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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
4
Rates listed for yearly six month and three month terms in advance. Prices show 2.00 per year 1.00 for six months and 50 cents for three months. No further context or publisher name provided.
The article argues that Springfield Illinois riots follow patterns seen in Atlanta and Ohio, with mobs driven by provocation and fear of black violence. It asserts Southern mobs target the guilty, while Northern mobs indiscriminately attack black people, urging sympathy for Springfield’s victims and warning against generalizing about Southern outrages.
A persuasive letter to John Keating extols Devoe paints, condemning adulterated options and urging buyers to value strength and efficiency. It cites costs per gallon from $1.75 and warns that less paint means longer wear, advising to “look out for your gallons” and to favor the strongest paint for fewer coats. The notice ends with attribution to F. W. Devoe & Co. and Geo. E. Bushnell & Co. who sell the product.
Nineveh Virginia notes list residents visiting relatives and attending events. Al bert Wadeo spent Sunday in Wheatland with Mr and Mrs Joseph A Miter. Willis Dearing from Culpeper County visited cousins A S Jett. Ashby Powers spent Thursday in Winchester. Jett attended the Gere show at Front Royal. Marvin Hammack of Hagerstown visits his parents near the village. Mrs Pitcock returned home after time with daughter Mrs Luther Grim. Mrs Kern and daughters visit at Chesters Gap. Jett attended Kront Royal association last Sunday. Mrs Richard Ritter visited Mrs Alonza Fuller last week.
Kernstown notes from August describe Mr Epps and Mr Taylor of Richmond visiting Mr Joseph Savage with a Martinsburg excursion by Savage and guests. Roanoke’s Mr Tiddler visits Reuben Triplett, while Miss Marguerite Mort tours with Mrs Loyd Beemer.
Mr. Ferdinand J. Triplett died at his Trone Virginia home after months of illness at age 50 years nine months and eight days. Services were held at the Christian Church near High View with Rev. C R Line officiating and burial followed in the church cemetery. Survived by widow Maggie Lockhart five children Mary Georgie Ada Russell Maynard and two younger children his mother Mrs. Sarah Triplett and sister Miss Mollie Triplett.
In Hayfield Virginia on August 20 Miss Annie Windle of Wheatfield visits her sister. Mr and Mrs John Hopkins of Washington visit their brother and sister here. Esther Bayliss stayed with Mrs Stagley Cooper last Sunday. Frank Chapman visited relatives in Trone Sunday. Ashby Hannum and children tour West Virginia and attend camp meeting at Wardensville. Viola Carper returns to Winchester after weeks with Vivian Rosenberger. Hollis Seymour and family from Front Royal visit siblings here and plan to move to Winchester for work this week.
Wholesalers quoted steady prices for Wheat Butter and Rye with several items like Corn Oats Hay and Potatoes showing narrow ranges. Other staples listed include Young Chickens Hens Lard Side Meat and related per unit rates reflecting a stable market.
In the June term 1908, the court orders John M. Steck, Chancery Commissioner, to report on the real estate and liens of Geo W Brent, identify legatees, convene creditors, and settle executor C M Ebert's accounts. Notice by published advertisement in Winchester Virginia newspapers four weeks prior to proceeding.
An advertisement for sewing machine repairs and accessories from Singer Sewing Machine Co at 5 West Piccadilly Street. It touts expert service for all machines and mentions the Red 8 model.
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