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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
4
The article discusses soil health and agricultural practices centering on lime and cow peas. It emphasizes the role of lime in correcting sour soil and boosting crop yields, with references to the Pennsylvania region and general farming improvements. It contrasts agricultural methods with political rhetoric in the era.
Rock Enon items from Springs Virginia dated Sept 18 report B F Line and family at Reliance where she assumes school charge. Brandel Larrick has gone to attend the coming year. D Goode traveled to Hagers Town for the home coming week.
Shocking charges claim Cumberland Maryland ministers bribe newsboys and hackmen to lure couples from other areas for elopements. One nonresident minister allegedly conducted 27 marriages last month, prompting denunciations as graft and desecration of the sacred office.
Jubilee Sept 19 reports local attendance at the Red Men home coming in Winchester. Misses Katie and Daisy Brewer and Floyd Brewer of Boyce visited Maple Grove with Mr. J. B Fries, Lysle Russell, and Annie Russell. Bertha Fries returned to Shenandoah College Reliance Va after vacation at home. Attie Newcome Brice Town returns home from visiting her aunt Mrs. G A Newcome. Myrtle Rush travels to Winchester to attend Fort Loudoun Seminary. John Clinger and William Callwell plus friends spent Sunday on Riverton Va.
Miss Henrietta Crosman and her company arrive from Frederick Maryland to perform Mistress Nell at the Auditorium tonight. The troupe played to a large audience there last night and advance ticket sales promise an enthusiastic reception in this city.
Mrs. G C Miller and Miss Helen Waters left for Washington this morning after a telegram called them home due to the critical illness of their sister Miss Virginia Waters who will undergo a surgical operation today.
A Harrisonburg note recalls victory scenes with noises, confetti and parades as Western Town fire brigade returns home amid jubilation and fanfare. Residents cheered the firefighters' achievement with bells and widespread celebration.
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