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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
4
Two major league umpires were offered ten thousand dollars to throw a New York versus Philadelphia game. The National League investigates the bribery bid. the umpires refused, preserving the integrity of baseball and clean sports.
The Byrd liquor statute forbids sale of ardent spirits on Christmas Day, promising a dry holiday in Virginia. Bar closures at midnight Christmas Eve will end the season of widespread drunkenness, with saloonkeepers likely to welcome the shift to idle-free observance.
A controversial piece explores wealth and rational enjoyment through John D. Rockefeller, noting critics and prosecutors while debating riches and social norms. The essay praises a bold act of tipping and suggests the tale may be apocryphal.
A very attractive assortment of hand painted and burnished china is offered at low prices. Vases from 25 cents to 2.50 dollars for Egyptian Style pieces. Orange bowls 1.50, cracker jars 75 cents, plates and wall plaques 25 to 50 cents, meat platters 25 to 75 cents, saucers or fruit dishes 25 to 50 cents, pitchers 25 to 50 cents.
A Richmond News-Leader editorial argues Virginia farmers should gain protection in tariffs while seeking relief from tax burdens. It asserts farmers need access to world markets for peanuts and tobacco, stressing the one sided effect of existing tariffs on producers and consumers.
Virginia sports figure Reddy Foster, a professional baseball player well known in the state, took his own life in Richmond on Saturday by shooting himself. Authorities reported no further details at this time.
The Post Office Department authorizes two letter boxes in the city. One is at Memories Hospital corner on South Stewart Street and the other in front of the National Cemetery on National Avenue. The boxes have been placed in position.
Notice from Winchester Virginia December 18 1908 that Frank H Krebs special commissioner in chancery of Frederick County will report on the J Wm Miller to Herbert Larrick trust. He will appraise property notes stocks and other assets and report creditors heirs and security interests. Hearing set January 19 1909 at Ward Larrick office with all interested parties required to attend.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Rev W R Hardesty junior preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church South to Miss Nannie Gardner daughter of Mr and Mrs William Gardner. The ceremony will take place at Paynes Chapel on December 31.
Inwood West Virginia December 21 news items report Blairsville Pennsylvania visitor E B Kettering on business. Mrs J W T Kern remains ill. Dr E B LeFevre confined at home with grip. R F Whiting and family visit Jefferson County guests. Henshaw and Miss Henshaw visit Mrs M A Silver. Harry LeFevre visits doctors. Christmas entertainment at United Brethren Church scheduled December 26 at 730 PM. Georgia Silver visits mother Mrs M A Silver. Sherrard and Sylvester Clarke return from Pennsylvania.
An advertisement touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney complaints caused by daily strain. It features a Winchester testimonial from Joseph D. Rainsberger who says four years ago doctors deemed his case incurable, but after using the pills he recovered and has stayed symptom free. Foster Milburn Co. is the U S sole agent.
Morgan Miller of Lost River Harry County West Virginia compromised his suit against the Western Maryland Railway for the death of his son in a wreck at Gorman about a year ago for 2500 dollars.
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