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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

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Death of Mr John W Shultz at 84 in Clearbrook

Mr John W Shultz aged 84 died at his residence in Clearbrook after years of feeble health and a stroke on Sunday evening March 1. He survived by his widow Elizabeth Wolfe, a son Robert, and daughters Mrs J William Riley and Miss Katharine Shultz. Funeral at 10 am Friday at his home conducted by Rev George S Bowers, burial at Mount Hebron Winchester. He served in the Fifth Virginia Regiment under Stonewall Brigade.

John W. Shultz Frederick County Clearbrook Shultz Fifth Virginia Regiment Stonewall Elizabeth Wolfe Robert Shultz J. William Riley Katharine Shultz Winchester George S. Bowers Grace Lutheran Church Mount Hebron Evangelical -Lutheran Church G.L. Miller Johns. Miller P.W. Boyd, Jr William A. Bell Fred. S. Boyd William GC. Miller

Special sale in progress at former Faulkner store

George mentions a huge sale by Jones & Jolliffe buying the entire stock from Mr. I H Faulkner, with shoes of every description sold cheap as crowds gather to see the event.

John George I. H. Faulkner Jones & Jolliffe

Miss Emma Howard Wight to Visit Hotels and New York

Miss Emma Howard Wight is visiting Hotel Rennett in Baltimore and will later travel to New York City for a subsequent trip.

Emma. Howard. Wight Is. Tegrete Hotel Rennett Balti New York Ston

Enthusiastic push to buy Winchester Fairgrounds at sale

A large meeting in Winchester endorses purchasing the Fairgrounds at the upcoming public sale next Saturday. R T Barton elected chairman H F Byrd secretary as the old fair association reorganizes with new members. Officials plan improved attractions and exhibits aiming for a premier Shenandoah Valley fair rivaling Hagerstown. March 26 set for permanent officers and directors.

Breas Old Society Winchester Fair Winchester Shenandoah Valley Hagerstown Fair

Seals Refuses Local Delegates at Virginia Convention

A telegram from Luray Virginia reports that Winchester delegates to the Seventh Congressional district Republican convention were refused seats after a three hour debate. The split factions in Winchester are both represented at the session and tensions ran high during the dispute.

Star Luray Seventh Congressional District Winchester

Taffy Party at Canterburg Honours Miss Georgie Painter

A taffy party was held Friday night at the home of Mrs. Arthur T Grim in Canterburg Virginia in honor of her sister Miss Georgie Painter. Guests included Clarence Painter Ray Connell William White Archie Clevenger Johnnie Clevenger Silas Grim and many others. Music on the graphophone preceded taffy making followed by supper and a late departure with thanks to the hostess for a warm welcome.

Canterburg Arthur T. Grim Georgie Painter Messrs Clarence Painter Ray ‘Coneill William White J. L. Williams

Notice Delays Train Auto Run After Damage

The Winchester Berryville and Bluemont automobile will not run for several days due to serious damage from a railroad shipment blowing out a cylinder. March 10. MF Castleman.

Winchester, Berryville Bluemont Castleman

Miss Mamie Spellman Visits Winchester from Pittsburg

Miss Mamie Spellman arrived in Winchester last evening from Pittsburg and will visit her uncles and aunt Mr and Mrs M Conway on East Cork Street during her stay.

Mamie ‘Spellman Winchester Pittsburg Mrs. M. Conway East Cork Street

What the We w Liquor Law Means

The Richmond Daily and Baltimore Advocate dispute the Anti Saloon League stance and defend Judge Mann's work to codify liquor laws. The Byrd Liquor Law consolidates key statutes, bans licenses in rural towns under 500 population, and allows limited outlets for hotels, social clubs, or health resort springs.

Mann House Senate BE. Byrd

Indictments From Shenandoah County Grand Jury Session

At the Shenandoah County Circuit Court in Woodstock presided by Judge T W Harrison the grand jury returned indictments against C Zirkle of Quicksburg for selling liquor without a license nine counts Vernon Weatherholtz for a felony arising from a Quicksburg fight that left Clifford Estep stabbed but recovering W A Hackman of Lebanon Church for wife desertion Vernon Taylor of New Market colored for a felony after a break in Miss Burke’s house Taylor pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 30 days in jail

Shenandoah County Woodstock T. W. Harrison Winchester C. . Zirkle Quicksburg Vernon Weatherholtz Weatherholtz Clifford D. Estep Estep W. A. Hackman Lebanon Church Vernon Taylor New Market Burke Taylor

Virginia Weather Report Warmer With Rain Likely

Pair shows warmer tonight with possible southwest rain. Thursday forecasts fair northern Virginia, rain in the south, and warmer conditions in the southwest.

Virginia

Dr Webster Considers Call from Front Royal Va

Dr Webster longtime pastor at Capon Bridge Hampshire County WV may leave his post to accept a call from Front Royal Virginia The move would disappoint many friends as the pastor has been praised for his ability and leadership He has received twelve prior calls but has stayed due to his broad scattered appointments and flattering compensation offers

Webster Presbyterian Church Capon Bridge Hampshire County W. Va Royal Hampshire Front Royal

Staunton Visitors Recall Old Singing School Night

Mr and Mrs John Bosserman of Staunton and their child visit Mrs T J Cooper on Fairmont Avenue while Robert Smith formerly of the city, now at Kernstown with rheumatism, attends the old singing town event yesterday. The cantata Old Folks Singing School will return you to those days. Tickets 25 cents.

John Bosserman and Child Staunton, Va T. J. Cooper Fairmont. Avenue Robert Smith Kernstown

Miss Frances Cline Heads to New York for Millinery Study

Miss Frances Cline left this morning for New York to study spring millinery styles and bring back trends for the local shops.

Frances Cline New - York

Winchester S P C A Society Elects Officers

The Winchester branch annual meeting was held at Bryarly Brothers on Rouss Avenue. Elected officers include President Thomas P. Spates and vice presidents S P Latahe WIHH Smith J Ry Doran Marty Huff and James P Reardon. Other posts: secretary R T Bryarly treasurer Miss Augusta Conrad counsel Senator Robert M Ward agent Sergeant J W Taylor veterinarian Dr John Weicht executive committee C A Bowen J R Doran CC L Robinson S H Hansbrough Mrs D F Haines Mrs M M Lynch Mrs Franck Baker and Mrs W S White. A certified list will be sent to the Virginia Corporation Commission in Richmond.

Winchester The Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Bryarly Brothers Rouss Avenue Thomas P. Spates 8. P. Latahe Wihh Smith J. Ry. Doran Marty Huff James P. Reardon R. T. Bryarly Augusta Conrad Robert M

Were Bound To Get Something From The River Bank

Mr. Newton Bowen of Walton on R Hinvergs farm reports missing chickens after many youths spent idle time along Opequon Creek near Hillyard farm trying to catch fish. A fine turkey disappeared in mysterious circumstances amid rumors of poultry theft by anglers.

Newton Bowen We R. Hinvergs Walton Aafl Opequon Creek Hillyard Farm Bowen

Tie in men’s race at skating rink among three skaters

The men’s race at the skating rink last night ended in a three way tie among George Woodward Harold Sheetz and Sydnor Carl. They will skate a deciding round tonight. The block party winner was Miss Emily Gonner who skated with Dick Woodward.

George Woodward Harold Sheetz Sydnor Carl Emily Gonner Dick Woodward

Knights of Pythias Sermon At Market Street Church

The Knights of Pythias annual sermon to Winchester in age is to be preached at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church by Rev. W. H. Beale next Sunday, March 1. The event marks the annual observance of the society.

Byrd To Return Home Friday From Richmond Visit

Hon Richard E Byrd speaker of the House of Delegates has been in Richmond since the General Assembly began and is expected to return home Friday. He plans a brief return to Richmond later in the month for a short stay.

Byrd Richard E. Byrd House of Delegates Richmond General Assembly

Local moves and visits noted in city

Mr C B Larrick of Gore moves to White Post. Mr and Mrs Fogle of Bun ker AA spend today in this city. The Misses Ridings of Kernstown visit friends here today.

C. B. Larrick Gore White Post Mr. Fogle Bunker AA Ridings Kernstown

Prospects Bright for Peach Crop This Year

County fruit growers interviewed by The Stay predict a potentially strong peach crop this spring and summer. They caution peaches are sensitive to frost but with favorable weather the outlook is lucrative and could bring substantial dollars to the area. Last year’s bright prospects were ruined by hard freezes that killed buds, yielding almost no peaches.

Canterbury News Notes From Stephens City Area

Merchant Mr Shade shows off a newborn bouncing baby girl at his home last Sunday. Mae and Nellie Painter, daughters of Mr and Mrs B Painter, recover from measles. Mrs Carroll Neville returns home after visiting sister Mrs Stuart of Lindey. Mr J Male visits Winchester on business. Friends of Mr Wildwing regret his illness at home in Stephens City. Mr and Mrs Willie Mayes visit the former’s bedigd. Hugh Funk Cand y and others keep busy locals with daily chores. Master Lloyd Painter visits his uncle David Plemings near Stephens City.

Canterburgy Vans Mareh Canterbury Shade Mae Nellie Carroll Neville Stuart Lindey Woad Painter Luray Newton Painter Male Winchester Wildwing Stephens City Willie Mayes Bedigg William Mayes Hugh- Funk Lioyd Painter David Plem=ings

Odd Fellows to Celebrate Madison Lodge Anniversary

The Madison La No 67 Odd Fellows lodge plans to hold an anniversary oration later this month. Madison Lodge is one of the oldest Odd Fellows organizations in the United States.

Madison la Oddes United Madison Lodge Odd Fellows United States

Shawnee Tribe Degree Team Reschedules March Meeting

All members of the Degree Team of Shawnee Tribe No 2 are called to meet at the Wigwam on Tuesday evening March 12 at 8 oclock instead of Friday by order of the Sachem H R Smuthey of R Spit.

H. R. Smuthey

Mr. Marcus’ Frank Visits Lehén for a Day

Mr. Marcus Frank of Lehén Wy Va 25 spent today in town. Local residents noted his brief stop and chatter focused on community events and daily life.

Mr. Marcus' Frank Lehén Wy Va

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MR. Shultz Kinderhook Berryville Clarke County Louise Zirkle Seals General Assembly of Baltimore and Ritian Advocate Richmond Daily Genel Assembly Ma Ynis T. Ashby Wickham Wilson Clement Pittsylvania Cox Weather Report Dr. Webster S. P. C. A. Society Winchester Friends of the Bomb Animals ML Stickley Speng Businress Vay
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