Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA
LATE HAPPENINGS FROM THE
WINCHESTER SECTION. = -
Special Correspondence Of The, Star.

special correspondence or The. Star.
WINCHESTER. Va. March a BOT.
Many deaths from pneumonia have oc-
Cured In the section of West Virginia
around WardensvilIe, Hampshire county
during the past month. =! 4sse- ..sxsg-..-
The day following the death OF her in
FAINT, this week. Mrs. Mahalah F. Roberts.
wife Of prominent young Frederick cpun-
ty farmer, contracted pneumonia and died.
She was only nineteen years Of ase.
The grand jury OF the Shenandoah coun-
ty circuit court at Woodstock. Va, this
week had its attention called to charges
against c. Z. Bowman, for selling whisky
in local option town. Mr.. Bowman is
brother-in-law Of DR.. r. w. Simpson. the
former Virginia dentist who was recently
acquitted Of the charge Of numbering his
father-in-law on Long Island mr. Bow
man was exonerated Of the charge.
Lewis M Seal, forty-seven years DID,. q
prominent Winchester contractor and decor
ator, died this week. He is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Florence Seal, one daughter
Miss Mary Seal; several brothers and one
sister. Mrs. Edward Giles Of Washington
He was leading member Of the Winches-
ter fire department and the Union Band
Superintendent Maurice NJ. Lynch of the
public schools Of Frederick county, was
this week elected a member of the Vir-
GINA state board of education to succeed
John T. West of Norfolk county whose
term had expired. There were several
aspirants for the position. which is Of con-
siderable Importance in view Of the school
book investigation. Mr.. Lynch was elected
on the first ballot.
Members of Acca Temple, Mystic Shrine
of Richmond. living in and about Winches-
ter, were the hosts at a banquet given to
their lady friends at the Masonic Temple
on Thursday night. An address dealing
with customs and religions Of the far east
was delivered by Noble C. M. Gibbons.
The eighth annual report Of Commits
sioner Koiner of the state agricultural de-
partment, which has been received, shows
Virginia to be the wealthiest of all the
southern states excepting Texas, from an
agricultural point Of view. The products
of the farms for the past year were valued
at $70.OO0,00O. The commissioner states
that the demand for scientific farming
literature has caused over 20O, 900 bulletins
to be issued during the year.
Rev. DR.. James Power Smith, editor OF
the Central Presbyterian of Richmond, who
as soldier threw himself on the pros
trate form of Stonewall Jackson at Chan
receiving mortal wounds. has been spend
ing some time here renewing old acQuaint-
ances. He delivered an address at the
Presbyterian Church on Wednesday even
ing to large audience. 1s-S ~
Charles 8. Fling formerly Of Loudoun
county, Va, but now OF Washington, and
Miss Nora T. Fisher were married ON
Wednesday afternoon at the home OF the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Fisher,
in this city, by Rev. D. H. Kern. pastor of
Braddoek Street Methodist Episcopal
Church South. After a reception the bridal
couple left for wedding trip. They will
live at 1901 Prospect avenue. Washington.
Miss Bessie Fisher was bridesmaid and
the best man was Mr.. Tucker Of Washing
ton. -.as~-s~;sss+
Miss obstna Miles of Berryville. Clarke
county, Va. was married to Thomas Br6wn
Of Washington this week. They will reside
In Washington. - '-.=Js- rssZ-E
A would-be burglar who broke into the
home of Rev. L. Fox. retired fniufster
Of the Southern. Methodist Church of Eden
burg. Va. this week, manchester a strong
prediction for raw eggs. He emptied seven
shells, and was starting on the eighth
when the preacher appeared ON the scsne.
The maranders escaped before his Identity
could be established.
A successful farmers institute was held
in this city Thursday and Friday at the
of the Frederick County Farmers Club and
the Agricultural Department. Many es-
says were read, and addresses on scientific
farming were delivered by Assistant Sec
rotary Hayes Of the Agricultural Depart
ment. Washington; Prof. ]. Otto Thifuw of
Blacksburg, Va, and other agriculturists.
The board Of supervisors OF Frederick
county, at meeting this week, adopted
plans and specifications tor the copstruc-
ton of two large and Substantial bridges
across Back creek and Hogue creek; on
the Northwestern turnpike, westelof this
city, This highway Is used by nearly all
automobilists touring the valley OF Viz.
ginia.
announces the death Of Mrs. Hunton. wife
of Rev. J. H. Hunton. formerly pastor Of
the Lutheran Church at .Woodstochs Shea-