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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
1
The Winchester Inn in the western suburbs is near capacity with guests from across the country. Auto parties have stayed this week and more are planning to stop tomorrow. Notable arrivals include Miss Harriet S. Brown and others from Baltimore, plus travelers from Washington and various cities, enjoying meals and the cool verandas.
Mrs Elizabeth Affleck marked her 94th birthday at her Peyton Street home. Born at Kernstown she lived much of her life in this city with only her daughter Mrs W R Willis and sister Mrs Rebecca Hodgson nearby. Her ancestry includes Swiss forebears who fled religious persecution and settled in Holland before her Hollander grandfather Heber moved to Kernstown in 1776.
Dr A C Bishop assistant superintendent of public instruction of Nebraska spoke to summer normal teachers in the county courthouse hall at 8 30 pm on Agriculture in the Schools. Dr Bae of psychology and pedagogy from the normal now in session was recalled to Harrisburg Pa by a death in the family.
Winchester residents attended last summer’s old time spelling bee under the Normal, and tonight at 8 o'clock an similar event is planned in the courthouse hall. Prof Cooke will act as spelling master with a preliminary musical program. Judges are Prof McClure Miss Watts and Rev Lacy. Doors open at 7 30 with a short musical program followed by the spelling contest and a 10 cent admission to pay prizes.
A damaged ad fragment announces special pricing on gun powder tea from Japan and Ceylon. Regular price unknown, but the note advertises a week long sale offering 2 pounds at listed discount prices.
Bryan secures nomination on the first ballot amid late day balloting for the vice presidency. The event marks a pivotal step in the party convention proceedings as delegates cast decisive votes.
W Hiam Jennings Bryan was nominated for President on the first ballot after an all night session. Ignatius J Dunn presented Bryan name amid wild enthusiasm while Johnson and Judge Gray also drew applause. The platform favored labor interests, opposed anti trust limits, and endorsed campaign fund publicity. Colonel Guffey was replaced on the national committee by James Kerr.
At the Democratic National Convention in Denver William J. Bryan of Lincoln Nebraska was nominated for President on the first ballot. The announcement came at 3.45 this morning mountain time after a long session. The roll showed Bryan 89214 Gray 5914 Johnson 46 with eight votes not cast.
Denver reports Col. William Jennings Bryan was re nominated for President by the Democratic National Convention after a stormy night session. Ignatius Dann nominated Bryan amid loud applause as Johnson and Gray names were presented, the platform was read and adopted amid tense proceedings.
The text reports a fatal injury sustained by a worker under a threshing apparatus. It notes the difficulty of preparing the report and mentions political commentary surrounding a vice presidential race, including figures like Bryam and Towne, with Kentucky viewed as favorable to Bryam. The passage ends with the line about the fatal accident.
Large crowd gathers at Reservoir Park for Rooters Day as Winchester hosts Hagerstown in a well attended game. Bands, autos, and riders lead a parade while players Cantwell and Krebs prepare for action in a proactive local sports scene.
Tonight's event features Miss Woodward racing Lon skates against Mr. Wingfield on bicycle in a sprint to catch the opponent at the new rink. The match promises a fast pace and local spectators anticipate a close finish.
Notice states Marshall Pw will buy good driving and work horses and mules at a livery sale on Friday and Saturday July 10 and 11. Purchases include superior driving stock with good prices promised.
Dr Samuel McCune of Meadow Mills is described as feeling young at seventy eight and still active in land operations. He and Mira celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, recalling a life in Braddock and Pos.
A meeting of the Sh Countyical Society will be held at a hotel in Wo next Monday July 13. Papers will be read by about 10 physicians including Dr Kiam P McGuire of Winchester.
John Smith of Winchester plans a tall soda fountain and confectionary in Woodstock. The Woodstock Herald notes active preparations and expects the shop to open for business quite soon.
Weather forecast for Virginia indicates fair in eastern regions with showers later in the day and fair conditions tonight through Saturday. Also includes cluttered local text about Winchester Tea Co and agricultural mentions such as wheat and hay, insurance, and possible barn storage notes, with uncertain contact lines.
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