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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
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A Washington Post staff correspondent in Danville Illinois predicts that Speaker Cannon will win a comfortable plurality in Illinois eighteenth district but warns his power blocks reform. The piece argues Cannon’s domination harms reform and calls for his political eclipse and public reaction.
The newspaper front declares Yinele Joe Safes as top headline. It warns that if true, the country may face turmoil for the next two years.
The article notes the growing prominence of the apple industry in Virginia, with large orchards and investment in several counties. It cites the state agriculture department’s role in promoting orchard culture and highlights regions like Albemarle, Nelson, Amherst, Frederick, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Rockbridge, Botetourt, Roanoke, and nearby counties.
The Frederick county apple crop this year is reduced by late spring frosts but should bring in about 125000 dollars. In Botetourt county one 40 acre orchard yields fruit valued at 10000 dollars annually, and many orchards net 5000 to 10000 dollars yearly with fruit sold on the trees.
The passage notes Countess G de Meher sic de St Pierre, a famed French hunter, lost in Africa. It imagines rescue by Mingo Park Du Challin Roosevelt within six months, praising her as favored among women and referencing Dryden’s lines about a man of many crafts.
Stephens City Virginia notes include Louisa Whaley visiting E F McLeod, J M Steele and wife in Washington Baltimore, Lillian Barnes returning from Hinton meeting, Ida Steele visiting Basic City, Jennie Manuel home from Buckton, Rufus Steele dead in Marietta Ohio, G W Chapman building barn, H A Dinges improving, R Ridgeway injured from a fall, H C Schenck and B M Carter still recovering from a prior run away accident.
Hon. C. W. Heater of Middle town returned from Richmond where he attended the state fair and presided over a meeting of the State Board of Agriculture.
Macedonias’ social notes list Henry ehro and George Brien of New York City and Fred La Gosh of Granville as weekend guests at JF Smith’s home. Leslie Knowls, Hiram Craig, Master Kenneth Petrie, and J R Baileys family visits are noted. Raymond Smith Edmondson returns to McKeesport after a month with J F Smith at Oakland. Anna Smith visits Winchester with friends.
Local notes recount a prayer meeting at seven on Sunday in Greenway. Various residents visit nearby towns including Wirt, Martinsburg, Middleburg, and Stephens City. New arrivals and health updates accompany social visits among families and friends in Greenway and surrounding areas.
The Rest Vicinity report notes most farmers have finished seeding and ensuing rains improve wheat growth. Visitors include John Coyle and Joseph Feagans near Rippon West Virginia. Mattie Ewan visits Chambersburg while William Grubbs checks property near Shepherdstown. Locals Clarence Stottlemyer and William Adams relocate near Grimes as many attend the sok fair this week.
Messrs. Van Meter Hack and Holmes Hack Jr. left yesterday for Ola Fields, West Up, on their motorcycles.
At the next Congress session in December a strong effort is expected to obtain an appropriation to erect a new superintendent’s lodge at the National Cemetery in this city. Superintendent R. E. J. Lewis says nothing definite is decided but the War Department may be asked to seek funds for a new lodge or major improvements to the current building. The present lodge has served for many years, and many believe a new one is needed to match the surroundings.
A Wheeling resident, Job Jeavons of 1036 Lindstreet, says Vinol rebuilt his strength after illness and fatigue. The ad touts Vinol as iron-rich cod liver oil without oil, claiming benefits for old people, children, and recovery from sickness, with a money-back guarantee.
Miss Georgie Triplette visits Gore at the Garvin home for a stay. Robert Muse Jr. has been ill for several days. Miss Bessie Orndorff returns home from Capon Bridge after visiting cousins Stella Ruth and Evelyn Lockhart. The Trone public school is in session taught by Mrs. W. J. Muse. A Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church South protracted meeting is underway with nightly sermons by Rev. F. F. Neil. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hook and their son attend a family reunion at the Adams home near Gainesboro.
John A. Kern has returned from a visit to Leesburg Virginia and resumed his duties as a letter carrier.
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