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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from the Winchester post office lists second class mail matter rates for one year six months and one month with figures 3.00 1.50 and 25 cents. The readable items suggest a period postal rate table or stamp price reference in a historical local paper.
The piece marks Halloween as a time for fun and romance among youths while warning of property destruction by a reckless minority. It urges police to forbid gate tearing and property vandalism, promising arrest and prosecution for offenders.
The article argues Winchester needs a market house. It recalls a historic transfer of market ground to the county and urges restoring or securing a market venue for farmers to sell produce and for residents to buy goods without going door to door. It suggests renting stalls could fund the investment and stresses growth makes this essential.
Washington Oct 30 The following postmasters were yesterday appointed for Kentucky Amelia Knott county Elam Hale Askin Breckinridge county John C Overton Claxton Caldwell County John P Nichols Empire Christian county Albert V Rutland Hazelpath Laurel county John P Tankersley Mannsville Taylor county Aaron C Sandusky
Allen Watts delivered to D T Railsback at the Winchester Stock Yards with 6 head of 800 pound cattle at 3.25 per hundred. Will Green of Mt Sterling bought hogs from Jas Estes and P Evans totaling 1335 pounds at 414 cents and shipped a double deck car of hogs to Richmond Virginia. Venard Owen sold his East Hickman Street residence to Thornton I Wills for 2700 with possession at once.
The colored column announces a mask carnival at the Hippodrome Saturday night with prizes for best mask. Prizes include a white stone brooch and a pair of union skates, awarded by audience vote. Skating and dancing follow until midnight with special music.
A letter from C F Baxter of Louisville dated October 28 1908 congratulates the Winchester News on its growth and potential impact on the city. He praises promoters as builders of the community and expresses lasting affection for Winchester and its people.
Mrs Annie Moore sister to Col H P Thompson suffered a stroke at her St Louis home Friday and is critically ill. A circulated report claiming her death was found untrue after a call to Col Thompson at Thompson Station.
Serious injury reported for Robert Owen of near Tulip after a nail was driven through his hand. He endured great pain, his hand swollen, and traveled to the city Friday for medical care.
The Knights of Pythias lodge conferred the rank of page on professors Moore and Lewis Thursday night, recognizing their service and standing in the organization.
Amoy Oct 30 Eight battleships forming the second squadron of the Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Emery arrived after a voyage from Yokohama. The visit aims to foster cordial US China relations and to signal support amid regional tensions over Mongolia and Manchuria. The fleet will unite with the other squadron at Manila by Nov 7.
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY mentions Miss Sara Beverly Jouett leaving Friday for a visit to Miss Leslie Turney of Paris with many entertainments planned in her honor. A Paris group will travel to Blue Lick Springs for several days. Other items note Mr. and Mrs. James S. Winn in Cincinnati for the Neave Building fire, Dr. Howard Lyon and Matt Bean in Maysville after the Rice-Worthington wedding, and Mrs. Walden with daughter Thelma plus Miss Jessie Adams attending Mr. J. W. Watts's funeral. Euchre Club at St George Hotel prizes awarded to Lizzie Burke and Margaret Burke. consolation to J A McCourt and Ann Dolphin. A separate party hosted by Miss Margaret Burke with a luncheon and prize distribution. attendees listed.
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr Henry Martin and Mrs Martin on North Main Street. The newborn adds a new member to the household and local community.
Bargain day features 50 men's odd suits in sizes 34 to 37 offered for 5.00, a deep cut from the former high of 18.50, advertised at Bloomfield's.
In Paducah Kentucky T J Spidell a 74 year old German farmer was killed yesterday morning by an Illinois Central passenger train near the city. The incident occurred in the county and the man was well known locally.
Archdeacon Wentworth will conduct baptism services in Paris next Sunday. A large class has been prepared by Rector Rev. Mr. Litsinger for the Archdeacon’s arrival and the baptism ceremony.
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