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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
8
Col Milton Young Dispersal Sells Horses At McGrathiana Stud
Opening day results from Col Milton Young’s McGrathiana Stud in Lexington show 97 head selling for 20700 dollars, average 213.50. Seven stallions earned 5975 dollars, mares 10025 dollars, and 38 weanlings 4700 dollars. Large crowd and strong Canadian demand with St James Stable led by Irving Wheatcroft purchasing many lots. Cesarien led day’s sales as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Milton Young
McGrathiana Stud
Colonel Young
Sclneiber
Missouri Horseman
Canada
British Columbia
St. James Stable
Irving W. Wheatere
Tobacco sales set for Thursday amid dry weather
The tobacco exchange confirmed sales will start Thursday November 5 at city warehouses. Weather delays earlier plans. expected 250000 to 300000 pounds on opening day. Bailey Loose Tobacco Warehouse Co reports 80000 pounds from L S Johnson of Woodford, guarded by nine men on 90 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco Exchange
Bailey Loose Tobaccco Warehouse Company
L.S. Johnson
Woodford
Accidental Gun Mortality in Kentucky Brother Incident
In Cynthiana Kentucky on October 28 George Thomas King aged 20 died at Harrison Hospital from a pistol wound accidental caused by his brother John King. The brothers were examining a pistol believed unloaded when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas King
Cynthiana
Harrison Hospital
Sty
John King
Most Acceptable Worship Quotation Plaque
A brief quotation attributed to Plutarch notes that worship most acceptable comes from a cheerful and thankful heart. The saying emphasizes inner attitude over external ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plutarch
Livestock Prices Report From Cincinnati Union Stockyards
Recipits and shipments for cattle hogs sheep were mixed with steady to firm buyers. Cattle ranged from commodity to high quality, hogs steady to higher, calves active and up 25 cents, sheep and lambs steady to strong with high end around five dollars and fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnnati Union
Chicago Markets Cattle Hogs and Sheep Steady Prices
Chicago markets reported cattle receipts around 6000 with steady values across classes led by beeves at 3.25 to 7.50 and calves up to 8. Hogs receipts near 17000 with steady values from 5.30 to 6.05 and bulk sales 5.55 to 5.85. Sheep receipts about 18000 with steady prices from native and western categories and lambs around 3.75 to 5.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wheat Prices Rise in Chicago Market on Harvest Reports
Wheat on the Chicago exchange climbed amid crop damage reports from Argentina and reduced movement in the Northwest. The advance came after market discussions in the local market on October 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Argentina
Winchester Roller Mills Promotes Home Flour Advantage
The oldest and best institution in the county promotes using home flour from Winchester Roller Mills. Kerr Perfection and White Pearl flour are advertised as unmatched. 10-12-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Roller Mills
Kerr
Scotsmen Not Wanted in Kingston Jamaica
A reminiscence recalls Sir James Browne asking a Kingston official if many Scotsmen lived there. The official's reply was a wry note that there were not many, just a few but quite enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Browne
Kingston
Jamaica
Lailor
Head Severs From Body in Railroad Tragedy
The mutilated body of Charles Mahoney a plumber for Thomas O Day was found across the belt line railroad track near West Third street by 14 year old John O Day. He apparently died after being run over by a Chesapeake and Ohio switch engine with extensive injuries. The exact circumstances remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Charles Mahoney
Thomas O’day
West Third Street
John O’day
Chesapeake & Ohio
Judicial primary called off in Mt Sterling district
The Democratic primary for Circuit Judge and Commonwealth's Attorney in Mt Sterling's Judicial District will not be held. Judge Allie W. Young faces no opposition, and Alex Conner withdrew, leaving W. Bridges White as the nominee. A meeting will declare both as nominees on November 14. Also reported, 116 export steers delivered to Swift & Company averaging 1411 pounds sold at 5 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Sterling
Commonwealth
Allie W. Young
Alex. Conner
Owingsville
W. Bridges White
Earl W. Senff
Judge Young
Mr. White
Democratic Party
J. T. Highland
Swift & Company
St. Louis
Two jailed in Kentucky for selling whiskey without license
Deputy Sam Jackson arrested Lillie Morris of Winchester and John Collins of Morehead for selling whisky without Government license. Morris was jailed in Mt. Sterling after transfer. Collins jailed at Olive Hill. Morris had prior August arrest and $50 fine for similar offense in Bucktown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owingsville, Ky
United States
Sam Jackson
Lillie Morris
Winchester
Mt. Sterling
John Collins
Morehead
Olive Hill
Presbyterians of Kentucky Convene Synod Session
The Presbyterian Synod of Kentucky meets in Frankfort at the First Presbyterian Church with about 135 delegates from across the state. The session opened with a sermon by retiring moderator Rev. Dr. J. S. Grider of Warren County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Presbyterian Synod of
Kentucky
First Presbyterian Church
J. S. Grider
Warren County
Smith Lecture Series Promises Moral Reform Talks
Smith presents two lectures at no admission. First night on What Can We Do For the Boys and moral reform by an experienced speaker. Second night on Woman Her Possibilities and Probabilities urging fathers and sons to attend for guidance.
Around the World with a Newspaper Man Lecture
Mr. Smith delivers a travel lecture praised as the best in America. He guides the audience across three oceans visiting 1 country with vivid description and humor. Admission 20 cents for adults, 10 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Wight
America
Smith
Prize Exhibit Highlights Skating Masquerade
Baldwin Bros. displays a window prize showcase for a skating event. The entries include most graceful skater and best masked couple with unique costumes and comical makeup. Each winner receives a $5 skate book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Bros
Shooting Affray Over Woman In Poynterville
Horace Boone and Bub Munday two young men about 22 engaged in a shooting affray this morning in Poynterville over a woman. Several shots were fired but none hit. They were arrested by Chief Tarpy and Officer Ballard and will be tried in police court Wednesday night and probably held over to the Grand Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Boone
Bub Munday
Poynterville
Tarpy
Ballard
Epidemic of Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever Strikes Kentucky County
An outbreak of diphtheria and scarlet fever spreads through Owingsville Kentucky and surrounding county. Several deaths reported with many others ill. Authorities suspect contaminated water and air as the cause and have closed nearly all county schools to halt the spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owingsvile. Ky
Churches Consider Forming City Charity Group
A committee of members from several city churches met at the Presbyterian church on Thursday to discuss organizing an associated charity organization. No action was taken beyond planning, and the group adjourned to meet again on the first Friday in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Windsor High Meets Preps In Five Game Series Opener
This afternoon at 3 30 p m the Windsor High School team will play the Preps of the K W C in the second game of a five game series for the season. The first game was a tie and interest is high. Admission is free and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Winchester High School
Registration totals by party as press goes to print
Supplemental registration shows Democrats 58 Republicans 40 Independents 3 Prohibitionist 1 for a total of 102, raising overall figures to 1790 as the News goes to press on Wednesday.
Cattle Shipped From Local Stock Yards
J W Pace and Will Robb loaded and shipped a car load each of cattle from the Farmers and Shippers stock yards on Tuesday Connor and Horton shipped five car loads on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pace
Will Robb
Conner & Horton
Train Schedule From Winchester for Major Lines
Passenger trains depart Winchester on multiple lines including O and O East from Bouunp Bouunp schedules with daily and Sunday-exceptions. C and O West and South routes show times in morning, afternoon and night. L and N lines list morning and evening departures with additional daily and Sunday services. L and E West East routes include No 1 and Seek 9 and 5:20 p.m. services with varied daily and Sunday patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Nwa
Winchester
Sho L & EK
Junction
Clay Orr
Csatecesse Messcte
Stanton
Campton Junction
Bridge
Bee Rilie Junction
Lena
Daily Sun
West Bound
Sun
Peony Ville Junction
Orren
Lexington and Eastern Railway Time Card June 21 1908
Time card details show schedules and standard station times for Lexington and Eastern Railway. Lists daily departure and arrival times across routes effective June 21 1908.
Railroad connections daily except Sunday for several junctions
Daily rail connections link L and E at Junction with Mt Campton and Mountain Central for Campton passengers. Beattyville and Cannes City routes connect via L and A and O and K railways, with J K R Barr as general manager and Scott as G P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. & E. Junction
Mt. Campton Junction
Mountain Central Ry
Campton
Beattyville Junction
L. & A. Railway
Beatyville
O &K
O. & K. Railway
Cannes City
J. KR. Barr
OHAS
Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baltimore
Stokely & Rounsawall
Fernfell Pure Foods
Chase & Sanborn
Price’s
Red Cross
Muyler
Bell
Col. Malton Young
Aes Batt
Gageinae
Ea Seether
Cxuilic
Lerxington
Morris
Bucktown
Presbyterian Synod OF Kentucky
Edwin Smith
Nova Scotia
Hallowe’en Masquerade
Monkey and Coon
Court House
Winchester Opera House
Watkyns Douglas
Miss Marian West
Martin-Cook Drug Store
Horace Bone
Opera House
Paris
Bath County
Moon
Europe
Associated Charities
O. East
C. & O. West Bounp
L. & N. South Bounp
N. North Bounn
L. & E. West Bounp
Lexington & Eastern R’y Co
Nos Daily
Jouett
Attorneys At Law
J. M. Ste Ison
Attorney At Law
S. Main S
Beckner
Pendleton, Bush & Bush
Lay
S. Main St
W. C. Wortrington
N. Main St
Louisville
Eagle Casting Co
F. G. Cornell
Gen’l
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