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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
1
Local business push aims to attract a major wagon, buggy and carriage factory to Winchester. Robert M Henry offers one acre of ground near the paper mill road free of charge to Messrs Hansucker and Showalter of Toledo to establish the yard. Timing depends on further visits and decisions.
After Taft's acceptance speech in Cincinnati, festivities delighted visitors and the Republican notification committee drawn from every state. Chester, a Virginia appointee at Chicago, is described as a personal friend of Hon. Charles Taft. Gibbons, Winchester's noted Republican, plans to return home soon to tend honey bees and fancy pigeons on North Main Street.
A marriage license was issued to Clare B. Kenney and Viola M. Tharp of Frederick at the county clerk office. The surrounding text appears garbled with stray phrases about tea pricing and locations, not part of the notice.
The Tristate League of Odd Fellows from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia plans its annual reunion Tuesday August 4 at Island Park Harpers Ferry. Winchester and nearby members push attendance for a day of recreation and order program with dignitaries including Grand Master John W. Young Grand Patriarch George C Tracey Grand Secretary William A Jones and Patriarchs Militant in fatigue dress. Excursions from Winchester Baltimore Hagerstown Frederick Cumberland and Virginia and West Virginia points will be run.
Skating contest at the New Rink Thursday night July 30 features couples competing for two weekly skate tickets as prizes amid many entries and expected graceful performances.
A charred young woman found behind a greenpoint avenue stable in Williamsburg is believed to be 26 and poisoned with vitrol before being set afire. Police arrest a Hamburg avenue officer in Barbara Reig murder. death noted for Dr. Andrew Cropsey as wife killer. Quebec closes anniversary celebration amid royal events and Cleveland estate reports show about 250000 dollars.
Haddox's store, moved from downtown to new rooms, is now owned by New York Sales Co. and must sell out in ten days. An expert is halving the former low prices on clothing, shoes, and furnishings to quick sell, urging buyers to purchase large quantities at dramatic savings.
Mrs W. 8 Cowles and daughter Edith and son John will reside in Winchester while Admiral Cowles returns from the battleship fleet cruise around the world early next February. The family, guests of Mr and Mrs James C Whetzel at Clearbrook, has many Winchester friends eager to welcome them.
A weather notice for Virginia indicates showers expected tonight and again on Thursday. No heavy rain indicated and temperatures likely mild with gusty winds possible near coastal areas.
Bargains on No. 1 condition whiskey barrels available for vinegar making. Interested buyers directed to contact Thos. Keating for details.
An all day gathering at Paxtons Sunday August 2 includes preaching and communion at 11 a.m. A post lunch Young People meeting with music and addresses occurs at 2 34 p.m. Dinner will be served on the grounds. The pastor Rev LL Potter leads the meetings.
The Berryville Juniors baseball team travels to Res ervoir Park for a Saturday afternoon game against the local club. The Juniors are described as skilled and confident, ready to handle the ball.
Mr Harry Kramar the well known trick bicyclist is back in Winchester and will perform last this season at the Market St Rank riding down the Taylor Hotel stairway and doing more stunts. Also notice seeks an 80 to 100 acre farm within 2 to 6 miles of Winchester for sale through Star office.
Congressman H. D. Flood of the Tenth district says Bryan is stronger than ever and the Democrats are well organized. He cites Missouri Indiana Illinois Ohio and the Middle West as pivotal and predicts labor voting Democratic while Foraker Taft and Hines split the GOP. Flood plans to attend a September peace conference in Berlin as a U. S. representative.
Miss Estio G Main organist of Christ Episcopal Church will be a guest at a house party at Belin Cottage Springside near Shrewsbury Pa She will visit York and other places before returning home
The report mentions Market Street rink as the longest and coolest. It notes Misa Katharine Steele is ill with typhoid fever but slightly improved today. Mary Strickler has gone to Graver Spring for a tour. Misa and Meilie Kremer are staying at Pon Springs for a time.
Obscure clipping notes a reward offer related to a dog associated with a female coach and a person named Ollie B. Brown. The fragment suggests a plea or notice seeking the animal’s return and mentions a liberal reward, with limited context for full details.
Winchester club won 1 to 0 on the Fredericksburg home field with Cantwell Duffy as key batters and Linthiem Mie securing Fredericksburg outs. Frederick News reports a beautiful game at Athletic Park with timely hitting and fielding errors guiding Winchester to the victory.
At a Salisbury Maryland school board meeting July 29 the resignations of County Superintendent H Crawford Bounds and Wincombco High School principal J Walter Buffington were accepted. Applicants include King White and W J Holloway. Bounds and Buffington will lead new state training schools in Front Royal Virginia.
Harry Kramar billed as world’s greatest eyebat performs on Market Street rink tonight with a one wheel act and other tricks. Admission ten cents after radios nip aliens.
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