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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
4
A Charlottesville Progress editorial urges local merchants to advertise and cooperate to keep trade from drifting to distant cities. It argues foreign and metropolitan firms succeed where local merchants fail to advertise, costing Charlottesville residents dollars that could stay local.
A Richmond Christian Advocate column argues against church buffets in worship spaces, noting Jesus drove traders from the temple outer court to show sacredness of all temple areas. It warns against turning houses of worship into places of sale for pecuniary gain or benevolent causes.
Advertisement urges avoiding poor oils and promotes Genuine Singer oil as the best lubricant for sewing machines and bicycles. It notes Genuine Singer oil is only available at Singer stores with the Big Red branding at 5 West Piccadilly Street.
Mr Meredith Carper suffered a painful accident at Bunker Hill last week when a stone rolled onto his right thumb, mashing the flesh and crushing the joint. A physician has attended the hand since the incident.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad will run connections for regular trains to Williams Grove for the Grangers Picnic from August 24 to 29. A Thursday special departs Winchester at 5.15 am and returns from the Grove at 5.15 pm. Excursion tickets are valid to August 29 with sale weekdays at reduced rates, two day tickets priced at $1.50 for a round trip.
In a contested game, Russell collided with a boy on the first base line allowing Baker to score as Cy McDonald moved to third. Hagerstown claims interference. umpire Brown rules, sparking dispute as McDonald remains on third. Winchester denies interference and Russell’s misplay. Father Shiner finishes the five innings for Hagerstown. Frederick visits Winchester later today.
Special to The Star Berryville Virginia August 22 Crowds from many states came by autos trains and specials to the horse show. Notable attendees include Morgan Vandeventer New York Newton Bosler Carlisle Senator and Mrs Campbell and their daughter Barbara Campbell J B Brazier Fontaine Alexander and many Meade families and local residents. Azure and Miss Matchless were sold to C E Clapp Rosemont during the event.
Miss Thornton of White Post spent several days this week with Mrs. J. D. Willey. Mrs. E. Leavenworth McGill of Petersburg Virginia and Miss Leslie Temple of Philadelphia are staying with Dr. R. P. Page. Miss Hattie Kercheval has gone to Connellsville Pennsylvania to visit her sister.
James Grant, confined at his North Main Street home for a week with illness, is improving after being struck by a board while using a circular saw and experiencing heart problems. Neighbors and friends wish him a swift recovery.
Mrs. Charles Kurtz and her son Lee and daughter Mary returned from an extended visit to Washington Courthouse Ohio. While away Lee sent many souvenir postcards to friends here showing a river scene and a big bass caught there.
A historical timetable entry shows the Cumberland Valley Railroad schedule dated June 15, 1908. It lists arrival and departure times for routes and trains serving regional stations.
Mr Edward Davidson of Washington has been spending his annual vacation with friends in this city.
Blood passes through the kidneys every three minutes and they filter waste daily. Healthy kidneys remove about 300 grains of impure matter, while illness leaves some in the blood causing back pain headaches nervousness skin issues dizziness heart irregularities and more. Individual testimonial by Joseph D. Rainsberger credits Dean's Kidney Pills for lasting recovery after severe kidney disease. For sale by dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States Remember the name Dean's. Cz 8. Jefferson Brucetown spent yesterday in Winchester.
Public sale of the late Mrs. Marie H. Burwell’s household furnishings on Saturday August 22 1908 at Blue Ridge County Club House Millwood Virginia. Items include bedroom sets beds mattresses blankets dining room and living room furniture a large range three writing desks and an old fashioned mahogany piece.
Nathaniel Burwell of Millwood Virginia offers terms under five dollars cash or over five dollars six months credit on a negotiable note with interest from date payable at Bank of Boyce. Property must be removed until terms are complied with. August 10.
Extract from June Term 1908 decree orders John M Steck to appraise real estate, identify liens and unpaid taxes, determine heirs under Geo W Brent decd, convene creditors, and settle executor accounts. Notice by weekly publication in Winchester newspaper required before proceeding.
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