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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1909

Page

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Eminent Lawyer Denounces Local Committee on Voter Qualifications

Judge T W Harrison says the Winchester local committee has no right to set voter qualifications for the state primary. He argues the General State Central Committee governs participation and any attempt to read Democrats out of the party is without authority.

the Star T. W. Harrison General Winchester Richmond Democrats State Central Committee

School Board Reelects Holmes Boyd to 26th Consecutive Term

The city school board at its annual meeting in City Hall reelected Holmes Boyd as chairman for his twenty-sixth term. Dr W S Love took oath of office. Clara M Whisson’s salary rose to 650. A new enrollment rule for next session requires early enrollment within two weeks. Finance report shows receipts 6192.65 and disbursements 5692.69. Continued on page 2.

Holmes Boyd Messrs. Boyd Baker W. S. Love W. C. Gratchen Charles A. Heller Fuller Holmes Conrad N. D. Cool Finance Committee Boyd

Jubilee Vicinity News Highlights Local Social Notes

Miss Ida M. Garver of Harrisburg returns home after a Virginia visit with improved health. Mrs. Isaac Carper visits Miss Ella Russell. Ida Clark stays with her brother Walter Clark in Winchester. The Newcomes visit Boyce with relatives. families from Brucetown, Wadesville, Round Hill host and travel for church events and family gatherings.

Ida M. Garver Harrisburg Dollie E. Newcome Virginia Isaac Carper Ella Russell Ida Clark Walter ‘Clark Winchester G. A. Newcome Cora, Pearl Ruth Newcome Boyce R. Brewer

Happenings In Armel Section Armел Va

In Armel Virginia on August 4 neighbors share visits and social chores. Miss Rhoda Haymaker of Washington came to spend the summer with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Samuel Haymaker. Families from Winchester and Round Hill visit relatives and attend Macedonia church lawn party funds.

Armel Rhoda Haymaker Washington Samuel Haymaker James P William Reardon Winchester Rose Hill M. H. Reardon W. A.lynch Macedonia Caley Armer Hyman McDonald Washington, D. C Katheryne Wynkoop Round Hill Loudoun County Della Haymaker Robert Buckley White Post Eppa White W. C Haymaker Henry Haupne Reuben Clark Lee Little Ernest Tewart Opequon E. Hy» White

Brumback Buys Land Near Stephens City for Warehouse

Charles I Brumback purchased about two acres along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad adjoining the Stephens City Milling Co from W D Chipley for 1000 dollars and plans a large warehouse. W D Parker builds a new porch and paints his house on South Main Street. Various visitors and locals, including Miss Heath Stickley and Miss Savilla Leathers, noted in town. W W U meeting set for Thursday August 5 at 9 30 a m with secretary.

Stephens City Charles I. Brumback W. D. Chipley Baltimore and Ohio Stephens City Milling Company Mr. Brumback IW. D. Parker South Main Street Stewart A. Steigle Danville Paul M. Thrash

Louis Haymaker Dies of Typhoid Fever at 26

Louis Conrad Haymaker son of the late Howard Haymaker Winchester contractor and bricklayer died after a month long typhoid illness at his mother's home on East Clifford Street. He was 26 and leaves his mother two brothers and four sisters. He belonged to Friendship Fire Company. Funeral is set for 4 PM from his mother's home with Rev. J W Duffey officiating. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Louis-Conrad Haymaker Howard Haymaker Winchester Rose Haymaker East Clifford Street Haymaker Mersis Frank Clarence Haymaker J. R. Doran Walter. Barnett C. M. Showalter Hilda Waynmaker Friendship Fire Company J. W. Duffey Mount Hebron Cemetery

Cedar Group Notes From Pleasant Valley Aug 4

Mrs George W Kitzmiller of Ohio visits Mrs Cora Crim as general superintendent of the United Brethren Church P C E U She lectures to juniors at Pleasant Valley and Y P C E U delegates attend a Winchester convention from the area Ruth Fries returns home for a week Salima Nesmith visits Aunt Anna Fries at Gore with other local notes

Lattie Dorsey Lester Smith Blanche Ruble Edna Carpenter Pleasant Valley Ruth Fries Salima Nesmith Anna Fries Gore

Weather Report for Virginia Partly Cloudy Nights

Partly cloudy to night and Thursday with moderate temperatures across Virginia. Mild winds, no precipitation expected, coastal areas likely drier than inland regions. Overnight lows near 60, daytime highs in the upper 70s.

Virginia

Primary Day Emphasized For August Fifth Voting

Announcement urges all Democrats to vote on Thursday August 5 in the pri mary. Ad notes a sale item a Van Tassell and Kearney show cart and references Rev Russell and Baetjer's Winchester Virginia with white goods advertised on the fourth page.

Van ‘Tassell_ & Kearney New York Russell Winchester

Sparks Fly at August Meeting of City Fathers

Tensions rose at the August common council meeting at City Hall as engineers faced sharp questions over sewerage construction. Captain Haymaker challenged pipe joints, four contractor gangs were cited, while inspectors struggled to monitor progress amid a barrage of inquiries and procedural warnings.

Common Council N. Wilson Davis James M. Haymaker South Market Street Haymaker Mr. Snyder Mr. Davis

How To Reach Itching Yard And Market Street Access

Notice explains Market Street will stay open after Rouss Avenue while sewer pipes are laid. Traffic can reach the hitching yard by turning from Main Street into Rouss Avenue and along Market to Mast Water Street.

Market Street Rouss Avenue Main Street Ronues Avenue

Hopkins Optical Co. Corrects Sale Start Date

A late newspaper correction notes a misprint in the first date line for the glasses sale. The sale will commence at 8 a.m. Saturday August 7, instead of September 7 as previously stated.

Hopkins Optical .Co

Wanted Healthy Young Men for Show at Front Bore Horse

Advert reads for healthy young men at 326 Amherst Street to attend a long standing show on Aue 11. It promises best show in many years and asks interested applicants to come at once.

Amherst Street

A New House On Historic Ground

Rest Virginia notes report Mrs. A I Baldwin building a house on the former site of the burned Yellow House. Miss Hattie Kline recovers at home from spinal meningitis. Mrs. D Moulden enjoys a pleasant visit and callers at Aspen Shade. Kate Payne spent Sunday at Willow Spring. Mrs. Duval visits her daughter Mrs. Browley in Clarke County. Rev. H V Wheeler delivered a sermon as a small congregation attended due to bad weather.

Rest Ai Saldwin Arly Hattie Kline Fr D. Moulden Aspen Shade Kate Payne

Farewell Engagement at Empire Stock Company Show

A brief note announces a farewell engagement tonight at the Empire Stock Company with a sensational lineup. Tomorrow night promises new performers and a notable spectacle as the company bids goodbye with a grand final performance.

Empire of the ‘Stock Co

Dancing Picnic Saturday Event at Cedar Lane

Dancing picnic listed for Saturday at Cedar Lane four miles from town on Northwest ern Grade. Organized by Joun Triplett with time showing seven.

Axig Cedar Lane

Niagara Falls Excursion Schedule by CV R RPSR R

Personal conducted excursions via CV R R and PSR R on July 28 and August 14 25 September 8 22 October 6 1909. Trips last 15 days with rate 11.60 for round trip from Witchester. Train leaves at 7 30 a.m.

CV. R. R PSR. R Witchester

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Harrison Boarit E. Holmes Boyd Jubilee Frank Strickler Kansas B. F. Solenberger Mary Dusty Ruth ‘Ford David Newcome Brucetown T. G. Fries Holmes Joseph and Garvin’ Bowles Norah Boyce John Garver Clarke County Os. C. Kosier Mechanicsburg J. W. Bowles A. D. Fries J.B. Fries Carrie Croson Ruth Ford W. Anderson Savilla Leathers Lula N McCarty Summit’ Point W. Va T. U Messrs Robert Clower Ernest Hinkins Near Woodstock the Normal John M. Darlington Martinsburg Hig Arthur Woore West Cork Street Louis Haymaker Susan Fitzhugh Bryarly Susan F. Bryarly Susan Mizhugh’ Bryarly 2. S. Bryarly Arthur Cr Baetjer’s W. J. Baker Shirley Carter Mesers Levit F.cooper Henry Deahi F. L. Glaize The Friendship Fire Co Asim O. J. Franks T. Cata*pr Niagara Falys
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