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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
1
A column discusses Taft risking his nomination over remarks about Grant's tomb and Civil War memory. It recalls Kempis on silence, Blaine’s political missteps, and the weight of truth versus full disclosure, ending with thoughts on the majesty of death.
Oriental Rug Co of Martinsburg changes management and stock and offers 10 percent equipment for business. Send your old car pet to clean or have druggets made, old carpets and rugs remade as good as new. Write or phone for information.
Dr. Gwynn Harrison of Fire Creek West Virginia has established a summer home for sixteen delicate children from Clarke county Virginia. He bears all costs and hopes funds will sustain the project through 1909 as a memorial of love. Express packages for the children go to A B Bevan Boyce Clarke Virginia.
Sunday edition spotlights latest news and special features from Washington. Includes magazine sections with profiles, cultural essays, and commentary, plus national briefing, local notes, and weekend features crafted for readers seeking depth.
The Winchester Memorial Association led by Mrs. Philip Williams and Mrs. A H H Boyd organized after the Civil War to honor Confederate soldiers. They raised funds across the South, bought land, and re intered 494 remains in individual coffins and graves, with Stonewall Cemetery dedicated October 25 1866 after a lengthy removal effort.
Cantwell started in the box for the locals in the second game of the series at Reservoir Park. He fanned ten of Belair’s batters and allowed only two hits in a 2–0 victory for Winchester. The finale is scheduled for this afternoon at 3 30.
The Star appears earlier than usual to let staff and employer attend the ceremonies. Readers are invited to read Mr. B. Holmes Boyd's History of Memorial Day and the editorial column.
A city council brief session at City Hall with eight members present approved two ordinances. One appropriated 224.10 for painting woodwork in City Hall and another 2000 for work ordered by the street committee. The meeting adjourned after a 6 to 4 vote to continue.
Don’t miss the El Rey Sisters the champion child skaters at Market Street Rink. Three shows at 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. Features include the Merry Widow Waltz.
Notice urges Daughters to attend a 3 o clock address on Jefferson Davis by Mr. R Gray Williams in the Camp Room. AML Daughters are requested to be present. Mrs W B LovePres.
Local newsboys push for a major promotional feature in the Sunday Star and magazine section. They seek broader distribution and favorable terms, citing steady reader demand and potential sales impact.
Spectators recall June Confederate Memorial Day as graves at Stonewall and Mount Hebron Cemeteries are decorated. Harry St. George Tucker of Jamestown Exposition Company delivers oration in Winchester with a parade forming at Market Street and proceeding to the cemetery for services led by Rev. George T. Tyler.
The Citizens' Ticket lists Stewart for mayor and Lohr Capper for recorder with J H Barnett Dr J Fl Ward John J Sloat Sansel Ward candidates T Jones C Ta Robinson Dr P W Boyd Sr for various city council seats.
Automobiles for sale at Huntsberry's store advertised with both phones listed. The brief item notes prices or models likely included in the catalog but specifics are unreadable.
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