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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
2
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Notices seek correspondents at all Frederick and Clarke county post offices not yet covered. Details available by addressing The Evening Star, Winchester Virginia.
The late George F. Steiner died Friday at St George's Island and his body arrived in Alexandria at 11 o clock Sunday night. Masonic and Elks lodges attended the funeral at 11 o'clock Monday from his residence with services at the grave officiated by Rev Dr Hunt. Also listed are unclaimed Winchester post office letters for week ending August 8 1903 and a public note warning against mercury in catarrh remedies with Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised.
An advertisement urges mothers of children with hereditary or early skin and scalp problems to use the Cuticura regimen. It describes warm baths with Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment to ease itching and inflammation, and Cuticura Resolvent Pills to cool the blood, claiming broad benefits for babies and parents.
Voters in Kernstown grant Robert Worsley their support for county treasurer awaiting Democratic Convention action. Frederick County candidates A B Richards RespaRt WORSLEY and others announce bids pledging faithful, impartial service if elected.
To the voters of Frederick County I announce myself a candidate for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District subject to the Democratic Convention. I will work for the general welfare if elected and ask for support. Respectfully O D Braithwaite Commissioner Southern District also seeks nomination Ran Pifer depending on convention actions.
A letter announces candidacy for Commissioner of the Revenue in the Northern District of Frederick County Virginia. The speaker seeks Democratic Convention support and pledges to faithfully perform duties if nominated and elected. Names H P Kerns Purcell Mokee appear as endorsed candidates.
Hugh A Funk announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates representing Frederick County and Winchester City Subject to the August 15 1908 primary He pledges to attend to constituents interests and to curb extravagant expenditure of public funds.
An instructional piece urges advertisers to state facts plainly avoid jargon and hype. It argues truthful circulation statements build trust and that strong ads must appeal to both reader understanding and purse.
Letter from Frederick county Commonwealth's Attorney and Herbert S. Larrick states guidance for Democratic primaries. They emphasize alignment with party action and election timing subject to convention or general primary.
A confidential friend notes Senator Sorghum lacks popularity. He warns personal popularity implies obligation to favors, a view echoed by rival remarks in the Washington Star and Philadelphia Ledger about modesty and reporters dressing up truthful accounts.
Clark Purcell announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Frederick county and city of Winchester subject to Democratic convention or primary. A. E. Marker notes support and urges voters to consider the ticket for the upcoming election.
Communication outlines the Baltimore and Ohio connected service with new offices and agencies. Mentions Harpers Ferry and B. Parrom Agh in relation to offices. Notes May 1 and Mar 1 as dates referenced for administration.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad announces sixteen day excursions to the sea shore with departures on Thursdays July 2 16 30 August 16 27 and September 10. Tickets from Winchester for Atlantic City Cape May and South Jersey resorts cost 6 50 for round trip on train No 4 departing at 7 30 am and valid on any regular train within sixteen days including the issue date. Local ticket agents provide full information.
Atlantic City announces special low rate excursions on June 25 July 9 23 August 6 20 and September 8. Baltimore hosts the seventy ninth annual session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge with tickets on sale September 19 20 and 21 and return by September 28. San Francisco lists grand away meetings with transit options and return windows following the dates shown.
A special 10 day rail tour to Niagara Falls from Washington and Baltimore with departures from Washington at 8 80 a m and Baltimore Camden Station at 9 19 a m. Round trip and partial detour options listed with prices for Charlestown Middletown Winchester Strasburg Junction and other stops. Optional side trips to Toronto and Thousand Islands offered with set fares and lunch and supper arrangements. Tickets available at Baltimore and Ohio ticket agents.
Train timings for Hagerstown to Baltimore and connections on Sundays June 1 1908 include early morning and afternoon departures 640 am 210 pm 410 pm with arrivals 730 am 1157 am 808 pm fast mail noted as Sunday service. Connections at Highfield for Gettysburg Hanover Spring Grove York Eastern Extension and Baltimore Harrisburg line.
A group has arranged an eleven day excursion to Ocean Grove and Asbury Park New Jersey via their line and P E R on Friday August 21. Tickets are valid for return.
Framed as a candidacy notice, the release states F. S. Tavener seeks reelection to the Virginia State Senate for the Tenth District covering Frederick and Shenandoah counties and Winchester city. The notice notes subject to Democratic primary and upcoming election.
Friends of Bruce Muse announce his candidacy for the Board of Supervisors from Back Creek District. Muse seeks the Democratic nomination and support from local residents and party members ahead of the upcoming primary.
Wholesale prices paid for grain and produce in the market. Corrected daily, Sgas. Butter print and butter roll listed. Apples per ton and potatoes per bushel noted among items.
Many men succeed not by hard toil but by choosing capable executive heads. A strong leader sets a program and delegates to those who can execute it. The boss should avoid micromanaging details and focus on selecting superior people to multiply leadership.
A fragment discusses Mark Twain and lying asserting all humans tell many lies daily. It questions differences between deception by eyes or mouth and mentions Harper's, calculating, and a cryptic remark about awaiting an answer the day after tomorrow followed by a morbid mortuary reference.
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