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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1908

Page

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Byrd Says Section 231-2 Void Hampers Liquor Control

Richmond Oct 12 Hon R E Byrd of Winchester says if section 231-2 of the Byrd law is struck as unconstitutional the Legislature cannot regulate near beer and sale may be used as a blind by dealers in intoxicants. He notes the section was interpolated into the bill and discusses cases in Frederick County and Winchester.

The Star Richmond Times-Dispatch of Today R. E. Byrd Winchester Richard Evelyn Byrd House of Delegates Supreme Court Circuit Court Frederick County Corporation Court City of Speaker Byrd Patterson Virginia Fils R. T. Barton Sager Harrigan Henry Harrison Senator Ward Reardon L. ©. Wendenburg Senate House

Byrd to Address Richmond Voters in Campaign Talk

James B. Doherty announces that Han k. Byrd speaker of the House of Delegates will speak at Corcoran Hall on October 29 evening. Byrd is described as expressing opinions with force and in a pleasing manner and may attract a sizable audience.

James B. Doherty City Democratic Committee Han.kk. B. Byrd House of Delegates Corcoran Hall Byrd

Taft Showing Off Says Hay in Raleigh

"Everything looks fine for Bryan in my country," said Representative James Hay of Virginia to a Washington Herald reporter in Raleigh yesterday. "Taft... is going to speak in Richmond. What he intends to accomplish thereby is beyond my comprehension."

Bryan James Hay Virginia Rasleigh Washington Herald Taft Richmond

Dr Kern Preaches For College Charm Revival

Dr Kern pastor of Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South leaves for Richmond to assist in revival services at Park Place Church with pastor Rev M Colonna. He is absent about ten days. The two men are long time friends and alumni of Randolph Macon College and Vanderbilt University.

Southern Lutheran Synod selects Richmond for next meeting

The Southern Lutheran United Synod met in Savannah and chose Richmond as the next gathering site. Rev Dr George Bowers, pastor of Grace Lutheran Winchester, likely to welcome the Unified Synod to Virginia next fall. the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society also to meet. Delegates 400 to 500, biennial convention planned October 1 to 15, 1910. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi represented. Rev A G Voight of Charleston and Rev L L Smith of Strasburg elected president and vice president.

George 8. Bowers Grace Lutheran Church Winchester Virginia Synod United Synod Virginia Bowers Savannah Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society Lutheran Church Virginia Cap Lutheran Church In South Lutheran Church of the North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Tennessee Mississippi A. G. Voight D. D Charleston 38. C Rev L. L. Smith Strasburg

New Stock Food Supply Noted for Sprint Produce Co

Fresh supply of International Stock Food received by Sprint Produce Co with date 9-28 noted.

Just Sprint Pro

Hagerstown Fair Opens Tomorrow for Four Days

Plans for the Hagerstown Fair to begin tomorrow describe four days of races and attractions. Entries exceed previous years in household livestock and poultry. Purses total about $8,000 with fast trotting running and pacing events. Winchester area and nearby residents will be well represented amid side shows and concessions. Several elopement rumors circulate about the event.

Mentor Winchester

Fine racing set for Winchester Fair October dates

The Winchester Fair will host racing events on October 20 21 22 and 23 promising exciting competition and crowds. Organizers urge attendees not to miss the action and big shows expected during the fair dates.

Winchester Fair

Salvation Army Representative Visits Winchester

Captain Harriet Speelman of Rescue Home Belle Vue near Pittsburg tours Winchester inviting local aid for Salvation Army work. She spoke at Market Street M E Church Sunday morning and Brad dock Street M E Episcopal Church South last evening. She stays with Mrs. Calmes on North Market Street.

Harriet Speelman Salvation Army Rescue Home Meade Avenue Bellevue Pittsburg Winchester Miss Speelman Fina Miss Syleelman Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Braddock Street Methodist’ ‘Episcopal ‘Church South

James Hay to Address Frederick Voters in Courthouse Hall

Notice invites Democrats and residents of Frederick and nearby counties to hear James Hay speak at the courthouse hall on Friday evening October 16 at 8 oclock. The announcement endorses him as an able and attractive speaker and urges all voters to attend.

James Hay Hay Frederick

Window Glasses Replaced On Short Notice

Hillyard and Lewis display window glass replacement services at 5 1p 2w. Nearby shops Russell and Green advertise stylish coats and suits priced from 12.06 to 30.05. Merchant listings include a bank opposite tunes store.

Hillyard & Lew Ystunes and Merchants’ Bank Russell & Green's

Excursion From Baltimore Reaches City Passengers Counted

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad excursion brought 114 passengers to the city yesterday. The train arrived about 12:30 PM and departed again at 6 PM last evening.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore

Winchester Fair Promises Largest and Best Exhibits Yet

From present indications the Winchester fair will feature the largest and best exhibits in every department. Organizers claim the event will surpass previous years with extensive displays and community participation.

Winchester, Fair

Gen Eppa Hunton Dies in Richmond

Gen Eppa Hunton veteran of the Confederate army and 19th century Virginia politics died at his son Eppa Hunton Jr's home in Richmond after a long illness. He served as colonel and brigadier in the Army of Virginia and later as U S Senator joining the Electoral Commission. Funeral with military honors scheduled Tuesday in Richmond with Confederate veterans marching.

Eppa Hunton Virginia Eppa Hunton, Jr Richmond General Hunton Fauquier County Eighth Regiment of Virginia Infantry Gettysburg Sailor’s Creek Fort ‘Warren Electoral Commission Tilden Hayes McKinney Hunton United States John Barbour

Card Party for Her Fair Guests in Staunton

Miss Frances Hughes hosted a Friday evening card party at her Staunton home for Miss Nannie Cooper and Miss Rebecca Barr of Winchester. Guests played progressive games, enjoyed refreshments, and the green and yellow decor. Lady's prize tied between Miss Cooper and Miss Barr. gentleman's prize won by Mr Ben Yount.

Frances Hughes Staunton Nannie O. Cooper Rebecca B. Barr Win Fower Nannie ‘Cooper Virgie Barr Ben Yount Bertha Glenn Clarence C. Croft

Mrs. McSherry Re-elected President of WV Daughters

The United Daughters of the Confederacy of West Virginia ended a Huntington session with a reception and ball attended by delegates and Huntington society leaders. Mrs. Verginia McSherry of Martinsburg was re-elected president, a role she has held for several years.

The United Daughters Confederacy of West Virginia Huntington Verginia McSherry Martinsburg H. D. Fue Fer

Haddox's Clothing Promises Savings Guarantee

An ad urges shoppers to buy clothing at Haddox's with a money saving guarantee. The brief reads like a promotional pitch emphasizing value.

Haddox’s

Pheasants and Turkeys Reported Plentiful This Year

Reports from the North Mountain and western Mountain areas near Winchester indicate unusually abundant pheasants and turkeys this year. Deer sightings are up, with deer becoming tame and grazing with cattle and entering nearby farmyards.

North Mountain Winchester

Obituary of Harrisonburg Jeweler Andrew Lewis

The death of Andrew Lewis, longtime Harrisonburg jeweler, was reported near Marshall Virginia after a paralyzing illness aged eighty. A Monroe County native, he married Mrs Carr (maiden Henry) of that region and served in the Civil War with Company B Tenth Virginia Infantry, honorably discharged in Winchester in 1865. He joined the Masons during the war and was a member of the Harrisonburg lodge at his death. Funeral held in Harrisonburg this afternoon.

Andrew Lewis Harrisonburg Marshall Monroe County Carr Henry Lewis Tenth Virginia Infantry Winchester Masonite

Weems Giants to Cross Bats With Rink Team at New Rink

On Tuesday the Weems Giants will play basebal on skates against the rink team of Louis Grim at the New Rink. The attraction features Weems with players Lawrence Weems Courtney Weems Roy Gearing and others facing Grim Doran Wingfield Lowery Murphy Murnan Woodward and Coale. Umpire Cy McDonald will call the game at 8 45 p m.

Breaty Weems Giants Lawrence Courtney Weems Roy Gearing Jas. CG. Collins Harry Grim Sandy Baker Prof. Duggan George Trenary Mifflin Clown Louis Grim J. R. Doran Chas Wingfield Cricket Lowery Murphy Murnan Leo Woodward Hop” Murnan Edw. Ritter Eddie Coale Cy McDonald

Synod of Virginia Meeting Promises Clergy Attendees

Rev Dr H Lacy and Dr P W Toyd Sr plan to Roanoke for the Presbyterian Synod of Virginia annual meeting. Dr Lacy will attend the laymen's conference in Lynchburg on Wednesday. Rev C D Gilkeson of Moorefield WV, who held services at Clearbrook Church, travels to Lexington and Lynchburg to join the Roanoke synod gathering.

5. H. Lacy P. W. Toyd Roanoke Presbyterian Synod of Virginia Lac Lynchburg C. D. Gilkeson Moorefield Clearbrook Lexington

Virginia Weather Report Quiet Tonight With Frost

Fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions. Frost forecast for western areas tonight with light frost in the eastern portion.

Virginia

Fall Jacket Styles Featured at Green's Ip

Readers are urged to browse the newest fall jacket and suit styles at Green's Ip. The ad highlights fashionable outerwear and tailored suits aimed at urban shoppers seeking current colors and cuts.

All Green

Young Winchester Couple Elopes To Hagerstown Marriage Report

News from Winchester highlights several marriages including Miss Mary W B Lillis and Mr Edwin Howner Harlee who wed in Hagerstown after eloping from Winchester. The couple left on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and were celebrated by friends and relatives who learned of the ceremony by telegram.

Winchester Mary WB. Lillis Michine Lillis South Braddock Street Edwin Howner Harlee Hagerstown South Kent Street Harlee Cumberland Valley Railroad South _Braddock street Miss Lillis Mr. Harlee

Russell & Green's New Coats For Ta Ties Misses Children

Nobby stylish coats for Ta ties Misses and Children advertised by Russell and Green. The ad highlights fashionable outerwear options and current arrivals for the season.

Russell

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Richmond Evening Journal Kern Lutheran Synod Dr. Bowers Southern Lutheran United Synod Eppa Bunton Chester Mrs. McSherry Homer Harloe Weems’ Giants Rink Alican Synod Weather Report Jesse Wright This Crowell Thomas Beatty Charles Beatty Warren County Alberta McKeever John R. McKeever Frederick Circuit North Main Street GC. L. Potter Filenes Jesse S. Wright Daiiel Wright Janie Bennett Charles Bennett Holland Avunley Bennett Fred, Wright West Water Street Miller AW. Jett Lauck Keyser Agents of the Immi
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