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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1908

Page

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Miss Fansler Weds Mr Epling At Home Ceremony

A home wedding for Miss Reba Mildred Fansler and Mr. James W. Epling took place at 4:30 PM at the Fansler residence 443 Fairmount Avenue. Rev J H Lacy officiated. Guests included out of town attendees from East Radford Newport News Bluefield Roanoke Bristol and Bedford City. The couple will live in East Radford after a wedding trip.

Lemuel L. Fansler Fairmount Avenue Reba Mildred Fansler James W. Epling East Radford J.H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Bedford City Mr. Epling George W. Epling Newport News Norfolk & Western Railway Epling Robert Robinson Julia Maggie Epling Charlies Beller Charles Painter Cowan Robert Groseclose Bluefield W. Vai Hamilton Wright Frank Smith Roanoke Arthur Stump Vernon Martin Bristol

E A Timberlake House Stone Attack Near Clearbrook

E A Timberlake a northern Frederick county resident near Clearbrook narrowly escaped a stone strike after rocks were hurled through his windows. Police have clues and several suspects are under surveillance with possible arrests expected tonight or tomorrow for assault and trespass.

E. A. Timberlake Frederick County Clearbrook Harry Timberlake Winchester Mr. Timberlake

Lightning Signals Early Start to Winter

Witnesses observed lightning in the north on Monday night as forecasters predicted an early winter. Weather experts linked late October lightning to an incoming cold season, though no rain fell that night.

Baptists To Meet in Richmond for Virginia Association

The Baptist General Association of Virginia holds its annual meeting in Richmond starting November 13 for about a week. An estimated 600 to 700 delegates are expected, including representatives from the First Baptist Church of Winchester.

The Baptist General Association of Virginia Richmond First Baptist Church of Winchester

Hallowe'en Party Nights At Market Street Rink

Market Street rink hosts a Witch or Lover party on Thursday night with a grand mask carnival Saturday night offering handsome prizes for top costumes.

Market St. Rink

Kins Wanted At Once Urge Round Ones

Help needed urgently for a skating event at Market Street Rink. Advertisement seeks participants or guardians to secure round items and assist with early arrangements.

Market St. Rink

McKee Sale Draws Record Crowds at Gore Farm Auction

The sale of the late J D and Mrs J D McKee’s personal property at the McKee farm near Gore attracted the largest crowds in years. Judge T C Adams supervised as administrator. bids were strong and some prices rose sharply. Orphaned children will be cared for by guardian Arthur C Slonaker appointed by Judge T W Harrison.

J. D. McKee McKee Gore T. C. Adams Arthur C. Slonaker T. W. Harrison Circuit Court

Fugitive From Justice Captured in Martinsburg

Everett Brown colored and under indictment in Luray Virginia for robbing three freight cars on the Norfolk and Western Railway. He recently broke jail in Luray and was arrested by Officer Blake in Martinsburg on a warrant from Justice Thompson’s court. He was turned over to Detective Burnett to be sent back to Luray after a hot chase by officers.

Martinsburg Everett Brown Luray Norfolk & Western Blake

Scribe Hugh Duffey Named Editor of Randolph Macon Monthly

Hugh Duffey son of Rev. Dr. J. W. Duffey formerly of Winchester now of Harrisonburg Virginia has been elected editor in chief of the Randolph Macon Monthly college magazine at Ashland. The October issue received is a credit to the talented young editor and his staff.

Hugh Duffey J. W. Duffey Winchester Harrisonburg Randolph Macon Monthly Ashland

Jumbo Hikes For South

Trapeze artist Jumbo Woolingham from Winchester, who performed at the fair last week, left this morning for Savannah Georgia to begin an engagement with a large amusement enterprise.

Jumbo Woolingham Winchester Savannah

Halloween Social at Sunday School House

A Hallowe en social event will be held at the M. E. Church South Sunday School house at 8 p m on Friday October 26 Admission is free with refreshments at small cost An attractive program and basket teas are featured

Hallowe’en Social M. E. Church South

Judge Mann Sees Dimension of Democratic Platform in Winchester

Judge William Hodges Mann of Nottoway county spoke for about an hour and a half at the Bryan Kern Hay Democratic Club meeting in Winchester. He defended bank deposit guarantees, praised the anti injunction plank, and attacked Speaker Cannon as leading a legal trust shaping legislation. The audience grew as the speech continued, with Mann noting his ongoing bid for governor and recalling his Mann bill on liquor regulation.

Winchester William Hodges Mann Nottoway County Bryan- Kern-Hay Democratic Club Judge Mann John M. Steck Club State Senate Virginia Mann Swanson United States Cannon House of Representatives Joe Judge Mann Said That ‘When Mr. Cleveland Harrison Cleveland Harrigan

Deputy Raids Moonshine Joint in Winchester Deployment

Deputy Internal Revenue Collector A A Lewis arrived in Winchester from Page county and on Monday night located a moonshine distillery midway between Furnace No 12 and Joliet's in Page. He cut up the still and kept the worm but captured no distillers. The operation appeared recent and the still held about fifteen to twenty gallons capacity. No statement on ownership or warrants was provided.

Internal Revenue A. A. Lewis Winchester Page County Randy Rockingham Jolett Page

Rhodes Couple Move to Harrisonburg Home

Mr and Mrs J W Rhodes left Middletown this week and have taken possession of their new home at Harrisonburg where they will reside. Mr Rhodes a leading man of Middletown and a director of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester.

J. W. Rhodes Middletown Harridorhung Mr. Rhodes Feading Midletown Ckarmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester

Clarke County News Happenings in Berryville

Berryville Virginia items list visitors from Richmond Washington and Boydton Franklin Meade will case postponed to November term circuit court in session Monday closing out sale and stock move new store building moving into South Church street and Audley residents return from the west

Mr. Brice Boydton Meade Will J. D. Willey Dr. Grove John O. Crown Smith South Church Street Archibald Cummins

TRESPASS CARDS FOR LAND PROTECTION

Classified note offers large attractive trespass cards to post on fences or trees to deter vandals and protect property. Intended for landowners seeking visible deterrents and quick posting options. Contact The Star office by telephone for details and ordering.

Star Office

Fountain Proposal for Court House Yard Draws Support

Residents urge the joint Board of Supervisors and Common Council to reopen the central water pipe and install a new fountain in the Court House yard. Advocates note it would add aesthetic value and convenience by removing the front hydrant once the pipe is reconnected.

Board of Supervisors Common Council Court House Court Yard Court House Yard

Oscar G Murray Reappointed President of Winchester and Potomac

At the annual stockholders meeting in Judge Atkinson's office Oscar G Murray of Baltimore was reelected president. George F Randolph and G L Potter, both of Baltimore, were named officers as vice president and general superintendent. C W Woolford became secretary and treasurer. Directors include Murray Randolph Woolford and Atkinson along with Baker Wale Tk Cooper Cover and Hansbrough from Winchester.

Winchester and Potomac Railroad William Mm. Atkinson Oscar G. Murray Baltimore George F. Randolph G. L. Potter Thomas Fitzgerald C. W. Woolford Messrs. Murray Randolph and Woolford W-M. Atkinson W. H

Winchester Democrat Sends Confederate Fifty to GOP

A Winchester Democrat mailed fifty dollars to Republican headquarters to help defeat William J. Bryan. The note claimed to fund the Grand Old Party but the bill bore the seal of the Confederate States, leaving Sheldon at GOP headquarters in New York puzzled by the impractical gesture from the South.

Old Dominion Winchester William. J. Bryan Sheldon New York Metropolitan Life Confederate States of America

Byrd to Speak at County Meeting Next Saturday Night

Hon. R. E. Byrd will deliver an address at a meeting in Court House Hall at 8 o clock under the Bry an Kern Hay Club and Democratic County Committee. He will discuss the election coming Tuesday and every voter is urged to attend. County voters receive a cordial invitation.

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

Haddox Offers Suits Overcoats Hats and Shoes

Haddox advertises men’s wear including suits overcoats hats caps and shoes with a money saving guarantee. The casual sales pitch targets gentlemen shoppers seeking furnishings.

Haddox

Mount Jackson Man Visits Friends in Nearby City

Mr. John L. Wissler of Mount Jackson Va is visiting friends in a nearby city as part of a social visit.

John L. Wissler Mount Jackson, Va Elty

Died at Good Postoffice Mrs Sirbaugh Directs Funeral Details

Whitacre Oct 28 Mrs Sirbaugh wife of Lemuel Sirbaugh died at her home after a lingering illness with consumption. She directed every detail of her funeral including a handmade coffin by undertaker J L Shanholtz. Survived by husband and several children. Meanwhile Typhoid afflicts Mrs Crane and child on Mills Branch as neighbors rally to aid with nurse Miss Ellen Oates assisting.

Whitacre John Frank Ernest Fred Sirbaugh H. T. Bageant Henry Braithwaite Samuel Crane Mills Branch Crane J. M. Albaugh Ellen Oates Rosa Oates

Polo Game On Thursday At New Rink

The New Rink plans another polo match Thursday night featuring contesting teams. The game draws crowds to Stewart St Rink in Winchester and patrons praise the exciting sport with courteous treatment for ladies.

New Rink Winchester Stewart St

Yearly Meeting Attendees From Local Quaker Society

The yearly meeting of the Society of Friends is under way in Baltimore. In attendance from this section are Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Clevenger, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pidgeon, Mrs. Ann Branson, David P. Lupton, Daniel Lupton, and Howell Bond.

The Society of Friends Baltimore C. B. Clevenger Lewis Pidgeon Ann Branson David P.lupton Daniel Lupton Howell Bond

Stork Delivers Boy at Nain Postmaster Home

A stork visit on Monday night left a healthy boy at the home of Postmaster and Mrs. J. M. Buncutter in Nain. The joyful event increases happiness at the Buncutter residence. Mrs. Buncutter is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Henry Parlett.

J. M. Buncutter Nain Buncutter John Henry Parlett

County Couple Wedded in Stephens City

A marriage license was granted at the county clerk's office to Park Strode son of the late Park Strode of Stephens City and Beulah Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Parker of Stephens City.

Park Strode Stephens City Beulah Parker J. A. Parker

Templars To Richmond Meet At Grand Commandery

The last detachment of Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar left over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Richmond to attend the Grand Commandery of Virginia meeting beginning tomorrow evening. They will return Saturday after an elaborate exhibition of commandery work before the grand body.

Winchester Commandery Knights Templar Baltimore and Ohio Richmond Grand Commandery of Virginia Winchester Templars

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Miss Fansler James Epling E.A. Timberlake Hallowe’en Entertainment Judge Mannjauds Bryan Speawer Cannon Legal, Trust Lewis Clarke County Berryville, Va Frank McCarthy Miss Campbell Washington Gaxic. Fos c Want G. O. P. Fund Stork Templars
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