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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
Unusual bargains present deep discounts on ladies coats including black cloth coats at 2.98 worth 4.50 and tan cloth coats at 4.00 worth 6.50. Kersey Beaver cloth coats in tans and browns priced 5.75, sample coats silk lined 6 to 7.50, up to 15.00 value. Children's coats from 2.00 and fur items for all budgets from 0.75 upward including children's fur sets at 1.00 and up.
The article extols William Jennings Bryan as exceptionally durable and self controlled. It notes his third presidential candidacy, two prior defeats, and argues his concentration, patience, and self mastery make him best fit to lead the United States.
Boyce Va October 22 The Boyce High School reports an attendance over 140 in its first session in the new building. Officials foresee need for another room as enrollment exceeds expectations. Principal D G Cooley is popular and school operations proceed smoothly.
Congressman H D Flood of Virginia's Tenth district began a speaking tour through Ohio and Indiana at Mr Bryan's request and will remain away until October 30. He plans returns to Augusta County for Staunton on October 30 and Lexington on November 1, with Hon R E Byrd filling Flood's engagements in the interim.
Order to creditors and nonresident defendants in the Winchester Tea Co. administration case. Court directs publication for five weeks in the Winchester Star and posting at the court, outlining remedies and ongoing proceedings with return dates and notices to listed nonresident defendants.
Stockholders holding more than one tenth of capital stock call a general meeting at the Hotel Evans Winchester on November 5 1908 at 1 PM. Agenda includes election of directors for one year and receiving Mr. Ames B. Raby's report from Johannesburg. Funds for necessities may be raised as needed. Advertise in The Star.
At the Grand Camp United Confederate Veterans gathering in Charlottesville, Rev Dr John Hyde of Winchester was reelected grand chaplain after a long tenure. Other officers were chosen at the annual meeting.
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