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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1908

Page

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Bryan Promises Prosperity in Missouri and Illinois

William J Bryan toured Hannibal and urged voters to back the Democratic cure for the panic and alleged Republican mismanagement. He labeled Republicans "op pressed" and blamed the Roosevelt era for wrecking prosperity, promising business leaders a return of good times.

Hannibal, Mo William J.bryan Illinois Missouri Roosevelt David R. Francis Interior Mr. Cleveland Mr. Bry

Routed Marriage Clerks Wed in Hagerstown Train Trip

Miss Lizzie Tharp of Front Royal Virginia and William L. Campbell of Luray Virginia traveled by early Norfolk and Western train to Hagerstown. They woke Court Clerk Harry E. Baker at his home, had him issue the license, then took a cab to a minister’s home for the ceremony.

Lizzie Tharp Front Royal William L. Campbell Luray Hagerstown Norfolk and Western Harry E. Baker

Test Fire Alarm Crowds Streets After False Alarm

A late night scare triggered by repeated fire bells caused excitement as the Reuss Fire Company's auto hose wagon rushed from the engine house and down Water Street toward Main Street. No blaze was found and the scene quickly quieted.

Reuss Fire Company Main Street Friendship’ Fire Company

James Hay to Address Voters at Courthouse Hall

Hon James Hay will address the voters in the courthouse hall this city on Friday October 16 at 8 o'clock. He is described as an able and attractive speaker and all voters should hear him. Residents of Frederick and adjoining counties are invited to attend.

James Hay Hay Frederick

Present Indications Point to Largest Fair Exhibits Ever

The present indications suggest the fair will feature the largest and best exhibits across every department, surpassing all previous shows. Attendees can expect expanded displays and enhanced offerings throughout the event.

Col Clayton Coleman Dies in Arkansas

Col Clayton Coleman formerly of Louisa County Virginia dies at St Vincent Tutirbury Little Rock Arkansas after brief illness. He was born near Buckners Virginia and married to Anna Bredin of Winchester. Survived by widow two sons Lieut Sherrard Coleman at Fort Leavenworth and Robert Stuart Coleman and two daughters Lucy and Carrie. He served as lieutenant colonel in the Twenty third Virginia and as surgeon under Pickett at Gettysburg.

Col Clayton Coleman Louisa County Virginia St. Vincents “Tutirbury Little Rock Ark Coloné Coleman Colonel Coleman Jerdone Castle Buckners Anna Bree‘din Winchester Lieut Sherrard Coleman Ninth Cavalry United States Army Fort Leavenworth Kan Robert Stuart Coleman Lucy Carrie Coleman John Coleman Clarence Coleman Green Springs William Coleman Duluth, Minn Cornel Twenty-third Virginia Surrgeon Gettysburg

Fair Directors Meet Ahead of Winchester Fair

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society directors held an afternoon meeting in Winchester to approve week-ahead business for the fair. President Thomas Chamblin was absent. Briscoe C. Shull presided with directors H. S. Lupton J. W. Baker A. Byers and others present. A cavalry troop from Fort Myer will camp on the grounds during fair week with other attractions planned. The fair opens Tuesday October 20 and outlook is bright for a large event.

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Winchester Fair Thomas Chamblin Briscoe C. Shull Evere Messrs C. H. Purcell H. S. Lupton J. W. Baker A. Byers S. M. Chiles Scott Grant T. P. Spates Jonah Hardesty H. F. Byrd Robert Worsley J. W.taylor Fort Myer Winchester

Shenandoah Valley Fair Promises Wide Attractions

The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society announces its 39th annual exhibition in Winchester on October 20 to 23. Premiums cover livestock, farm produce, fruits, vegetables, dairy, implements, machinery, manufactured goods, poultry, and a ladies department. Racing and speed trials are featured with daily events. Correspondence for premium lists goes to Robert Worsley, Secretary, Winchester, Va. Leesburg Mirror.

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Winchester Virginia Robert Worsley Leesburg

Reception Given Bride and Groom in White Hall

A wedding reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Lamp in White Hall on October 1 in honor of John William Murchell of Washington and Lula Barrett of McKeesport. The couple wed at Winchester B Chapel. they will reside in Washington where Murchell works as a motorman on the Pennsylvania Avenue trolley line. About 30 gifts were given. Guests from the county and beyond attended, including Dehaven Shade Barrett Lamp Whitacre and others.

White Hal Jesse M. Lamp Wedney John ‘William Murchell Washington Lula Barrrett MocKeesport Winchester Ana Ss. Hammond Lamp Fred. Dehaven Jerry Shade Argon Shade Edwin, Barry Clayton Lamp Isaac Whitacre Hattie Cornelia Whitacre Purcell Ethel ’ Barrett Edith Lamp Ollie Shade Clinton Lewis Frank Barrett Jesse Lamp Oden Lamp Ernest Shinde Mason Lamp Hagerstown Eric Lamp Shanghai W. Va Glush Dehaven Ganotown Camillus White Henry Nesmith Matchless Pennsylvania Avenue

Another Trick By Republicans

In Topeka on October 10 the Democratic State Committee alleged the Republican National Committee copied pension rolls for campaign use, sending 10000 names to Missouri. Meanwhile in Raleigh, Justice Montgomery accused Thomas Dixon Jr.’s play The Traitor of stirring race hatred to sway Southern voters before the national election.

Topeka Kan Democratic State Committee Republican National Committee Republican Committee Missouri Thomas Dixon Raleigh N. C W. A. Montgomery North Carolina Supreme Court Thomas Dixon, Jr South Montgomery

Elder Hottel To Preach At Valley Avenue Church

Hitler R D Hottel of New Market will preach at the old Seventh Day Adventist Church on Valley Avenue starting next Friday night the 16th and continuing through Sunday. The public is cordially invited.

Elder Hottel Hitler R. D. Hottel New Market Seventh Day Adventist Church Valley Avenue

Touring the Valley Visitors Halt in Town

Mrs. Douglas Gordon and Mr and Mrs J Triplett Haxal of Baltimore and Miss Louise Adkins of Richmond are touring the valley in a Packard car. They spent last night here with friends and left this afternoon for Staunton where Mr Gordon will join them.

Douglas Gordon J. Triplett Haxal Baltimore Louise Adkins Richmond Staunton

Miss Georgia Nulton Dies in Towson After Long Illness

Intelligence reaches Winchester of Miss Georgia Nulton's death Thursday night at Towson Maryland. Funeral planned from Judge Joseph B Herberts residence at 8 PM Sunday. interment Govans Cemetery. Sister-in law Mrs Virginia Nurton attends. Nulton family ties include Col Joseph A Nulton and Lieut-Com Louis McCoy Nulton.

Winchester Georgia Nulton Joseph B. Herbert Towson Herbert Govans Virginia Nurton Nulton Abraham Sarah Nulton Braddock Street Methodist Joseph A. Nuilton Second Virginia Regiment Louis McCoy Nulton Howard S. Nulton Richmond John B. Hoffman Wilmington Del Migs Nancy Clark Nulton

Mrs J Ed Glenn Under The Knife

Mrs J Edward Glenn wife of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agent at Harrisonburg and mother of Miss Esta Glenn went to Richmond yesterday with her physician Dr F B Olhau sen. She has been unwell for months and surgery was thought beneficial with an operation expected to be slight and performed on Monday.

Wheat Prices Steady at 97 Cents In Market Report

Buyers reported no change in the wheat market with prices holding at 97 cents. Week saw little wheat brought in while quotations covered items such as oats, corn, hay, rye, potatoes and chickens with varied per unit prices listed.

Miss Mamie Spates Sits Up After Typhoid Illness

Friends report Miss Mamie Spates is able to sit up after several weeks of typhoid fever. Her condition is improving as she moves toward full recovery.

Miss Spates Mamie Spates

Fresh supply fuels Duce Co Special Attraction

A weekly ticket to a lucky couple arrives with a new supply for the special attraction at Duce Co. The note dated 9-28 hints at a promotional event and timing for eligible pairs.

Tucker Speaks at Courthouse Rally for Bryan Kern Club

About 450 to 500 attendees greeted Hon. Harry St. George Tucker in Winchester as he criticized the Republican platform. He accused Roosevelt of power centralization and linked Taft to Roosevelt policies while praising Democratic goals and urging voter support. The event ended with a casual reception and informal discussions among attendees.

Harry St. George Tucker Virginia Winchester Bryan-Kern-Hey Democratic Club Tucker Bryan Mr.Tucker Bryah Mr. Tucker Roosevelt Congress Taft

Learned pro calls for matrimonial training in school

In Leans paper a male expert urges formal matrimonial training for girls to prepare them as proper wives. He argues both sexes need guidance, praising tact and cooking lessons while warning husbands not to expect a dramatic change in temperament or a patient angelic spouse. Continued on Page 2.

The Star Ana Dorothy

Tourists From Chicago Stop at Winchester Inn

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ayer and Mr. Claude Taylor of Chicago touring the Shenandoah Valley in a large automobile arrived in Winchester last evening and are stopping at the Inn. Mr. Ayer is a wealthy businessman of Chicago and has made several motor tours through this Virginia section.

Edward &. Ayer Claude Taylor Chicago Shenandoah Valley Winchester Ayer Virginia

Winfield Motors races and October Winchester Fair ads

Ad copy promotes Haddox for clothing with promises of savings. It notes upcoming racing at the Winchester Fair on October 20 21 22 23 and mentions window glasses being replaced on short notice by Hillyard & Lewis near the Farmers and Merchants Bank.

Winchester Fair Hillyard &Lew Farmers and Merchants’ Bank

Cubs and Tigers Set for World Series Opener

Detroit and Chicago prepare for the world championship series with Rillan pitching for the Tigers and Reulbach for the Cubs. Local betting runs about 2 to 1 against Detroit with estimates near $10,000 on the Cubs to win the spring.

Hearst News Service Detroit Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers Rillian Ber Reulbach Chicago Det

Evans Not To Be Dismissed Convicted Navy officers face dismissal

Midshipmen Connor and Bernard of the United States Navy were convicted by court martial of intoxication during a Melbourne parade and will be dismissed from the service. Lieutenant Frank Z Evans, son of Fighting Bob, was found guilty of being drunk on duty but will not be dismissed.

Hearst News Service Manila Connor and Bernard United States Navy Melbourne Australia Frank Z. Evans Bob Evans

World’s beat child skater and her father at the rink

A renowned young skater and her father Professor Franks will perform a finale skate at Market Street Rink tonight. The event also features an open skating session for all entrants with a circulating gold prize.

Franks Dt. Market St

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