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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
The piece reflects on hometown affection for national figures and the shared unity of citizens amid campaign tensions. It recalls welcome home moments for Kern and Fairbanks, Bryan’s ties to Lincoln neighbors, and urges Democratic unity against Republican rhetoric with a patriotic cadence.
A string of visiting relatives and friends is listed including Mrs. William Eilis Gole and her children from Baltimore staying at Brookland with Miss Mamie Grimth. Visits include Mrs. A. G. Shaver of Maurer town Virginia to Mrs. Lewis Seal on South Market. Notables departed Staunton for funeral attendees Major Charles F. Conrad and Dr. A. M. Fauntleroy. Others from Stephens City Huntsville Maryland and Baltimore visit locals. illnesses and travel details noted with several residents named along South Market East Water Street and Bartonsville.
A Baltimore Sun tribute lauds the Bentztown Bard Joel Chandler Harris figure for a simple yet moving verse in praise of Uncle Remus and James Whitcomb Riley influences. The piece celebrates literary soul over daily newspaper demand and notes the enduring value of humane emotion in poetry.
The Luray Courier reports abundant prosperity with fifty horses needed to meet demand at livery stables and crowded Sunday crowds. It notes eighteen seamstresses busy around the clock, producing finery during the era’s rapid social change.
Mr. Frederick W. Legg departed for his Baltimore home after several days in the city. D. R. Eskey returned from a business trip to Lancaster. Ira D. Brill of Elkton Virginia, a recent Dunsmore Business College graduate, visits his uncle J. H. Brill in the city for a few days.
Virginia horse shows set for Orange Charlottesville Harrisonburg Front Royal Berryville and Upperville with dates from July through September. Warrenton Petersburg and Richmond also listed with final Richmond dates to be announced.
Norfolk and Western announces November 24 schedule with southbound No. 13 from Berryville to Knoxville and intermediate stops including a Pullman buffet sleeper to Knoxville and connections to the St Louis Express. Northbound No. 28 and No. 14 serve Hagers Town and Washington routes with Pullman sleepers. info available from agents N and W.
Jubilee notes report Mrs. Warren Anderson improving after illness. Ben Russell and M L Russell visited near Clearbrook. Susie Carper returns home from Carpers Valley after visiting. DeKalb Clarence Russell and Elmer Melester spent Sunday with Boyd Fries. Yard party Friday and Saturday drew a large crowd and raised a good sum. Ella Russell visited sister Mrs Warren Anderson. John Natts of Winchester was a pleasant caller Monday.
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