1903.
There were more "doings" last Wednesday evening than Winchester has experienced for some time. The band gave a concert on the east side of the court house square and the medicine man caused a great deal of amusement for the large crowd gathered around his wagon. There was certainly music in the air on this occasion. Not only did the band furnish it but the medicine men sang and played several pieces of some of the latest songs out.
The streets were crowded with people from 7 o'clock until after 10 o'clock and everyone seemed to be out for a good time.
The reason for the band playing on the night as above mentioned was on account of the Teacher's Institute. The teachers are great critics in music and highly appreciated the excellent program rendered. Prof. Oscar Puckett had his band to make a special effort and they certainly did, as the music never sounded so sweetly as it did upon this occasion. In spite of all the young people could do, they couldn't keep their feet still and the court house lawn was turned into a dancing floor and quite an enjoyable dance was the result.The medicine man did a big business on that evening and his entertainment was highly appreciated, judging from the number of bottles of medicine he sold.
1862.
James Hamilton, whose residence, we believe, is a few miles north-east of Winchester was run over and killed by the cars last Thursday morning at the Railroad crossing half a mile east of town. He was driving a team and was on his way to Winchester, when attempting to cross the rail road at Ludy's crossing, a train of cars-we learn it was a wood train- came upon him, killing one of his horses instantly and cutting Mr. Hamilton up in a horrible manner. He lived about two hours after the occurrence of the sad accident. The wagon was broken into pieces and the other horse was very much injured.
Coroner John H. Leake summoned a jury and held an inquest over the body on Thursday afternoon and rendered a verdict in accordance with these facts: On the person of Mr. Hamilton was found a quart flask, about half full of whiskey, and as it was a common thing for him to be drunk, it is reasoned to suppose that this whiskey had something to do in the case. And if he was so intoxicated, it is no wonder he did not notice the approach of the cars in time to prevent the wreck.
1957.
Former champion, Jack Shockley has put together his current Golden Gloves boxing team at the Winchester Youth Center and it includes two boys from Union City and six from Winchester. From Union City is Errol Klem, a former East Side basketball player and Jerry Hines. From Winchester Shockley's squad includes Lowell Winningham, Bud Townsend, Larry Gaylor, Dave Johnston, Ron Fair and Ronnie Mills. Actually there are nine boys, but Jack Woolf is not yet old enough to compete in the Golden Gloves program.
1907.
Did you ever see the like? The people of Winchester are "amusement mad." Every afternoon and evening the new skating rink in the Red Men's block on North Main Street is crowded. The three bowling alleys are rushed most all of the time and every evening last week the opera house was crowded to capacity. Besides, there were a number of other entertainments in town last week and everywhere the crowds were large. Across the street from the skating rink, boxing matches are held on Saturday nights in the Armory.
Thanksgiving day there were more places for the citizens of Winchester to spend their time and money than ever in the history of the town. The skating rink was crowded from early morning until ten o'clock at night. In the afternoon the Hoosier basket ball team played a team from Liberty at the old German church on West Franklin street and the crowd there was also large.
1939.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC! Since no funds have been provided for furnishing the new club house at Beeson Memorial Park, donations of furniture from citizens would be of great value, the committee in charge feels. Any tables, chairs, porch chairs, dishes, kitchen utensils and other articles which may be uncovered at house cleaning time, would be welcomed, those in charge state.
There is need, also, for a stove and an ice box. It is felt that since the club house is free for use by all citizens, the people will be willing to give whatever articles of furniture they can for furnishing it. Anyone who has something to donate is asked to call Fred Lattin at the Randolph Hotel. Citizens are urged to go out to the club house to see it, now that it is nearly completed.
Arrangements will be made later for the use of the club house for private parties. For this privilege, a small fee will be charged.
1952.
At the city council meeting; Possibility of a dog pound at Goodrich Park had been discussed at previous council meetings, investigation of the proposal reported at last night's meeting. Council decided that a dog pound would be too expensive for the city to maintain. Therefore, Chief of Police Forest Holdeman has been ordered to get rid of all dogs which are a nuisance in the city. Owners of dogs bearing tags will be notified to keep animals confined or they will be shot. Council and the Police Department have received a number of complaints from residents of dogs running over gardens and destroying shrubs and flowers.
Council has ordered four new stop lights to be erected at the following intersections: East Washington and Union, North Main and Fourth, South Main and East South and West Washington and Jackson Street.
1930, April.
The county commissioners have let the contract for constructing the county highway garage building to H.R. Crawford and son for the sum of $9,066.50. The building will be located on a triangular tract of land just southwest of Winchester where the Bloomingsport road branches off the Bundy Mill pike (Huntsville road today). The structure will be 60 by 100 feet of steel and glazed building block with a cement floor. The building is to be completed by September 1, 1930. This building will house all the road machinery and serve as a storage for highway supplies.
1941.
Pat Davis, the 'pop corn man' dies. Orla Lou (Pat) Davis, 53, died suddenly Friday at his home, 229 East Franklin street.
Afflicted with a bone disease while a young man, which necessitated amputation of an arm and a leg, Mr. Davis despite these adversities provided for a large family, became clerk-treasurer of Winchester during the administration of Mayor John P. Clark and was regarded as a successful business man.
Known far and wide in Democratic party circles, Mr. Davis was also renowned in eastern Indiana and Western Ohio for his "Pat's" pop corn which he dispensed on the east side of the courthouse square near the Lyric theatre.
1907.
An iron fence, on a concrete foundation is being built around the Soldiers' and Sailors' monument on the northeast corner of the Court House lawn. It is generally conceded that this should have been done long ago, but better late than never. Since the monument was built, people have been permitted to sit on it and make it a loafing place. It is beginning to show the rough usage and a gathering place for trash and cigar and chewing tobacco waste, especially on and around the base. A fence was proposed and the commissioners gladly consented to do their part. Money was appropriated, but not enough. The appropriation was increased and new bids were submitted, with the result that hereafter the monument will be taken care of, which is indeed gratifying.
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