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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
4
A Star notice from New York referencing Representative A Clayden and address details cautions that advertisements must be truthful to avoid deception. It warns against wild schemes or fake stock ads and states acceptance is conditional on honest presentation. The piece is dated Monday August 23.
An analysis arguing tobacco provides comfort and acts as a sedative. It cites viewpoints from the Washington Post and mentions historical use by Indians with the pipe of peace. The piece suggests tobacco eases worry and hypochondria during contemplative moments.
The Columbia State argues the Nash ville sculptor’s group for the Confederacy memorial misrepresents the era. It critiques the model’s depiction of a young Confederate woman, asserting the composition centers the victor’s gesture and fails to honor wartime service, while South Carolina may favor a different design.
The Berryville horse show drew a larger crowd and more exhibitors this year with entries on schedule. Secretary Charles Mullikin received praise for managing duties despite the arduous tasks and ensuring overall satisfaction.
The Berryville event draws a fine display of horses and riders, praising the show’s beauty and promising growing splendor each year with broader appeal for spectators and participants.
An advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for disordered kidneys. A testimonial from A. M. Putman of Front Royal Virginia claims long term relief after using the product. The ad notes 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
Hagerstown loaded offense late, Bonner scores on Harrell error after Dunn Dundero walk. Pleiss and Trevillion spark two base hits while Pleiss and Gleason steal bases. Reed, Brown, Bonner tally runs as Winchester edges ahead in a seesaw game. Umpire Dr. Shutter.
Grimes Va August reports social visits to residents at Poplar Shade Apple Shade Maple Shade and Orchard Glen. several families including Hamilton Slaton Baker and Hensell host and guest relatives from Maryland Virginia and Illinois. illness mentioned for Mrs Hannah Clemons and D H Hensell while W H and J R Hamilton progress on a Tennessee trip.
Rev. J. R. Ellis of Elkton Virginia preached at Christ Episcopal Church on mountain mission work in Virginia. He has led Blue Ridge mission for years, bringing gospel to hundreds in mountain regions. He appealed for funds and a sizable purse was raised to support schooling and religious training for poor children.
Rates list for toll and distances on the Tollon Valley Turnpike includes prices for automobiles, runabouts, sheep hogs cattle and other livestock, cycles, horses, wagons, carriages and two or four wheel vehicles. Public notice signed by Shirley Carter director of the VaHey Turnpike Co.
The Virginia Court of Appeals starts its fall term in Staunton on August 31 with 44 cases on the docket. The first case is Commonwealth vs Henry from Winchester, a near beer case.
An advertisement urges people with kidney or bladder trouble to take Foley's Kidney remedy without delay. It claims the medicine stops pain and irregularities, strengthens the organs, and prevents Bright's disease, urging readers not to ignore early symptoms. Franck Baker & Son.
Rev William H Carter recently resigned from Westville New Jersey to lead the First Baptist Church of Winchester and preached his first sermons at the local church to large congregations. His wife plans to join soon. Carter will attend Shenandoah Baptist Association meetings in Shenandoah Junction West Virginia starting August 25 with local delegates listed.
The court orders referral to a Commissioner in Chancery to identify John A. Huntsberry creditors and their distributive shares, audit Herbert S. Larrick Trustee accounts, and report relevant matters. Notice of proceedings shall be published weekly for four weeks in Winchester Virginia newspapers as personal service.
Public notice announces a chancery hearing for the estate of John A. Hunttsberry in Winchester Virginia. Com’r David S. Glaze schedules Tuesday August 24 1909 at Ward and Warrick offices as the session place and warns creditors and interested parties to attend. If proceeding is unfinished it will adjourn daily until completion.
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