Warren Climbs On The Water Wagon
Judge T W Harrison presided at Front Royal over Warren county circuit court as the Byrd law sharply curtailed illegal distilling. Distillers J R Duke and Rogers were fined 350 with two months jail suspended on good behavior. Manuel paid 100 with two months suspended. Licenses for renewals were denied under the Byrd act, placing Warren county on the water wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Warren County
Green Bay
General Assembly
J. R. Duke
Rogers
Manuel
Pitcher Johnson Ready to Play After Rain Delays
Twirler N F Johnson of the Winchester baseball team arrived from Charles Town and awaits practice as rain ends. A familiar figure, he formerly played for Winchester two summers ago and has since pitched for visiting teams in the Texas League with Fort Worth. Winchester opens the season May 1 against Steelton with Manager Baker predicting an exciting game. Johnson was greeted by Assistant Manager Atwell at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Johnson
Winchester
Charles Town
Johnson
Fort Worth
Baker
Steelton
Twirler Johnson
Atwell
Delegates Elected For Big Reunion
Gen Turner Ashby Camp C V elected delegates and alternates for the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Birmingham Alabama on June 9 10 and 11. Delegates include Rev Dr John P Hyde Robt I Striker Commander George W Kurtz B J Reed and Mortimer L Payne. Alternates are D H Anderson Newton Carpenter H A Dinges Peter Dinkle and David H Hamilton. Hyde Striker and Dinkle named to arrange arrangements for the observance. Confederate memorial day set for June 6 in the city. R Marshall to be in Saary Friday and Saturday to buy general purpose horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
C. V
United Confederate Veterans
Birmingham
Ala
John P. Hyde
Robt
I. Striker
George W. Kurtz
B. J. Reed
Mortimer L. Payne
D. H.”Anderson
Newton
Carpenter
H. A. Dinges
Peter Dinkle
David H.”Hamilton
Dr. Hyde
Rye Striker
Byrd law challenged over search warrants and rights
Richard Evelyn Byrd defends Section 21 of the Byrd liquor law, arguing it mirrors common law search warrants in illicit alcohol cases. He contends a two-citizen oath and a written complaint are required, and a finding of two gallons of ardent spirits is only a factor for juries to consider alongside other evidence.
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the Star
Sir
Winchester
Commonwealth
Wight
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester Gas and Electric stockholders meet May 29
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 J. Turfle, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co
J. B. Russell
Harry J. Turfle
Clairvoyant Elliott at Donal d’s Inn
Reliable clairvoyant and medium Elliott appears at Donald's Inn from sunrise to sunset on Sundays and Mondays with fees within reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmé
Elliott
Donald’s Inn
Ally
Street Improvements Move Ahead At City Council
Winchester city council discussed extensive street improvements and curb and gutter work funding. ordinances covered water main extensions, sidewalks, and a new steam roller proposal, with debates over street conditions and priority of projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risser
Russell
Boyd
Winchester
Stree Committee
Local option bout with Rikk beverage under review
Winchester debates the sale of Rikk a non intoxicating beverage claimed to have 1.91 percent alcohol The Anti-Saloon League questions its alcohol content prompting Prosecuting Attorney James P Reardon to order a chemical analysis by the state chemist The Byrd law sets 2.25 percent limit for local option areas and the ruling will determine if Rikk can be sold here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
RB. L. Henry
Main
Water Streets
Messrs
Boxwell & Murnan
Winchester Anti-Saloon League
Rikk
James P. Reardon
Neville
Boxwell “& Munnan
Boxwell
Attorney Reardon
Department of Agriculture
Richmond
Cherkist
Obituary: Mr John K Ober Dies In Baltimore
Winchester reports the death of John K Ober a Baltimore businessman aged sixty six after a seven week illness at his Baltimore home He was a native of the city son of Gustavus Ober and brother of Robert Ober He leaves two sons a daughter one brother and three sisters His wife Katherine F Noonan of St Louis died years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John K. Ober
Baltimore
Gustavus Ober
Robert Ober
Obers
Upton L. Dorsey
Rouss Spring
Ober
Katherine F. Noonan
St. Louis
Oh Soldier's Sweetheart Confederate Spy at Auditorium
At Auditorium on Thursday night May 7 the Southern play Oh Soldier's Sweetheart features love pathos and Southern sentiment. Admission 25 and 35 cents center seats 10 cents for children.
Woman's Heroism Saved Her Home From Fire
From Collinsville Morgantown County Mrs Heironimus and five children awoke to flames spreading in a southwest room. They fought the blaze with water and kept the house from destruction despite neighbors suspecting arson with pine kindling and coal oil. The family feared losing their few belongings and planned to move soon.
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DeHaven
Collinsville
Daniel Coline
Heironimus
Paw Paw
Morgan County
W. Va
Shawnee Tribe Mourns His Death
Shawnee Tribe mourning the death of Sydnor Henry on April 29, 1908. Resolutions honor him as a devoted chief and brother whose memory is cherished by the tribe. Tribute to be sent to his family and published in the city’s daily paper. John B. Graber and W. L. Whisson sign as committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syinor Henry
Riche Maniou
Sydnor Henry
Moon
Henry
Siensber
John B. Graber
W. L. Whisson
BE. Seal
Bryan to Lecture at Hagerstown Maryland
The Cumberland Valley Railroad will run a special train to Martinsburg and Winchester at 11 p m on Wednesday May 20 for Bryan supporters attending the Hagerstown lecture. A guarantee of 150 fares is required to secure seats. Bryan arrives in Hagerstown around 6 p m May 20 by trolley from Frederick and will stay at the Hamilton in the parlors before the lecture.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Martinaburg
Winchester
Bryan
Hagerstown
Trofley
Frederick
Hamilton
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Warren
BreeSime
Harrison
R. Marshall
Common Council
W. H. Baker
Messrs. P. W. Boyd
W. H. Smith
Shirley Carter
Lewis F. Cooper
J. H. Snyder
J. W. Rosenberger
W. T. Barr
Henry Deahl
J. P. Haddox
J. M. Haymaker
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Farmers and Merchants’ National Ban
Union Bank
Episcopal Female Institute
Braddock Street
North Main Street
Water Committee
Winchester and Marysburg Turnpike Company
Corporation
National Avenue
Counceil
Carter
Cooper
Fairmonth Avenue
Amherst Street
Stewart Street
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Smith
Committee On Schools
Spor
John Kerr
Committee On Poor
Barr
Polite
Hirani
Hagerstown, Md
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