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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
2
The Richmond Times Dispatch piece playfully chronicles a woman who rollerskates everywhere from streets to shops, defying cops and social rules. The narrator hints at an imminent wedding and a final glide through life, marrying life with motion.
A Democratic primary will be held June 10 1908 in Virginia seventh district counties from 9 am to 7 pm and in district cities from 4 pm to 8 pm to nominate the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives in the 61st Congress. Candidates must file by April 9 1908 with chairman R T W Duke Jr. An assessment of 1000 is required to fund the election. failure to pay may remove a candidate’s name from the ballot.
In Frederick County Circuit Court a 1908 action against Annie M. Chapman, a non resident, requires appearance within 15 days of publication to protect her interest in a suit by Purcell as Sheriff Administrator over a $300 debt plus 6 percent interest. Attachment has levied on Graves property owed by Graves to Chapman. Publication dated March 26.
A notice offers a ten percent reduction on subscription bills paid by January 3 1909. It urges readers who have not received a bill to visit the office, pay up, and take advantage of the limited time discount.
Mrs. Lem Wissler, visiting her father Dr. Robert W. Stone, left on the noon train yesterday for Mount Jackson to visit relatives. Mr. J. GC. Martin of Norfolk registered at Hotel Evans yesterday. Supt. of Schools J.B. McInstorff of Strasburg attends the educational conference in this city. Miss Mae Kimmell of near Berryville spent Thursday in this city.
Dr. Cox argues the trustees at Lynchburg's Woman's College should be a self perpetuating body and contends for conference nomination to elect future trustees. He cites the Carnegie foundation position and supports the trustees maintaining traditional practices.
Winchester druggists Franck Baker & Son urge run down residents to try Vinol cod liver tonic. They claim it restores appetite, strengthens organs, and rebuilds vitality with customer testimonials including Miss Rose Blair of Kansas City. Money back satisfaction promise.
March 27 notes show Grim hosting friends at his home. Visitors include Mrs. J. M. Bierer at Mrs. Virginia Mccartney's on Sunday. Irvin Bierer and wife with Funkhouser at Greenway. Mrs. Joseph Biggs with Mrs. Leach Saturday and Sunday. Edward Jackson and wife with Robert Jackson at Riverton. Harley Trenary and children with Marshal Trenary at Boyce. Edward Baker of Strasburg spent Wednesday with Magnus.
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