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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
2
The Evening Star notes no candidate aligns with any particular man as a “man” from Martin or Montague. It states the next US senator will be chosen by a statewide Democratic primary where all Democrats may vote. The elected representative must carry out the people’s will in Washington.
In Berkeley county West Virginia a dispute concerns the formation and naming of counties in the Senatorial district. The Berkeley Springs News reports Berkeley county was formed in 1772 from Frederick county Virginia and named for Sir William Berkeley. Jefferson was formed in 1801 from Berkeley and named for Thomas Jefferson. Hampshire was formed in 1774 from Frederick and Augusta and named for Hampshire England. Morgan formed in 1820 from Hampshire and Berkeley and named for Gen. Daniel Morgan.
The piece condemns mob violence after a Wilmington lynching and urges special state laws to punish brutal crimes against women. It argues against mob law and calls for immediate trials and execution for grievous offenders to prevent martyrdom and further crimes.
The speaker condemns lynching as inhumane and urges states to sanction drumhead court martial for anyone who criminally assaults a woman or child. They describe annihilation by cannon and the desecration of bodies as deterrents, arguing such methods would deter crime and purge caste.
At Luray Virginia on Confederate Memorial Day the United Daughters of the Confederacy awarded a gold medal for the best county public school essay on the Southern Confederacy. Richard Berry of Luray received the prize from Prof. M. M. Hargrove and gave a brief speech. He is the nephew of A Holmes Berry of Winchester.
The Star announces new carrier subscription prices effective July 15 1903 for in town non weekly payers yearly 2.50 six months 1.25 three months 0.65 and one month 0.25 with advance payment before July 15 1903. Out of town and weekly payers exempt.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment for catarrh. It promises a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to request testimonials. Published by F. J. Conry & Co. Toledo, 0. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
A group of Kernstown voters urge Robert Worsley to run for County Treasurer in the next general election. Frederick County notices announce candidates including Worsley and Bernard Kitchen seeking Democratic support and promising faithful, impartial service.
Two residents announce bids for Frederick County Commissioner of the Revenue. D. D. Braithwaite seeks Northern District support under Democratic convention. Ran Pifer runs for Southern District subject to a nominating convention. Braithwaite asks voters to consider the appeal. Pifer signs his self announcement respectfully.
At the solicitation of many friends I announce myself a candidate for the Revenue Commissioner of Frederick County Virginia, subject to the Democratic Convention. I promise to faithfully perform the duties of the office. Respectfully H P Kerns.
Purcell Mokee announces candidacy for the office of Commissioner of the Revenue for the Northern District of Frederick County subject to the Democratic convention. He asks friends and voters to support him and pledges to fulfill the duties if nominated and elected.
John M. Steck announces his candidacy for the office subject to Democratic Convention or primary. The Frederick County Commonwealth's Attorney office statement references Steck and Herpent 8. Larrick in relation to the Democratic primaries.
To the voters of Frederick county and city of Winchester I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of said county and city subject to the action of democratic convention or general primary if one is held If elected I will render such service as a trust may be satisfactory to many friends Clark H Purcell Sheriff of Frederick county and Se of Winchester subject to the action of democratic convention or general primary if one is held A E Marker
Lupton declares candidacy for re election to Virginia State Senate from the Tenth District covering Frederick Shenandoah counties and Winchester city. He seeks a Democratic primary if held and pledges to serve the Commonwealth with his experience and efforts.
A ten day tour via multiple routes leaves Washington at 8 30 a m and Baltimore 9 19 a m for Niagara Falls arriving 10 p m with round trip and side trip options to Toronto Thousand Islands and more. Stops include Buffalo Rochester Geneva Watkins Glen and Mauch Chunk with lunch and supper arrangements offered. Miss Ida Zepp attended the Harrison Dover wedding. Judge E D Newman of Woodsock spent the past season in Stasbing.
Listings show low rate excursions and conventions in Atlantic City Atlanta Baltimore Boston Denver Detroit and more with ticket sale dates durations and return validity. Notable events include B Y P U A national convention in Atlanta and triennial Saengerfest in Baltimore along with church and education gatherings across multiple states.
A narrator describes trapping and capturing a maned lion near a kraal in South Africa. He details pit construction twenty by twelve feet, guards, and a daring night when the lion was driven into the pit by native watchers. The long siege ends with the lion finally entering the cage after two days of effort.
The notice outlines a close connection at Harpers Ferry for westbound travel. It mentions B and D B Martins passenger traffic with agents in Winchester and Atchester and lists a fare of 81 cents.
John W. Rice cashier of the bank swears the statement is true to the best of his knowledge. The oath is sworn before Shirley Carter on June 12 1903. Correct attestations by directors W H Baker Lovs and S H Hansbrough.
Westbound timetable between Washington Alexandria Strasburg and Harrisonburg takes effect May 24 1903. Changes reflect routing and departure times for the Southeast Railway line serving Virginia and neighboring communities.
Dally except Sunday All trains arrive at and depart from Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger station Washington D C where connection is made to and from Baltimore Philadelphia and New York Bowmans and Boresty Mills not shown on time table are flag stops for trains 8 and 218 For map folders through ticket etc apply to nearest agent or to OC H Roxset Gen Ma ir 8 H Hagowick Gen Pas gt L BRowne Agent Washington D C
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