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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
4
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A report for tonight's city council meeting will assess the proposed B&O Cumberland Valley railroad connection. City attorney R G Williams led the investigation and authorities indicate Cumberland Valley favors the link, suggesting the B&O might align if a conference committee is appointed.
Charlottesville Virginia delayed a modern sewerage plan until typhoid outbreaks spurred action. $80,000 funded a system extending farther than Winchester’s and improving public health. Engineer N Wilson Davis plans and oversees the Charlottesville installation and offers Winchester a similar arrangement with a $20,000 bond for completion. Winchester doctors urge sewerage for future health.
A band of Brazilian gypsies arrived in town this morning by the Cumberland Valley Railroad. They spent time touring the town telling fortunes and entertaining locals.
Personal property to be sold at 204 S Loudoun St at 11 a m next Thursday December 3. Cash terms. Administratrix Lee Harman and auctioneer A G Swanson listed.
Taxpayers are reminded that all state taxes unpaid by December 1, 1908, will incur a five per cent penalty. The notice, signed by Geo. H. Kinsel, requests prompt attention to the matter.
Health notice explains rheumatism as a symptom of inactive kidneys and uric acid buildup. It cites a simple remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, taken after meals and at night to relieve symptoms.
Miss Lizzie Logan shows marked improvement after illness. Bruce Worthington returns to Baltimore after a stay at home. Dr and Mrs Fred Hyde visit parents in Weston Mass and return with Dr Hyde’s mother. Rev Dr and Mrs John P Hyde travel home to Weston after a visit. Harry F Byrd returns from Appomattox Va after a week away.
Cedar Grove Virginia December notes describe a meeting with six conversions and multiple residents visiting relatives. The item lists Thanksgiving gatherings, travel between Oak Shade and Pleasant Valley, and residents moving homes while teaching in Loudoun County and visiting Ohio.
Jubilee notes list local social visits and travel among residents. Mrs. K Parkins of Loudoun county winters with daughter Mrs. J R Bailey. Families Fries McDonald Croson Beatty visit relatives and travel to nearby towns.
Master Commissioner to determine estate of John S. Lupton in Frederick County and Winchester with co partner interests among Florence V Lupton and others. Reports debts and creditor list for Lupton decedents and settles accounts of Lynch Steck and executors. Public notice of December 28 1908 for parties and creditors to attend. proceedings may continue.
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