Noted Case Ended Powers Pardoned By Kentucky Governor
The 1908 pardon of Caleb Powers by Gov. Willson ends a famed Kentucky crime saga linked to the Goebel assassination. Powers faced multiple trials and death sentences. supporters cite a petition of over 500000 signatures while noting no direct proof of his involvement. Henry Youtsev remains jailed for life. Jim Howard and others were not proven complicit.
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Caleb Powers
Willson
Kentucky
Goebel
Powers
Henry Youtsev
Jim Howard
R Goebel
Gov. Willson
Reverent tribute to Jefferson Davis in Farmville Herald
The Farmville Herald reflects reverently on Jefferson Davis noting his suffering behind bars and the enduring call to honor his memory. It states he faced unforgiving treatment and that monuments should be raised to teach future generations he was a patriot and brave.
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Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Farmville Herald
Byrd Urges Tariff Reform as Democrats Lead Campaign
In Roanoke the temporary chair man of the state convention, Mr. R B Byrd, urged Democrats to place tariff reform as the campaign’s main issue. He argued Republicans are weakest on tariff, highlighting the party’s central strength.
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Roanoke
R. B. Byrd
Reform urged as tariff debate divides party ranks
The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes that tariff reform faces resistance from powerful interests and that Mr Byrd argues for Democratic leadership to push reform. It compares opposition to inquiry committees to Walpole’s stance and questions whether Republicans can enact change. The piece highlights risk of harm to consumer protection and dependence on special interests.
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Robert Walpole
Byrd
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Who Would Not Be a Hay Seed at This Time
A discussion on hay as a major national asset argues that current and upcoming weather could push hay production to a multi year high. It notes the 1900 census estimated 1899 hay at 800 million tons and says a good season could break the record, underscoring hay’s role in national prosperity and farmer profits.
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New York
Death of Miss Lottie Shertzer in Stephens City Va
Lottie May Shertzer aged 19 died June 9 1908 in Stephens City Virginia after a long illness born April 25 1889 she lived most of her life there and embraced faith in Christ early. Her calm faith comforted her as she prepared for death and she was laid to rest June 11 1908 in Green Hill Cemetery in the presence of many friends.
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Stephens City
Lottie May Shertzer
C. W. Shertzer
Eternal City
Green Hill Cemetery
Winchester and Jordan Springs Telephone Company Annual Meeting
The Winchester and Jordan Springs Telephone Company held its annual meeting in Winchester. Logan R. Fay was re elected president William F E Branson was elected vice president secretary and treasurer and H F Byrd was re elected general manager. Directors elected include H H Baker J K McCann S A Byers and John Myers. The company is connected with Bell Telephone and offers long distance and local services with excellent prospects for the coming year.
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Winchester and
Jordan Springs
Bell Telephone Company
Winchester
Jury To Hear Jim Patterson Liquor Charge Next Monday
In Corporation Court James Patterson faced a charge of selling liquor unlawfully. The case was called and the trial was postponed to next Monday after defense urged summoning a county jury. The Commonwealth opposed the move and the judge took the matter under advisement following a hung jury in the previous term.
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Corporation Court
James Patterson
R. T. Barton
Patterson
Commonwealth
New Store Opens in Faulkner Building on West Water Street
Hillyard and Lewis opened a new store in the Faulkner building on West Water Street this morning. The shop offers a full line of paints oils varnishes and wallpapers with an attractively arranged window display and an artistic interior.
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Hillyard & Lewis
West Water Street
Faulkner
Horse Show Dates Listed for Virginia towns
Horse show dates announced for Culpeper Manassas Orange Harrisonburg Front Royal Berryville Upperville Warrenton and Petersburg with September events. The Richmond show date remains to be assigned.
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Manassas
Orange
Harrisonburg
Front Royal
Berryville
Upperville
Warrenton
Petersburg
Richmond
Baltimore return for visiting Mr Ambach
Mr. David Ambach, visiting his family at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Heller on Washington Street, returned to Baltimore this morning.
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David Ambach
C. A. Heller
Washington Street
Baltimore
Mr Lewis H Hyde Leaves City for New York
Mr Lewis H Hyde departed this morning for New York after visiting relatives and friends in the city.
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Lewis H. Hyde
New York
Jim Barry Weds A Norfolk Girl
Norfolk society notes report Miss Cecil E Griggs and James Edward Barry of Norfolk wed by Rev Father Doherty at St Marys Church Saturday night The bridegroom a former college athlete who played right end for the 1904 University of Virginia football team Attendants were Miss Lucille Childress and Dr J L Guy City Councilman C Morgan Barry brother of the groom witnessed the ceremony They honeymoon North and will be at home in Norfolk after June 19 Mr Barry formerly played summer baseball in this city and has many Winchester friends interested in the wedding
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Cecil. E. Griggs
James Edward Barry
Norfolk
Father Doherty
St. Mary’s Church
University of Virginia
Lucille Childress
JL. R. Guy
C. Morgan Barry
Barry
Winchester
Bishop Bazzle Walks After Surgery in Richmond
Reports from Richmond say Bishop Andrew Bazzle, the valley’s heaviest man, is improving after months at St. Luke’s Hospital. He can stand and walk briefly though remains weak. He previously had an operation removing about eight pounds of fat from his abdomen and the long incision heals slowly. His health is said to be excellent.
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Richmond
Andrew Bazzle
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bazzle
Shenandoah Valley Academy awards scholarship to local student
Ralph B. Snapp, Winchester pupil of John Kerr Public Schools, topped his class at Shenandoah Valley Academy for the year and will attend the academy next year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Snapp and achieved high averages in the male high school.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
John Kerr Public Schools
Ralph B. ‘Snapp
Snapp
G. O. Snapp
Miss Lucille Weems Heads to Norfolk Visit
Miss Lucille Weems left this morning for Norfolk Virginia to visit Mrs Henry H Little. Dr and Mrs Julian F Ward departed to spend several weeks at the Thousand Islands.
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Lucille Weems
Norfolk, Va
Henry H.little
Julian F. Ward
Thousand Islands
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Warns Of Foot Comfort Powder
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into shoes to relieve aching swollen sweating feet and corns. It claims to soften feet prevent chafing and provide quick relief for rough spots and calluses. The notice urges readers to write Allen S S Co Le Roy New York for a free sample.
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Llen
le Roy
Public Auction of 36 Acre Limestone Farm in Frederick VA
In Winchester Virginia at 11 o'clock a m on Saturday June 20 1908 the undersigned will sell in front of the Court House a 36 acre limestone farm with four small dwellings and outbuildings a good water supply fruit trees land 4 3 miles northeast of Winchester near Stephenson adjoining BH J Evans David Hott and others owned by the late George W Brent. The buyer takes the land lord's share of growing crops wheat corn and a lot of locust posts. The tenant's share two thirds remains with the tenant who may enter to cultivate harvest and haul away.
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Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Frederick County
Stephenson
J. Evans
David Hott
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