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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
2
The Star lists advertising rates and mail options, with price details for weekly and yearly subscriptions and prepaid postals. Contact information for the Star Office on East Avenue outlines delivery and payment terms, with staff credits for presidents and editors.
A columnist urges shoppers to start Christmas buying in December to avoid crowded stores and stressed merchants. Early selection allows better taste, less last minute scrambling, and shorter wait times, especially for evening crowds.
A Virginia reader notes a playful list of motorist don'ts posted in a Worcester Massachusetts garage. The compiled rules include drive slowly keep the car clean respect licenses avoid riding with friends during tests and recognize fuel costs. Also mentions Miss Alice Renner returning home with her niece Miss Maude.
Major Robert W. Hunter, custodian of the state's military records, received a steel engraving of General Marcus J. Wright, a government agent for Confederate records. Hunter plans to donate the portrait to Lee Camp. Wright, a Civil War brigadier from Tennessee, aided collecting muster rolls and records for the War of the Rebellion project, earning praise from both North and South.
Mrs Belle Deneiny of Chambersburg visits her mother Mrs Schlack. Sausage and pudding are now breakfast dishes as many fat porkers have been slaughtered. Mr J K Cunningham is confined to the house with a severe cold.
Sale on Saturday December 8 1906 for a farm on the north side of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway at Wadesville Station. Accessible by good roads and on the railway. Improved with a dwelling barn and outbuildings. Ample wood on the land. Well suited for fruit trees and near a market for orchard produce.
The 158 acre property long owned by George S Funkhouser will be offered at public auction in front of the courthouse in Winchester Virginia. The farm is described as fertile land with good fencing and favorable laying. Auction details include location and timing.
The notice states a sale on Saturday December 8 at noon with one third cash and two thirds secured by purchaser bonds and a trust deed on the property. The deferred bond payments can be postponed for any number of years. inquiries should apply for more information.
Mr GC McComas, a mail clerk for the Baltimore and Ohio, was among callers at the new Baltimore Sun building in Baltimore yesterday. The event marks a notable early visit by city residents and railway staff to the newspaper’s modern facility.
City council discussed labor savings from the street sweeper and recommended closer use by hand crews. Dr. Boyd introduced the ordinance for next year water taxes proposing a two cent minimum rate for large users. A street light was ordered at Braddock and Valley and plans noted for delayed installation due to power constraints. Water street residents urged broader participation in sidewalk funding with half the cost paid by the city.
The Handley Board announced a library building plan with $150,000 maintenance funds and $50,000 initial, despite higher material costs. Spokesman Mr Gibbens said wise investments will fund construction and completion, noting prior council approval and strong board cooperation. No building contract was awarded last night.
Mrs. W. O. Horsey of Winchester visits her uncle Mr. Joe Giffin at Trone. Mrs. Lou Thompson visits Mrs. Will Bageant at Whitacre. Mr. Wesley Aderston guests Mr. Joe Giffin. Miss Katie Gower expected home Monday after Loudoun visit. Theodore Sargeant from Levels West Virginia made a flying visit here. Johnnie Devering improving. he is J A Polk’s son in law. W Cooper plastering near Capon Bridge. Thomas Pyle and Elfwood Johnson of Pennsylvania return to relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Potts. Leonard Purtlebmugh listed.
Hellers advertises record low prices in a December sale with shop worn underwear coats books china and wallpaper. Highlights include ladies long coats from 3.49 and 3.75, children's coats from 1.75, a large book selection, fancy china and wallpaper at deep discounts, and paper offers at 5 to 10 cents per item.
A local retailer advertises a promotion giving a free engraved tumbler with each cent purchase, usable on the purchase day only in exchange for coupons and sale tickets. They have distributed 2000 tumblers and ordered 10000 more to meet demand, with a deadline of December 15 to redeem old coupons.
BOYS' CLOTHING is closing out at special prices. Men's Overcoats from 3.50, boys' overcoats 3.50, Martinsburg pants 1.25. Bargains in matting and carpets, oil cloth 22c, linoleum 2 yards wide 75c. White fleeced underwear for ladies and children. Men's fleeced shirts and drawers 37c. Ladies all wool Union suits 1.50, worth 2.50.
Notice states Henry Baetjer and Company go into effect on October in 1905 with actions taking effect immediately. No additional details given.
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