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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
4
The Martinsburg Evening Journal released a special anniversary edition on Saturday May 2 1908, noted as one of the finest ever issued in the Valley. The paper's enterprise is commended for its achievement.
The Star starts a series explaining the Byrd liquor law by Richard Evelyn Byrd. The articles aim to educate readers about the measure and its workings. The first installment appears today with forthcoming pieces to follow in the near future.
The article reports Gladstone Dowie son of the prophet Elijah Dowie received a kiss from Sybil Peterson in a Muskegon courtroom in front of spectators. Dowie reportedly blanched and left the room, ending his long avoidance of such attention.
A letter criticizes the New York Times for praising a Cosmopolitan Society dinner, arguing it insults Southern readers and mocks social progress. The writer questions passions stirred by “advanced-negro” talks and mentions Booker T. Washington and Mary White Ovington in defense of local intelligence.
Richard Evelyn Byrd defends the Byrd anti liquor statute and its limits on giving or dispensing alcohol. He argues wine used in sacraments remains exempt while social clubs require licenses and Sunday restrictions. The article outlines proposed bill aims to codify law, strengthen enforcement, and curb illegal clubs.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch quotes a Northern paper praising broader social freedom yet questions the menace of intermarriage. It argues that Southern Negroes should not read the Cosmopolitan Society's sentiments as a future trend and urges basing judgments on outraged Northern reactions rather than hopeful rhetoric.
An esteemed physician Dr C B Holmes of Silver City Mississippi extols the D D D Prescription as a near specific for eczema, psoriasis and herpes likening its effectiveness to quinine for malaria. The D D D Company promotes patient education on the remedy with Franck Baker & Son's drug store in Winchester Virginia offering demonstrations.
Special Commissioner M. M. Lynch will auction a 21 acre tract near Stephens City in Frederick County Virginia on Saturday May 30 1908 at noon in front of the Winchester Court House. One third cash payment with the balance in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and purchaser bonds. Official notices certify bond with approved security.
A Lancaster police court heard a woman deny using bad language, insisting she was well dressed and respectable. The bench imposed a fine, suggesting it did not grasp the moral impact of appearance on behavior.
Col. Clowry, president of the Western Union Telegraph Company, joined the Joliet office 55 years ago offering six months of unpaid work to learn telegraphy. After a successful period as a messenger he became an expert operator and received an office at Lockport. He earned his military title in the Civil War.
Miss Elizabeth Fling departed this morning for Washington to stay with her aunt Mrs D. B. Tyrrell for an extended visit. Mr. Lemuel Boxwell plans to leave soon for unspecified engagements.
Public sale by Eben Ree for personal property at Millwood Clarke County on Thursday May 14 starting 4 pm. Includes 18 horses and colts 65 head of cattle 90 sheep and related agricultural implements and hay and corn lots. Terms: cash under 10 dollars, over 10 dollars 12 month credit with negotiable notes bearing interest. Auctioneers Heflebower West F B Neville.
A local livery stable named Fugitt's is commended for superior boarding care and attention to horses. Patrons report reliable handling, clean facilities, and attentive staff ensuring animal well being.
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