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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
1
The City School Board allocated 400 toward the high school fund to improve the local high school. At the start of the coming session a state high school course will open with a full tuition free program for city pupils. Courses include Latin German French sciences languages history math bookkeeping and business methods. Pupils must report September 14 for the new term as classes begin with a brief initial week.
The auditorium will reopen tomorrow night under Messrs F H and Herman H Hable. Carlton's British Canadian concert band will headline the inaugural program with a notable bandmaster whose methods promise a brilliant, polished performance and a royal musical society decoration. A fine program and a request list are planned.
In Kernstown near Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church on a Sunday, Casper Stuckler Howard Lantz and Frank Campbell killed a four and a half foot female venomous snake. She had thirty newborn snakes inside her, likely four escaped.
A large number of Winchester residents plan to attend the Virginia State Firemen's Association convention in Harrisonburg starting tomorrow. Some departed today with others traveling over the next two days. Doubt remains on whether Winchester reel teams will join racing events due to waning local interest. The town shows festival preparations with arches and lights. Prof. Beardsworth of Staunton Prof. Andrews of Winchester and Prof. Fleischauer of Harrisonburg were named judges for Thursday's band contest.
The Third Annual Frederick County Anti-Saloon League meeting convened at City Hall Auditorium amid rain and strong turnout. President Chas. E. Clevenger outlined past gains and urged continued vigilance as Rev. William Stevens led devotions and speakers addressed temperance hopes, with Mrs. M. M. Lynch presenting on temperance training for children and a medal contest slated for evening.
Real estate activity surges in Winchester and Frederick County with clerks recording deeds to eight lots on West Cecil and Leicester streets extended. Major transactions include GudeBrods Silk firm selling 55 acres near Kernstown to Mrs. Mattie Gudebrod, plus 71 acres near Round Hill to S. H. Mozingo, and J. H. Shipe property conveyances with homes and orchards.
Winchester defeated Frederick 10 to 2 after a rough middle innings. Montgomery left sick at home. Tonkins joined Winchester as a pitcher, with Brown, Cy McDonald, and Schel delivering strong plays for Winchester and Ebert and Malone shining for Frederick.
Bids will be received for the erection of the Manual Training and Domestic Science High School Building to be erected in Middletown Virginia. Bids may be submitted up to noon September 10 1908. For specifications call E O Larrick Middletown Va. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. COMMITTEE.
Sarah Zane Fire Co meets at 8 tonight. Voting contest at Mt Afry Friday and Saturday nights. For Rent a six room flat with bath range hot water and gas. Henry Baetier. L. M. Welton, Agent.
Sewing machines for rent by week or month at low rates. The Singer Sewing Machine and Wheeler & Wilson are advertised as lightest and most convenient. Try one to be convinced. Available at Singer stores 5 West Piccadilly Street.
A box party at Market Street Rink tonight features Lowneys as winners. KP reports a lively event with local attendees and celebration.
William Jennings Bryan delivered a keynote on the trust situation in connection with the notification of his running mate John W. Kern for vice president. Kern gave his acceptance speech as Bryan condemned Taft and Republican leaders blocking antitrust law expansion.
Mrs Wall fractured her hip after a fall on the front porch at the family residence on North Market Street last evening. She is confined to her room and her condition is listed as serious.
A year's work in the Normal Training Class at Froma Royal High School in Virginia offers a First-Grade Certificate after three years. No charges for the session starting September 22. Information available at Front Royal, Virginia. H. Crawford Bounds, Normal Training Dept. 24-10-41.
Notice announces an expert cutter will arrive August 26 and 27 with a full line of samples for examination. The offer proposes profit sharing and includes a contact reference 24-1p-61 by P. Haddox.
Local notes mention decorating for a Homecoming event with lights and window displays. Mrs H Clay Krebs and Miss Nannie Krebs return from Washington trip. Mr Charles Bowly travels west on a business trip after visiting home. John Kerr Public Schools set to open September 14, 1908.
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