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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
4
The Star notes the North Western turnpike improvements overseen by superintendent John Wesley Larrick, with new rock, grading, and ditching underway. The paper promotes good roads as vital to the community and urges sustained support for road-building efforts.
The Richmond News-Leader argues sheriffs should be properly paid to attract strong men and fund lawful duties. The piece endorses Fairfax County style reform and lauds Frederick County Sheriff Clark H. Purcell for efficiency and service.
The article notes abundant moisture and improved growing weather boosting crops. It cites higher acreage and forecasts the value of farm products this year surpassing last season's $7 billion record, signaling prosperity rebound for agriculture and grain markets.
Poem notes a tongue in cheek wish for a graveyard retreat away from modern life with bells whistles phones dogs and noisy neighbors. The piece humorously envisions a silent tranquil afterlife free from daily social bustle.
All-Vay services announced for High View West Virginia at the Christian Church on Sunday July 4. Children’s services start at 10 a m with a regular Sunday school program. preaching and baptizing by Rev W T Walters in the afternoon. Local notices mention visitors and funeral attendance.
Archibald Murray Douglas died last week at sixty eight. Born near Mor dington Charles Town he was son of the late Judge Douglas of Jefferson County and descendant of Judge John Douglas of Pennsylvania. He was an Episcopalian buried in Zion churchyard with pallbearers Hon George Wendling Col Forrest Brown Col B D Gibson J M Howell William Norris Reafon Moore and William Brown. Survived by sister Mrs William McP Fuller of Winchester Va and brothers J T Douglas of California and Walter Cazenove Douglas of Philadelphia with many relatives in Delaware Virginia and Missouri.
June 24 Berryville Virginia announces a new Shenandoah Valley division train schedule for the Norfolk and Western Railway. No 14 northbound now arrives 7 04 am, No 27 southbound 7 28 pm, No 2 northbound 11 56 pm, No 1 southbound 2 58 am, No 28 northbound 9 29 am unchanged, No 13 southbound 9 00 am unchanged.
Captain Milton Rouss wed Miss Mary Wilson yesterday at her mother's residence in Charles Town. Miss Wilson is the daughter of the late William I. Wilson. The ceremony was performed by Rev W W Flanmiegan of the Baptist Church. The couple will reside in Charles Town after an extended tour.
A Virginia grand jury reportedly did not indict gambling joints in Alexandria referenced by Rev. Charles D. Bulla, former Winchester pastor now at Megendria SM Church. Witness Halle testified, though grand jury records were not public, as Bulla's German sermon stirred strong reaction about alleged vice on King Street.
Roll of Honor lists students by grade and class with teachers Miss Bhulah Cline Miss Madier Bell and Mary J Gray. Names include First Grade George Hiner Daniel Metz Paul Faneler Frederick Mort Hugh Lew is Byrne Timberlake Miller O'Rear and many others across grammar and primary groups.
A ponderous question about fashion logic in outdated styles questions whether a man in a silk hat always sports silk attire. The inquiry explores the connection between headwear and accompanying garments in historical dress norms.
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