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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

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Strongheart at Winchester Captures City Theaters

The Winchester theater presents Strongheart starring Robert Gaillard as the Indian chief and college life at Columbia University as backdrop. Gaillard delivers a faultless portrayal amid a splendid company, with Billy Saunders and supporting players praised. Manager Hable announces next attraction Merely Mary Ann by Zang on March 31.

Winchester Mr. Gaillard Strongheart Gaillard Columbia University Robert Lee Allen Billy’’ Saunders

Divorce Suit Filed by Mrs Edmonia Brown in Clarke Circuit

Mrs Edmonia Brown files for divorce from non resident Howard Brown in Clarke County Circuit Court. Ward Auatrick of Winchester acts as counsel for the plaintiff.

Circuit Court Clarke County Edmonia Brown Howard Brown Ward ‘& Auatrick Winchester

Desirable Corner Commercial Property For Sale

Desirable business property for sale at a prime city corner with two front rooms. Listed as a bargain at 7000 dollars. Shenandoah Valley Realty Co. advertisement.

Shenandoah Valley “Realty Co

For Sale 12 HP Geiser Engine and 1909 Reo cars

For sale quick sale cheap Geiser engine 12 horsepower barely used and fully equipped. Apply at Star office. Reo cars 1909 models offered at reduced prices. Agent O T Bripydr may call to demonstrate advantages.

Star Office Iptf T. Bripydr

Supreme Court rules poll tax may be paid by others than the voter

The Supreme Court of Appeals declares in Tilton v Herman that poll taxes need not be paid in person to qualify for registration or voting. The decision allows payment by a citizen’s money sent by an agent, clerk, or family member, expanding ways to meet the tax requirement.

Supreme Court of Appeals Tilton Herman Norfolk Court of Law and Chancery Cardwell

Illness News From Washington Hospital Plans

Mr. William Bore received a telegram last evening reporting the serious illness of his daughter Mrs. James Beardsley of Washington. The message said she would be taken to a hospital for a surgical operation. Her brother Mr. Christopher Grubbs traveled to Washington this morning.

William Bore James Beardsley Washington Christopher Grubbs

Stork Brings Fine Boy to Kee Family in Glaize

A baby boy arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kee. Mr. Glaize, a post office clerk, has been receiving congratulations at Uncle Sam's local establishment all day.

The Stork Robert Kee Glaize Uncle Sam

Mr. D R Eskey Heads to West Virginia on Business

Mr. D R Eskey departed for West Virginia this morning on business. The trip aims to handle unspecified duties and meetings related to his professional responsibilities.

D.R. Eskey West Virginia

Bids On Sewerage System Submtted At City Meeting

Seventeen bids were opened for the city's sewerage system with totals ranging from 27 840 60 to 49 135 40. Local bidder CO WW Miller submitted the disposal plant bid of 8352 11, while the council and sewerage commission plan a 8 PM joint meeting to review contracts and possibly award the bid.

Sewerage Commission CO. WW. Miller William H. Baker N. Wilson Davis Shirley Carter Council Commission Wll Northeast & Edmunds Philadelphia Central Constraction Company Parkersburg W. Va Burns Brothers Newcastle Guild & ‘Company Chattanooga Tenn Field, Barker & Underwood Southern Public Service Company Richmond Rhee & Hart Company Hickory N.C Cg, W Miller Winchester

James Miller Dies in Berkeley County Farm Life Ends

James Miller 62 a lifelong Berkeley county resident and former farmer died last evening at his home near Berkeley town after stomach trouble. He leaves his widow and six children Blanche Bessie Lee Miller Charlez Davis Miller Clemei Ramsburn. Funeral set for Friday at 10 AM at the Presbyterian Church in Gerardstown with burial in the local cemetery.

Darkesville W. Va James Miller Berkeley County Mires Blanche Bessie Lee Miller Charlez Davis Miller Clemei Ramsburn Presbyterian Church Gerardstown

Berryville Ice Plant Nears Start of Ice Making

Work on the Berryville Ice Company plant advances rapidly with completion near. Builders finished structures and the smokestack was set in place. The freezing tank passed water tight tests and other machinery sits on heavy concrete foundations ready for operation in early April.

Berryville Ice’ Company

Winds Interrupt Electric Service

High winds disrupted electrical power this morning causing outages for about two hours. The Winchester and Washington City Railway Company reported a downed line tangled with a large tree four miles from Charles Town West Virginia. Repair crews were dispatched and power was restored shortly after 11 o'clock with no further issues.

Winchester Winchester and

Gompers Prefers Teddy Over Taft in Labor Opinion

Special to The Star President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor says Roosevelt is a greater friend to labor than Taft in an interview from Washington. The report notes Roosevelt's perceived labor support compared with Taft.

The Star Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Roosevelt Taft

Hungarian perhaps employed man ends his life on Timberlake farm

A Hungarian man, about 55, employed by P N Brillhart on the Timberlake farm near Middleway, hanged himself in the barn after shaving and dressing in his best clothes. The coroner ruled suicide. The body was interred at the Jefferson County infirmary and was found with hay seeds and dust on it. He claimed a wife in Europe and two children.

N. Brillhart Timberlake Middleway Xm Today the Star Brucetown County Brillhart Europe Brillharts Jefferson County Brushart Timberlaxe

Marrying in Washington Tie Names Together

A marriage license was issued in Washington yesterday to C. L. Parker of Middletown and Bessie L. Reid of Hume Va. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. R. Shannon. The groom is 26 and the bride 21 years old.

Washington C. L. Parker Middletown This County Bessie L. Reid Hume J. R. Shannon

Pictures At Bijou Dream Delights Local Audiences

A pleasing mov ing picture program was presented last night at the Bijou Dream and drew a well attended crowd. Tonight's lineup includes His First Frock Coat Water Sports and Bill Wants to Marry the Dancer.

Bijou Dream Bill

Weather Outlook for Virginia Dims With Colder Air

Special to The Star reports much colder conditions this afternoon and tonight in Virginia with rain or snow, followed by Friday fair weather.

The Star Washington Virginia

For Sale Cheap High Grade New Surrey

Russell & Green advertise a high grade new Surrey at a bargain price aimed at a quick buyer. The short notice markets the vehicle as a fast sale with emphasis on value and prompt purchase.

Surrey Russell & Green

Market Street Rink Bowling Parlor Opens With Rules

Market Street rink bowling parlor will be opened formally for ladies and gentlemen with hours from 9 20 a m to 12 30 p m then 1 to 6 and 1 p m rates 19c per game strict rules no betting swearing or smoking shown in the notice with partial phrasing ending.

Market Street

Kidnapped Boy Identifies Abductors in Cleveland

In Cleveland on March 26 Willie Whitla identified the man as J H Boyle who abducted him from school and guided a ransom to a house in the East End. The boy also identified the woman who served as his nurse during captivity, with her greeting exposing recognition.

Cleveland Ohio Willie Whitla J. J. Whitla Sharon Willie J. H. Boyle East End Whitle Boyle Powhatan Joe and Gat Taylor Lewis Jenkins John Brown Mary E. Skipwith Walter Johnson William Brown New York Bingham Hallhey

Chimney collapses through kitchen roof in windstorm

Little Marcus Copenhaver fled in fright as a brick chimney at Miss Annie Copenhaver’s South Market Street home collapsed through the kitchen roof. The incident damaged the Grim residence owned by Miss Rose Kremer, now in Florida, and left a large hole in the roof.

Marcus Copenhaver Annie Copenhaver South Market Street Wesley Grim Miss Copenhaver William Copenhaver Grim Rose Kremer Florida

High Winds Batter City Blowing Fences and Damaging Homes

Powerful gusts toppled numerous fences across the city and caused damage to houses and outbuildings. Trees shed dead limbs and shingles flew from structures as wind battered several neighborhoods.

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Robert Gailfard Hillyard & Lewis Supreme Court Norfolk Court McCormick & Company R. M. Bibb Roanoke H. C. Brooks Fairmont Thomas & Company Harrisonburg B. R. McGee & Company Irwin Brothers Greenville I. J. Smith & Company Bosler & Flynn William H. Opperman Harrisburg Berkeley Gompers Teddy Cortelyou Gas Company George B. Cortelyou the Treasury Gas Cou Ntiy Board of Divertors Hat Concesa Weather Report Cleveland, C
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