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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary notes show First Ward and Second Ward naming three councilmen and two delegates to the Roanoke convention with two alternates. The candidate for mayor will be nominated and Democrats urged to attend and participate.
In Hermann and Stoddard families, Mrs Stoddard alleges a soulmate bond with Mr Hermann created by past incarnations. Captain Stoddard sues for alienation of affection while Mrs Hermann seeks divorce stating rights to her husband across all lives. The dispute mocks spiritual theories clashing with earthly marriage.
Colonel John S. Mossby, taken to Garfield Hospital in Washington with a serious ailment, is expected to be operated on. Hospital officials provided no definite details but said the operation is necessary and may have significant impact.
A Wednesday night race at the Martinsburg skating rink for one fourth of a mile saw Colonel Thompson win with close seconds crowding behind. The contest with the Winchester skater is planned soon.
Dr Barksdale Hales, a Fredericksburg physician and former Rappahannock Valley Medical Association president, arrives in Middletown Va. He will occupy the late William Davison's office and board with Mrs Davison while seeking a home. He travels with his wife seeking higher altitude for health. The Fredericksburg paper notes his long local ties and nurse school lecturing role at Mary Washington Hospital.
Miss Margaret W. Freeland a prominent social figure at Washington and Lee University passed away in Lexington on Wednesday at age fifty. Widely beloved by Lexington students from both Virginia Military Institute and W and L, she was nicknamed Miss Maggie by friends. Remains were sent to Richmond for burial at Hollywood Cemetery.
Mrs Anna Belle Moreland wife of 3S Frank Moreland died at her home in Charles Town yesterday at age 38. She formerly was Miss Estep of Edinburg Virginia. She is survived by her husband and two young children.
The criminal case against Lovell Heflin for desertion was dismissed by Judge Harrison in Shenandoah County Circuit Court on the Commonwealth's motion. A compromise was reached with Heflin paying his wife a substantial sum.
Mr and Mrs Q Charles Morgan and their son from New York traveled through Winchester in a touring car on their way to Richmond. They paid a brief visit to Miss Katherine Glass during the journey.
Miss Evy Graham has returned from a visit to relatives in New York City. She spent time with family and shopped in the city before returning home.
The Sunday school convention of the Baltimore Conference of the Episcopal Church South opens June 9 to 12 at 4 Braddock Street Church. Dr H M Nesco and Mrs Hamill will lead with a strong program. Delegates from member churches attend. reduced rail rates are being negotiated.
Local notes report visits by Mrs. Kate Gill Ada Kerns and Mrs. J E Chapman. E L Hook suffered a milking accident but is expected to recover. People plan to attend the dedication of the new C D Church at Capon Bridge next Sunday.
May 15 residents report Mrs. J. D. Wright unwell as a straw shed housing hogs collapsed killing several hogs on W. L. Poston’s farm. W. L. Poston ill earlier in the week but now improving. Corn planting ongoing with some replanting expected. Miss Maud Poston of near Berryville visiting. John Fishogan buying wool as farmers balk at low prices. Zack Smith of Riverton visits his aged mother Aunt Ailsey Robinson in town.
Tonight at 8 o clock the Shenandoah Valley Academy cadets present their finals at the Auditorium. Cadets picked for drill will perform as part of the program. The public is cordially invited.
A fragment notes Miss Rosa Wable visiting an unspecified place on a Friday. No additional names or details are provided in the readable text.
Public sale at the Frederick County Court House front on May 30 1908 at 11 oclock for a farm of 131 acres near Winchester with improvements and timber. Possession Sept 1 1908 with tenant rights to crops. terms: one third cash and balance in one and two years with inter est and trust deed security. Sale conducted by John W. Rice administrator of John H Buncutter decd.
Special Commissioner will sell at public auction in Winchester Virginia on May 30 1908 at 12 oclock the estate of Margaret A Miller inherited from the Hahn estate comprising about twenty one acres east of Stephens City of good quality land. One third cash then two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust with bonds payable from the buyer.
Rev. L. C. Messick and his wife and father arrived at Whitacre yesterday and are now occupying the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. William Calvert returned to Woodstock Virginia this afternoon after a short visit to friends in the city.
Mr. J. W. Rhodes of Middletown attended the Farmers and Merchants National Bank board meeting this morning. Mrs Ollie M. Ritter and children of Middletown spent today in the city.
This handsome Hackney Stallion by Golden Nugget out of Haddenham Gipsey will season at Page Brook near Boyce and Carter Hall near Millwood. Ely will be at Page Brook except Saturdays at Carter Hall. In Clarke county for two years his colts are noted as strong. For details contact C Mulliken Boyce Va or H L Watkins Millwood Va. 4-27-7w
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