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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
4
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A violent clash in Bernice Louisiana between two men armed with revolvers and shotguns killed two and wounded four others. The piece condemns gunfights as barbaric and urges better aim or restraint among Southern gentlemen.
In Grimes on May 9 a theft occurred in broad daylight near a family home. Money disappeared while occupants were nearby and no entry visible. money later returned and deposited near the house. Multiple innocent parties have been accused amid local talk.
At the Cathedral tomorrow the choir will perform Haydn mass in D minor during high mass. Miss Virginia Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Fuller of Winchester will sing Dudley Buck Ave Maria at the offertory after studying music in Baltimore last winter.
Winchester Virginia the Frederick county seat with 6000 in the city and 1000 in suburbs serves as a hub for agriculture education and commerce. It boasts waterworks lighting gas and telephone services plus two hotels and banks. Frederick county population 20000 mirrors extensive farming and orchards with high crop and land values and plans for a $60000 post office and a $100000 library.
The editor recalls a night in Grand Junction en route from Memphis and details a strange hotel stay. A dead male bedmate, a couple by the window, and a tense scene unfold as the trio contends for the bottom bunk in a soaked, surreal aftermath.
Special Commissioner to sell at public auction in Winchester Virginia on May 30 1908 at noon a 21 acre tract east of Stephens City. Sold under the Hahn Sampsell decree with terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust. Bond approved security noted by Clerk PHIL H. GOLD.
Two adjoining farms near the Shirker Crane harm and Lloyd Farm totaling about 290 acres are offered with improvements including houses barns and outbuildings. Crops and timber specifics vary by tract with wheat rye and Timothy Clover grass and a timber area. Sale terms call for one third cash and two equal yearly installments backed by bonds a deed of trust and insurance. Roy P. Dayal serves as auctioneer.
The text shows a rough speech fragment about finishing ahead and not frightening the crowd. It mentions Bolivar and wireless clothes via express, but lacks clear event, people, or places to confirm.
The Treasury issues rules requiring federal gaugers to brand distilled spirits with the true contents name as defined by Attorney General Bonaparte. The change ends neutral spirits being sold as whiskey and mandates labeling of imitations and blends to reflect their real composition.
Whereas Worship Go on Sunday at Market St M E Church led by Rev J W Li Beale with preaching at 11 am and 7:40 pm. Sunday school at 2 15 pm. Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Gry holds prayer and union at 1 pm and evening prayers at 7 40 pm with Sunday school at 9 45 am. Hensler Church led by Rev Dr Lary with services at 11 am and Sunday school at 9 30 am.
The notice lists several churches with their pastors and service times. Grace laithoran Church led by Rev Geo Bowers holds morning and evening services. St Mary E Church South under Rev Kern with Sunday school. Centendiry Reformed with Rev Cromer. Sacred Heart with Rev McVkory scheduling masses and Sunday school. First Baptist with Rev Northen detailing Sunday school and sermons.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss May Gray Caldwell Powell, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Leven Powell of Round Top Loudoun County Virginia, and Mr Saath Bishop of West Union West Virginia. Powell comes from a prominent old Virginia family and is well known socially in the state.
Local grain dealers list buying prices for cereals and farm produce. Wheat at a dollar per bushel, ear corn per barrel, day rates per ton for baled hay, and assorted prices for butter lard potatoes apples side meat and poultry are reported from area merchants.
Public sale of Eben Richards personal property at Carter Hall Millwood Clarke County Va on May 14 1908 at 10 am includes 18 horses and colts 65 head cattle about 90 sheep 65 hogs and agricultural implements plus furniture. Terms cash under 10 and 12 months on larger balances with note and endorser. removal only after terms met. Auctioneers Heftlewer West F Neville. Mammoth estate sale details follow.
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