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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

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Bryan in Nebraska Seizes Support as Campaign Climaxes

In Plattsmouth and Nebraska City Bryan draws vast crowds during a campaign swing. He claims Nebraska will deliver a Democratic majority larger than in 1908 and attacks Roosevelt Cannon and Taft, accusing trusts and big interests of funding the campaign while challenging Republicans to disclose contributions.

Plattsmouth Neb W. J. Bryan Nebraska Bryan Roosevelt Cannon Taft Theodore Roosevelt Nebraska City Steel Trust Harvester Trust Ana

Virginians wed at Hagerstown fair amid license queue

Couples from Virginia married during the fair in Hagerstown as ministers stayed busy. A Winchester man waiting for a license watched many couples, while some traveled back for licenses and others waited long for clerks. John W. Taylor married Miss Alice Virginia Cain. others from Winchester to Mercersburg obtained licenses. Clarence E. Grubbs sought a license for Grace Lee Homer and asked his bride before she agreed, then obtained it.

Virginia Hagerstown Winchester Court House John W. Taylor Alice Virginia Cain First Christian Church G. B. Townsend John W. Strobridge Idella Gano Gerardstown W. Va Samuel L. Carter Bella Raby Mercersburg Holua 2. Stone Adam M. Bentzel Andersonville Mary M. Freysinger Lisbon Clarence E. Grubbs Berryville Grace Lee Homer Mae

Virginia Weather Forecast Quiet Tonight With Fair Weekend

The forecast for Virginia calls for fair conditions tonight and on Saturday. No rain is expected and temperatures will remain mild.winds are light with a calm or gentle breeze throughout the period.

Virginia

Roosevelt Policies Rally Sparks Senate Debate

A street banner proclaims continuity with Roosevelt policies as supporters weigh the chance of Republican control in Congress and a Sherman-led Senate. The scene reflects Nebraska political tension with candidates like Ernest Pollard and shifts on reform agendas and tax law.

Senate Congress Sherman Ernest Pollard Canmon Ole Roosevelt

Hon. Jamies Hay Speaks Tonight in Winchester

Hon. Jamies Hay, congressman from this district, arrived in Winchester from Shenandoah county at 9 28 this morning. He will address voters in the courthouse hall at 8 this evening under the Bryan Kern Hay Democratic Club banner with J M Steck likely to introduce him. large crowds expected from Frederick and Clarke counties.

Jamies Hay Congress Winchester Baltimore and Ohio Shenandoah County Hay Frederick Clarke Counties Bryan-Kern-Hay Democratic Club J. M. Steck The Klub

Winchester Fair Attractions Linked to Hagerstown Shows

Mr. J. W. Taylor superintendent of the Winchester fair, left for Hagerstown to negotiate attractions for the upcoming Winchester fair. He reported that the Hagerstown show this week featured several fine acts that will appear here, and that entries for the fair are rapidly increasing.

J. W. Taylor Hagerstown Taylor

Miss Derflinger Weds Calvin H Warren in Lutheran Church

The wedding pair Miss Derflinger and Mr Calvin H Warren were married at the Lutheran Church. The bride, described as a pretty and accomplished young lady, is said to be a favorite in her neighborhood.

Calvin H. Warren Nettie Virginia Derfliter Mra Flinger Evehing Mr. Warren Ana

Death by Own Action Rumor Denied in Local Report

A rumor circulated that a young man from Nation al avenue attempted death by his own hand via the rape route after a despondent mood from an alleged love affair. Relatives of the youth stated the claim was untrue.

National Avenue Nock

Leased Williams Flats by Local Residents

Miss Mary Strickler and her brother Wilton Strickler, along with Mrs. Clara Whissen and her brother Charles W. McVicar, have leased flats in the Williams building on West Piccadilly Street. The report notes their planned residence for the future.

Williams Mary Strickler Wilton Strickler Clara. Whissen Charles W. McVicar West Piccadilly Street

Fawcett, Keyée Ats Rise in Quiet Match

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate names Fawcett and Keyée involved in a match or event. Details are unreadable. no location, date, or outcome clearly captured. Further restoration needed to confirm participants and result.

Clarke Leads At Hagerstown Show

Great interest surrounds the horse show linked to the Hagerstown ag fair as it closes tonight. All classes filled and entries far above average with Clarke county horses winning numerous prizes on Wednesday and Thursday. The county was represented by Mrs D H Hether, Dr A D P Osborne, Bowles Bros, W McDonald and U D Benner.

Hagerstown Ag Clarke County Mrg D.H. Hetder Adp. Osborne Bowles Bros Co. W. McDonald U. D. Benner

Midshipman Byrd Plays Quarterback for Navy Eleven

Midshipman Richard Byrd Jr of this city started at quarterback for the Navy eleven in the Wednesday game at the United States Naval Academy. The team defeated Maryland Agricultural College by 57 to 0, a high honor for a fourth classman.

United States Naval Academy Richard ®. Byrd, Jr Navy Maryland Agricultural College

Noon Train Delayed by Traffic Causes Junction Hold

A noon train was delayed due to afternoon traffic, leaving passengers unable to reach Strasburg Junction at once. Those bound beyond the junction must wait there until about 8 o clock tonight, or possibly longer depending on conditions.

Hern Railway Strasburg Junction

Leap Year At New Rink Draws Big Crowd

The leap year party at the new rink drew a large audience last night with a block party won by Mrs. Archibald Oden and skating by the Hight of Japanese lanterns.

New Rink Archibald Oden

Weaver Family heads to Wit Song skating event

Mr and Mrs A K Weaver and their young son left last evening for a skating exhibition titled My Oy Yates. The event is set for Saturday night at Mar Ink with a start time around 9 o g lock.

A. K. Weaver Witsong Oy Yates Marink Glock

drunken revelry after Maryland fair swamps Winchester crowd

About 750 residents from Winchester and Frederick counties attended a Hagerstown fair and returned home with Maryland rum. The crowd drank heavily, sought more alcohol on the way back, and faced headaches and water needs the next morning. Several locals reportedly bought and carried back liquor, filling the streets with a drunken scene.

Death of Frederick County farmer Henry Glaize at his stepmother's home

Henry Glaize a well known farmer of Frederick County died suddenly at the home of his stepmother Mrs Mary J Glaize at No 9 North Main Street about 7 o'clock this morning while moving from breakfast to a room in the front of the house He had attended the town fair yesterday and returned home last evening After breakfast he fell dead while speaking to workmen at the house He is survived by a widow Ellen Lupton two sons Conley and Harry Glaize two daughters Luther Glaize of Pennsylvania Jefferson Glaize and three sisters Mrs William S Hiett Mrs Albert Willand and Mrs J C Bywatts The funeral will be held at the home Sunday afternoon Interment at Creek grade The death is attributed to heart disease

Henry Glaize Frederick Co Mary J. Glaize George Glaize North Main Street Glaize le Tor Opequon Albert J. C. Bywatts

Hawkins and Dusing Marriage License Granted

A marriage license was granted at the county clerk's office to Wy M. Hawkins and Miss Bertie B. Dusing, daughter of BO Dusing, all of this county.

Wy M. Hawkins Bertie B. Dusing Bo, Dusing

Winchester Fair set for October exhibition dates

The Winchester fair will be held October 26 to 28 with preparations underway. Managers promise one of the best exhibitions ever, noting the event is enjoyable and very popular in Hampshire county as Romsey Review reports.

Winchester Hampshire County Romsey Review

High Class College Praised by Staunton Official

A Staunton document dated June 30 1905 commends Dunsmore College and its staff. Prof J Dunsmore notes high quality and respect for the institution while addressing a Sir and mentioning bank clerks and credit for their conduct.

Dunsmore College Staunton Edeward Behols Dunsmore Gp Ferter

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