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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
2
A large men only audience heard Hon. R. E Byrd speak in the Auditorium on temperance and the Byrd liquor law. He explained the Byrd law sections as they apply to local option communities and was applauded for his clear presentation.
Justice Wilson suffered a heart attack at his North Main Street home on Saturday afternoon. Police Magistrate C W Wilson had a narrow escape from death. Dr P Latane arrived quickly and administered restoratives, likely saving his life. He remains under care but is much improved.
A large crowd of skaters and spectators filled the Market Street rink Saturday night. Pro skater Prominons closed his engagement with an exhibition, drawing cheers from the audience.
South Africa stands as a major global market for musical instruments with annual spending around 1 million dollars. About half of that sum, roughly 500 000 dollars, goes into private use and purchasing.
A machine that cuts wood to produce matches generates about 40 000 splints in a single minute, showcasing rapid wood processing capabilities and industrial efficiency.
Mrs. M V Affleck of Winchester Virginia touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a permanent cure for her son’s kidney and bladder problems. She cites initial relief after use and reiterates the 1903 claim that the remedy cured him, noting Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents.
A notice offers a 10 percent discount for payments on subscriptions up to January 1, 1909. It urges those who have not received a bill to visit the office, settle their subscription, and take advantage of the limited time offer.
Lucy Garner a colored resident of Clarke county died Thursday in Harrisburg Pennsylvania after pneumonia. She leaves her husband and four children. Funeral set for 2 PM Saturday at White Post.
Hon. R. E. Byrd departed this morning for Richmond and Newport News to attend to legal matters. He expects to return later this week.
A thrift minded columnist touts Grape-Nuts with cream as a wholesome cost saving breakfast. The article argues economy in meals supports wealth and brain health, noting the product is made from wheat and barley and described as a perfectly balanced food with the slogan There’s a Reason.
William H. Hyde of Weston joins four other candidates in a battle for the Democratic nomination in Boston’s fourth district. Delegates will be chosen at April 22 caucuses ahead of the May convention to pick two hopefuls to represent the party at the Denver convention in July.
Gore Va April 11 Mrs Betsie Triplett widow of Mr Baward Triplett died at Capon Springs on Thursday night She is survived by two daughters Mrs James Farmer of Capon Springs and Mrs Jacob Himelright of Capon Springs and two sons A B Triplett and Richard Triplett Services were held at the home of her son A B Triplett and interment was in the family graveyard Also noted were the funeral of Miss Maggie Palmer at Bethel and pallbearers Delvin Parish Leonard Purtlebaugh Walter Potts George Wingfield Leon Hook Frank Marple Walter Pool of Baltimore visited relatives and Rev Roy Schmucker announced school will close until April 15 and Hebron Baptist Church to host Sunday school on April 12.
Robert R. Brown known as Buster Brown will manage Hagerstown this season after serving as assistant manager for Winchester last summer. He currently coaches at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia and has a long history in baseball and football coaching. The directors expect strong play with Brown at the helm and a team that will bring credit to the city.
Moorefield election results list Mayor John J. Chipley, recorder M. Dasher, and councilmen M. S. Henkel J. William Kuykendall G. W. Kuhn A. M. Inskeep and J. H. MeWshorter.
Mr and Mrs Lewis H Hyde of New York City receive congratulations on the birth of a baby girl at their home. The girl arrived Friday morning. Mrs Hyde was formerly Miss Leila McGuire, daughter of Dr and Mrs William McGuire.
Market Street sale transfers a fine roadster nicknamed Carlo Clay into the possession of Roy P. Duvall of the county. The animal is described as handsome and Duvall is proud of owning an exceptionally fine roadster.
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