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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
2
Notice is hereby given that persons hold county bonds Nos. 211 to , inclusive, must present them to the County Treasurer for payment. No interest will be paid on above bonds for the first day of Oct. 1908. 8-17-6w W. H. Idinge 28
Mrs William Ellis Corey formerly Mabelle Gilman the actress arrived from Paris where she studied operatic roles. She announced plans to build a private theater in New York and another in Paris both to be private theaters.
Chelsea Massachusetts August 25. Ten men killed and ten more taken out after a building collapse at Chelsea Square. Thirty five workers were present at the site when the disaster occurred.
John Mann Methodist Church sends delegates to Staunton district conference Epworth League and Sunday school convention in John Wesley Church Harrisonburg. Territory covers Harpers Ferry to Hinton West Virginia with 50 to 60 delegates present. Tonight speakers include Rev I L Thomas representing home mission and church extension society Rev S M Bean Martinsburg and Rev R W Thomas Inwood. Epworth League junior department to present a musical program.
Mr Joseph R Hardesty of Berryville is in town today. Mr Gordon S Parker of New York City is spending several days with friends here. Miss Ada Vollrath assistant operator at the Western Union Telegraph office in Harrisonburg Va returned home this afternoon after visiting the Misses McCartney on North Braddock street. Miss Amy Spurrier and Miss Eliza Diffenderfer left this afternoon for Harrisonburg to be guests of Miss Esta Glenn during the firemen's convention.
An advertisement notes Castoria as the preferred remedy for infants and children, highlighting its long standing reputation and the signature claim of the product.
Mr. Howard Grove returned yesterday from a visit to friends at Strasburg. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Lake left for Washington on Sunday, his sister, Mrs. Elbert, of Brooklyn, N Y, returning with them for a stay of a few weeks.
One of the essentials of modern homes is reliable information on the best methods and products. A widely endorsed family laxative is Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, approved by physicians and praised by the well informed. Buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
Aberden D August 25 raiders attempt to wipe out Leery and Alas kia by night raids in revenge for horse thief arrests. Loery first struck a general merchandise store and flames spread to adjoining buildings. In Cincinnati the missing Presbyterian missionary Miss Elizabeth Hansen is believed dead after a leg of a woman is found in the river at Bridge Street.
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Edward C Munck of Washington for the marriage of their daughter Lena Matilda Munck to Brondell Loral Brill of Winchester. Ceremony planned for Tuesday evening September 8 at the bride’s parents home 1913 Third Street Northwest. Brill, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Brill, has lived in Washington and works as a press man at a major printing establishment.
An advertising line touts a dentifrice that cleans teeth brightens smiles and protects gums while perfume for breath and decay prevention are highlighted as features. The copy suggests a premium toothpaste claims.
Mr and Mrs Livingston H Cargill of New York and Mr and Mrs J W Bishop of Harrisonburg Va are guests of the Misses Haney on South Braddock street for a few days Prof Thomas Beardsworth of Staunton is visiting relatives and friends in the city
Mrs. Whitmore and her son Herbert Whitmore returned to their Harrisonburg Virginia home yesterday afternoon after visiting friends in the area.
Charles W. Heater of Middletown, president of the Virginia State Board of Agriculture, was in town today on business and visited The Store office this afternoon.
Miss Nellie Rogers continues at her home on East Water street. Rev. Ed J Richardson and his son from Falls Church Virginia are visiting a few days with friends in town. Miss Ada Colbert, recently touring Europe, arrived in the city last evening and spends time with Mrs. R J Howe on Fairmont avenue.
Dr. R McC Glass purchased a handsome roadster admired by locals. William M Calvert of Woodstock spent the morning on business in the city. Mrs Lillie Luthian, formerly of Winchester and now in Baltimore, visits relatives here and at Stephens City Virginia. Wilton Hope plans time with family at the Love home on West Water Street before departing soon for Hampton Virginia.
Spokane Washington hosts the American Bar Association meeting with jurists and lawyers from across the United States in attendance during the afternoon session.
Baseball team leaves on a ten day trip for Baltimore and other cities. Manager Sandy leads sluggers and fielders aboard a train with many fans at the depot. Giants schedule games with Frederick and Cultmore in coming days.
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