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The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
SUFFERS STROKE
OF PARALYSIS
Aged Citizen is Critically Ills One
Of The WeaIthieSt Men in Madison

Richmond, KY, Feb. 9.-Hon. w.
w. Watts, the wealthiest and one of
the most prominent citizens of this
city, suffered Il stroke of paralysis
Of the right side at his home here
Thursday night. Owing to his age,
about 20 years, his condition is re-
garded as serious. Mr.. Watts is a
large land owner in Texas and Ken
lucky. In and around Emma, Texas,
he OWNS thousands of acres of cotton
plantations, the town being named
for his only daughter, Emma.
He owns the finest private resi-
dence in Eastern Kentucky, located
opposite the State Normal School in
this city. Several years ago he re-
tired from active pursuits, but MAIN
tanned his interest in public affairs.
being a warm advocate of the COM
mission form of government for cit
les, having made study of the ia
nous Galveston plan. Mr.. Watts is
widely known in this county and
connected with some of its foremost
families. He is an uncle of Col.
Thomas j.. Smith, secretary to Gov
ernor McCreary.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
CLARK PLACED IN
SEVENTH DISTRICT
Bill Finally Agreed Upon by House
Committee For Favorable Report
to That Body.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 9.-The
House Committee on Congressional
Redistricting met Thursday night
and decided to report favorably a
bill providing for the following
changes in the congressional dis
trict:
Butler county is taken from the
Third district ana placed in the
Fourth.
Hart county is taken from the
Fourth and placed in the Third dis
trict.
Clark, Powell and Estill counties
are taken from the Tenth district and
placed in the Seventh district.
Adair and Casey counties are TAX
Ell from the Eleventh district and
placed in the Eighth.
Menifee, Morgan, Wolfe, Mont
geometry and Elliott coutnies are TAX
en- from the Tenth District and plac-
ed in the Ninth.
Rockcastle county is taken from
the Eighth district and placed in the
Eleventh.
jackson, Owsley, Perry and Letch-
err counties are taken from the Elev-
enth district and put in the Tenth,
and Lawrence county is taken out of
the Ninth and put in the Tenth dis
trict.
The House Committee on Kentucky
Statutes Thursday reported favor
ably the bill introduced by Repre-
sentative f. B. Thompson repeating
the act which prohibits the shipment
of intoxicating liquor from wet ter
ritory in Kentucky into dry territory.
The members Of the Kentucky
Statutes Committee who voted for
the favorable report are Stanley
Reed, of Maysville, John Holland, of
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
new YORK DEALER
BUYS FINE HORSES
Finds Only Four to His Liking, One
of Them Being Mare Owned by
MatIack & Shropshire.

lie: ingtpn, KY, Feb. 9.-The New
York dealer, W. A. McGibbon, who
has lcen in the Blue Grass for sew
eral days looking for some good
Eastern types of three-gaited horses
has T., turned to New York. He
found but four horses to his liking
Three of these were purchased from
local dealers and the fourth frcm
Natl; TX T. Shropshire, of Winches-
ter.
The mare is daughter of the
Southern Kentucky sire. Red Bird.
W;lter Baker has sold to Daniel
Hama, of Columbus, weight car
ryinc three gated saddle horse for
Il good substantial figure. The horse
is by a son Of Black Squirrel, dam
by Elue Grass HambletOnian. being
as will be noted. cross-bred of
saddle and trotting horse. which has
been responsible for many high class
walk, trOt and canter horses. The
horse is good weight carrier and is
said to be the best qualified horse
that has left Lexington in five years.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
SENSATION IN
LOR|MER CASE
Pretty Telegraph Operator Declares
Edward Hines Attempted to Bride
Her to Show Telegram.

Washington, Feb. "a sensation
WAS sprung in the Lorimer Committee
hearing Thursday when Miss Helen
Margaret Seavers, strikingly pretty
girl of 20. who is employed as tele-
graph operator in the New Willard
Hotel. in Washington. testified that
Edward Hines, of Chicago, million
aire 'umberman, had tried to bride
her to show him telegraph message
sent to Detective A. c. Bailey, whose
testimony has been introduced to dis
credit a Hines-Lorimer witness.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
RECEIVES INVITATION
TO ATTEND BANQUET

Mr.. T. NJ. Morrow has received no.
ice from the Frankfort Press Club
through its secretary, Mr.. E. +. ID.
Moss. to serve on a committee to re-
ceive the Hon. William Randolph
Hearst at a dinner to be given in Mr..
Hearst's honor Wednesday, February
Ii. Mr.. Hearst has been invited 10
come to Kentucky and address the
General Assembly, and he has ae-
.epted the invitation.
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retirement.

At the residence of Mr.. William
Knox. near the Levee, this county,
on Tuesday evening, Mr.. Joseph M .
Hainlian was quietly married to Miss
Eddie Knox, the ceremony being wit
messed by few friends and relatives
The bridegroom is a prosperous and
successful young farmer and stock
man. The bride is an attractive and
popular young woman. Rev. II. D..
Clarke was the officiating minister.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

in-charge wishes to explain that ii
was deemed advisable to sell the
quarters, and invest in better soup
beef.
This venture is bringing joy to the
hearts of many a destitute family,
and also to the promoters and those
who volunteer service. The wonder
full work will be continued until the
weather moderates..
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
CIVIL SERVICE
Examination

=. An examination for clerk and ear.
rier will be held at the postoffice in
this city on March 2, 1912.
: Age limit, Is to IS years. on the
date of the examination
Married women will not be admit
ted to the examination. This pro-
hibition, however, does not apply to
women who are divorced or those
who are separated from their hus-
bands and support themselves, but
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

W. w. Myers and Mrs. Elizabeth
Stamper, both of this county, were
married at Hope Station by Rev. B.
M. Reynolds. The Bridegroom is -
years old and has been twice married
before, while the bride is SO years
old and this is her second wedding.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
ONE HUNDRED AND
R|FTY-7WO PERSONS
Are Served at Soup House Thursday
And Large Number on Friday
Generous Contributions.

One hundred and fifty-two persons
were served at the soup house ON
Thursday, and a large number on
Friday.
Contributions for Thursdays serv-
ing we're:
r. C. Singleton, 25 loaves of
bread.
A friend, 81.
Vic Bloomfield, ST..
Tom Boone, so cents.
A lady friend, $3.50.
Another lady friend, all vegetables
necessary for the days supply.
Joe Powell, 81.
Lady friend, four cans of tomatoes
A friend. two cans of tomatoes.
Other friends, in small contribu-
tions, SLIP.
To those who contributed the two
hind quarters of beef, the committee
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
APPROPRIATION FOR
GOVERNORS MANSION
Steps Looking to The Purchase of a
Site Will Probably be Started
=
Within a Short Time.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 9.-Govemor
McCreary Thursday signed the
House bill appropriating $4,000 for
the erection of a new Governor
Mansion. The bill carries an emer-
gency clause and steps looking to
the purchase of site will probably
be started witt a short time.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
SALE REPORTED.
company.

Fl. r. Watts. auctiOneer. reports
the sale of Mrs. Anna Hall at 281
Winn avenue, on February 8, as at
tended by an extra large crowd.
Household goods of all kinds brought
extra good prices, with bidding spir-
tied. The house and lot were not
offered.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

they are eligible for appointment on
ly as clerk.
Applicants must be physically
sound, and male applicants must be
not less than ) feet 4 inches in
height without boots or shoes, and
weight not less than 125 pounds
without overcOat or hat.
For application blanks and for
full information relative to the ex-
animation, qualifications, duties, sal
aries, vacations, promotions, etc.,
address Immediately
W.. R. OWEN,
Temporary Secretary, Board of
Civil Service Examiners, Post office,
Winchester, Ky.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
LYRIC THEATRE

Loves Moulds Labor. Pathe.
Southern's Soldiers Sacrifice.
(Vitagraph.)
Victim of Circumstances. (Bio-
graph.)
Today is Associated Charity day.
Children matinee tomorrow, 5 cts.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

The County Board Of Education
will meet Saturday morning at 10 J
o'clock.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

i-0ST-A lady's silver chatalin purse
Thursday afternoon near the post
Office on Main street. Had some
change in it. Liberal rward Tor
return to owner Mrs. Fred Da6n
or TO Robbins 1t this Office.
(o-9-3t)
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

FOR RENT-3 upstairs rooms, hath
and gas, near college. Tenn phone
1874. 2-0-3t
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-09

The Best Eating.
The best things which 70 eat are
those ye earn yourselves or which
your children earn.-Mohammed.
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FOR SALE-Shellsd corn at 3

cents per bushel. S. Renaker z
Son. 2-9-Jt
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11
SLENDER HELD

steve Slender. the Bcnwood for
elgner. charged with attempted Grim
maj assault on Victoria I'rb..ue.
aged -. also a foreigner. who was ar
rested last sunday evening. an account
OF which appeared in these columns
exclusively. on Monday morning. was
given hearing. yesterday morning.
before squire Paul Reidcl. Of Ienwood.
IN the county jail at MOundsvilI. and
h'ld 10 await the action Of the grand
jury, without bail.
The defendant maintained the claim
OF consent. which. however is void.
should the girl prove Co De- under IA
me defendant was represented bv Al
t'iney John =. Arbentz. 81 Wheeling,
ana Prosecuting Attorney Chas A.
AFRICAN represented the state In
me young girls testimony. she tcstf-
hed That both Steve SLENDER and John
'ongla had committed the ctlna
special Constable Joseph shepherd
immediately got e. warrant for the
arrest Of John Gongla and when M.
came from his work h. was placed
under arrest. lie was taken 10 Squirs
raul kctdcls Office where he pleaded
not guilty. The Squire had him com
mittcd Co the county Jail az Mounds
WIZ" where hc will Do given a. pr.Iim-
mary hearing today.
one foreigner whose name could not
%" learned. who had told the Young
FifIs father about the actions az thu
Elrl was caught by steve Kazzar and
badly beaten up Steve Kazzar VS.
arrested and iricd in Squire ReideTs
court last evening and nned s. and
COSTS Tor assault and battery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11
MISSIONARY
Societies Of the Wheeling Presbytsry
Will Meet at Holidays Cove
Net Week.

Tho eighth annual meeting 81 the
Womon's Home and Foreign Mission
any Societies which will be held In the
Presbyterian church az HOLIDAYS
cove " Va. on Thursday and Fri
day ~ next week. Delegates will he
present from each organization anil
itcd with the two societies In the
Wheeling PresbyteTy.
Tho three sessions az THURSDAY will
io devoted to the Home Missions De-
partment. The morning session will
hD taken up hy routine business. the
reports ~ committees. and an address.
- Model study class" hy Mrs. D
Everett Naid. representative 81 the
Woman Iosrl 81 Home Missions ~
Sew York city. The afternoon session
VIII bs devoted Co Young peoples or
rarizatinns. ron call and addresses
by Mrs -. J. Wilson. ~ SistersviIIa.
: medical President o. West virginia.
and Mr. Wnid. Mrs y. W. Marsh. ~
Beirut SYRIA. and Airs. Waid will de-
i'Nor addrosFes ~ tho evening session.
while devotional services Will De ron-
Quoted hf Mrs. r. g. Morris. Miss
Ethel Williams and Rev ~. q Nc
NiIicn
Eut two sessions ~ the Foreign Mis-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11

sions department will be held Friday.
opened with a hymn and devotional
service by Mrs. 49, O McMillen. the
morning session promises TO be un-
usually interesting. Several addresses
viii Joe .inadr. reports Of secretaries
Will be submitted and regular business
transacted. The afternoon meeting
will be- opened with devotional tx
er"ises Toy Mrs Robert Watson. fol-
lowed by reports and discussions Of
general topics. Mrs Marsh will deliv-
cr an address on missionary work In
syria. The sessions will be inter-
spersed with hymns and musical Sc
leCti0nE.
Following il the personnel % officers:
Home Missions:
President Mrs " p. Allen. New
Cumberland.
Correspondents Secretary. Mrs. Rer-
tina r caldwell Wheeling
Recording Secretary. Miss Wilma
Jacobs West Liberty.
Young Peoples secretary. Mrs. r.
e. Weaver. NOOdsdaf. Mrs l. ~.
Potter. Woodsdale. Secretary pro tenn
Freedmen Secretary. Mrs. q. g.
Douglass. Film Grove
Liferarv Secretary Mrs. Thomas
Moore. Wheeling
Treasurer. Mrs. ". g. Butler. Wheel
ing
Forsian Missions:
president Mrs. Robert J Reed
Wheeling
Recording Secretary. Mrs Geo. W.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11
U. S. SNAG BOAT Is
VERY BUSY HERE
OlSlOOGED SEVERAL BAD OBJ
STRUcTIoNS IN THIS SEC
TON OF RIVER.

On her regular trip down the river
from Pittsburgh. the United States
snag boat +. A. Woodruff passed this
city yesterday afternoon. and after
mooring at the local wharf for a few
minutes. departed shortly after 4
O'Clock for points down the river. Re-
CARELESS OF the high stage OF water,
the boat removed number OF snags
from the bed OF the river a short dis
lance above the city and opposite the
Island. The arrival of the boat at
tracted considerable attention, and as
the news Of its coming quickly
spread, crowd soon gathered at the
wharf. The boat is still in command
OF Captain Christian. who was greeted
by several Of his friends during the
short stay in this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11
River Briefs.

Last evening a stage OF is feet was
registered at the local wharf. and the
river was falling rapidly.
United Surveyor and Collector OF
Customs Charles T. Reed yesterday
returned from Point Pleasant. where
he measured two show boats and two
gasoline tugs.
With IS passengers on board. the
steamer Kanawha departed yesterday
morning for Charleston and other
down the river points. Other packets
are enjoying a brisk passenger trade.
The indian - making excellent time
on her daily trips between this port and
Darlington.
capt. John y Klein las chartered the
dredEe boat McMyler. and will do con-
tract work along the ohio river this
summer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11
FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM
or THE ToP MILL

Last evening a. as o'clock no,
No. WIS pulled by Waterman
.OLeary for fire in the engine room
.oi The Top mill ~ the Wheeling steel
4 Iron Company. In North Wheeling
The blaze was in The roof Of the build.
ing. while The oil ON the machinery
caught Gre and burned rapidly By
quick work on The part of the fire Dc.
partmeut the flames were conncd 10
me engine room. which D. Of brick
nnd steel with slate roof Three
1trcams were played ON the blaze. and
in about half an hour % was cxtin
Fuishcd.
Superintendent Rieqtor could not
tell how the fire originated. Repairs
viii D. made TO the burned building
Of once. The loss will not exceed
$500.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11
Evans Minstrels.

1t Is promised that the scenic artlst
has never produced n more striking
picture ~ the Southland than the SET :
ting which r. used In George Evans.
Honey BOY Minstrcls for the intro
duction n the dencing speciality called
MoOnhght on the Bayou" Down ON
ms I"m1igbee' Is the descriptive line
on the program TO designate tbt.
sC~ric idea
The Honey Roy MinstreIs viii an
pear az m" Court next SATURDAY. me-
ucc and night. and an entirely pcyr
production and program are promised
by George Evans.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11
Excuse Me-"

There r. a train hoid-up In Excuse
Me- the Rupert Hughes farce that
Henry W. Savage will offer with his
New York company az the Court The
"tre. Friday night. April 18th. The
train robbery H. one Of several dra-
matte episodes that punctuate tho de-
licious comedy Of the play. II is
strikingiy realistic even though Il has
an element ~ humor. The action Of
this clever farce takes place In the
Pullman cars ~ railroad train on a
trip across tho continent
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11

Thursdays Hoata.

u9i Tor PittsburEh. ip. m.
indian. Darlington. 4 .. M.
Sonoma arrive az $ y 90.
Thursdays Boats.
Sonoma for Marietta. IL a m.
ohio FOR Pittsburgh.
indian for Clarington. o. m
fridays Boats.
brentwood. Pnrkersburg. 8 q. M.
steel city. Pittsburgh. .. ~.
indian. Darlington. 4 3. m.
SouofEa. arrive > .. m
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11
Several boats Yesterday.

In all. five boats touched the local
landing yesterday. and especially in
the afternoon the wharf presented a
appearance. At o'clock
in addition TO the wharf boat, the
Greenwood. the Indian and the f. A.
Woodruff were anchored along the
river front. Three boats will clear the
wharf today and four are scheduled
for tomorrow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11
NEW CHURCH.

With view of Formulating plans
Tor the erection of new church
meeting ~ the congregation 81 the
FIRST Christian church will be- held on
Friday evening. The ways and means
committee will confer with the congre-
gatlon. Nearly 500 new members
we're received ~ the sunday revival
and The present building 10 not large
enough.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11
New Wash Dress Fabrics

Linen-Finisht Wolfe in all the
wanted shades, SO inches wide, ICE
a yard.
Mercerized Cotton Rep. % inches
wide. all the wanted Spring and
Summer shades. extra values. ice
a yard.
Silk-and-Cotton Double Warp
Tussah in neat self-colored figures
OF exclusive designs. very effective
for street or evening wear, 3se a
yard.
Egyptian Wolfe IN the wanted
colOrs. equal stripes. Csc a yard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11

Oldham. Triadelphia.
Presbyterial Secretary. Mrs. ]. =
Leyenberger. Wheeling.
Young Peoples Secretary. Miss Ethel
Braden. Wheeling
Secretary ~ Literary. Mrs. r. r.
BOYD. Woodsdale.
treasurer. Mrs William J. Holmes.
Wellsburg.
F"reign Corresponding Secretary.
MISS Caroline Y. Lee. Holidays cove.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-11

HOUSEkEEPERS don't overlook the fact that
entire stock of Wall Paper and Large and
Small Rugs Except Whta Rugs obliged maintain
the price, and Smiths SaXony Administer which
$500 also Linom Oil Cloth and Cex Mating reduc
ton OF 20-a saving of fifth All transactions spot cash.
goods will be charged at the reduced prices.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-08
Sole Agents Mark-X- Cross Leather Goods
Ladies Ready-to-Wear Department
SECOND FLOOR

IL
II you have not seen our very
special Fur Sets, do so as Soon
as you possibly can. If YOU
have any idea that you are go
ing TO buy one for Xmas you
would be surprised to know
how fast they are selling. And
why they are in such demand is
because of their superior grade.
French Beaver, Black Coney,
Jap Mink, Iceland Fox, Rae
coon, China Bear, Marmot and
O'PossumSets, Price $500 TO
$500.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-08
Handkerchief and Glove Department

Ladies HandkerchiefS, 3 in a
box for 25c box.
Ladies Initial Handkerchiefs
s in a box, $1.25, $50 and
$500 box.
Ladies Linen HandkerchiefS
put up in fancy hand painted
Japanese baskets for SIPS
UP TO 1925 a basket.
Ladies Motor Wells and fan
cy Silk Scarfs, price 500 up
10 800.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-08
Silk and Linen Department

Beautiful Dress Patterns Of
40-in. Crepe Charmeuse, 5
yards to a pattern. Put I'D
in Fancy Xmas Box, Price
$1,000.
Pure Irish Linen Pattern
Cloths in dainty Floral de-
signs or rich Scroll effects.
napkins TO match. Price $500
up to $500. 27-inch soft
finished heavyweight silk
MeSSaline. $1.OO makes a suit
able Xmas gift.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-08


Ladies Habutai Quilted Silk
Lounging Robes. Well made
and cut full and perfect in
style. These are very desirable
especially so when the frost of
winter is in the air. Price $3.50
Bath Robes
Ladies Bath Robes in Plain or
Fancy ColorS. In scroll or 9TH
er designs. Bound in heavy
Satin or Silk OF contrasting col
ors. Price $3.50 TO $1,000.
Silk Shawls
In all wanted colors and sizes.
Price $3.50 TO 800.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-08

Irish Linen Tray Cloth,
Scolloped, round or square,
all sizes. Price $3.50 to
$50 each.
HemStitched Irish Linen,
extra good quality Huck
Towels, $1.35 to Sis each.
HemStitched Irish Linen,
Pure grass bleached guest
Towels, fancy borders and
wreath designs, price SOC,
and Csc each.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-08

Ladies Short Kid Gloves
in all wanted colors, SIPS
TO $3.50 a pair.
Ladies Long Kid Gloves in
Black, White and Tan
S4.0O a pair.
Chndren's Kid Gloves in
Tan price Sl.25 pair.
Ladies Fancy Chiffon
Dress Patterns in very
beautiful designs $3.50
each.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-08
Ladies' Nightgown Sale
7EC Second Floor 7EC
IDEA. STARTS MONDAY lCEA.

OF soft heavy nape double warpe and fast colOrS dainty
stripes checks and broken pad High and low Neck long and
short sleeves Just the kind of that makes you feel
and comfortable. Regular Price SlOo.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-08
COMPLETE LINE NAVAJO BLANKETS

To attend real showing of Navajo Blankets
Second Floor Department where they the marvellous
work of Art the designing and blending of coo in
hundred designs alike Ali sizes priced from $3.50
TO 5000
a Navajo Blanket makes an excellent Xmas Gift
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-08

every department in the We have given
ur Holiday Goods, the urge you do when
wisely and well from assortment, best
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-08
PURPOSE

this relieve perpexine question: What
hall buy Xmas?" Read will find
som ems e below