junction
Mountain Central Ry
Campton
Beattyville Junction
L. & A. Railway
O. & K. Railway
Cannes City
J. BR. Barr
Ohas, Scott
Jouette Joustt
Attorneys At Law
J. M. Ste Cnson
Attorney At Law
S. Main St
Beckner
Pendleton, Bush & Bush
W. C. Worthington
N. Main St
Louisville
Eagle Casting Co
F. G. Cornell
Gen’l
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