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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
3
Local market quotations show no changes. Prices for staples such as wheat, eggs, corn, oats, hay, rye, potatoes and pork products are listed with specific per unit figures, indicating steady demand and supply in the area.
Mr. Thomas D. Lupton who died yesterday at Memorial Hospital was prepared for burial by Funk & Son Funeral Directors. His funeral was held at his home at 501 North Market Street at 4 p.m. conducted by Rev. D. H. Kern of Braddock Street Methodist Church South. He was laid to rest at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Augusta Georgia fights a monumental crisis as mud fills streets water supply falters and utilities fail. Officials report 22 dead with as many as 50 feared dead as rescue and rebuilding begin amid renewed resolve. In Canton Ohio Reverend C B Mulligan a Presbyterians pastor and golf figure shot himself.
Mr and Mrs S H Weidenmayer and Mr and Mrs C R Hays of Hagerstown arrive in Winchester in a touring car this afternoon en route to the Natural Bridge and other places in the Valley of Virginia.
Misses Daisy Engle and Blanche Young return to Charles Town after visiting the Misses Ridgeway on South Market street. Miss Ida Walter sails back to Baltimore after visiting Mrs. J. M. Orndorff on South Washington street. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Torreyton of Fostoria, Va. were among arrivals at the Inn this week.
In a Chicago Daily News vignette a young couple in a secluded corner of a dance hall spar over truth and intention. The woman asserts sincerity while the man doubts her words, leading to a playful tense exchange about engagement and love. Both reveal lingering affection as they drift toward the crowd.
A dialogue reveals Mr. Dustitnr Stax expresses desire to own railways worldwide, claiming he wants transportation in his pocket anywhere he operates, avoiding dependence on others. The exchange hints at a push for centralized, mobile control of rail networks.
An advertisement touts the Inchester Steam Laundry ensuring cleanliness, mentioning Winchester Steam Laundry on Water Street and services by a plumber and electrician for hot water, steam fitting, and electric lighting. It lists contact details and a Bell King specialty engraving.
Readable parts suggest a bakery offering customized goods. The text mentions a bakery named Akaca and hints at “delitious beaut” and “custom,” implying personalized baked items. No clear dates, places, or people beyond the bakery name.
Mr J M Young of Richmond spent part of the week at the Inn. Ming Nellie Jones of Anderson Indiana is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Franck Baker on Meeaditty Street. Mr and Mrs Loring Cover returned to their home after a short stay in Baltimore. Advertise while business is Gall.
A historical recipe describes a batter of two eggs milk clam liquor and flour with baking powder. The batter is dropped by spoonfuls into boiling fat then drained and served hot. Names mentioned include Mrs George Y Worthington and her daughter Elizabeth Worthington of Washington.
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