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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
6
Richard E. Byrd of Winchester moves into new law offices in the Mutual building. Recognized as a leading Virginia lawyer, he will split time between Winchester and his former home while maintaining ties to Richmond.
The Fries Farm owned by the late Mr apoth H iies near Winchester was sold to Mr AJL Pingrey for 2400 dollars in cash. The deed has been admitted to record in the county clerk offices.
The New Market anniversary will be observed on Friday May 15. Rev. J W Duffey formerly of Winchester now of Harrisonburg will deliver the address.
Mr. Stuart Hunter arrived in Baltimore this morning following a weekend visit with friends in the city.
A temperance gathering invites interested individuals to a prayer service from 9 to 10 a m on Tuesday May 6 at a Presbyterian Sunday school house. Dr H Tang will lead the meeting ahead of the Frederickeburg election.
A deed filed with the city clerk transfers property on South Main Street adjoining the Presbyterian Church from F. A. Shryock to Geo. Eagle. The two story brick house has long been occupied by George F Norton and family with a large rear yard. Consideration was 4500 dollars.
Miss Catherine Williamson returns home to Harrisonburg after a visit to Winchester on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Buck of Winchester left Saturday for Elkton and recalled a lengthy stay in Harrisonburg last summer where they have many friends.
The article suggests hiring the Electric Company to assist planning and wiring a house. It argues this approach could be economical and quick, presenting a cost outline for wiring work. It emphasizes efficiency and potential savings from professional wiring.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad excursion from Winchester to Washington operated yesterday with 96 travelers, rising to 157 by Harpers Ferry. The party enjoyed a day in the capital and returned safely at night. An Washington excursion is planned for next Sunday. Local social notes mention visitors including Mrs. Archibald Oden Jr. and Dorothy, Miss Nash from Madison Conn visiting Mrs. Alexander T. Jones, Major Holmes Conrad returning to Washington, and Miss Daisy Burkhart visiting Miss Pinkie Sheetz.
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