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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

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Death Claims Sydnor F. Henry of Winchester

Sydnor F. Henry aged 51 of Winchester died at his home 140 South Main Street after a long diabetes illness. Survived by daughter Miss May Henry and his mother Mrs. M. C. Henry, funeral from his residence Friday at 4 PM with Rev. E E Norton officiating. Interment Hebron Cemetery. Also details of Mrs. Mary W Eddy funeral.

Sydnor F. Henry Wimmchester South Main Street Mr. Henry Henry Frederick County J. W. Henry Winchester American Strawboard Company Asa Lewis E. E. Northen Baptist Hebron M. C. Henry Mrrs. Iaies George W. Haimes Eddy Mary W Eddy William N. Eddy North Main Street Frederick Clarke D. H. Kern Braddock Street Methodist Church South

Combined Automobile and Stage Line Notice

Evans Hotel office will handle all telephone calls orders and small parcels with careful attention. Notice dated 4 23 1p 11w signed M F Castleman.

Evans Hotel M. F. Castleman

Fugitt's Livery Advertises Boarding Horses

The notice promotes Fugitt's Livery offering careful boarding for horses and a reliable team. It highlights attentive care and a reputable service for horse owners seeking reliable stabling.

Fugitt

Martinsburg Fire Company plans three day demonstration

The Ryneal Fire Company of Martinsburg held a special meeting to report progress on funds for a Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association demonstration late in May. Five members will lead, with invitations sent to fire companies from Harrisburg to Staunton and Frederick to Eakins to attend and compete for up to $500 in prizes.

Ryneal Fire Company Martinsburg Wich Cumberland Valley” Firemen’s Association W. F. Shaughter Martin Quinn Floyd Anderson Henry T. Gaver John Poisal W. F. Slaughter Henry T.gaver Gaver Harrisburg Staunton Frederick Eakins

Winchester Saloons to Close Under Local Option Law

Eleven Winchester saloons, open for twenty years, will close tomorrow night at ten o clock as the town goes dry under local option. Citizens rushed to stock up on whiskey and beer ahead of May first when licenses cannot be issued and the local option law takes effect.

Winchester

Tax payers urged to qualify for presidential vote by May 3 1908

Notice requests all potential voters to pay taxes by May 3 1908 to be qualified for the November presidential election. signed S M Chiles.

Firemen meet to arrange funeral attendance

Notice from the Friendship Fire Company states a meeting at eight this evening to arrange attendance at the funeral of the late Mr. Sydnor F. Menry. By order of W. M. Sumpmon, First Lieutenant.

Friendship Fire Company Sydnor F.menry W. M. Sumpmon

Mayor William E Gilbert of Laurel Born in Winchester

William E Gilbert, re-elected mayor of Laurel Maryland for a second term, was born in Winchester in April 1855. He moved with his family to Brucetown Frederick County in childhood, later worked in drug stores, moved to Baltimore, and returned to Laurel in 1890. He owns a renowned dairy farm near Laurel and helped abolish liquor sales in the town in 1906.

William E. Gilbert Laurel Winchester Brucetown Frederick Ae Baltimore J. J. Gilbert William JF. Gilbert

Shawnee Telephone Line To Improve

The Shawnee Telephone Company held its annual stockholders meeting this morning electing A. B. Richards as president H. F. Byrd as vice president T. W. Steck as secretary and treasurer and directors including Richards Steck Steck Richards Byrd. Plans to improve and extend the lines were discussed with the company in excellent condition and a bright outlook for future business.

The Shawnee Telephone Company A. B. Richards H. F. Byrd T. W. Steck Mesors J. M. Steck M. B. Richards

Sermon To Shawnee Red Men Preached At United Brethren Church

The Shawnee Red Men gather for an annual sermon at 7 thirty next Sunday evening in the United Brethren Church delivered by Rev. R G Hammond. They will meet at the wigwam on Market Street at 7 oclock and march in a body to the church.

United Brethren Church R. G. Hammond Market Street

Skating Rink Schedules Block Party Leap Year Night May Party

Community notices announce a block party tonight, a leap year party tomorrow, and a May party Friday night at Market Street Rink. Ad 부탁 provides details for attendees and event times.

Market Street

Lovers of Fine Horses At The Fair Grounds Today

Blagueur the French coach stallion performs at the fair grounds today and tomorrow with future appearances every two weeks on Wednesdays. Public interest in equestrian events continues with keepers and riders showcasing the horse.

Blaguer

Evidence of Paper Mills Price Fixing Reported to House Panel

John N Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association presented evidence to the House select committee on print paper tariffs showing price variation from 2 to 10 dollars a ton and alleged unity among mills. Replies from newspapers indicated agents and mills withdrew or altered quotations, with many papers reporting uniform pricing and restricted output.

John Ni Norris Pblishers’ Association Select House ‘Committee Norris House Mann Williams Dingley Committee Publishers’ Association

Postponed Sale of Mr I H Faulkner Stock of Goods

The closing of the special sale is postponed as 80 large stock remains to be shipped to Frederick Maryland. The sale continues briefly at Faulkner Stand with very low prices on drygoods notions shoes hats trunks and related items. Call early to secure bargains before stock is depleted.

Shenandoah County Votes Keep Dry With Two-Year Rule

Two Shenandoah county districts voted to remain dry, continuing prohibition for two years. New Market and Edinburg regions backed no-license majorities, while Madison and Madison districts supported the dry position by margins of 62 and 64 respectively, ensuring the county stays dry.

Montis Elecaiae Madison Shenandoah County

Engineer Tom Clooney Transferred Within B and O Line

Mr. Thomas Clooney, longtime B and O Railroad engineer, moved yesterday from the Lexington to Harrisonburg branch to the Strasburg Brune wick run. He has served the railroad for many years and has many friends in the city.

Thomas Clooney Baltimore and ‘Ohio Lexington Harrisonburg Brunewick Ind Strasburg Clooney B. & O. Railroad City

Carry Nation Busy Selling Hatchets in Berryville

Carry A Nation spoke to a large Berryville crowd at the M W James Court house and sold hatchets and boleofnete items during a two hour lecture. She used offensive language but drew significant contributions. H E Strudwick left Berryville for Welch West Virginia to pursue a new hotel venture with Tax River Hotel. Mr Thomas Murphy plans to join him next week.

Berryville Harry Blake M. W. James H. E. Strudwick Berryville Imm Welch W. Va Tax River Thomas Murphy Battletown Inn

Notice of meeting to arrange funeral for Sydnor F Henry

I O R M members hold an 8 o'clock tonight meeting to arrange the funeral for Brother Sydnor F Henry by order of the Sachem Spit.

Sydnor F. Henry Sachem Spit

Handshake at Hotel Evans Promotes Men’s Attire Line

Mr T L Williams representing Clareficé H Reizenstein of the Hub Purishing Store in Washington D C is at Hotel Evans showcasing a handsome up to date line of shirts hosiery straw hats and more. Orders will receive prompt attention.

T. L. Williams Clareficé H. Reizenstein Lin Washington, D Evans

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Citizn S. M. Chiles Shenandoah Madison and Lee Matlisom Maigisterial Les Leo Edinburg Tom. Clooney Carry Nation Vieet Madison Lodge Haddox Hall Odd- Eee -In United States L. R. Swimley Virginia Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Mr. Northen Messrs C. M. Gibbons W. L. Whiston Maryland Grand Lodge Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Order Ccrel Trelief Minilison Lodge Winchaster Valley Lodge No. 40 Shen
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