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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
4
The Hon. R. E. Byrd delivered a concise twenty minute commencement address to the Medical College graduates on Tuesday night. The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes his speech was concise and without extraneous anecdotes, setting a model for future occasions.
An analysis argues for educated citizens guiding public policy to balance corporate power and democratic ideals. It cites university leaders and economists from Wisconsin Harvard and elsewhere, urging trained graduates to shape monetary reform and national guidance.
Fragmentary passage notes an appeal related to a convict named Cutchin, referencing a record over 1200 pages and 76 witnesses. It lists eminent counsel led by McCormick Henson and John L. Lee of Lynch, with prosecutors Harry of Richmond and others. September context hints at local government proceedings.
A young heiress recounts endowing an insane asylum and meeting a charming man who talks aviation. After a dance, a revelation at the superintendent’s room shows the suitor is not a patient, but a sane lawyer with aviation dreams. She marries him, funding his aerial experiments despite his disinterest in flying.
Miss Ursula Sanford daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles R Sanford married Howard L Patton at United Brethren Church on North Avenue last evening. Rev H F Richardson officiated. A reception followed at Isaac Patton’s North Market Street home with many Patton and Sanford relatives and friends in attendance.
The Democratic primary will nominate candidates for office this Saturday in Winchester and Frederick counties. Voters may participate if they pledge support for nominees. County polling runs sunrise to sunset with many offices on the ballot. city primary occurs at the police court room from noon to 8 p.m. for the house of delegates race.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Anderson of Winchester and James H Huff of Winchester on May 30 in Hagerstown Maryland at the First Baptist Church parsonage. They reside on South Main Street Winchester and have many friends wishing them happiness. Also notes on Winchester polling hours and a Maurertown visit. A curious sea sickness remedy mentions swallowing iron rust with thyme and salt.
A set of candidate notices for Frederick County offices listing individuals for Treasurer Road Commissioner and Commissioner of Roads. Names include S. M. Chiles Robert B. Smith Carter Ham E D Shenk William T A Clowsber with mentions of districts Opequon Gainesboro Back Creek and Democratic primary guidance.
A crowded slate of local announces for Sheriff and Commissioner of Revenue in Frederick County. Luther Pannett, John M. Silver, Isaiah C. Roe, Jacob Rudolph, H H Shull, Emery J. Snapp, B Dinges, H B Kaine, Harrison P. Whitacre, and G R Shirley seek Democratic primary support to hold or win office.
A Boston paper printed a sensational missing child notice from a French father Jean Baptiste promising a handsome reward for the return of his five year old son. The ad notes the father also deals in French brandy.
A candidate announces for Road Commissioner in the Opequon district subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges to work to improve roads if elected. This statement identifies Joseph T Richard as the claimant.
In Opequon District a candidate for Road Commissioner pledges seven years of road building experience and to act in the interest of the road. W. R. Brown urges Gainesboro District voters in Frederick County to support him for County Supervisor, subject to Democratic primary action.
Boyd R Richards and Richard E Byrd announce candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary on June 3. Both pledge to faithfully perform duties and defend public interests if elected. The two candidates seek re election and new term.
The Clarke County notice lists candidates for Commissioner of the Revenue and Clerk of the Circuit Court. R. D. Hardesty and Joseph S. Denny are named as deputies, with endorsements contingent on the Democratic primary. I. K. Briggs seeks the Clerk position with Herbert B. Whiting as deputy.
The letter from L. Carper and B. Foley announces candidacy for Chapel District Supervisors and County Treasurer respectively. They state submission to the Democratic primary and respectfully solicit voters' support from Clarke County residents.
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