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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
1
A letter to The Star analyzes the Byrd liquor law arguing section 19 uses the word dispense in a narrow Virginia sense. It clarifies that social clubs cannot distribute liquor on prohibited days but this does not affect private consumption or non club sales.
The circuit clerk's office records George L Streitth as executor under the will of the late George B Lynn who died recently at his home in the county.
The Burnt Church near Albin has finished extensive improvements. Rev. Dr. Henry M. White will preach there at 8 o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
Clarence Grim of the Virginia Woolen Company fell ill at work this morning and was assisted home on South Kent Street. He showed symptoms of appendicitis and suffered significant pain. He is a son of Charles Grim.
Mrs Mary S Taylor widow of William H Taylor left for Greensboro this morning with her son Collins Taylor a prominent businessman of that city. Friends gathered at the railroad station to bid farewell to mother and son.
A $100 reward is offered for identifying the person acting as window at the Greek restaurant. John Dallas Co. proprietor lists the reward and location at 30-ipi5t. The appeal seeks the name of the window dresser or watcher at the Great Restaurant.
The funeral for Sydnor F. Henry, who died after a long illness, was held at his South Main Street home. Delegations from Shawnee Tribe No. 2, the Daughters of Pocahontas, Friendship Fire Company, and members of the First Baptist Church and Presbyterian Church attended. Services at Mount Hebron Cemetery were led by Red Men officials with pallbearers named.
A May pole party at the Market Street skating rink drew a large crowd of skaters and spectators. Six couples performed a May pole procession as Miss Anne Douglas Beverley was crowned Queen with Miss Florence Fuller as runner up. Judges included Theo Y Zinkel J B Beverley William Ryan and Lumley. coronation address by James F P Reardon.
Marlboro Virginia May 2 Miss Emma Shull of Winchester spent Easter with friends in Marlboro. Mrs H N Clagett hosted a quilting party with R F Sowers E A Cherry D S S Brill Ernest Funkhouser Anne Funkhouser Lela Brumback. Mr James Peace visited Mrs R F Sowers. Mr H E Shull travels to Baltimore for new stock. B C Shull and Thomas Cover stay at home. Louise Cooley and Margaret Smith from Powhatan College visit Mine Bank. W B Little and wife visited friends Sunday. Mrs Jamison improving after illness. Farmers near here ready to plant corn while others lag.
Fragmentary notice indicates a lost stock certificate for Mutual Skating Rink No 65. Finder urged to return to the office.
The Valley Convocation adjourned after a session in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Luray to hold its fall meeting at White Post Clarke County with members present. Rev W D Smith attended, and a union meeting showed fraternal spirit. Parochial reports noted rapid church growth led by Rev J R Ellis Elkton Rev T Garter Paige Warren County and Rev John M Robeson Millwood Boyce. Ellis operates winter parochial schools from Ingham Page County to Lynwood Rockingham serving 175 pupils and Bishop Randolph confirmed 40. Ellis plans Elkton church construction soon. Paget now serves Warren County missions evenings Sundays from unused churches and schools. Robeson’s membership shown in continued report.
Gainesboro Virginia May 1 reports describe a beautiful countryside in full bloom with fruit trees and forest foliage. Mr Mellon Adams killed nine crows in two shots, A J Hays the heavy draft horse importer stopped by en route to Richard Onnps’s where a Belgian horse was sold for a good price. Corn planting is the main task and B F DeHaven injured his eye by a flying knot at his saw mill.
Strasbourg News reports debate over appointing a city censor to remove beer advertisements from papers before distribution. The editorial argues such ads threaten good intentions and curb freedom of information in the city.
Two farms near Stephenson in this county once owned by the late George Snyder will be sold at public auction on May 30 1908 A full description will appear in next issue of The Star. Mrs Phil H Gold and family members are mentioned among local residents noted in this notice.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company votes to attend the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Convention in Martinsburg this month with apparatus and horses. Lieutenant Fred Goss is named delegate and urged to back J A Rowe for president. Rouss Company also approves attendance and discusses parade entries and the auto hose carriage exhibitions.
George W. Johnson sues Jemnie M. Johnson in Uniontown with attorney Goldsmith filing for divorce on alleged separation. H W Hogben sues Bertha Phyllis Hogben nearby. origin links place the Johnsons to Winchester Virginia and Hogben family to England.
Dr Philip Alexander Bruce and his family from Norfolk arrive in Winchester from Lexington and stay at the Winchester Inn for an extended visit. He is described as a well known author from a distinguished Virginia family and connected to a praised life of Robert E Lee. City solicitor William Cabell Bruce of Baltimore City is his brother.
Mr I No Good sold to Mr Howard Shockey a 70 by 285 foot lot on National avenue opposite the National Cemetery. The area is rapidly developing with several modern houses built in the last year.
Master Henry Baker visits his grandfather Colonel Higginbotham in Jefferson County this morning. Mrs Charles Jones and her children from Charlottesville arrive to spend time with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs T J Adams visit with friends.
Surgeon David C. Cather of the United States Navy arrived in Winchester at noon to spend a week with his parents near Clearbrook. He sailed on the battleship Pennsylvania with the Pacific Squadron, visiting Far East ports including the Philippines, and was later reassigned to the receiving ship Lancaster at League Island near Philadelphia.
John Towers of St Louis praises Henry F Seal's The S V A Cadet March as spirited and well formed. He notes its catchy tune and strong harmony and predicts Seal will become a leading American composer if he continues his studies.
Boyce Virginia items note Bishop Gibson preaching at Emmanuel Chapel on April 23 with fourteen confirmations. Local social visits include R C Green and William Dunlap in Berryville, Miss Janie Moore from Berryville in town, and Mrs Mary Strode Minnie McAfee Belle Chiplex of Stephens City visiting. Shriners banquet in Harrisonburg attended by H L Pifer and J J Jolliffe.
A column discusses Judge Loving leaving the Ryan estate manager role, his move away, and the town’s hostility toward him and his kin. It condemns a young woman linked to Estes's death, suggesting her lies and drink led to tragedy and family ruin, with continued remarks on race and public reaction.
The condition of Mr I H Faulkner who has had a second stroke at his Kent street residence is reported slightly improved today. His son Mr I H Faulkner Jr of Chicago has been sent for and is now on the way.
Mr. B. McDonald of Clarke county told The Star that reports of Mrs. Carry A Nation’s Berryville visit were exaggerated. He said her temperance remarks were well received and she made many friends in Berryville.
iRefuge May 2 report notes Mr and Mrs Willis Suddith and Mttlegon of Boyce visiting the Suddiths. William Cline welcomes a baby daughter first for their home. James L Gardner’s workers build a new home for Elmer Clevenger in Stephens City. Alfred Young and crew repaint Gardner’s house at Refuge.
Exclusive sale note lists RIKK available only through Haxwell Murnan with no other retailers. It specifies limited distribution and a direct purchase channel for the product. The item is framed as an authorized exclusive offering.
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