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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
3
The noted alienist testified for the state at a hearing, arguing that Thaw had not regained sanity. Flint’s unfavorable tests drew Thaw’s anger, with the defendant reportedly saying he wished to kill the alienist during the proceedings.
Burnt Factory Virginia August 19 reports the Sunday school held its annual picnic last Friday in Mr W and Bromley s grove. Weather was ideal and attendance exceeded expectations. Officers teachers and scholars express thanks to all contributors for the successful outing.
A damaged slice reports a 40 percent fall in the apple crop across states this year. It notes early shipping from New York and Liverpool markets, mentions varieties like Smiths Cider Bonum and York Imperials, and signals strong prospects for Albemarle Pippins amid weaker harvests in California and the Far West.
Sanger's Greater European Shows arrive in Winchester with White Cloud the $26 000 Arabian stallion and Major Littlefinger with his wife hosting daily receptions. The Aztec Marimba Band a Natal animal the jinx and the elephant herd headline. Orton family barrack riders mark a third generation of world champions in equestrianism. Two exhibitions set for Friday August 22 afternoon and night. Mrs S K Cox of Harrisonburg Va visits Strasburg on her brother in law’s and sister’s home.
Mrs. James H. Cooper of Winchester Virginia testifies after six years since diagnosis of kidney disease that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved pain and restored sleep. She says use of two boxes let her return to work and credits the remedy with ongoing relief. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doans.
Miss Margaret Dalton of Wing ton Salem NC has been entertained at the Carter home and leaves for Cumberland MD to attend a tennis tournament. Philip Williams heads to Cumberland to visit Avirett family. Miss Margaret Campbell of Athens GA spends summer with Major Robert W Hunter in Washington Street. Leslie Shepherd of Dallas TX, Chicago and Alton Railroad agent, visits his father in law on South Stewart Street. Winifred Blackbirth of Middletown VA visits Nina Williams near Stephenson VA and will likely return with Williams. Thelma Clark of Washington, visiting Nina Williams at Stephenson VA, returns home with her uncle R Williams who then goes to Stephenson. Aug 8 marks Pear Mare Park's thirty eighth anniversary with a large excursion crowd expected.
An athletic meet in Bunker Hill Virginia featured 18 contestants split into junior and senior divisions. Robert Collis led the junior events with multiple wins including the 100 yard dash and broad jump, while Joe O Conner dominated the senior division with several victories. Ribbons and silver medals were awarded for top event scores. The meet drew a good crowd and local amateurs showed strong form in their early training.
Utica Ohio reader reports severe female troubles and weakness. After trying doctors with no relief she credits Pink Vegetable Compound with restoring health, energy, and ability to work and walk to town.
The People's Bank Incorporated Frederick County Virginia closes Aug 9 1913 reports assets Loans and discounts 8244874 overdrafts 1766 581 8225800 banking fixtures 11487 exchange and checks 7650 from national banks 669196 gold and silver coin totals liabilities capital stock 10000 surplus 6000 undivided profits 1550 31 dividends 10 50 savings deposits 70771 87 notes rediscounted 5000 66 total 94107 21 cashier Eugene E Chiles swears accuracy Aug 18 1914.
A Whitlow Ark man spent hundreds on medicines for constipation and indigestion. After unsuccessful hospital care in St Louis and New Orleans he found relief using Chamberlain's Tablets. He reports lasting improvement and recommends them, with sale available from all dealers.
In Atlantic City New Jersey at 1905 Pacific Avenue The Virginia offers well furnished airy rooms three minutes from the Boardwalk central to amusements and two blocks from Reading Depot Rosa A Stryker proprietor.
Mr. C. W. Allen traveling passenger agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad spent the day in the city on business.
The Star Baltimore reports today's wholesale prices in Baltimore markets. Wheat spot and future 25.8 cents. corn spot and August nominal. No. 4 timothy hay 18 dollars, standard timothy 17, No. 1 clover mixed 16, No. 1 clover 14.50. Eggs Virginia nearby firsts per dozen 28, butter fancy creamery 21 to 23, do choice 27.5. Live poultry prices: chickens old 16, roosters and stage spring large 18, ducks old 12, spring 8, pigeons per basket 2.60.
The fragment shows mixed wholesale price notes for dairy and meat items and produce. It lists butter cheese bacon ham and chicken with scattered prices and terms but lacks complete details or quantities. The text reads as a rough catalog of grocery items without full context.
An inquest by the coroner found that young Mr. Hubley died after accidentally touching a live electric light wire. The incident drew bystanders who rushed to assist but the man fell to the ground and died. Mr. Robert Shade of Siler, Va., and Justice T. C. Adams of Gainesboro district were in town on business.
Mrs Gowin wife of Wesleyan University sociology lecturer worked as an unskilled hand in a rubber factory for five dollars a week and says small town factories offer better promotion hours and treatment than New York or large cities. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Claude Showalter of Virginia returning home.
Public auction in Winchester Virginia on July 16 1918 of the Birmingham and Randolph farms totaling about 355 acres southeast of Stephen City. Parcels offered first, then the whole with a modern dwelling, outbuildings, wells, timber and fruit trees. Located four miles from Front Royal near an Army Remount Station with good road access and daily rural routes.
The Fort Loudoun Seminary opens its fall term on Thursday September 11 offering Schools of Music Languages Arts and Sciences with a strong commercial course. French taught by a Parisian. Departments include music expression gymnasium tennis primary with experienced teachers. Catalog or inquiries to Katherine R. Glass, President, Winchester Virginia.
After days of colic and diarrhoea a man is cured by one or two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial notes enthusiasm, especially during severe attacks when life is threatened. Try it when in need. Sold by all druggists.
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