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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
4
The article discusses Judge George Gray's candidacy and the press bureau's vigorous push. It notes Gray's supporters claim he is the strongest against dishonest combinations and trusted by the South, while suggesting the Democratic party prefers Bryan.
The agitation to change the primary plan is called a ploy by jealous politicians to cause dissent. The present plan is praised for direct voter selection and democratic principles. Senator Martin’s stance is clarified as not opposing the plan when agitation began and he views party business as the Democrats’ concern.
Winchester grows steadily with the Handley Library under construction and a new post office soon to be erected. The city expects 50 new homes annually, boosting population by about 250 each year, as officials seek a strong Board of Trade and Sunday line.
At the opening service of a new Men's Church in Atlantic City Reverend Sydney Goodman smoked cigars in the pulpit causing vacant seats. The event drew about 200 men smoking pipes and cigars as the building filled with haze and a crowd outside commented on the spectacle.
A Atlantic City minister is accused of chasing “ahead of the times” with trendy church devices. The writer notes smoking in church and other gimmicks as poor substitutes for sanctity, arguing such tactics repel parishioners and degrade worship.
Rev J O Knott pastor of the Granbery Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church of Covington, passed through Winchester en route to Baltimore to join his wife and travel Europe. They will take a two month Mediterranean tour. Knott’s new $25,000 Covington church is near completion and may be ready for occupancy by their return.
Winchester, seat of Frederick County, touted as gateway to Shenandoah Valley with a 6000 population, thriving agri sector, schools, waterworks, paving, theaters, hotels, banks, and two telephone systems. County totals show 20000 residents, 10000 farms, apples valued at 250000, crops 2500000, land and stock 7000000. Government post office building planned at 60000 plus library over 100000 to be elected. Mrs Philips set Jubilee Church speech at 2 PM with fundraising at 730 PM.
Special Commissioner will offer at public auction in Winchester Virginia on May 30 1908 at 12 oclock midday a tract of about twenty one acres east of Stephens City. The land belongs to Margaret A Miller from the Hahn estate and is well located. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments with bonds and a deed of trust securing payment. Certified bond security approved by clerk PHIL H GOLD May 2 1908.
Farmers in Mt Pleasant Va have finished corn planting with replanting likely due to cold wet weather. Gardens look good despite conditions. Mrs Jacob Rosenberger is disabled by rheumatism. Measles have touched most homes. Lucy Snapp of Rosenberger visited Ottie Lamp. Sunday school reorganized in March and is progressing. F M Wigginton burned an old coal pit, drawing curiosity from local youth.
Bliss Virginia notes report Mr and Mrs J M Brumback visiting relatives near Strasburg over a weekend. J W Richard plans to add a home extension while John Lakeman schedules a new house build. Mt Airy Dramatic Society rehearses with Fox Fan entertainment set for Mt Airy School on May 15 and 16. Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias convenes in Staunton May 26 to 28 with about 250 delegates anticipated. if Uniform Rank attends, membership could reach 500. Winchester Lodge No 65 will attend.
Misses Ada and Mamie Smoke of Mt. Williams spent yesterday in this city shopping.
Frederick County chancery sale under Circuit Court decree to the administrator John W. Rice offers a 131 acre farm near Winchester Opequon in a productive Frederick County district. Improvements include stone dwelling bank barn and tenant house with 10 acres timber. Sale May 30 at 11 am with one third cash and balance in one and two years.
Public sale under Eben Richards estate at Carter Hall Millwood Clarke City Va on May 14 1908 at 10 am offers 18 head horses and colts 65 cattle 90 sheep 65 hogs various farm implements and 20 tons hay plus 40 barrels corn all items with terms cash for 10 and under and 12 months on larger amounts with notes. sale overseen by H L Watkins Mear with Neill Heflebower West F B Neville as auctioneers.
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