Shenandoah Valley Fair Promises Strong 1908 Events
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society plans its thirty-ninth annual fair in Winchester October 20 to 23 with enhanced exhibits and handsome cash purses for racing events. The office in Holliday building opens October 12 to 17 for entries, and cavalry exhibitions from Wort Meyer, Virginia are expected during fair week.
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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Winchester
Frederick County
C. H. Purcell
Purcell
Maragem-St
Ana
Hugh
Society
Holliday Building
Roussvenue
Fair Grounds
B. C
Shull
Tno Fete
Julian
W- Baker
E. S
Wright
Byrd to Address Democratic Voters Tonight
Hon Richard E Byrd will address Democratic voters on campaign issues in the court house hall at 8 o clock this evening. He speaks under the Bryan Kern Hay Democratic club and a large crowd is expected.
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Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
Bryan-Kern-Hay
Democratic Club
Entertaining At Historic Boydville
Martinsburg West Virginia October 2 special to The Star Boydville the colonial home of former Senator C J Faulkner hosts visiting Virginia women. Mrs Faulkner entertains in honor of Miss Mattie B Young of Hampton Va who will wed Spencer Lane of Williamsburg in about three weeks. Guests include Miss Mattie Young Miss Lillian W Young Miss Kate Whiting Miss Mary Whiting all of Hampton Va. More guests expected from Hampton Philadelphia Hagerstown and Winchester.
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Martinsburg
W. Vai
Boydville
C. J. Faulkner
Virginia
Faulkner
Mattie B. Young
Hampton
Spencer Lane
Williamsburg
Mattie Young
Lillian W. Yung
Kate Whiting
Mary Whiting
Hampton, Va
Louis Hesselfinger
John E. Ewell
Philadelphia
William Bridges
Hagerstown
H. F. Byrd
Winchester
Lost rings reward offered for return in Virginia
A $200 reward is offered for the return of five described rings lost in Winchester or Berryville Virginia or on Berryville Turnpike. Items include plain gold ring, a three-diamond two-sapphire set, a three-diamond two-pearl set, a four small-diamond set, and a jade ring. Contact Alexander Barrie or H H Baker in Winchester or A E White at Battle Town Inn Berryville.
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Ward
Winchester
Berryville
Rie
H. H. Baker
A. E. White
Battletown Inn
Moonlight Skating Night at Marrket Street Rink
Moonlight skating tonight at Marrket Street Rink with a bright moonlit scene reported. Skaters enjoy ample illumination as the moon lights the ring for an evening session.
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Marrket St
For Sale Piano and Suits at Haddox and Fultzs
A first class upright piano with Rosewood finish is offered cheap at Fultz's second-hand furniture store. Suits and overcoats are made to order with guaranteed fit and money saved by Haddox.
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Fultz’s
Haddox
Athletic Meet Schedule Reveals Race Classes and Prizes
The notice outlines events across several dates with running heats of varying distances, trotting and pacing classes, high jump, steeplechase, and novelty races. Prizes range from five to two hundred dollars, with specific classes for trotting and pacing and additional mule and lady rider events.
Cloud Will Plead Self Defense In Pending Murder Trial
North Shirley died after being shot by Andrew Cloud on September 21 near White Hall Virginia. Cloud appeared at a preliminary hearing in Winchester and was later admitted to bail set at 5000 dollars. The defense portrays Cloud as acting in self defense amid a background of threats and aggression from Shirley and his associates.
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North Shirley
Andrew Cloud
White Hall
Pannett
Shirley
Byrd
Larrick
William M. Atkinson
Atkinson
Andrew Cloud Aimeel
Cloud
Mrs. Cloud
Imade
Ross Bailey
Ben Bailey
Sam Nageley
Val ‘Hardy
Sam Nagely
Val Hardy
Hardy
Another Fatal Auto Accident
Detroit report details a high speed 50 mph car crash on Jefferson Avenue at 11 20 last night. A woman was killed at once from a six person party and a man died at 3 this morning from injuries.
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Detroit
Jefferson Avenue
California Is A Thriving State
Circuit Clerk Phil H. Gold, returning from a month westward, praises California. He notes San Francisco’s grand rebuild, visits to Los Angeles Bakersfield and other cities, cites apple shipments from Wheatonville rising from 3,000 to 4,500 carloads, and expresses deep interest in the people and places seen.
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California
Phil. H. Gold
West
Pacific Coast
Eise
San Francisco
al Rand
Gold
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Dedicate New Church Sunday in Strasburg Va
Strasburg Virginia prepares for the dedication of the new Methodist Church South on October 4. A full program includes a special prayers at 8:30 a.m., a 9:30 Sunday school, sermons by Dr. N. D. Neighbors of Roanoke at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and a 2:30 afternoon service with visiting pastors. Rev. George T. Tyler will preside and conduct the quarterly conference tomorrow.
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Strasburg
New Methodist Church
South
N. D. Neighbors
Roanoke
George T. Tyler
Winchester
Mary Virginia Neil to wed Morrell K Neville in Charles Town
Invitations issued by Dr and Mrs William Neil of Charles Town announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Virginia to Morrell Keith Neville. The ceremony is set for Wednesday October 21 at 6 o clock in Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town West Virginia.
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William Neil
Charles Town
Mary Virginia
Morrell Keith Neville
Zion Episcopal Church
Winchester Fair racing slated for Oct 207 21 22 23
An item notes exciting racing at the Winchester Fair on October 20 21 22 23 with promising events and mentions Haddox's stock and savings on International Stock Food Sprint Pro. Welton is listed as agent for supplies while T J Cooper and daughter Grace Cooper depart to visit friends in Baltimore.
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Winchester Fair
Wealthy Virginia farmer shoots himself in the barn
A. O. Grubbs a prominent Laws County farmer shot himself after kissing his wife and died shortly after. He left a widow four children and several siblings. General services were held at the house and interment at Rockland cemetery.
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Miss Stickley
Near Front
Neal Hamock
Migs Cattle Grubbs
Witter Hockman
Luray
Young
Little Washington
Robbins's Circus At Charles Town
The Robbins circus performed last night amid mud and low attendance. Management cited recent severe losses from storms and ruined circus property. They planned to move to Charles Town West Virginia for today’s exhibitions and expected eight new cars and more equipment.
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Charles Town
W. Ye
Winchester Fair Promises Largest Exhibits Yet
From present indications the Winchester Fair will feature the largest and best exhibits in every department, with early signs pointing to record crowds and strong display quality across divisions. Local organizers expect heightened interest and renewed community participation.
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Winchester Fair
Lott
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