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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1908

Page

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Expert Witnesses Debate Anesthesia Effect in Dr. Gregory Case

Winchester physician Dr. Taylor of Richmond supports the view that anesthesia can influence women, while Dr. Hugh M. Taylor testifies against mistreatment claims. The trial of Dr. W. S. Gregory for alleged assault on Miss Theodora Irvine features testimony on chloroform effects and memory, with cross examination of Dr. McGuire and remarks on hospital protocols.

Winchester Taylor Richmond W. P. McGuire McCormick McGuire Miss Irvine Harry M. Smith, Jr Gregory Hugh M. Taylor Mies Irvine Stuart McGuire St. Luke’s Hospital

Suits and Menswear Ads Offer Bargain Guarantee

An advertisement promotes suits overcoats hats caps shoes and gents furnishings with a promise to save buyers money and a guarantee. The fragment highlights a retail offer emphasizing value.

Forty Witnesses Examined in Woodstock Train Disaster

A coroner's jury at Woodstock yesterday examined Superintendent Pierce of the Southern Railway and depot agent Hunter B Chapman among at least 40 witnesses in the inquiry into the deaths of Engineman Johnson and Fireman Jones from Monday's wreck. A handwriting expert from Richmond was called to verify Conductor Yokum's signature on a train order cited by Edinburg's Agent Bowers as delivered to Yokum. Bowers says Yokum signed for the order. the conductor disputes both signing and delivery, and the order's authenticity is contested.

Pierce Southern Railway Hunter B. Chapman Woodstock Johnson Jones Richmond Yokum Bowers Edinburg

Two New Agricultural Normal Schools Planned

Supt. M. M. Lynch of Frederick County Public Schools returns from Richmond where the State Board of Education, of which he is a member, met. Routine business was transacted and it was decided to establish agricultural normal schools at Elk Creek Grayson County and at Chester Chesterfield County.

Supt M. M. Lynch Frederick County Richmond State Board of Education Elk Creek Grayson County Chester Chesterfield County

Cedarville Late News Notes Recap

Nov 13 Cedarville reports retirements and visits. Adam McInturf returns home after a Washington stint to cast a Bryan vote. John and Mrs McInturff witnessed the Southern Railway wreck near Strasburg. Robert Painter and wife finish a prolonged trip in Soutoun and Prince William counties. Eastern College defeats Augusta Military 10 to 0. Bridges at Riverton Ave receive coal tar coating.

Cedarville Adam McInturf Washington Bryan John McInturff Strasburg Southern Railway Robert Painter Soutoun Prince William Eastern Augusta Military Academy Royals Forks of the Shenandoah Riverton Ave

Cedar Grove Items from Cedar Grove Va News

Cedar Grove notes report visitors from Whitacre Winchester Capon Bridge and Capon Bridge area. Mentions Nora Lock Ruth Fries J. H. Sell E E Carpenter plans for a new wing and a stomach operation recovery. Miller lost a fine horse. J W Brown hosts Eaton visitors from Capon Bridge.

Joseph Hlancher Luna Miller Fine Horse Eaton Capon Bridge W.‘Va J. W. Brown

Sailors Arrive in Yokohama Fourth Time on World Cruise

The Star received Yokohama Boyoshi Shimpo souvenir issues from Commander Nulton detailing a cordial Japanese welcome to the American battleship fleet. The fleet will soon depart for the Mediterranean, then return to Hampton Roads by February 22 before a possible Cuba and West Indies cruise.

Star de Louis McCoy Nulton Brazil Chile Peru Australia Yokohama Japan Boyoshi Shimpo Sperry Kingdom of Japan Comnander Nulton fo /Yokohama Mediterranean Sea Hampton Roads New York Nurton Cuba West Indies

Bryan's Plurality in Virginia 30,369

Official Virginia returns show the popular vote for the presidential race as Bryan 8,290,483 Taft 52,579 Chafin 1,104 Debs 254 Watson 106 Hisgen 52 Gilhaus 25. Bryan’s plurality was 30,369 and his majority 28,853, a net loss of 240 to the Democratic ticket since 1904.

Virginia Bryan Taft Chafin Debs Watson Hisgen Gilhaus

Neighbors greet bride and groom in Bloomington area

G William Marker wed Miss Nellie Hoffman in Middletown Virginia and returned to Heyworth Illinois for a reception at the home of J A VanValey. Relatives attended and neighbors filled the groom's home in the town’s northeast. Marker is a respected local citizen and this is his second marriage.

Heyworth Bloomington Ill G. William Marker Middletown Neltlfe Hoffman J. A. VanValey Mr. _Marker Benedict

Philadelphia resident among arrivals at Hotel Evans

Mr H. P. Guerrant of Philadelphia was among the arrivals at Hotel Evans today.

H. P. ‘Guerrant Philadelphia Hotel Evans

Farmer interests column seeks reader contributions

This weekly column runs Tuesdays and Fridays to discuss farm topics. Contributions are earnestly requested and should be mailed to Harry F. Byrd in care The Star Winchester Virginia.

Harry F. Byrd In Care THE Stan Winchester

Rural districts urged to resolve farm labor shortages

Mr P Karutz of Martinsburg West Virginia argues for building up rural areas and distributing population to use land fully. He warns of rising farm product prices and urban crowding and notes Canadian land offers and U S irrigated districts as solutions. He cites migrants from Europe seeking small farms as wage earners decline. (Continued on Page 2.)

P. Karutz Martingburg W. Va Karutz Canada United States Europe

Rabbit Charmer Delights At New Skating Rink

A lively show last night featured Rabbit, described as a Southern darky, who entertained a large crowd with music on a mouth harp and accordion. Perry Anderson and his younger brother danced while Rabbit provided accompaniment, drawing much applause.

Rabbit Perry Anderson

Shiloh Tent Meeting Continues in Rock Enon

Rock Enon Springs Nov 13 The Shiloh tent meeting enters its sixth week as attendees report ongoing services. Mr Carson Shade and wife visited relatives near White Hall and spent Sunday with the McKeever family. Mrs C M Frank of nearby area is reported ill.

Rock Enon Springs Shiloh

Seabright Offers Highest Cash Price for Turkeys

H and W Seabright of 176 North Main Street advertise payment of the highest cash price for a carload of turkeys to be shipped on November 16. The notice seeks turkey suppliers and promises prompt payment upon delivery.

Miss Mary Perry and Clarence Grim Wed in Clarke County

The marriage of Clarence Osburn Grim son of William E Grim and Mary Elizabeth Perry daughter of John Perry took place at 7:30 last evening at the United Brethren Church parsonage on North Braddock Street. Rev R G Hammond officiated in the presence of friends. The bride is popular in the city and the groom a respected woodworker who received many congratulations today.

Clarence Osburn Grim William E. Grim Mary Elizabeth Perry John Perry White Post Clarke ‘County United Brethren Church North Braddock Street R. G. Hammond Mr. Grim

Harris Arnold Injured In Plow Horse Fall

Special to The Star. Harris Arnold of Trone Va was injured falling backward from a riding plow horse. Muscles torn loose in one shoulder and other injuries reported. Dr. Charles R Anderson treated him. he is improving. Also notes visits and local greetings from residents and travelers in the area.

Trone Harris Arnold Charles R. Anderson Annie Wesley Alderton Gore Amanda Hefflebower M. A. Trone Milton L. Hook J. W. Parrish Lucy ‘Smith Martha Kerns

Card Party Honors Mrs Vredenburgh at Washington Home

Mrs H D Fuller hosted a handsome card party last night at her Washington street home in honor of Mrs Peter Vredenburgh formerly Miss Virginia Baker. A finely appointed supper preceded bridge with several ladies in attendance.

Vredenburgh H. D. Fuller Washington Peter Vredenburgh Virginia Baker

Invitation Declined by Friendship Fire Company

At a special meeting last night the Friendship Fire Company declined an invitation to attend the Berryville Cornet Band bazar. Members said it would be impossible to leave town this week while others may go.

Friendship Fire Company Berryville

Hampden-Sidney College Names Rev Alfred T Graham President

The Hampden-Sidney College board in Richmond chose Rev Alfred T Graham son of Rev Dr James R Graham of Winchester as the new college president. He has been teaching at the college while serving as pastor in Farmville and will enter active duties after dissolving his presbytery status.

Ran Farmville Alfred T. Graham James R. Graham Winchester Hampden-Sidney College Board of — Trustees Richmond Graham Presbyterian Churville Presbytery

Welton Seeks Clarke County Treasurer Post

Louis M. Welton of the Millwood area announces his candidacy for Clarke county treasurer to succeed W. A. Bradford when his term ends under the new constitution. Welton, a Texas native, has lived in Clarke county for ten years and currently resides in Winchester.

Louis M. Welton Millwood Clarke County W. A. Bradford Mr. Welton Texas Winchester

Poultry Wanted by Sprint Produce Co

The Sprint Produce Co offers the highest cash price for turkeys chickens geese and ducks. They will load cars Thursday Friday and Saturday next week.

Sprint Produce Co

Stolen jardiniere reported from Fairmount Avenue porch

A large blue and gold stippled jardinier was stolen from the front veranda on Fairmount Avenue. A $5 reward is offered for information leading to apprehension and conviction. Contact G Miller at 528 Fairmount Ave.

Fairmount Thidt

James McIntosh and James Patterson Return from Washington

Messrs. James McIntosh and James Patterson have returned from a trip to Washington.

Messrs James McIntosh James Patterson Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shaw Secretary of the Treasury DR. McGuire W. S. Gregory Roanoke Cedar Grove Jesse Shanholtz Whitacre L. O. Fries George Nesmith Nora Lock Ruth Fries J. H. Sell Louis McCoy Nulton Rock Enon News H. & W. Seabright Main Street Miss Mary Perry Mr. Grim’s Bride Harris Arnold Giffin Lou Thompson OC. F. Giffin Maria Hicks J. B. Chapman M. G. Garvin Georgie Triplette Sarah Triplette Mary Triplette Misses Fletcher Sidney Chivers KE. C. Heiskell Keyser Walter Kelsoe Hayfield T. A. Scrivener Jerome Lovette Kansas J.J. Guin W. Alderton DR. Graham Old Hampden- Sidney College Cork St
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