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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
6
Samuel Lewis of New York, managing Mrs Mary Emerson the well known actress, is in Winchester arranging Miss Emerson's appearance at the Auditorium. Emerson will reprise the play On Parole, and she is described as a rising actress who made a big hit two years ago.
The article notes the sudden death of Dr Best and outlines memorial plans and obsequies to be announced. It recalls district divisions in the county, including Stonewall district named despite Unionist protests, with Dr Best having long ties to the area and serving as magistrate.
North Carolina Governor Glenn addresses the Virginia Legislature urging stricter liquor laws. He is introduced by William Hodges Mann of Nottoway. Judge Mann predicts the General Assembly will pass further sale restrictions this session.
Notice calls all members of Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 to meet in full uniform at the hall on Thursday evening February 6 for the regular monthly meeting and to attend Sarah Zane Fire Co.'s bazar. Members without uniforms may come in citizens' dress. By order of the Company. Ed. T. Carper, Sec’y.
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