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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1908

Page

4

Senator Martin criticizes gambling and smoking by Washington women

The article reports Senator Martin in Washington criticizing gambling among society women, noting bridge whist and poker as major evils and calling for public exposure to curb the vice. It also discusses rising cigarette use by women and shifts in social behavior.

Washington Martin Rxetrict of Columbia House Benning Track Virginia Congress Ada My Lady Nicotine

Three Handley Trustees Elected

At Handley Common Council meeting in April the board noted the need to elect three successors for 12 year terms. Nominees Major Conrad president, Gibbons, A. M. Landers, and Holmes were placed on the slate by Capt. Lewis F. Cooper and unanimously re-elected.

Copnell Haddox Mejor Holmes Conrad Gibbons A. M. Landers Tru Handley Fury Hogra of Trustees Tor Lewis F. Cooper Major Conrad

Pneumonia Takes Miss Maggie Palmer in Gore Virginia

In Gore Virginia on April 8 Miss Maggie Palmer daughter of Charles Palmer died after a brief illness. She was 15 years 5 months and 7 days old and beloved by her schoolmates. Survived by parents a brother Frank and half sister Bertie Crane. Funeral at Bethel Church with interment nearby.

Gore Maggie Palmer Charles Palmer Frank Bertie Crane

Credit Due Judge Mann in Temperance Debate

In a reply to Vox Populi, the writer defends Judge Mann against anonymous attacks over temperance legislation in the last session. They highlight Mann’s leadership in pushing temperance measures and criticize the behavior of critics who malign character from cover. The piece argues the Byrd bill pursued by Byrd and Mann involved many sponsors and that Mann carried the bill through one chamber. The writer asserts Vox Populi misrepresented Mann’s public stance and notes temptations to forget those who supported the cause.

Richmond Evening Journal Vox Populi Byrd Judge Mann Pelaeste Byrd Senator Mann Senate Capitol House

Bunker Hill News Briefs Arrive From West Virginia

Mr. Ww. B. Clendening departed Friday for eastern cities to purchase spring stock and visited Washington for the M. E. conference. James Strider of Leetown is visiting friends in the area. Rev. Ashland White conducted services at the Presbyterian church on Saturday.

Acres Star Ts Postottive Winchester Virginia Robert F. Shafer Hagerstown Leo Frenkel Baltimore Washington New Howard Rose Janney Mary Winkley Harrisonburg Lexington E. A. Jones J. Randolph Jones Front Royal Hotel Evans Bunker Hill W- Va Ww. B. Clendening M. E James’ Strider Leetown Ashland White Presbyterian Church

A Case of Diapepsin For Indigestion Relief

A 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin promises quick relief from indigestion and sour stomach. Triangles after supper digest foods, prevent gas and heartburn, leaving the stomach comfortable in minutes.

Pape

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