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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
4
Mr Ollie Brown recovers from fever and returns to health. Several locals visit family and friends. J G Horn, May Stouffer, Anna Boxwell, Lula Violet, Emma Kibler, and others are noted visiting or traveling. Mentions of Baptist Association events and local business trips appear among the updates.
A baseball recap detailing a high scoring game where Winchester wins over Norfolk 11 to 4. Key plays include Barry misplaying a ball, Jones and Weems on base maneuvers, and Kennedy scoring on a wild throw. The summary notes 24 left on base for Norfolk and 4 for Winchester, with Bert Baker, Brown, and Armstrong contributing notable hits. Umpire Wagner officiated. time was 1 hour 20 minutes. Also mentions visiting relatives Mamie and Nannie Murnan returning home.
An ad-promotional piece claims hot weather weakens digestion and induces indigestion. It argues Mi o na strengthens the stomach, boosts energy, prevents summer ailments, and improves vitality with a tablet before meals, sold by Franck Baker with a money back guarantee.
The Winchester association met at the Southern Baptist Convention and plans to attend the next May in Richmond Virginia. After a twenty minute song service last night, Rev Dr Broaddus and Rev Dr J W Mitchell spoke on state missions. The association thanked Winchester papers for coverage.
The article notes the death of Mr Custy in Bedforg City Roanoke and Winchester after a shooting incident. It mentions Michael Doran and Michael Collins of this city and two Winchester Aerie of Eagles representatives. He was highly regarded as a hard worker with many friends and strong character. The piece expresses sympathy for his elderly mother and family.
No rural free delivery next Monday Labor Day. Winchester post office will observe special hours. All banks closed and partial suspension of business. D H Hartman plans to move back to Winchester living on Fairmount Avenue. Infant child of Thomas Kenney buried today near Stephenson with Rev C L Potter officiating. Mrs J R Jenkins and daughter return to Martinsburg after visiting Miss Kate McVicar. H B Coburn and family return to Terra Alta after visiting Winchester.
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