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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
A wave of gossip about Anna Gould and Prince de Sagan ends as they depart for Europe. The public eye shifts away from their rumored nuptials and European connections, as Americans speculate no more on their romance and fortunes.
The town declares the election over and supporters of local option claim a decisive majority. The paper vows to enforce the Byrd Liquor Law and stop illicit whiskey sales, pledging no liquor ads while the town stays dry. It urges unity to build a larger, better Winchester.
The Weather Bureau forecast calls for a fine fall tonight with likely heavy frost in the interior and colder conditions in the southern area. Friday should be fair and slightly warmer in the northern and western portions, though frost risk remains if the forecast fails to materialize.
For sale a saloon and restaurant in Martinsburg West Virginia described as one of the best in the city. Owner selling on account of ill health after ten years of earnings totaling 35000. License valid to May 1, 1909. Sale at a bargain. For more information write or see Martinsburg West Virginia.
Hyomei is marketed as a fast remedy for coughs colds and catarrh with the claim of relief within 24 hours. The complete inhaler outfit sells for $1.00 at France Baker & Son's drug store with extra bottles 50 cents. A Nebraska user testifies Hyomei provides quick relief for cold and sore throat over two years of use.
Nineveh notes Mr Magnus E Leach returns home from a business trip to Chambersburg Pennsylvania. Miss Velma and Claudya Leach show improvement after illness. Mrs Grim Taube improves following sickness.
Refuge Virginia April 16. Sam uel Bates, long known resident, is somewhat improved after illness. Misses Mattie Hale and Lola Hale visited near Boyce Clarke county with John Willis family. Mrs. Martin Wisecarver and Miss Miller Wisecarver from Winchester attended Fort Loudoun Seminary visitors at Annie Lauck’s. Raymond Bates ill and now better. Mary Hall and Grace Painter visited Mrs. David Fleming. Rena Inskip visited sister Mrs. Russell Bates. James Orndorff of Refuge lost a valuable cow last week.
The piece denounces alarmist claims about bovine tuberculosis and critiques the idea of a rapid eradication plan through statewide tuberculin testing. It condemns sensational statements by some New York officials and warns against relying on faddish solutions without common sense and cooperation.
Officials must be sound and prudent to guide cattlemen in testing and managing bovine tuberculosis. Without cattle owner cooperation the problem persists, but with common sense leadership the industry can reduce disease without excessive public funding.
Legatees of John H Fries executors announce a public auction by decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester on April 25 1908 at 12 o clock noon. Items include a house on N Fairmont Ave 522 fronting 96 5 feet and a 150 acre farm near Round Hill Frederick County with timber and outbuildings. Possession of the farm to be given November 1 1908. Terms: one third cash, remaining in two annual installments with interest 6 percent, secured by bonds and deed of trust, insurance policy required.
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