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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
1
Yesterday's opening day at Winchester fairgrounds drew above average attendance as trains flooded the site and crowds flooded the midway. Exhibits, livestock pens, grain debates, and show tents attracted farmers and families amid lively entertainment and bustling commerce.
George W Cadwallader a prominent farmer of the southern Frederick area died at his home near Stephen City after a long illness of consumption at age 60 He is survived by a brother James and sister Ella Cadwallader both of the county The Taft Sherman Legion requests members to meet at Headquarters Adams Express office at 730 PM Monday the 26th for Pritchard and Alliew meeting at Court House Hall M Gibbens Chairn
Good & Company reports the sale of the Robert L. Pine farm, about 84 acres, half a mile west of White Hall, to A. L. Anderson of White Hall for $6,150 cash. Anderson plans to divide the property into two farms and make extensive improvements, with 12 acres already planted as an orchard on the newly purchased land.
Showers tonight and Friday across Virginia. For sale a small family carriage built to order in first class condition with pole and shafts and silver mounted double harness. Price 100 dollars complete. Apply to apartments 4 J McNoonan.
A review compares Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan, noting Roosevelt's aggressive, bold style versus Bryan's calm, dignified bearing. The piece argues Bryan fits the social prestige of the presidency, while Roosevelt’s looks and caricatures draw ridicule. Page 2 continues with Valley Turnpike news and officer elections.
Supt J E Spurrier and engineers BE Brown and S A Jordan inspected the Shenandoah Valley division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yesterday. The Winchester to Lexington trip used Spurrier’s gasoline car. Jordan, noted roller skate expert, attended a local rink in the evening. Thomas Fletcher of Cumberland Md visiting for the fair.
The thirty sixth annual session of the Potomac Synod of the Reform Church began Tuesday night at Hanover Pennsylvania. Emmanuel Church hosts Rev Ellis Hay with nearly 200 ministers and lay delegates attending. The synod covers Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina with 181 ministers 821 congregations and 43500 members. Centenary Church in the city belongs to the Potomac Synod. Mr and Mrs Charles Romine of Prince William County are visiting Mr and Mrs George Romine.
In Ohio, Bryan denounces Republican tactics as he campaigns through Newark and Youngstown. He paints the New York Central driven threat to cut wages as a “new menace,” rallying thousands of workingmen and accusing Taft supporters of coercive missteps.
The Taft Sherman Legion organized by State Committeeman C M Gibbons held a large rally at the North Main street headquarters. C M Gibbons gave the principal address praising campaign progress from a Republican view, with Albert C Brown urging party rallying and many new names added to the roll.
The event features a parade of livestock around the rink with display of produce poultry swine canines rabbits in the center Rae Ip 1t.
The U S Cavalry troop will perform practice and fancy drills at 11 and 3 during the Winchester Fair. Balloon ascensions occur daily at 2. Racing runs daily with special auto space managed by police. Admission details noted by secretary Robert Worsley. Mrs. Joseph McDonald and daughter Virginia visiting in Charles Town.
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