Local option condemned as a disaster in Charlottesville
A statement by Charlottesville attorney Lewis T. Henckel Jr. argues local option has harmed Charlottesville. He cites business decline, vacant storefronts, and increased drinking among University of Virginia students, claiming no benefit to the city or the university.
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Charlottesuilie
Charlottesville
R. E Byrd
Lewis T. Henckel,Jr
Henckel &Henckel
Henckel
Ra Ae
University of
University of Virginia
Gordonsville
Washington
Crozet
Rockland
Othe
Staunton
Lynchburg
Lewis T. Henckel, JR
L. T. Henckel, Jr
Winchester
William M. Atkinson
B. Holmes “Boyd
University, of Virginia
Voting notice urges voting early on liquor licensing
A local option election may feature a ticket with phrases on liquor licensing. Voters are instructed to scratch out the worded lines opposing licensing and leave the line in favor, prompting an early voting emphasis.
Ballot Law Prompt on Secrecy and Voter Assistance
The law requires ballots to be marked in a secret booth without help from anyone except those entitled to call on the judge of election. Ballots marked elsewhere are invalid. Early voting note.
Election Conduct Rules Enforced by Mayor Winchester
The article states the election law forbids intimidation and crowds near polls. It allows companions only during a formal challenge, who must retire after a decision. Voters enter the booth to cast ballots in secrecy as Mayor Winchester vows strict enforcement within his authority.
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Rawinchester
Byrd Law Harsh Rules on Sunday Meeting and Drunkenness
Sunday meeting restrictions under the Byrd law are described as stringent. The act targets habitual drunkards and disreputable persons with severe punishment for those meeting the act. The excerpt outlines the law as it stood.
Adulterated Liquor Sale Rules Cited Under Byrd Law
The text outlines Section 24 of the Byrd law detailing duties for the state agriculture commissioner to analyze mixtures alleging alcohol content. It requires sworn chemist certificates as evidence in revenue law prosecutions and notes burden of proof on the accuser to prove the analyzed mixture matches the illicit product. The chemist may be called to testify and subjected to cross examination.
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State Commissioner of Agriculture
Agricul
Tural
Miss Bierach to Make Home Here
Mr. George Bierach a noted job printer formerly with the Eddy Press returns to Washington with his eldest daughter Miss Dolly Bierach age about 17. The younger daughter Miss Mabel Bierach 16 remains with local friends. Counsel for the Bierach estate say steps will be taken to appoint a guardian for the younger girl. The Bierach girls previously worked at the Lewis Jones Company knitting mill and boarded with Mrs. Aaron Boxwell, mother of Bierach's second wife.
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George Bierach
Eddy Press
Washington
Dolly Bierach
Mabel Bierach
Messrs
Mr Jones Defends Savage License Rebate Privilege
Dr H Jones the mayor argues Berryville saloon license rebates favored Mr Savage were misrepresented. He cites timing of applications and payments by saloonkeepers and suggests the town could have trusted Savage for a similar loan without harm to the town.
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MR. Jones
Savage
Berryville
Broun
Market St Rinks Floor Reopens In New Spring Dress
The resurfacing of the Market Street rink floor is completed and the facility reopens with a fresh spring appearance. The update brightens the venue for local skaters and events.
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Market St
Local option election nears in Winchester battleground
Tomorrow the city faces a pivotal local option vote between wets and dries. Campaigns have filled the ad columns and speakers argue the merits. Polls open at 5 35 in the morning and close at 6 39 with results expected around 8 p m.
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Winchester
Anti-Saloon League
the Star
Friendship Engine House
City’ Hall
B. W. Hillyard
W. C. Grove
H. K. Pritchard
Frank H. Krebs
David Wingerter
S. D. McDonald
All Day Prayer Service in Market Street Church
An all day prayer service will be held at Market Street Church on Wednesday. Every lady in the city is cordially invited to attend and help.
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Ipit
Mr Sprint Retires From Business After Physician Advice
Mr Sprint retires from business acting on advice of his physician. He closes his entire sale house on West Water Street.
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Sprint
T. H. Sprint
Aes
W. Water Sty
Virginia Weather Report With Showers and Warm Up
Fair in the east with showers late. Tonight showers in the western portion. Warmer conditions overall with warmer readings in the east as well.
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Virginia
Special Shoe Sale Before April 30 1908 at Faulkner’s
Advertises a limited time sale of shoes at Mr T H Faulkner’s former store with a deadline of April 30, 1908. Imagery urges readers to seize opportunity as life’s chances come to those who act. The note mentions a closing date and references Jones & Jolliffe.
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T.H. Faulkner
Staore
Jones & Jolliffe
Sane Spit
For Rent Storeroom at Building End
Rental listing offers a storeroom at the end of a building. Apply to H. Ha ble, Prt TE.
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H. Hable
Local Option Debate in Charlottesville Affects City Finances
Letter from Charlottesville leader argues taxes have not risen since liquor license losses. He notes city finances stable, banks lending, and no need to borrow through May. He claims dry laws boosted rents and warned voters to oppose saloon interests on local option day.
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Valentine
Ely
Nnion
Reverend Geo We Young to Speak at Campaign Address
Assistant Superintendent of the National Anti Jaton League, Rev. Dr. Geo We Young, known for his eloquence, will deliver the losing address during tonight's campaign at St. Mary Street Church at 8:30. He is expected to draw attention to his broad advocacy and public outreach.
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Bint
He, Ma
St. M
Vote on Wet Saloons Brings Mississippi Line Fight?
A fragment proposes turning Wirg State dry with only 11 towns containing saloons and 19 cities dry. It notes few wet pockets and urges voters to decide whether Winchester should join the wet side tomorrow and invite gamblers, criminals, and vice.
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Wirg
Winchester
Law Enforcement Fund Subscriptions Placed for Prosecution
Citizens contributed to a fund honoring Mr. W. H. Anderson with one thousand dollars raised to support enforcement of the real option law. Funds will be used in prosecutions of violators under the act.
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W. H. Anderson
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Street R’y and Electric Light and Power Co
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Virginia Air Line Railway Co
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C. H. Walker
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Rense
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Geo We Young
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