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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
8
A Baltimore oyster firm advertises Fancy Prunes at 12 1 2 to 20 cents per pound, Fancy Muir Peaches at 15 to 20 cents per pound, and Extra Fancy Apricots at 20 cents per pound. The company notes a fresh shipment arrives four times weekly and promises prompt attention to all orders.
The will of the late R. T. Owens was probated in County Court on Monday. After funeral and sundry expenses, several heirs are to be reimbursed for illness contributions within three years. Artie Owen receives 25 dollars yearly for three years. Remainder of estate to be divided among M. D. Cowen S. T. Owen T. B. Owen F. M. Owen M. G. Owen Artie Owen Martha M. Ragland Pearly W. King the Smiths and Thomas Evans. Executors named W. D. and Stanford Owen.
The notice describes the first of three special registration days with 2 pm start. It lists 37 Democrats 33 Republicans 1 Prohibitionist and 4 Independents registered. Remaining Tuesday and Wednesday are the final opportunities to register before election reads from nationwide returns at the era House on election night. A dirt wire and expert operator will perform on stage.
A board meeting of the Federation Woman's Clubs will be held in Lexington on Friday October 30 at the Phoenix Hotel. Members from across the state will attend by pulling in on morning trains for a morning session and an afternoon and evening session. Attending are presidents and chairmen from numerous clubs plus Dr Spencer of Richmond, dean of Women at Eastern Kentucky Normal School. Plans for biennial sessions and state vocational work will be discussed.
A prominent city Democrat, name withheld, announced plans to present a handsome banner to the precinct or district delivering the largest percentage gain for the Democratic ticket in the coming November election. The gesture aims to reward party workers in the county or city achieving the top improvement.
Receipts and shipments of livestock at the Cincinnati Union Stockyards show cattle active and steady with varying grades from butter to canners, hog trade fairly active with declines of about 5 to 10 cents for some categories, sheep steady with ranges for extra good and common to fair, and lambs easing slightly with ranges noted for extra and good to choice. Prices cited include cattle extra 4.85 to 5.00 for steers, hogs 5.65 to 5.75 for good to choice, and lambs 5.35 to 5.40 for extra.
Unclaimed letters include Bruce Henry Carter Media Clark Gordon Combs Fulton Cornon Walter Devaney Mrs Ethel Kilmer H Albert Fishback Mrs Cory Lane Miss Bessie Moron Mrs Annie Miller Mrs C Smith Miss Gather Portwood James Robinson Rev Ernest Rice Irene Shraider Miss Mary F Steward Mrs Mary Sumpter J H Williams Mose Postmaster R Perry notes addressee must be advised when called for or delivery may fail.
For forty years Dr Manlius Hardy of Elkin has sent a pipe of his own manufacture to the President elect. He visited town Monday and showed the pipe he will send to the next President. The doctor is nonpartisan and considers any President his President.
From two to two p m a skating contest offers a five dollar prize book for the best masked girl under fifteen and a five dollar prize book for the best masked boy, encouraging youth participation in the event.
A short wedding notice urges suitors to present a small keepsake in sterling silver as a customary token. It suggests a modest, affordable gift that serves as a thoughtful remembrance for the bride. The piece notes growing patron interest in silver engagement mementos without specifying a particular item.
Rev C E Crafton of this city and Dr Record of Pikeville Kentucky left Monday for Lexington to attend the Presbytery where they will deliver talks on Evangelistic Work. They will then go to Frankfort for the Synod meeting.
Admission 25c. Skates free. The unveiling ceremony in Indianapolis will feature a parade by the Tenth United States Infantry, an Indiana National Guard regiment, and several G A R posts. Speakers include Vice President Fairbanks General John W Noble and John L Griffiths. Elizabeth Harrison will release the flags. Officials from Washington decline due to campaign duties.
The school at Wills, about three miles east of town, has been dismissed indefinitely because of diphtheria among pupils. Reports indicate four cases among attending children.
Chicago market notes cattle receipts about 600 with steady prices. Reeves and Texans range 3.15 to 7.50, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.45, cows 1.50 to 5.10, calves 6.00 to 8.00. Hogs receipts 16,000. market weak to 5 cents lower with light 4.90 to 5.60, heavy 5.15 to 5.95, bulk 5.30 to 5.70. Sheep receipts about 1,500. market steady with natives 2.40 to 4.50, yearlings 4.25 to 5.00, lambs 3.75 to 5.65.
Chicago Oct 24 wet weather across the winter wheat belt weakened the wheat market today. Weather conditions reduced futures and cash price support as traders eyed rain affected crops and harvest pace in key growing regions. Weather and crop prospects remain the dominant driver for price direction in coming sessions.
Mining engineer A Heise in Washington predicts strong Philippine gold expansion. He cites pre conquest exports to China and American era prospecting gains. Next year $1,000,000 in gold expected with machinery upgrades boosting annual output to at least $5,000,000 and potential $100,000,000 from verified ore bodies. Heise believes more and richer deposits will be uncovered as operations continue.
William H. Anderson superintendent of the Maryland Anti-Saloon league has been chosen by national headquarters to act as acting superintendent in Washington during the coming congressional session. He chairs the legislative committee of the Methodist Episcopal church and has nine years of Anti-Saloon league work in Illinois New York and Maryland.
Passenger trains depart Winchester on multiple lines with daily and Sunday deviations. Notable departures include No 26 at 8:42 am, No 28 at 11:57 am, No 28 at 6:30 pm, and No 24 at 9:25 pm on the C and O line. East and west bound schedules list No 27 and No 29 with morning runs and late evening services, plus L&N and L&E lines showing varied daily and Sunday times.
Mrs and Mrs Abe Renick were driving into town when a frightened horse caused a carriage to overturn and tumble down a steep bank Sunday morning. No one was injured in the incident.
Manila reports nine Filipino laborers and a native superintendent killed in a prolonged attack by Moro raiders on the Shephard plantation near Ilgan in Mindanao. Four natives wounded. stores and contents burned. Moro losses not yet known. Detection of allied attacks unclear.
Slim-I'm teller in a bank now Jack-You don't say so Yep, I tell the people where to wipe their feet.
Dr Record of Pikeville Kentucky spoke at Washington Street Presbyterian Church Sunday morning about educational and religious work done by Pikeville College. He also preached during the evening service at the same church.
Winchester Roller Mills proclaims itself the oldest and best institution in the county. It urges using home flour and promotes Kerr Perfection and White Pearl flour as unparalleled. The ad includes a price tag of 10-12-1 pounds.
The Winchester News debuts as a brand new daily on the exchange table. It is healthy and well patronized by local business men and is welcomed as a timely addition in Winchester’s busy, wide awake business city.
An Italian proverb urges shedding mistaken learning and rethinking beliefs. It frames unlearning as practical wisdom for clearer thinking and better decisions.
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