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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

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Roanoke Dentist Gregory Not Guilty Met With Town Backlash

After Dr. W. S. Gregory was acquitted in Roanoke of attempted assault on Miss Theodora Irvine, rumors say business leaders urge him to leave town. Reports say Lee Martin, Gregory’s key defense witness, was warned to depart and faced hostility from some Black residents. Mailings of vulgar threats reached Irvine and her friends from Roanoke and distant cities.

W. S. Gregory Roanoke Grégory Miss Irvine Jefferson Street Gregory Lee Martin United States

Sager Now at Work on Road

Fauquier county reports Thomas Sager, former Frederick county distiller, sentenced 32 months and 1200 dollars fine for liquor law violations, is working on the public roads under Officer Mitchell with other prisoners. He adapts to outdoor labor and could improve with tobacco and rations.

Fauquier County Thomas Sager Frederick County Mitchell Sager

Weather Report for Virginia Rain Tonight Warmer Central North

A weather notice reports rain across Virginia tonight and into the day. Temperatures rise slightly in central and northern portions. The outlook suggests lingering showers with milder conditions later.

Virginia

Excitement at Greek Restaurant Ends With Fines

A disturbance at a North Main Street Greek restaurant yesterday led to Maynard Foreman and John J. Harmer being arraigned in police court and fined by Magistrate Wilson. Police responded to the restaurant after a phone report and the men received $35 in fines before being released.

North Main Street Maynard Foreman John J. Harmer Wilson Seabright Lege Masesey Foreman Harmer

Elrey Sisters Skating at Stewart Street Rink

The Elrey Sisters, celebrated child skaters, perform at Stewart St. Rink in Winchester with shows Tue Thu plus a Thanksgiving matinee at 4 p.m. They praise Winchester as a premier venue with divine rink floor and refined management.

Elrey Sisters Stewart St Elrey Winchester United States Canada America Madison Square Garden New York Zoe Elrey Klaire Belrey

Recital at Christ Church Featuring Miss Estie Main and Prof Thomas Cutty

An organ recital by Miss Estie G Main at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church is planned for early December with violinist Prof Thomas Cutty of Kee Mar College Hagerstown as the accompanist. Cutty, a member of the famed Cutty family, has toured Europe and America and studied with renowned violinists. He will perform five or six numbers during the program, promising a rare treat for lovers of organ and violin music.

Winchester Estie G. Main Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Maine Thomas Cutty New York Kee Mar College Hagerstown Cuttys Europe America Gaul Rosenberg Blunenthal Svelvenski Cutty Miss Main Prof

Haddox Promises Savings on Menswear and Accessories

Advertisement urges readers to shop Haddox for suits overcoats hats caps shoes and gents furnishings. It claims guaranteed savings for customers.

Haddox

Supt Lynch to State Educators Address Conference

Supt M M Lynch of Frederick County public schools will address the State Educational Conference in Newport News on the first day of the meeting. Representatives from Winchester Middletown and the Frederick County Teachers Association join the event with about 1500 to 2000 educators expected. Private homes will host around 300 visitors at no charge.

M. M. Lynch Frederick County Newport News Anima N. D. Cool Winchester A. R. Middleton Middletown Frederick County Teachers’ Association

Shipment of Game Stopped at Romney West Virginia

A game warden in Romney West Virginia halted a shipment of 500 partridges 200 pheasants and 10 deer bound for Washington and Baltimore commission merchants. Shipping game out of the state is illegal. Names of those who furnished and those who were to receive the shipment were obtained. A stash of game at Green Spring was also seized. Prosecution is planned.

Romney W. Va Washington Baltimore Commission Green Spring

Merchants Close Thanksgiving Day in Winchester

A group of Winchester's leading merchants signed a paper agreeing to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day to give employees a holiday. By noon today additional signatories were listed, including Henry S. Baker & Company, Grove Brothers, KE B Capper, The Leader, and others, with more expected to join.

Winchester Henry S. Baker & Company Grove’ Brothers KE. B. Capper the. Leader T.T. Walt Horsey & Atwell Russell & Green Bell Brothers A. H.miller John A. Huntsberry Robinson Brothers Gray & Sheetz Henry Baetjer & Company C.E. Huntsberry C. A. Heller Wyndham & Brill

Miss Martin Hair Dresser At Mrs Noonan's

Miss Martin Hair Dresser will be at Mrs Noonan's on Braddock Street for several days offering sham poohing singing bleaching dyeing hair making switches puffs and pompadours from combings with scalp treatment in the evenings at 33 Braddock Street.

Bryarly Burial Held At Old Clarke Homeplace

John E Bryarly died at his brother R S Bryarly home in Clarke county Virginia and was buried in the family graveyard Sunday. Rev J M Robeson conducted a simple service. He leaves a widow Miss Allen of Berryville two sons Marshall and Allen Bryarly his brother and two sisters Mrs Arthur Crisman and Miss Susan F Bryarly and was 49. He had lived in Washington until recently and worked with the police department.

White Post John BR. Bryarly Hig R. S. Bryarly Bryarly J. M. Robeson Christ Protestant — Episcopal Church Millwood Clarke County Winchester H. M. Bryarly Henry R. Bryarly Rowland T. Bryarly B. M. Knight Herbert S. Larrick Washington Police Department Allen Berryville Marshall Allen Bryarly Arthur Crisman Susan F. Bryarly R. T. Bryarly

Elrey Sisters Return to Winchester for Skating Stint

Misses Zoe and Blaire Elrey arrive with their mother for a three night display at the Market street rink on Stewart street. They spent last week in Fredericksburg, Va. The sisters, known for fancy roster skating, have many Winchester friends and are described as beautiful and graceful on the ice.

Zoe Blaire Elrey Market Street Stewart Street Fredericksburg Elvey Winchester

The Toymakers At the Auditorium

People look forward to a one night event at the Auditorium on Friday November 27 featuring The Jollities in a new musical absurdity called The Toymakers. A company of singers dancers and actors promises light hearted wit music and smiles for the audience.

Drayman Fractures Ankle At Cumberland Valley Station

Neill Robinson a Winchester drayman fractured two bones in his right leg near the ankle while handling freight at the Cumberland Valley Railroad station on Saturday. He endured great pain and was carried home by cab. Dr Swimsey reset the injured limb and the patient rested easier today.

Cumberland Valley Neill Robinson Winchester

Miller Property Sold on Braddock Street

Trustees sold the Miller property at North Braddock Street to William Wagner and partners for 2650 dollars. R Kern and M M Lynch are listed as purchasers or involved parties in the transfer of a lot measuring 189 by 190 feet facing Braddock Street. The brief notice records the sale by Trustees with a 4 percent consideration and references G Clarence Miller as the former owner.

R.kern M. M. Lynch William de "Wagner Cutton Copenhayver Slunter

Two Comrades In Crime Indicted

A special grand jury indicted Ernest Magalis and Wesley Markell for stealing two strew jacks a saw square chisel and level from the Winchester fair grounds in September. Markell allegedly tried to sell a jack to James Carr. he escaped from a locked cell but Magalis remained jailed awaiting trial.

Corporation Court S. H. Hable C. A. Heller W. V. Hodges D. S. Glaize James M. Frye J. A. Bantzy Ernest Magalis Wesley Markell Winchester Fair Grounds Nelson Ashton Markell James Carr Ashton City Hall Magalis East Piccadilly Street Atkinson

Hood River Valley Grows Fine Fruit and Orchards

The Hood River Valley is praised for its apples and strawberries due to careful grading and packing. The region sits on a high tableland with ample water, guiding irrigation practices and deep rooting as orchards age, with many trees bearing well and steady seasonal cultivation continuing.

Hood River Valley Northwest Hood River Columbia Hood South

Major Conrad Donates Lot for Winchester Hospital

A deed recorded in the city clerk shows Major Holmes Conrad and wife transferring a 60 by 190 foot lot on West Clifford street to Winchester Memorial Hospital for a nurses home. The building to be erected will be used only for nurses and emergency patients, with prior ownership traceable to Major Conrad and Mr. Dy B. Russell.

Holmes Conrad Winchester Memorial Hospital West Clifford Street Major Conrad Dy B. Russell C. F. Nelson Russell Hospital

Big Night Races at Market Street Rink

Jeck Weiworth of Wash and G M Rogers of aitc the two fastest skaters in the East arrive at Hotel Evans for a 9 p.m. program at Market Street Rink. Washington papers say Mr Woodworth won the big races there last night. Local boys compete against top skaters Martinsburg and Hagerstown are also represented. A big relay race and a turkey giveaway for spectators with Tucky coupons add to the program.

Jeck Weiworth Wash G. M. Rogers Aitc Hotel Evans Market St Woodworth Martinsburg Hagerstown

Swift Skaters At Market Street Rink Tonight

Mr. G. M. Rogers of Baltimore and Mr. Jack Woodworthy of Washington arrived to enter the skating contest at the Market Street rink tonight. Ech is said to be the champion roller skater of his city and spectators expect hair-raising feats.

G. M. Rogers Baltimore Jack Woodworthy Washington Market Street Ech

Unveiling of Sheridan Statue Promises National Attention

Washington readies for the unveiling of Gen Phil Sheridan statue with President Roosvelt set to deliver the main address. The sculpture stands on Sheridan Circle near Massachusetts Avenue, commemorating the Civil War cavalry leader who rode from Winchester to Cedar Creek.

Washington Gen. Phil. Sheridan Roosgavelt Sheridett Circle Massachusetts A Twenty Third Street Winchester Cedar Creek

Woodward’s Confectionery Reopens with Welcome Reception

The store will reopen on Wednesday from to 9 oclock for a reception hosted by Mrs. K Woodward. Friends and patrons are invited to call and will be given a hearty welcome during the event.

Woodward K. Woodward

Thanksgiving donation requested by King's Daughters

The King's Daughters solicit their annual Thanksgiving donation to be sent to the home of Miss Madie Bell by 12 o'clock tomorrow.

Mies Madie Bell

Cooper Bros Purity Water White Oil Offered By Orndorff & Movicar

Cooper Bros sells 160 tenet Water White Oil and no other grade to ensure purity. Orndorff & Movicar offer filling services for cans.

Cooper Bros Orndorff & MoVicar

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DR. Gregory Drake’s Branch Weather Report Christ Church Supt. Lynch Miss Martin John E. Bryarly Clarke Washington Police Force Miller Property Paige Maj. Conrad Sheridan
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