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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1909
Page
4
Following a recent Corporation Commission decision Virginia faces heightened trouble. Dissenting judge Rhea favored issuing bearer mileage books to Virginians similar to North Carolina. Governor Swanson supported Judge Rhea, praising his courage and ability.
Governor Swanson refuses to commute Gilbert for the deliberate murder of a young girl. Five thousand misguided petitioners urged clemency, but the governor defends capital punishment as his duty.
The article notes a pleasant surprise at the conviction of the Coopers, asserting that Tennessee law treats both the powerful and the poor equally in Reelfoot Lake cases. It emphasizes respect for the legal process and the reach of justice.
The Payne tariff bill is expected to pass the House easily as Speaker Cannon blocks any Democratic amendments. The outcome hinges on party opposition and procedural strategy as reform prospects dim.
The obituary notices the illness of Tom Fitzgerald, a veteran and respected general manager whose vigorous life and leadership left a strong mark on his company and employees. Readers recall his rugged character, decisive administration, and the esteem of those who await his passing.
Readable fragments show a shift toward country life as more people embrace farming values. The piece notes past aversions due to tough conditions but hints at a growing appeal of rural work and independence among different groups.
The Cotton Journal predicts agriculture will regain profitability and grow independence across the South. It envisions a population shift from towns to the country as farmers, especially cotton growers, enjoy renewed prosperity unseen in thirty years.
Miss Jessie Stewart Cooper celebrated her birthday hosted by Mr and Mrs Amos H Cooper in Stony Meade. A large group attended including Mr and Mrs Ernest T Swanson and many friends from Winchester and nearby towns, sharing supper and good wishes for the celebrant.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs from la grippe and claims it heals and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns against substitutes and promotes Franck Raker & Son as sellers.
Advertisement urges readers to buy Gowan’s Pneumonia Preparation claiming it prevents and cures pneumonia croup colds and coughs with quick external absorption. Offered by leading druggists from $1 to 25 cents, it emphasizes protection against inflammation and congestion.
Mrs. Asa Crisman of Kernstown and her sister-in-law Mrs. Frank Chandler of Strasburg departed this morning to visit friends in Washington.
Mrs Frederic McLaughlin has returned to her home on St Paul street after visiting friends in Winchester Virginia.
Mr and Mrs Loring A Cover occupy the residence of Mr and Mrs Franklin uovering at Garrison in Green Spring Valley for the summer, as reported by the Baltimore American.
Mrs C W Stump of Canton Ohio reports a pale weak daughter gaining appetite color and strength after using Vinci cod liver oil emulsion plus tonic iron. The ad promises refunds if no benefit and cites Franck Baker & Son in Winchester Virginia as suppliers.
Gaylord Virginia section reports Mrs Minnie Mitchell of Loudoun visits her mother Mrs Ann Morris near Gaylord. Mrs William A Johnson recovering from illness. Mrs J H Myers confined by grip. Charles Langdon made a local trip. Mrs J R Castleman visiting son F T Castleman in Philadelphia. Mrs Thomas Homar of Gaylord with mother Mrs Lucretia Clarke last week. Orchardists busy spraying trees. Dan Roger of near Charles Town attends brother Scotts sale Tuesday.
Col S Brown Allen United States marshal for the Western district of Virginia says the Valley will go to the Republican state convention without an axe to grind and without a candidate to push Our delegates will confer with others and decide the platform and candidates He notes many endorsement offers but rejects any nomination or candidacy asserting he would not be a candidate under any circumstances
Mr David Barrett departed this morning for Germantown Pennsylvania for unknown reasons, journey details not provided in available text.
Mr. Harry Hewitt of Martinsburg, West Virginia, is spending a few days in this city on business and will conduct a series of meetings while staying in town.
The column will publish candidate announcements each day for a five dollar fee until the primary and for ten dollars until the election.
M. H. Reardon announces candidacy for the next Virginia House of Delegates to represent Clarke and Warren counties subject to Democratic primaries. He frames the bid as a public duty to voters in the two counties.
Wi Dr Waite gave a detailed talk on fruit cultivation and answered questions. Present were P H Gold, C A Lupton, J W Sibert, R T Barton, J M Steck, T W Steck, A J Tavenner, H S Lupton, W S Hiett, Edward Lupton, Stewart Bell, S L Lupton, Courtney Weems, J L Robinson and H F Byrd.
Lecture by Lieut.-Com Louis McCoy Nalton US Navy tomorrow night at Christ Episcopal Church parish house will cover world circling voyage of the battleship fleet. Limited space confines attendance to men only.
The comedy drama Tempest and Sunshine adapted from Mary J. Holmes arrives from Martinsburg with a 12 member cast. Curtain at 8 30. The same management as Meadowbrook Farm previously drew good reviews. Wednesday features Strongheart with Robert Gaillard as star.
Mrs. Rebecca Hodgson one of Winchester’s oldest residents is ill at her daughter’s home on South Market Street with suspected pneumonia. Her ninety sixth birthday would be April 5. Miss Cecelia and Louise Miller of Stephens City visited friends in the city.
Philadelphia firm Wanamaker and Brown represented by Wingerter and Jenkins invites customers to view a complete display of current summer clothing samples aimed at proper fit and stylish appearance.
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