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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1908

Page

4

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Let the Shadow Fall on Uncle Joe Cannon’s Re-Election

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.

Washington Post Danville Ill Joe’ Cannon Congress Ilinois Illinois Te Post Cannon

Yinele Joe Safes Headlines Stir Nation

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.

Virginia orchard interests rise in Virginia fruit industry

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.

Virginia State Department of Agriculture Piedmont Valley Albemarle Nel Amherst Frederick Rockingue Shenandoah Augusta Rockbridge Botetourt Roanoke Patrick Henry County Southwest Koiner Vir- Bie

Frederick county apple crop outlook and Botetourt orchards

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.

Frederick Botetourt Danville

Countess G de Meher sic de St Pierre peril in Africa

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.

Norfolk Philadelphia Innes G. de Meher de St. Pierre Africa Mingo Park du Challin Roosevelt Greatan Dryden

Residents and visitors map changes in Stephens City

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.

Stephens City Louisa Whaley Missouri E. F. McLeod J. M. Steele Washington Baltimore Lillian Barnes Woman's For One Missionary Society Hinton Ida Steele Basic City Jennie Manuél Buckton Rufus Steele Marietta Ohio G. W. Chapman H. A. Dinges H. C. Schenck B. M. Carter

Middle town official attends state fair and agriculture board meeting

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.

C. W. Heater Middletown Richmond State Board of Agriculture

Macedonia’s social visitors populate weekend pages

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.

Macedonia Henry Ehro George: Brien New York City Fred. la Gosh Granville JF ‘Smith Leslie. Knowls Hiram Craig Kenneth Petrie Beauty J. R. Bailey Winchester Lewis Smith John Smith Strasburg Charles Edmondson Raymond Smith Edmondson McKeesport J. F. Smith Oakland Anna Smith

Greenway News Items From Greenway Virginia

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.

Farmers finish seeding as rains help wheat growth update

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.

Rest John Coyle Joseph Feagans Rippon W. Va Taylor H. Jefferson Martinsburg Mattie Ewan Chambersburg William Grubbs Shepherdstown

Van Meter and Hack Jr. Head to Ola Fields by Motorcycles

Messrs. Van Meter Hack and Holmes Hack Jr. left yesterday for Ola Fields, West Up, on their motorcycles.

Messrs van, Meter “Hack Holmes Hack, Jr Ola Fields, W

May Erect New Cemetery Lodge

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.

Congress National Cemetery The Star Today J. Lewis War Department

Vinol Restores Health After Despair and Exhaustion

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.

Nino Jeavons Lindstreet Wheeling W. Va Vinci Franck Baker & Son Winchester

Trone Neighborhood Notes from Gore and Capon Bridge

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.

Trone Georgie Triplette M. C. Garvin Gore Robert Muse W. J. Muse Bessie Orndorff Capon Bridge Stella Ruth Evelyn Lockhart Bethel Methodist, Episcopal Church, South F. F. Neil E. L. Hook T. C.adams Gainesboro

John A. Kern Returns to Duties as Letter Carrier

John A. Kern has returned from a visit to Leesburg Virginia and resumed his duties as a letter carrier.

John A. Kern Leesburg, Va

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