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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
4
The News Item, established in 1895, was purchased and consolidated by The Evening Star on May 6 1907. The combined circulation surpassed 3600 daily, making The Star the only daily paper published in Winchester Virginia.
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A 1908 Winchester column ridicules Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stetson's marriage to a Portuguese count and wealth-driven aristocracy. It notes Roosevelt and Taft politics, Bryan independence, Sereno Payne tariff revision, and mocks Richmond City Home infant poisoning as mismanagement amid a broad editorial flow.
London notes report Elinor Glyn hosted a private Adelphia Theatre performance of Three Weeks with herself in the leading part. She staged a dramatic prologue and an onstage interview scene, wearing black chiffon as she portrayed a queen, while the King of Sardalia mocked her in sharp dialogue.
Major James F. Meline longtime assistant treasurer of the United States died at his Washington home after a long illness. Born June 3, 1841 in Ohio he served in the Civil War rising to major, and later held Treasury roles including assistant treasurer from 1893 until his death. He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Hackensack N J July 28 A 19 year old girl Lourie Kercer attempted suicide by leaping from a speeding car at a bridge over a river conductor James Doyle saw the leap and jumped after her into the dark water rescuing her after a desperate struggle she was revived on the river bank. Americans Refuse to Run at Olympic Games London July 25 The American team showed swift advantage at the opening of the last day of the Games and expected victory but refused to compete in the 400 meter final after disputes with British officials Nancy Hanks Foals Lexington Ky July 25 Nancy Hanks the former champion trot records a 2 04 mare foals a bay colt by Tod at Hamburg owned by John E Madden near here Mr T J Hicks Clearbrook Winchester business.
The Roman Catholic Church is growing rapidly in Australia though some recall a time when no priest served the continent. The article notes swift expansion and the challenge of establishing clergy across the vast region.
Auction in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia at 11 o clock will offer about 244 acres on three parcels and as a whole. The Home Farm 154 acres includes residence bank barn and orchards with excellent fencing water supply. Pitman land 65 acres has dwelling barn spring and stream. Third tract 25 acres with a five room dwelling and stream. Portions may be sowed in wheat. sale terms include one third cash and two equal annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Some rights reserved and crops later.
Isaac Carrier of Concord Virginia died Monday night at his home and was buried at Shiloh on July 22 with Rev Griffin of Faith Mission conducting the service. He was nearly 70, survived by his widow Sallie Racey and four sons Myrion Scott Lurn and Sidney. Also noted are upcoming meetings by Rev Roy Schmucker and Rev C R Line and Miss Mintie Larrick visiting Winchester.
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