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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
1
Discussion centers on raising city saloon license from $500 to $1,000 with opposition expected. A license tax of $100 for skating rinks and increased state and federal impact are noted. A license rate debate and tonight’s meeting draw unusual interest.
Deed recorded in the county office shows R. F. Smith purchasing the Brent property on North Bradslock Street with 28 feet frontage and 188 feet depth and the J Mack Noonan livery stable property on Amherst Street 64 feet frontage. The total cash consideration was $3,660. Smith declined to occupy the Brent property or engage in the livery business at present.
Mi' shop launches on grid Thursday with new hats and millinery offerings aiming to attract customers. Local merchants expect a busy season as business hinges on fashion trends and shopper interest.
The Isle of Spice, to be presented soon, is credited with more song hits than any other musical comedy. Songs include The Goo Goo Man Peggy Brady The Broomstick Witches Uncle Sam's Marines Yo and I Little Maid of Nicobar and others. The production features around 60 people and their own orchestra.
The administrator will auction the late George Snyder's personal property at his residence near Stephens City on Thursday April 9. The sale announcement appears on page 4. Walter Nicklin of Alexandria, formerly of this city, is in town on business.
Mrs Clara Billings Shepard, wife of Prof George Shepard of Winchester Inn, died after a sudden illness at the Fairfax Street site near midnight. The longtime resident, active in church and education, left a husband and two sons Walter of St Louis and Clarence of Chicago, with Mrs E P Ford and Miss Nena Shepard among survivors.
Reports say Byrd enjoys strong public support and may be named permanent chairman of the Roanoke convention in June. Speculation also notes possible moves for Attorney General next year, though his closest friends dispute any such plan. Winchester will send four delegates and Frederick County nine.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad released its annual report for the year ended December 31, 2007. Gross earnings were 2,107,000, up from 2,904,990 the prior year, with operating expenses at 1,821,578 versus 1,819,435. Net earnings reached 1,113,529, after depreciation of 1,085,555. The company earned 55.1 percent on capital stock but paid 8 percent in dividends, reserving the rest for the extraordinary expenditure fund.
A fight at a colored dance at William Woods home two miles north of Gerardstown West Virginia led George Myers to stab his uncle Charles Myers three times with a dirk knife. One wound penetrated to the base of the skull. A physician stitched the injuries as the feud stemmed from an old grudge.
Reverend J H Wyse, pastor of Mount Tabor Lutheran Church in Staunton, Virginia, died after a brief pneumonia illness at age 45. A South Carolina native, he is survived by his widow Miss Henderlite and seven children. His death comes as the Virginia Synod convened at his church, where he served many friends among Eleutherans in Winchester.
A colorful preview describes the team with Woodward and Duffy at bat, Susong Byrd and Shiner in the field, McDonald and Baker in key posts, Hoffe at second, Curly Brown at third, and Woodward in right. Manager Atwell notes fewer home games but stronger out‑of‑town opponents from Atlantic City to Philadelphia and trips to fields in Maryland and Virginia.
The article notes a sharp cool down Sunday as the heat faded, bringing March like conditions with the thermometer dropping to normal mid March levels. It mentions the Weather Bureau had forecast a decline and confirms cooler morning and evening temperatures after a warm day.
The greatest attraction of the season is Miss Kremer's millinery opening on Wednesday and Thursday, April 1 and 2, inviting the public to inspect the latest styles in ladies headgear at Miller's Drug Store 2421.
A telegram received in Winchester announces Rev. Kern will return for a third year as pastor of Braddock Street Church. He arrived two years ago from Harrisonburg succeeding Rev. Charles D. Hull, now in Alexandria, and is described as able and popular with many friends in the city.
River ton business figure Mr Carson owner and manager of Riverton Lime Company visited town on business. He is president of the National Life Manufacturers Association, a trade group covering 900 lime makers in the United States and overseeing over a million dollars in capital. He is noted as a progressive manufacturer and was elected to lead a major national trade organization.
The ladies of Christ-Episcopal Church announce an exchange in sale on Saturday during heat. The parish room hosts biscuits pies cakes and desserts. Orders placed with the ladies on Friday will be promptly filled.
Residents of Kernstown and vicinity enjoyed a humorous school play The School at Bluneberry Corners at the Kernstown schoolhouse. Miss Bessie Stouffer of Winchester led the production with local youths and many participants, creating a social evening.
Virginia Parish infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Paris of Gore died last night at the home. She was born February 29. The funeral will be from the house at (time missing) tomorrow afternoon with interment at Bethel.
Classified note lists a flat for rent with hot water and range, features include an inside water closet and east facing. Contact H. Emetier for details and pricing.
The Baltimore Conference of the Southern Methodist Church met in Roanoke to discuss the Randolph Macon College issue. Trustees control urged, charter amendment rejected, conference vows moral ownership while awaiting next steps and a possible Baltimore site for the conference.
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