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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

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Church completes 3850 debt campaign at Braddock Street Church

The Braddock Street M. E. Church South board of stewards held a meeting to close a campaign raised 3850 for the Sunday school house debt. Pastor Rev. D. H. Kern led the effort with help from Mrs Kern and the official board. supporters pledged the final amount, with a silk hat awarded to the pastor. Rev. George T. Tyler attended, and the gathering ended with a hymn about Christian love.

Board of Stewards of Braddock Street M. E. Church South Ambherst Street D. H. Kern Iim George T. Tyler Winchester

The World's Greatest Clairvoyant in City for a Few Days

An advertisement proclaims Mme. Elliott, famed clairvoyant and palmist, visiting the city for a limited time. It urges those in trouble to consult her at the McDonald Inn, promising reliable truthful guidance in all aspects of life.

Mme. Elliott McDonald Inn

Fire Threatens Davis Johnson Residence Again

Firemen from the Sarah Zane Fire Company responded at 9 30 this morning to a blaze in a clothes press of the second floor in the home of Winchester lumber dealer Davis Johnson. The fire caused minor room damage and burned clothes and wallpaper with an estimated loss of about five dollars. Authorities suspect a defect in a flue or matches left in a coat pocket as possible causes, noting a similar near destruction two years ago.

Davis Johnson Winchester Sarah Zane Fire Company North Main Street Yeakley Bryarly Brothers

Mr Lee Fisher Sick At Home Near Town

Mr Lee Fisher is reported ill at his residence near town. No other details are provided in the fragment.

Lee Fisher Town

Fisher Orndorff Case Revived in Shenandoah County

J Frank Orndorff a Shenandoah Democrat and sheriff candidate sues seven northern Shenandoah County citizens. He alleges they organized actions against him related to the Fisher conspiracy and sought to frame him with forged evidence. The suit, filed by attorney M B Stickley, names Miller Funkhouser Borden Ambrose Weineburg and Rhodes as co defendants. Senator Ward and Herbert Larrick of Winchester represent the defendants.

Shenandoah County Frank Orndorff M. B. Stickley Fisher Conspir Ca Ircuit Shenandoah Orndorff Winchester Charles A. Fisher Fisher Davis Harrisonburg Commonwealth Usher A. W. Miller Isaac Funkhouser Robert E. Borden John H. Ambrose C. J. Weineburg George Wesley Rhodes Irwin Rhodes Orando T. W. Harrison

Notice of New Office Location for Boyce and Millwood

The Boyce and Millwood stage office will move to Gray and Streit’s store on Main Street. The notice notes both phones will be available at the new location.

Boyce and Millwood Gray & Streit Main Street

Middletown to Get New State Bank in 1900s Era

Middletown, within twelve miles of Winchester, prepares to open the State Bank of Middletown by July 1 with $16,000 capital. George C. Wallace is president, E O Larrick VP, Coffman cashier, directors include W J Gocenour and others. temporary quarters planned with a substantial building to follow.

Winchester State Bank Middletown George C. Wallace E. O. Larrick Coffman Edinburg W. J. Gocenour G. B. Wright C. E

Fredericksburg Votes Today In Dry Wet Battle

Fredericksburg Virginia voters go to the polls to decide if the town will stay wet or go dry after a heated campaign. A temperance prayer meeting earlier in Winchester drew many attendees, with ministers and civic leaders urging support for prohibition.

Winchester Fredericksburg Presbyteriah Church Anti-Saloon League J. H. Lacy J. W. Luptom George S.bowers R. E. Byrd

The New Rink Opens With Free Admission Schedule

Commonwealth Attorney James P. Reardon has returned from Front Royal where he represented clients in Circuit Court. City Solicitor R. Gray-Williams traveled to Washington on business. Mr. Luther Wirndell departed this morning on a business trip. The rink at Stewart and Wolf streets offers free admission for ladies on Tuesday and Friday mornings afternoons and evenings and for gentlemen on morning and afternoon. watch for tomorrow’s advertisement.

Cor. Stewart and Wolf Streets Commonwealth James P. Reardon Front Royal R. Gray — Williams Washington

Cold Hits Fruit Crops Across County

A report from several county sections notes prolonged cold ruined cherry prospects while pears and plums show heavy losses on low ground. Peach and apple buds were damaged but frosts may boost later yields as trees recover foliage offers protection. Snow in the north caused minor slush but no apparent fruit damage.

Branton

Hottel Improving After Severe Injury

Friends of Mr. J. Hottel the Jackson man report he is improving after severe injuries and doctors predict eventual recovery.

Winchester Gas and Electric stockholders meeting notice

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co. will be held at the office of Mr. J. B. Russell on May 29 at 8 p m. Harry Jo Turfle secretary. The notice mentions morning and evening sessions with free admission to the public and an advertisement to follow.

Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co J. B. Russell Harry Jo Turfle

Faulkner Suffering Stroke Improves Slightly

Mr. Faulkner and Mr H Faulkner were reported to be somewhat better late this afternoon after a second stroke of paralysis at his North Kent street residence. His condition remains serious.

H. Faulkner North Kent Street

Mrs. Rebecca Byers Visiting City Guest of Mrs Willis

Mrs Rebecca Byers of Washing ton is spending time in the city as guest of Mrs W R Willis on South Market street where she is lodging and socializing with local residents.

Rebecca “Byers Washington W. R. Willis South Market Street

Armed Deputies Stop Bloodshed at Quarry Riot

Jefferson county officials deployed 200 heavily armed deputies from Charles Town to Kearneysville after a wage cut sparked a clash between Italian and colored workers at Standard Limestone quarries. Italians struck. colored workers were driven from the pit. After a day on site, the posse returned as most strikers resumed work and no further trouble appeared imminent.

Jefferson Country Kearneysville Millard Gardner Jefferson County Grantham Charles Town

RIKK Non-intoxicating Sold Exclusively by Boxwell and Murnan

RIKK non intoxicating product sold exclusively by Boxwell and Murnan. Limited details indicate a distribution or retail notice with a model number or code 4 10 in the fragment.

Boxwell & Murnan

Tremendous crowd at the new rink opens to public

An estimated 1500 spectators attended the opening of the Winchester Skating Rink at Stew art and Wolf streets. The event featured a speech by R Gray-Trams and remarks by manager C J Voigt. The rink was crowded from 7:30 to 11 with 426 skaters at peak, music by Soakwanda and a damp, lively atmosphere.

Stewart and Wolf Streets Winchester Skating Rink Company Sh Rink R. Gray Trams Aps Soakwanda Musical Instruiment Ny North Tonawanda N. Y

Byrd liquor law debated in Winchester letter to editor

A Winchester letter to the editor criticizes the Byrd liquor law as both good and bad, arguing about Section 26 which grants abatement and injunction powers for moral nuisances tied to illegal alcohol sales. The writer explains the section enables civil action without immediate criminal warrants and may aid enforcement in certain localities.

Winchester The Star Commonwealth Pine Beach Courts of Chancery Chancery

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Church D. Ht. Kern Braddock Street Church Mr. Davis Johnson Stephens City This County Boyce Clarke County Luther Wirndell Mr. Hottel Mr. Faulkner Better Rikk BYRD the Star Sir
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