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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
1
Soldiers of the Seventh Virginia Regiment in Taft Georgia prepare to break camp Friday and return home to Staunton Harrisonburg Luray and other valley towns. The 70th 71st and 72d regiments merge into Virginia Infantry units and the camp is praised for location equipment water quality and healthy conditions. The valley bands and musicians will travel separately with the Winchester group remaining through Sunday.
The eighteenth annual Inwood Pair Association exhibition will be held at Inwood Park September 8 to 11 with a new horse and colt show and expanded departments. Premiums have more than doubled and management promises a bigger, better event under new leadership. George M. Bowers presides, C E Ridgeway is vice president, F C Foreman is secretary treasurer, and J W Stewart assists management.
Rain is forecast in Virginia tonight and Friday. Wanted immediately a farm of 80 to 100 acres within 2 to 6 miles of Winchester. Willing to pay a fair price. Star office.
William A. March reports a letter from eastern Pennsylvania Red Men tribes stating they will attend the home-coming celebration in the week of September 14 to 19 with most in full costume. Also notes a new carload of peach carriers advertised for sale at 16 cents each.
Pensacola Florida July 30 three men killed and many injured as a mob breaks into the jail and lynches a negro Lee Shaw his nude body riddled with over a thousand bullets suspended from a telephone pole. The jailor was powerless to stop the mob.
Prof Feiser supports Winchester Giants in Petersburg game one of a three game set. He recently practiced in Maryland and is reported in good form with keen eye on bases. Fans expect his return to greet him at the station next Monday after his famed last season performance against the Nebraska Indians.
Francis H. Skelton president of the First National Bank of Pittsburgh accompanied by a party arrived in town and stayed at the Inn. In Winchester he spoke with the cashier at Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Mr Fuller, during a pleasant interview. Leap Year on and Ordinary skating tonight at Market Street Rink Spit.
Correspondence from Richmond Virginia July 30 details the fifth annual Virginia farmers convention to be held August 4 to 6 at the Jefferson Hotel Auditorium Richmond. Attendees from Winchester Frederick County and the valley are expected to attend.
Miss Littie Mae Workman of Charles Town marries John Henry Hoffman of Washington with Rev Ernest J. Woolfe officiating at Rockville Maryland. The couple leaves for Washington with a celebratory bell ringing and a lively procession, highlighting a Virginias entertaining Virginians mood as preparations for a convention in the South continue.
Prof H Chidester 80 a prominent Romney resident and West Virginia School for Deaf and Blind teacher was fatally struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger engine backing over him at the crossing on the Y. He had met Virginia and Baltimore relatives at the station and walked ahead despite escorts. He leaves a widow three daughters Susie Juliet and Mrs Wills and a son Holdridge.
Market Street venue announces major update with a 30-LP, two-term reissue spree featuring new music and an overall venue change. Art and performance promoter details may guide forthcoming shows and lineups.
Classified note announces whiskey barrels for sale in prime condition one with bargains. Offers are to apply to Thos Keating at the listed contact.
Mr. Fred H. Hable manager of the Auditorium returns from East Water street stay with parents and heads to Washington to book attractions for the fall and winter. He states top road shows will visit the Auditorium this season.
Fredericksburg Journal reports Winchester won the opening game 1 to 0 after a first inning error. McDonald doubled, scored on a fumbled throw to home. Linthicum held Fredericksburg to 5 hits while Cantwell fanned six. The crowd swelled for a larger second game, while Winchester showed errorless play and gentlemanly conduct.
Classified notice offers six room rental with bath gas range and hot water at 6-room unit by Henry Baetjer. Located on Market Street, emphasis on welcome and equal treatment for all applicants.
Skating contest between couples at the New Rink on Thursday night July 30 awards two weekly skate tickets to the most graceful couples. A large number of entries promise beautiful skating and strong competition.
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