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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
4
The article argues prohibition spread through multiple causes including political shifts in the South and organized local campaigns. It cites the presence of the negro dive as a trigger for anti liquor sentiment and notes that employers support prohibition for sober labor forces.
M B Cunningham files a bill in Frederick County Virginia court seeking $943.33 plus interest from Edward M Cunningham. He is ordered to appear within 15 days to protect his interest, with assets in the state pledged to secure the debt and support for the complainant. The case includes attachments on Eddy and Mary Eddy estates and names clerk Phil H Gold and attorney P Whitacre.
The sultan of Morocco is described as a fair tennis player who shoots well and rides a bicycle. He is deeply interested in automobiles, but lack of roads hinder his pursuit of them, suggesting he would have pursued such hobbies if roads existed.
Dr W A Coyner skilledly amputated the injured right leg and preserved the other after a mower accident on a wolf shepherd valued at about 100 dollars owned by Charles Lupton. Lupton risked his own hands to stop bleeding until the dog could be treated. The family and friends, including Miss Bessie Travers, Miss Ida Wyndham, Miss Esther Samsell, and Miss Meta Sartelle, are noted in local social notes.
Busin ess visitor G P C Rinker surveyed a half mile track site one mile from Inwood Park owned by Mr Stewart Strong. The level field requires little earthwork and backers foresee quick construction and a successful venture for local racing fans.
The preliminary hearing for Geo W Abrell charged with killing John B Chapman at Slanesville began Monday before Justice N B Guthrie in Romney with Justice Maloney as a witness. The state presented witnesses about conditions after Chapman's death the cellar and garden tracks and Abrell's actions after the killing. Prosecutor Zimmerman and John J Cornwell represent the estate while H B Gilkeson and W B Cornwell defend the prisoner.
Over 500 farmers from Virginia attend the State Farmers Institute annual meeting opening at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Prominent agriculturists and Washington’s Agricultural Department experts participate, with F Leslie of Vaucluse speaking on hog raising in Virginia.
July treasurer’s report shows receipts 10144.76 and expenditures 4628.81 with a balance of 5515.95. Real estate and personal property assessments for 1908-9 total 271,056.69, with gains of 2,191.68. Water and street work include new attachments and several ordinances funding extensions and curb work. Public School corner stone laying invited. hospital reports filed. petitions for water refunds and street improvements referred to committees.
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