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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
4
The Newsltem and The Star merge with a combined circulation over 3,600. The Star becomes the sole daily paper in Winchester. The deal closes May 6, 107, reshaping local journalism.
The Supreme Court of Appeals decision on personal poll tax payments sustains ambiguity. The Petersburg Index-Appeal argues the ruling should be interpreted to require voter presence when paying the tax, risking continued harassment and fraud, and calls for a special session to resolve the issue before the next election.
The Vanderbilt and Gould families draw public attention as Alfred G Vanderbilt faces a divorce suit from Elsie French amid rumors of convivial habits and past separations. Anna Gould, ex-wife of Count Boni, contemplates remarriage to Prince de Sagan while disputes over Boni’s debts and fortunes unfold. George Gould and sister Helen Gould are linked to a wider plot involving Boni and the Prince to reclaim part of the Gould fortune.
Danville Register reports Richard Byrd as a likely permanent chairman choice for the Roanoke Democratic Convention on June 11. His House experience and parliamentary skill suit the role, with Byrd a Bryan supporter whose stance on delegate instructions could influence early convention decisions.
A Staunton Dispatch summary reports Hon. James Hay of the Seventh District arguing against abolishing the Democratic primary system. He notes party sentiment is uncertain and that the primary has both benefits and defects, especially the cost borne by candidates. The piece mentions other local items, including Stated travel news and a local electrician’s illness.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a barkeepers mayor and a town official, with uncertain phrasing about time and authority. Readable parts reference Winch and Harrisonbure, but details are confounded. No clear event or outcome emerges from the readable portions.
Community updates report church attendance and sermons. Residents Howard Youn Md Arthur Davis and Mr. Triggs are noted visitors and workers. Property listings by M L Payne and repairs by Tolbert are mentioned alongside local travel to Havre de Grace and Winchester.
A fragment recalls a American Circuit Court proceedings involving Nat Hillyard and Ritter Im, with Samuel Taylor and Berryville businessman promi Berryville man, ages 17, Henry Foster and wife Annie Foster, and references to suicides near Tint Min and Catherine Hayy widow of Robert Bad.
Rest Virginia notes report rains halting plowing as gardens grow and crops show well. Sunday School plans an Easter program at 7 30 pm. Miss Mattie Windigier recovers from a long illness. her mother improves. Local residents travel to New York and Baltimore for family visits and business.
Much colder tonight with heavy frost and freezing in the north and interior south. Friday will be fair with continued frost in southern interior areas.
A brief Winchester advertisement from Devoe & Co promising lower gallon usage per job with payment if not. Signed by Geo. E. Bushnell & Co as agents. Contains promotional pitch for Devoe paint and a pledge of satisfaction or payment.
Bids are invited for quarrying hauling and spreading stone on Berryville Pike sections from Berryville to Shenandoah River and related routes for June 1908 to May 1909. Bids must state price per perch and be received by 10 a.m. May 2, 1908 to P McCormick Secretary Berryville Va. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
All sums of 10 and under, the note payable six months after date with interest from date. At the Farnerd and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Va. No property to be removed until terms of sale complied with. Administration of George Snyder deceased. Auctioneer Duvall Purcell Clerk.
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