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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
2
The Evening Star recalls the death of May Dean, a young, beloved woman of striking beauty and grace. Her life, described as fearless and refined, ends abruptly leaving family and friends in sorrow as verses reflect on fate and loss.
Richmond correspondent notes critics urge reform as Commission limits blamed for rail issues. Locals dispute its purpose and seek legislature empowerment. Supreme Court ruling on two cent mileage fuels push to restore lawmaking to the General Assembly.
The speaker extols Hon. Joseph D. Eggleston as the right man for state public instruction. He credits Eggleston with vitalizing the public school system and leading a successful Educational Conference in Richmond.
Mrs. Mildred Tournean, wife of L E Tournean, died in Chicago from pneumonia after a short illness. Her body returned to Berryville for burial at Green Hill Cemetery. Survived by mother Mrs. J B Everhart two sisters Mrs C F Shugert and Mrs Va oL Myersly, a brother J E Everhart and by her husband Warner Noland and later L E Tournean. She was 38 years old and highly regarded.
Mr Leslie L. Kline returns from Gosport Indiana with a car of Duroc hogs for himself and Mr Tom W Rice of Winchester. Mrs Annie Lichliter of Jefferson County West Virginia visits Mrs F Estes Kline. Henshaw of Jefferson County and Miss Maud Warrick of Hayfield visit the Misses Dinges. A Wade Muse moves to a new home this week, N P Orndorff of Middletown to occupy Muse’s former house. J A and D M Leirdie finish a neat tenant house on their farm. Grover Turner of Pricedall Pennsylvania visits W S Sargent.
A composed dinner party at Hotel Evans featured Mrs Hazell Faulkner and guests Miss Francis McGuire from Richmond Virginia Miss Anna Hilliard of Washington and Miss Joyville Tyson of Indiana. The beautiful arch in Charles Town for the Odd Fellows was designed by Mr Fred Seal of this city drawing favorable comment.
The kidneys filter all blood and require constant function to prevent back pain headaches and other symptoms. Mrs. Lillie Fry of Martinsboro Virginia testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave her relief after failed doctoring and inherited weakness. Sold everywhere 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Miss Virginia Fuller, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Fuller, departs for Baltimore to resume studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Music after an appendicitis interruption last year.
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia Sarah V Carper vs Edwin Carper et al the case is referred to the master commissioner to ascertain and report on the deed and order of priority. He shall state and settle the accounts of Harry H Carper as executor of P P Carper and address any other matters requiring party interests. Notice dated November 6 1906.
The Blue Ridge Hunt Club held one of its liveliest fox hunts this fall on a Saturday afternoon in MillW Wood. The track ran from BE Byrne’s farm to Thomas D. Gold’s, with riders in approved hunting attire. Participants included Townsend Burwell Donald Gilpin George Page Edward G Butler M F H Mack Clagget and Dove. A false report claimed Clagget was injured. he rode from start to finish. A second meet is planned for Wednesday with more events to follow in the open weather.
At the December 1 1906 meeting of the Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike Company stockholders approved a memorial to David W Branson longtime secretary and treasurer. The resolution records his faithful service from 1885 to 1906 and sends a copy to his family. The company also orders publication of the resolution in The Winchester Star.
Slightly soiled fabrics and garments offered at deep discounts with many items priced at 5c to 69c including children's drawers gowns skirts and underwear. Books by noted authors 12 1 2c up and a large collection of china and paper goods. Free engraved tumbler with each 1 purchase via coupons redeemable before December 15th while supplies last.
A local sale advertises deep discounts on boys and men's clothing including overcoats from $3.50, Martinsburg pants at $1.25, and fleeced shirts and drawers for 37 cents. Bedding materials such as matting carpets oil cloth and linoleum are offered at low prices along with ladies wool union suits at $1.50, down from $2.50.
A flock belonging to Mr Charlies Hedg gen near Round Hill was raided by dogs several nights ago. The animals sustained serious injuries with one sheep fatally wounded. Local residents report extensive damage to the flock and seek acknowledgement or action.
Henry Baetjer & Co announces on Oct 9 1905 shift of Bluemont Branch trains by Southern Railway. Routes 126 and 126 removed daily except Sunday. 129 and 120 Sunday only removed. 119 Sunday only removed. 127 becomes daily except Sunday. 124 departure Bluemont 5.25 pm moved to 4.45 pm with Washington arrival 7.20 pm instead of 7.50 pm. Officials H R B Spencer S H Hardwick W H Taylor D B Brown Cumberland Valley timetable Nov 25 1908 listing Mepehantesburg Ar Harrisburg New York.
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