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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
1
Paid advertisement questions the claim of a $21,000 surplus while five prohibition members seek authority to borrow $10,000 for a school building. It accuses officials of pressuring voters with schoolchildren and a free lunch tactic to influence local option election next Wednesday.
The article notes W. C. Marshall faces higher taxes as Winchester may become dry, with back taxes due and no relief. It emphasizes preparing to pay hundreds of dollars in arrears and the inevitable taxation impact regardless of the outcome.
A town paper argues that illegal liquor traffic targets youths and weakens law respect. It contrasts licensed dealers under Byrd law with illicit sellers, endorsing strict enforcement and moral resilience to build manhood and curb temptation.
An advertisement argues against bulk liquor purchases under local option. It contends large quantities drive beer and whiskey into homes, increasing temptation to drink and abuse.
The Star publishes a letter from Berryville Mayor D A Jones defending the town against claims of a suit by Joseph H Savage over barroom closures. Jones says ads funded by license interests carried the relevant statements, and he condemns the slanderous portrayal of Berryville.
A fragment from an old magazine recounts how famous men expressed romance to their partners. It cites Napoleon writing to Josephine about daily happiness and near-constant devotion, then notes Marlborough’s later heartbreak after divorce.
In the April 8 Evening Star paid ad defending licensing of the saloon two charges were raised that preachers pay no taxes and rely on untaxed incomes. The reply certifies Rev. Geo. S. Bowers has paid taxes on income and personal property for 1903 to 1907 as Winchester resident.
A city council discussion explains that school bonds were issued to meet legal requirements. Voters must authorize the building and a special fund should be set aside for prompt payments to contractors, ensuring smoother bids and avoiding legal complications. Lewis F. Cooper notes he favored funding from current revenue but complied with the council’s position.
Prof Simons again pleased a large crowd at the rink with superior skating and a finale featuring a man suspended around his neck. The event ends tonight with another remarkable whirl. Winter hats cleaned and bleached at local dyeing works. Mrs Hess Kinnehart of Shepherdstown attended the Presbyterian missionary union. A new habit forms of buying in bulk to save on transportation costs and to avoid liquor restrictions.
Maurice F. Castleman promotes a planned Winchester Berryvine and Bluemont automobile line and argues a larger, more powerful system is needed. He suggests the White steam car was for demonstration and aims to secure public patronage for multiple lines between points to avoid poor service. A Union Temperance Meeting is announced for Sunday night at Market Street M E Church with Rev Ed Richardson. Dry cleaning services advertise skirts furs rugs and summer suits cleaning and moth proofing.
A citizen urges local option against whiskey sales, arguing prohibitionpromotes economic health and civic productivity. He challenges saloon tax damage claims, cites state figures, and contends modern law and public sentiment support closing saloons for better governance.
State Superintendent of the Maryland Anti Saloon League Me W Handerson will address a meeting for citizens at Market Street church on Monday evening at 8 oclock. Also an ad seeks a storeroom for rent with apply to S H Hable Pe d ings 2 3 wise.
Hon P Byrd will address a men only meeting in the Auditorium at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon on the Growth of the Temperance Sentiment and related topics. Rev Ea Richardson and other platform members are listed to participate.
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