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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
1
A Star correspondent critiques social flings, family shame, and public scandal as two Hains sons face murder trials while Morse serves a 15 year sentence for fraud. The piece urges honesty over debt and deceit, reflecting on the costs to families and society.
The Shenandoah Valley wakes to the season’s first snow about 7 am with steady fall all day and into tonight. Sleighing likely if temperatures stay low. liverymen and cutters begin preparations as horses dust and polish gear. Officials had forecast fair cold weather, but a new bulletin says continued snow and colder conditions through today and Sunday.
An abundance of plump turkeys at moderate prices promises to heighten Winchester's Thanksgiving plans. County producers report large numbers entering the city in ten days as dry weather boosts market fattening. Turkeys sell for about 15 to 18 cents live weight, with supplies of cranberries mince pies pumpkins and other seasonal foods also plentiful.
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.
Gold Fish For Sale lot 23 W Cork St A fine collection to select from. Mr Roy P Duval of Stephenson spent the day in town on business. Mr William W Pountree of Richmond registered at Hotel Evans today. Mr J L Krider of Baltimore is here on business for a few days. Mr B W Aiken of Staunton is registered at Hotel Evans. Mr J B Granstaff of Edinburg Va was registered at Hotel Evans last night. Mr P J Orebaugh of Richmond was a business visitor in town to Mrs Martha Hancock who has been ill for some time past at her flat in the Faulkner building is improving.
The trial of Dr. Gregory a Roanoke dentist charged with assaulting Miss Theotora Irvine while she was chloroformed at his office nears verdict. The defense rested and the prosecution began rebuttal with expert anaesthesia testimony.
The Potomac Valley Round Table will gather at Powhatan College in Charles Town on November 27 and 28 with sessions starting 11 a.m. Friday. Educators from across the region including Dr Deahl WVU and Dr B M Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy will deliver addresses.
The State allocates more than a million dollars annually to public education for the first time. Frederick county receives 3106.96, Clarke 1866.12, Shenandoah 5163.85, Warren 2437.62, with Winchester at 1131.385 and total state funds totaling 1,025,559.50 payable in two installments. Audits note per capita distribution and cash payment to treasurers.
The Woodstock Virginia courtroom contest over last Monday’s railroad wreck drags on with witnesses. The crew of the southbound train and the Woodstock operator face no blame yet. The fault appears to lie with the northbound conductor or Edinburg operator represented by ex Judge Tavenn er. Stickley and Williamson appear for the defense and prosecution respectively.
About 600 to 700 delegates and a near equal number of visitors gather in Richmond for the annual convention of the Baptist General Association of Virginia. The opening was at First Baptist Church with sessions running through Wednesday. education addresses and plans for a large Baptist college in Richmond are on the agenda, along with a report on a $506,900 endowment fund effort.
Rev. W. B. Forney of Baltimore will preach at First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday school assembles at 9 20 a.m. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
Seabright at 176 North Main Street advertises cash payment for a carload of turkeys to be shipped in November. The notice also promotes suits overcoats hats caps shoes and furnishing goods to Haddox with a money saving guarantee. A separate item notes Mr W B Matt of Troop H Thirteenth Cavalry visiting Mrs Roage on South Braddock Street has returned to Fort Myer Virginia.
The funeral of the late Mr. Silas B. Piter who died in this city a few days ago took place yesterday at Gravel Springs Church officiated by Rev W J Smith. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. Large turnout of friends from mountain roads to pay respects to the postmaster and merchant of Mountain Falls and a well known western county resident.
Miss Cecelia Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Miller of Jefferson County married Mr William M Myers of Bedington Berkeley County at the bride’s parents home near Billmyer's Mill. Rev A B Wilson of Martinsburg officiated in the United Brethren Church heritage setting. Both families are well known locally.
Attorney John M. Steck sells the 170 acre Middle road fruit farm two miles south of Winchester to EK V Weems. Reported price around 42000. The Jacobs place formerly changed hands for 11000 17000 and 20000 before Steck acquired it. The 100 acre apple orchard is now coming into bearing. Weems travels to New Orleans and will take possession upon return.
Virginia returns reveal independence candidate Hisgen secured only 52 votes statewide. Hearst also campaigned in Virginia with speeches at Norfolk and elsewhere as the official presidential tally is reported.
The Winchester Memorial Hospital gains a $2,000 fee awarded to former City Solicitor Robert M. Ward for his legal services in the residuary Handley bequest litigation. The appeal by the Handley Trustees was denied by the Virginia Court of Appeals, finalizing Ward’s compensation with interest.
The article notes Mr. Ward defended Winchester in Pennsylvania courts at personal expense and earned a court victory saving the city thousands in tax proceedings. After court success, the city council awarded him 2000 for services and expenses, with further continuation pages referenced.
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