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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1908

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Fifth Virginia District Vote Very Close in Richmond

Virginia results show a tight race in the Fifth district with Parsons Republican ahead by small margins over Saunders though county returns from Grayson and Carroll may alter the outcome. Early tallies indicate mixed leads in Danville Pittsylvania and Franklin with doubts over Saunders and Parsons totals.

Cate Parsons Congress Saunders Danville Grayson Carroll Patrick Pittsylvania Franklin Henry Judge Saunders

City Election Returns Canvassed in Winchester

The Winchester city election returns from the Tuesday Presidential and Congressional vote were canvassed at City Hall this morning. City Clerk Richard L. Gray will send the results to the secretary of the commonwealth in Richmond. Election judges reported the returns correct. Commissioners of election were H. K. Pritchard, David Wingert er, and A. Hunter Davidson. County returns will be counted this week by election commissioners one from each of five magisterial districts.

Colorado Nevada Bryan Taft Indiana Hemenway Maryland Missouri Nebraska Judge Harmon Ohio House of Representatives Virginia Richmond Indi Winchester Ard L. Gray Secretary of the Commonwealth Messrs. H. K. Pritchard David Wingerter A. Hunter Davidson

Winter Winds Howl About Winchester

The piece reports a sharp weather shift in Winchester Virginia after a presidential election. Strong winds chilled the area with 57 degrees at dawn dropping to 24 degrees by the next morning a 33 degree plunge. Snow flurries were observed and continued cold is forecast.

Winchester Virginia Old Boreas Frederick ‘Plaza Star Office

Funeral for Ferdinand J Rohr Held at Home and Grave

The funeral for Ferdinand J Rohr who died in a Philadelphia hospital was held yesterday from his sister-in-law Miss Alice Hardy’s home. Rev Dr J H Lacy led services, and at Mount Hebron Cemetery a Confederate Veterans group conducted the graveside rites with Taps by Bugler Anderson. pallbearers included local veterans and two unnamed men. Rohr served in the Confederate Army’s quartermaster department, enlisting at age 16 and serving to war’s end.

Philadelphia Alice Hardy West Water Street J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Turner Ashby John P. Hyde Anderson Robert I. Striker Peter Dinkle John l Lannis D. H. Anderson Veterans’ Camp George McCartney Hunter Davidson Rohr Quartermaster’s Department Confederate Army Mr. Rohr

Williams Preaches at Braddock Street Church Revival

Rev. J. T. Williams of Charles Town West Virginia preached at Braddock Street Methodist Church South during revival services last night and will occupy the pulpit nightly this week. The meeting draws much interest with notable singing as a highlight.

Mr. Williams J. T. Williams Charles Town W. Va Braddock Street M. E. Church South

Virginia Weather Forecast: Fair Tonight With Cooler Low

In Virginia expect fair conditions tonight with a minimum temperature near 25 degrees. Friday should be fair with temperatures rising through the day.

Virginia

5 A Rébes and Horse Blankets

A compact note from the Hillyard and Lewis column mentions five A Rébes items and horse blankets as part of a listing or description. The fragment suggests a catalogish or stylistic reference likely within a decorative or textile context from the period.

A. Rébes Hillyard & Lewis

Mrs Swartz Dies from Lockjaw in Swimley

Mrs Mabel May Swartz aged 24 dies at home in Swimley Va from lockjaw after brief illness. Wife of Walter Swartz daughter of Charles Plotner survived by husband sister two brothers and three children funeral Friday at home and interment Mount Hebron Winchester.

Swimley Mabel. Mayes Walter Swartz

Pretty Wedding At County Home

A quiet wedding was held at six thirty last evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chamberlin in Well town. Miss Minnie A. Chamberlin became the wife of Mr. Charles M. Sencindiver in a ceremony conducted by Rev. C. L. Potter of the Frederick circuit. The event was witnessed by family members and a few intimate friends, followed by an informal reception and refreshments.

Robert Chamberlin Well Town Minnie A. Chamberlin Charles M. Sencindiver Turner Sencindiver C. L. Potter Frederick Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Wheat Market Dull After Election

In the wholesale market wheat was strong and then quiet, closing weak. Corn after a firm market was dull and closed easier by 1 to 4 cents. Oats were firm and rye quiet. Hay steady, straw easy. Butter and eggs firm. Poultry firm with green fruits reported steady prices.

Eures Pilea

Winchester resident Mr Routzahn paralyzed by stroke

Mr. Routzahn, a longtime Winchester resident on South Washington Street, has suffered a stroke and is bedbound. His condition showed no improvement today, and he remains seriously ill at his home. Haddox offers suits and furnishings with a money saving guarantee.

Routzahn N. Routzahn Winchester South Washington Street

City council orders inquiry into belt line completion

In a near full council session, motion by John M. Steck directs a study of the citys right to compel Cumberland Valley Railroad to complete the belt line from the fairgrounds to the Baltimore and Ohio line at Winchester ice plant. Cumberland Valley has rights to Market street, B&O to its line. partial progress reported near Main street. The clock tower light clash ends with failure to pass a 2 third vote. Dr McGuire reintroduces a light ordinance and a separate measure for Grace Lutherans Church intersection lighting. Another ordinance to expose malt beverage sales interiors from street view fails or faces passage debate. Finally a screens and frosted window ordinance for malt beverage establishments aims to permit interior viewing from streets, with heavy fines for violations.

John M. Steck Cumberland Valley Railroa Cumberland Valley Railroad Fairgrounds Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Winchester Cumberland Valley Market Street Baltimore and Ohio Main Street H. H. McGuiire City Hall W. T. Barr Steck McGuire Taylor Hotel Alley Water Street Grace Lutheran Church

Buster Brown Returns to Auditorium Tonight

Buster Brown appears at the Auditorium tonight with Master Reid in the title role. The advance sale shows a large audience expected, with nearly every balcony seat sold and many first floor seats claimed, aided by a capable company and a chorus of lively performers in striking costumes.

Buster Brown West Master Reid

Isaiah Roe Faces Path to Recovery After Dynamite Explosion

Isaiah Roe, son of Constable and Mrs Ashby Roe of Gate, was injured by a dynamite explosion. He is resting easier at Memorial Hospital this afternoon and hopes of recovery are entertained.

Isaiah Roe Constable Ashby Roe Gate Star Memorial Hospital

Moonlight Skating at Market St Rink Tonight

Tonight at Market Street rink there is moonlight skating for ten minutes after a broom ball clash between the Dust-Downs and Chaney Sweeps. The note promises a lively evening following football and other events, with Ghase billed for Saturday night.

Market St

Winchester considers bond vote for sewerage system

The Winchester Common Council debated a plan for a town wide small pipe sanitary sewer system with a plant to dispose of sewage. Engineer N Wilson Davis assured a $50 000 bond financed system could be built with no tax increase, funded by $6 annual rents from connected properties. A special meeting was set to decide on a mid December election to authorize the bond issue.

Common Council Winchester Williams Shirley Carter L. F. Cooper W. T. Barr Hunter H. McGuire N. Wilson Davis John M. Steck Mpi Special Sewerage Committee Common Council of City of Winchester

Clarence Loy and Miss Marple Wed in Cedar Grove

Elsie Marple daughter of William Marple of Cedar Grove married Clarence Loy son of Tobias Loy at Cedar Grove residence of Lewis McDonald. Rev John H Parlett officiated for United Brethren Church radical branch. Bride formerly married to Rufus Martin of Winchester and divorced last week. Loy is a young farmer.

Elsie Winchester Loy

Officers elected by Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans

The Gen Turper Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans elected their officers for the coming year. George W. Kurtz was re elected as commander for the fourth time. Other officers include R I Striker N H Carpenter Peter Dinkle as lieutenant commanders and adjutant treasurer Dr P W Boyd. William I Taylor deceased.

Henkle New Market David Shiner George Haymaker David Hamilton John Lannie Dinkle William

Horse and cart for sale cheap

Short classified notice lists a horse and cart for sale at a low price. The seller identifies as J. iu. Murnan with contact details unclear.

Dog Buried Beneath Old Apple Tree in Home Burial

A dog named Pug, twelve years old and well loved by neighbors and customers, died and was buried under an old apple tree on the property. The owner, Lamp, had a coffin made by neighbor Robert Wibber and a grave dug. Other local items note a new baby boy, a man home from Oakland, and the Pine Grove meeting ending with several conversions.

Lamp W. C. Shade E. E. Rose Spring Gap Hampshire County James Dick Near White Hall Peter Dick Detaven Stork Turner A. DeHaven John Wine Uwiliary DeHaven Oakland W. Va Pine Grove Chestnut Grove M. BE. Church Light County Dl Lawrence A. L. DeHaven Lis Homme

Preaching Schedule for Sunday at Three Churches

Rev Ts Om Swann will preach at White Post at 11 p m Macedonia at 3 p m and Milwood at 7 p m Sunday November 8.

White Post Macedonia Milwood Ts Om, Swann

Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting Friday Evening

Sarah Zane Fire Company schedules its regular meeting for Friday at 8 o'clock. Members are asked to attend and discuss pending operations and community fire safety efforts.

Sarah Zane Fire Co

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Judge Parker Nebrasia Rich Iave Haddox W. H. Smith Clarence Loy Miss Marple Sfaw Williow,s Ashby Camp Iu. Murnan
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