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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
4
The death of Mr. L. M. Boyer is reported in Frederick County. A progressive farmer and magistrate, he was a devoted husband and neighbor who contributed to the community and leaves many friends to mourn his passing.
The Virginia Senate approved a bill by Mr. Strode aligned with SupErintendent Eggleston to create division superintendents with a minimum salary of 900 dollars, except in two county areas where 700 dollars may apply. The plan aims to improve efficiency and attract competent leaders while public education funding rises to 1.5 million dollars annually. Danville Register reports momentum in education reform.
A Salem Times column laments what a newspaper prints and what it withholds. The piece argues readers prefer intelligent restraint over sensational content, praising editors who temper neighborly criticisms.
Miss Mary Schmidt created a demon themed outfit with grease paint crimson tights horns and hoofs for a masquerade. The makeup proved indelible refusing to wash off and leaving her reportedly tattooed for life under the fearsome theme.
A verdict for 2500 damages was rendered for a young woman in a Windy City streetcar accident years ago. She said the motorman released a rake handle that struck her face, rendering her unconscious and marring her nose. She testified about its former perfect Grecian beauty.
The fragment mentions a French woman admiring a pink ribboned item and a German scientist who could speak fifty languages and has died. It speculates about his presence at a historic tower event and the Tower of Babel.
Mrs. Bettie Dandridge shows near recovery from a recent operation at Memorial Hospital and is expected to return home soon. Visitors include Clarke Cooper and family, with others like Mrs. William Heflin convalescing at East Cork Street. William C. Newton of Baltimore’s American Type Founders arrives, while Mrs. Mary Witts returns to Orange, Virginia.
A public sale of farm items starts 10 a.m. Tuesday March 24 1908 at the seller's home 1 1/2 miles south of Berryville. The catalog includes 9 horses and colts 6 cattle 17 hogs farm implements harness and related gear with a 12 month credit on totals over $10 and payment via Berryville banks. No removal until terms are met and no by bidding. only the highest bidder secures items.
Mr Grim of Charles Town formerly of this city and connected with the Canton Ohio Bridge Co spent yesterday in this city and returned home this morning after a business trip through the Valley.
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