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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
4
The Winchester city council unanImously named William H. Baker president and Shirley Carter vice president. Both have long public service and familiarity with duties, signaling stable leadership for the city.
In a Richmond News Leader note the Thaw case sparks a dispute over a $100,000 lawyer fee. Gleason collected $30,000 and sues for $60,000 claiming Thaw misrepresented his finances and attacked his sanity to avoid payment. The piece mocks legal strategy and links Thaw to recurring insanity defenses.
Mr and Mrs John Leach of Leavenworth Kansas left this morning after visiting Mr and Mrs L C Bromley on South Washington Street. Mrs Guy McConnell of Baltimore and Miss Louise Miller of Stephens City were dinner guests at Hotel Evans. Prof F M Alexander recovering slowly after ten days bed rest with pneumonia. Louise Miller of Stephens City and Mrs Guy McGonnell of Baltimore spent the day with friends. Mrs AH Dunit is quite sick at her county home.
Mr. W A Cooley left this morning for Cumberland May and EP Chenity on a business trip for the EL WB Rice Music Company. Mrs. Harry K Bentara and party of Washington DC grew the guests of Mr and Mrs RR Gray Williams at their home near town. Captain Philip E My Walker US Army retired is here to spend time at Mansfield. Mr C By Consul at Stephens City spent today in town on business.
Fragmented OCR notes show water pumping figures and public works items. It mentions a pump report with 22 108 470 gallons and various city agencies, including engineering staff and commissions, amid general discussion of public projects and upcoming events.
Funeral services for Roger Ry Smith are noted with mention of his family background and the prominence of the Smith family. The obituary fragment references his mother and longtime social ties, with many relatives and acquaintances named in a scattered account of visitors and connections. The local newspaper tribute hints at a broad network of kin and friends across Virginia and neighboring states.
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