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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
4
A May tribute to S H Hansbrough lauds his wide community impact in Winchester and the Valley. The note highlights his financial generosity, support for young men, diplomatic skill, steady work ethic, and patriotism. Richard Evelyn Byrd signs the obituary.
The Staunton Dispatch editorializes on the death of S H Hansbrough of Winchester. He served 20 years on the Western State Hospital board and influenced hospital direction, finances, and public interests. He advocated modern road building and thorough Pike overhauls as valley progress. He rose from poverty to a respected financier and public servant.
Reader remarks on a public figure being known well from the early part of his career, expressing interest, sympathy, and admiration for his work and character.
A Chicago dairy men convention study shows 112 attendees were polled on auto use, with 38 owning and operating autos in business and eleven managing more than one. Automobiles aid marketing and power for separators, barn flushing, and bottle washing, while nineteen agricultural schools report rising farmer interest in good roads due to the auto.
The article details a grim family tragedy where the mother Lilian Morgan Forrest, father William Plowden Forrest, and two others are presumed dead. Joseph Forrest vanished after an axe murder, with the weapon found and nearly all house money taken. Insanity rumors swirl around Joseph and his great uncle, while neighbors debate the killer’s identity and the family’s decline.
Hampden-Sidney College in Farmville announces the 133rd commencement events from June 6 to June 9. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Russell Cecil. Young Man's Christian Association sermon by Rev. A. T. Graham. Union Literary Society annual celebration. address by Hon. Richard L. Byrd. Philanthropic Literary Society celebration. inauguration of Rev. Henry Tucker Graham as president. alumni address by Prof. Willis J. Bacock. president’s address. diplomas conferred with degrees announced. senior valedictory by William Hodges Mann Jr.
A testimonial from A M Putman of Front Royal Virginia touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for disordered kidneys. The ad urges readers to buy at 50 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents, and repeats the slogan Remember the name Doan's.
Bishop Gravatt praised the Knights Templar life as a model for Christians and urged emulation. Winchester Commandery welcomed visiting templars who were hosted at Hotel Evans before returning home after a brief stay. Potomac Commandery members traveled via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Passengers slept as gunmen fired during a hold up on a train. Mayor McClellan says Sunday closing laws will be enforced at Coney Island where crowds gathered without incident. In Virginia, the gubernatorial race heats up with Tucker Mann and Col. Catlett campaigning in multiple counties. joint debates are unlikely.
The list shows letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending May 22 1909 at the Winchester post office. Callers must pay one cent per letter. names include Mrs. Kurowsky Paulau J Edw Pifer Cornelia Whitacre.
Advertisement promotes Foley's Urine Laxative to relieve constipation and liver trouble by stimulating organs and cleansing the system, claiming to improve wellness in spring with emphasis on Franck Baker & Son.
The Finance Committee of Winchester Virginia calls for sealed bids by 10 A M June 23 1909 for the full fifty thousand dollar sewerage bond issue in five hundred dollar denominations. Bonds bear 4 percent interest semi annually from July 1 1909 payable to bearer with coupons. Bid must include number of bonds and price. certified check for 1 percent required. Auction may follow if bids unsatisfactory. Shirley Carter Fred L Glaize Dr Hunter H McGuire. May 19 1909.
The fourth annual Public Sale of pure bred stock from the Silver Spring Herd will be held on May 27 1909 at the Rippon farm three miles from Rippon W Va eight miles from Charles Town and seven miles from Berryville Va. A large lineup includes 26 Short Horn cattle 16 bulls 10 heifers 3 valued colts 9 two year olds and 14 one year olds plus 15 Poland Chinas and 3 Shropshire ram lambs. Lunch served at 11 30. Terms 12 months with interest from date payable at local banks. Written catalogues available after May 21.
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