Local towns urged to back B and O through service reform
In a June 12 1908 notice residents of Middletown Stephens City and Charles Town are urged to support a Winchester led movement for better Baltimore and Ohio passenger and freight service and to oppose the through service from Lexington to Alexandria via the Southern railroad. H F Byrd of The Star tours the towns to rally backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Stephens City
Charles Town
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
State Corporation Commission
Lexington
Alexandria
Southern
B. and O
Owill
H. F. Byrd
The
Star
Byrd Speech Opens Roanoke Democratic Rally on Tariff Reform
Speaker R. E. Byrd delivers at the Roanoke Democratic convention urging tariff reform as a rallying cry. He argues the Republican record favors special privileges and trusts, while Democrats must unite on a definite issue to prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Byrd
Byrd
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Rea
Tariff Reform Called for by Speaker Byrd
The speech urges tariff reform and a return to old Democratic doctrine with emphasis on equal opportunities to work, save, and compete freely. It condemns new isms and calls for singleness of issues and no favors while preserving individual rights and neighborly protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
North Carolina law proposal mocks liquor odor as proof of guilt
An unidentified North Carolina citizen proposes a bill to make drinking a misdemeanor with any amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate. A liquor odor would be prima facie evidence, with the smelled place deemed the unlawful act site. Exemptions include medical care and church sacraments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Richmond News-Leader
Defeat of Hoke Smith in Georgia governors race noted
The Charlotte Observer reports Georgia voters rejected Hoke Smith in the state primaries, ending a era where he was a divisive, disruptive figure. The piece frames his defeat as a public rebuke of demagoguery and false leadership.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
South
Charlotte
N. C
Mrs. Laise and Jenson Visit Martinsbore on Thursday
Mrs W S Laise and her daughter Mrs Mabel Jenson spent Thursday in Martinsbore. Mr W B Clendening is preparing to remodel this house.
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W. S. Laise
Mabel
Jenson
Martinsbore
W. B. Clendening
J.D. Payne
Ian
Anna Tabb
Martinsburg
M. L. Payne Iis
Alabama
Dr. Best
Brucetown
Harry Moulden
Mae .Cunningham
Best
Kate Payne
Jefferson County Farmer Dies After Breakfast
Mr. W. F. Gardner a Jefferson county farmer died at his Millville home shortly after rising for breakfast He was a Confederate veteran serving in Capt Baylor s company Second Virginia Regiment He leaves a wife and four children and is the half brother of Jefferson county sheriff J W Gardner
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W. F. Gardner
Jefferson County
Millville
Capt. Baylor
Second
Virginia Regiment
J. W.gardner
Limestone Farm Promises Limestone Land For Sale in Virginia
On Saturday June 20 1908 the Limestone Farm of 36 acres near Stephenson Virginia is offered. It includes a small dwelling, outbuildings, a good water well and fruit potential. Located 4 3/4 miles northeast of Winchester in Frederick County the land borders B J Evans and David Hott. The sale grants the purchaser one third of growing crops. two thirds remain tenant’s. Locust posts stay on site.
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Winchester
Fredick County
Stephenson
B. J. Evans
David Hott
George W. Brent
Walkover for Charlestown Team
Bunker Hill West Virginia June 12 Athletics club traveled to Charlestown to play the local club. They returned with banners and high hopes but few remained in town today. Reported score 30 to 0 with Charlestown claiming a decisive victory over the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Athletic Club
Charles ‘Town
Misses McKown
Gerrardstown
Henson
Matchmaking Machine Chops 40000 Splints in One Minute
A wood cutting machine used to produce match splints yields forty thousand pieces in a single minute, showcasing remarkable speed and efficiency.
Grape-Nuts cited for restoring energy and vigor
A reader letter claims Grape-Nuts powered recovery from long night work and fatigue. The testimonial notes improved strength, nerve and brain power, and a 20 pound weight gain with sustained energy. The Postum Co. from Battle Creek, Michigan, endorses the letter and invites readers to review “The Road to Wellville.”
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N. Y
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Evening Star
Winchester, Virginia
BB Basta
Starthi
Bell
Castoria
Weex
New York
Crrv
Berlin
Court House
Virginia
Co. M. Ebert
Geo. .W. Brent
D. R. P. Duvall
Charlestown
Umberland Valley
R. A
Ose
Hagerstown
Conees Greencastle
Chambersburg
Shippensburg
Mechanicsburg
Secess
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
M. C. Kennedy
J. H. Texas
Winchester Mutual Skating Rink
Stewart and
Wolf Streets
Shenandoah Valley
E. B. Capper
H. H. Willis
A. R. Breckennridge
W. L. Wood
G. William Pres
Atty. Co
W. Voigt
J. KE. Correll
Hac. Sheetz
T. M. Barr
J. R. Doran, H.C. Fletcher, J. H. Snyder
Kinzel
Ok N
Till Yard
Foutz
U. S
C. W
Victoria
India
Steiner
M’sselle Veresch
Queen of the
Paris
Comedy Weylers
Barcelona
Ine
Grand Parade
RT. McVicar’s
Garriage Works
Kelly Gum Tire
Firestone Gum
P. S
Good & Company
H. & W. Seabright
North Main Street
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