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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
4
Captain Peter C Hains Jr shot and killed William B Annis at the Bay Side Yacht Club after a dispute about law and revenge. The act appears planned with Hains and his brother restraining the crowd as six shots were fired into Annis who claimed the wrong man was killed before dying.
The article cites Secretary Wilson and Manufacturers' Record figures showing farm property value rising from 1880 to 1907 and per capita gains from $1579 to $2341 in farm property and from $286 to $618 in farm product value. It praises sustained growth in agricultural wealth and national prosperity.
Rev. Beverly D. Tucker bishop coadjutor of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia arrived in New York yesterday aboard the steamer Minneapolis from London where he attended the Anglican Conference. He was formerly of Winchester.
Former pastor of United Brethren Church, Rev. 3 K Wine, was seen in town yesterday en route to Harrisonburg Virginia to visit friends in nearby lands and county communities. He is currently listed as a retired clergyman.
The available market data shows wholesalers holding firm bids on several staples. Butter at 90, corn around 4.00 a bushel, oats near 50, hay 10 to 13 per ton, rye 0.75 to 0.80, young chickens and hens listed with prices, lard and potatoes noted, with side meat per pound.
Cumberland Valley Railroad announces connections for regular trains to Williams Grove August 24 to 29 for the Grangers Picnic. Thursday special departs Winchester at 5 15 a m returning Grove at 5 15 p m. Excursion tickets valid to August 29 on sale weekday at reduced rates. Two day excursion tickets available Tuesday to Friday at 1 50 for round trip.
An offering in touch with the times describes glass letters and figures. The gold is burned in the glass for a bright mirror finish that cannot tarnish or rub off. Prices vary by size and quantity. Request samples and prices by phoning Mr. J. P. Sartelle. James O. Ritter 104 W Cort St.
Call at Hansbrough and Carter to obtain receipts for toll for one year from September 1. The privilege is extended during August. Receipts issued by either Hansbrough or Carter.
Notice to fruit growers. The hydraulic cider press at my mill one mile south of town on Valley Pike is tuning and ready for business daily. M. Chiles.
Bliss Virginia hosts a Mount Airy Library Association home coming at the Mount Airy school house on Friday and Saturday. A large crowd is expected for music games a beauty contest a greased pig chase and fireworks with prizes. Notable locals include Ex J Snapp William Rudolph and Jessie Brumback with others traveling from nearby areas.
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