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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1908

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Winchester Templars Join Richmond Grand Conclave

About 20 members of Winchester Commandery No 12 Knights Templar travel to Richmond for the Virginia Grand Commandery annual conclave. The Winchester contingent will supervise the conferring of the Order of the Temple and attend ceremonies including a Mystic Shrine session and Scottish Rite degrees, with five sets of robes and regalia shipped for the event. The delegation will lodge at Murphy's Hotel and plans a Saturday return.

Winchester Commandery Knights Templar Richmond Grand Commandery of Virginia Winchester Winchester Templars A. M. Baker B. M. Knight H. R. Homer C. Vernon Eddy William E. Cooper George H. Kinzel C. W. Wilson H. C. Sheetz George B. Bushnell William L. Wood Fred. §. Hunt John H. Snyder H.H. Wingfield I. N. Good A. R. Breckenridge A. C. Slonaker J. A. Ide Knights J. E. Correll J. C. Smith Charles B. Dooley C. L. Robinson Stanley E. Harmer Murphy’s Hotel Kinzel Order of the Temple Mystic Shrine

Adams and Haymaker Wed for License in Corporation Court

Marriage license granted at the corporation Court clerk office to John David Adams and Jessie Haymaker daughter of Albert Haymaker formerly of Frederick county now of this city. A license also granted to Thomas Lavender and Ozzie Good both colored of this city.

Corporation Court John David Adams Jessie Haymaker Albert Haymaker Frederick County Adams Daniel Adams Thomas Lavender Ozzie Good

Byrd to Speak at County Mass Meeting Saturday Night

Hon R E Byrd will address a mass meeting at Court House Hall at 8 oclock under Bryan Kern Hay Club and Democratic County Committee. He will discuss the upcoming election Tuesday and urges all voters to attend. Local ads promote Laddox menswear with promises to save money.

R. E. Byrd Bryan-Kern-Hay Club Democratic County Committee Court House Hall Byrd

Special Term of Court adjourns in Clarke County

Berryville October 27 special term of Clarke Circuit Court adjourned by Judge Thomas W. Harrison. Regular November term will hear Hauptman receiver and Reed trustee versus Boyce Implement Co and S D Estep. Trial dates set for rape cases and a will contest involving Capt David Meade drawing strong local attention.

Berryville Circuit Court of County Thomas W. Harrison Hauptman Reed Boyce Boyce Implement Company George Harrison Conrad Kownslar R. Gray Williams Winchester Barton & Boyd J. P. Reardon A. Moore, Jr F. B. Whiting Berrywade W. T. Lewis Arthur Strange William ‘Williams David Meade White Post Clarke County Marshall McCormick

Mask Carnival At Stewart Rink Promises Prizes

Halloween event at the New Rink features a mask carnival with prizes for the best costumes. First prize is 5 dollars in gold, second 2.50 dollars, third 1 dollar silver, and a weekly skating ticket for fourth. Skaters compete with novel makeups as ghosts offer future readings.

Hallowe

Bryan and Roosevelt Highlight 27 Campaign Events

New York reports a Bryan address for night workers at 38 o'clock Wednesday morning from City Hall front steps. Arrangements attract a large crowd. Washington notes President Roosevelt turning 50 with greetings from across the nation and a Hungarian club committee visit led by Marcus Braum. A Market Street rink hosts skating and a masque carnival with social events listed. Hugh S. Larrick returns to Philadelphia after a visit.

New York Bryan Washington Roosevelt Hungarian Republican Club Marcus Braum

Tremendous Ovation For Bryan At Madison Square Garden

New York crowds packed Madison Square Garden for a Bryan rally as the Democratic banner carried by William J. Bryan drew enormous enthusiasm. Speakers included Hoke Smith, Henry Clayton, John Lentz, David Francis, Aneel, Ridder, and Mack with Chanler stirring the crowd before stepping down to allow the program to continue.

Madison Square Garden New York Bryan Gotham Bama Denver John J. Lentz Ohio David R. Francis Missouri Aneel South Carolina Herman Ridder Mack Tammany

How to Mark Ballot in Virginia Election Instructions

Readers are urged to disregard misprinted guidance from The Star of Monday October 26. The Australian ballot is used in Virginia and voters should mark by striking through entire candidate names to vote against them. To vote Democratic, strike through all presidential candidates except Bryan and Kern, and ensure at least three fourths of names are marked. Do not strike electors unless choosing specific presidential electors. Mark the Congress candidate you oppose, leaving James Hay’s name.

Virginia Bryan Kern

Jenkins Pleads Guilty in Mail Robbery Case

Thomas Jenkins a United States mail carrier from Wardensville Hamp­shire county West Virginia and Star Tannery Virginia pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner W H Thomas to robbing the mails. He admitted taking money from registered letters on October 13 and 15 amounting to 35 dollars. He was held for the next federal grand jury in Philippi West Virginia and remanded to jail for transport.

Martinsburg Val Thomas Jenkins United States Wardensville Hampshire County W. Val Star Tannery W. H. Thomas Jenkins Thomas Philippi W. Va M. Mansch Washington Jenking

MISS MARY TAYLOR TO WED DR HUNT

Miss Mary Lillie Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hearns Taylor, to wed Dr Reid Hunt of the United States Health and Marine Hospital Service. The wedding is planned for mid December at the Taylor home in Washington. Miss Hanna Taylor as maid of honor and four bridesmaids including Maria Calvo Elena Calderon Mercedes Godoy and Mary R Brad y. Ring bearer Luis Calvo.

Miss Mary. Taylor DR. Hunt Taylor Hanna Taylor Maid O Honor Maria Calvo Costa Rice Mme. Calvo Elena Calderon Bolivia Mme. Calderon Mercedes Godoy Charge d Mexico Mary R. Brad@y Baltimore Luis Calvo

Fair Bride For A. S. Seabright

A quiet wedding was held last evening at the Mareh residence on South Main Street uniting Miss Ida Belle Foreman of Capon Bridge West Virginia with Mr. Arthur Stanley Seabright son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Seabright of the city The ceremony was performed by Rev T K Cromer With a small group of relatives in attendance Mrs March the groom s sister is present The bride has lived in Winchester for years and won many friends since coming to Winchester Seabright is described as a man of fine character

Frank Mareh South Main Street Ida Belle Foreman James Foreman Capon Bridge W. Va Arthur Stanley Seabright Thomas Seabright T. K. Cromer March

Richmond Bell System Holds Two Day Meeting

Mr Hansbrough attends a two day convention in Richmond for the Virginia and Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph companies to discuss service improvements and methods. Key attendees include J R A Hobson J W Crews and W H Adkins with G M Hansbrough representing the Winchester exchanger.

Astern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company of Virginia Richmond Warrlors J. R. A. Hobson Southern Bell. Telephone and Telegraph.Company J. W. Crews Virginia Company W. H. Adkins The Patent Corporation G.M. Hansbrough Winchester

Death of Stewart Lewis in Maryland Typhoid Fever

Friends in Winchester report the death of Stewart Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Melville Lewis formerly of this city now of Brooklyn Anne Arundel County Md after a brief typhoid fever illness. He was about 24 years old born and raised here and moved with his parents to Maryland years ago. He leaves his parents several brothers and sisters. Funeral was held Sunday.

Winchester Stewart Lewis Melville Lewis Brooklyn Anne Apundel County Maryland

Ball frame At New Ca Rink Tonight

The Weems Giant and Rink Rats clash at the New Rink tonight in a much anticipated ball game drawing a large crowd. Also note Saturday night Halloween skating party with costumes for fans to wear.

New Ca Weems Rink Rats Ghosts Hallowe'en New Rink Hillyard Hall

Halloween Social at M E Church South

Halloween social announced for Sunday at the M E Church South. Admission free with refreshments and a varied program. Proceeds or specifics not listed.

Hallowe'en M. BE South

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fsrand J. D. Adams Miss Haymaker Laddox Ipét Clarke Meade Will Case St. Rink Market ‘St Mr. Hugh-S Larrick Philadelphia New Jersey Westchester County Cooper Union Palm Garden Fourth Avenue Gov. Hoke Smith Georgia Henry D. Clayton Ala Sergeant Cram Tammany Hall D. Cady Herrick Judge Herrick Taft Mr. Bryan Hisses Francis Mr. Cleveland Chanler Lewis Stuyvesant Congress James’ Hay Federal Island Jury Danters Fair Bride A. S. Seabright Mr. Hansbrough Stewart Lewis
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