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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary text outlines sale terms for a local item at 17 Water Street with reference to August 1 and payment terms. The readable pieces mention a one year term, 60 points, and a preparation period, but specifics are incomplete.
The Blackstone Courier reports renewed firing over the Cox Corporation scandal. Judge Crump, criticized for his role, faces pressure as legislature stalled action and newspapers revisit the issue amid public discontent.
The government plans a new postal card in a delicate blue featuring a likeness of General Grant. The improved card aims to restore patronage by offering a fashionable design and better form than the existing card in general use.
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of J. Cheney & Co. swears to pay one hundred dollars for each uncured case. Sworn and subscribed in Toledo Lucas County on December 6 1886. Notary public A. W. Gleason certifies. Catarrh Cure mentioned in brief.
A paragraph from a historical column recounts a Galveston man Sy Wie who suspects he might be the kidnapped Germantown boy Charley Ross missing since 1874. It notes family resemblance and an old theory about his father’s fortune search, without a definitive conclusion.
Olney McCormick has bought all remaining manganese land in Cedar Creek Valley Shenandoah county totaling 21 000 acres and plans a mining company. An adjoining 23 000 acre tract is owned by another company. The deposits are described as the richest yet discovered with Baltimore and Philadelphia capitalists showing interest.
Mrs Christina Shockey of Romney died at Allegheny hospital Cumberland on Saturday afternoon from heart failure after a severe surgical operation. She is survived by a husband and several children. She was related to the Shockeys of this city.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad directs all engines to be sent to shops in turn for overhaul to meet an anticipated winter with the heaviest haulage in its history. New engines have arrived while older units remain in service and more are on order.
A local printer claims the latest type faces and press styles, offering neat job printing and specialized sale bills. The note emphasizes careful stagbenery selection and readiness to execute high quality printing in the newest style.
Southern Railway announces Bluemont Branch timetable adjustments. Nos 125 126 removed, Nos 129 130 removed on Sundays. No 127 becomes daily. No 119 on Sundays moves to No 124 with Bluemont departure 5.25 pm and Washington arrival 7.20 pm, replacing 7.80 pm. Executives Spencer Hardwick Taylor Brown sign the notice.
Policeman G E McCartney of 815 North Kent Street cites kidney trouble from patrol duty. He found relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills advertised by Franck Baker & Son and says the cure improved daily. Price five cents. Foster Milburn Co. is the U S agent in Buffalo New York. Remember the name Dean's.
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