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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
4
A compact note discusses planning timelines with emphasis on three months in advance. The text highlights scheduling, preparation steps, and reminders for organizers to secure venues and coordinate participants. It reads like a brief efficiency guide for upfront arrangements.
Editorial explains that Frederick county owes no money beyond its bonded debt. The county has $9,000 in outstanding bonds and roughly $4,000 in the treasury, clarifying past statements about the county not owing a dollar outside bonds.
Judge R T W Duke of Charlottesville speaks at the Elks Lodge of Sorrow. His eloquent sermon extols truth, Christian ideals, and individual manhood while denouncing greed and dishonor. The address is praised for its scholar like English and stirring delivery.
A local shop showcases leather and assorted gift items suited for presents. Highlights include oil painted banners from 75 cents to 10 dollars, wall plaques from 65 cents to 1.50, cushion covers 7 to 10 dollars, and various small leather goods and novelty items priced from a few cents to several dollars. The shop invites customers to browse and enjoy viewing the goods.
The passsage argues that nations, like individuals, face outcomes tied to their actions. It warns against defying law and reckless conduct, stating that righteousness is essential for the health and growth of a people and that consequences will follow from current choices.
Nineveh residents report routine visits and travels. Eugene Overstreet returns to Roanoke after visiting friends. John Jett and Miss Anna Jett spent Saturday in the village. Supt. G E Roy of Front Royal called last week. Mrs. Annie Kindell of Washington DC, formerly of the place, was brought for interment. The Rouzees shopped in Winchester. Mrs. Virginia McCartney visited Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Wresler of Fairmont spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. William Jacobs. The Nevilles spent Monday shopping in Winchester.
Notice warns residents that Tuesday December 8 is the last day to pay the poll tax in the city and county. Those who do not pay will be disqualified from voting in elections for the next year. The notice urges every eligible man to satisfy this civic duty now.
Cedar Grove Virginia notes report visitors from Ohio as Isaac Miller and family return home with Abraham Wingerter joining them. J H Sell travels to Winchester but finds butter and eggs lost along the North Frederick pike. Pleasant Valley U B Church hosts a protracted meeting led by Rev Racey with several conversions. The funeral of Mrs Lichliter was well attended at Pleasant Valley.
The Department of Agriculture has extended quarantine to Pennsylvania New York Michigan and Maryland after foot and mouth disease was found in Michigan and Maryland. Officials warn of penalties for concealing disease and stress compliance to halt spread and protect the livestock industry as shipments and trade suffer disruptions.
The speaker warns that ongoing law defiance and private vengeance will erode society. Wealth may appear strong, but it cannot prevent moral decay. The passage emphasizes a downward path driven by individualism over collective justice.
SORROW Ploughs deep when we re gret. There. 1829, regret when you have in the home a 'battle of Gowan' s Prepa nero which prevents and Cures all ailments where in flammation is the seat of the trouble External. 25c, 50c, $1.00. All druggists. Croups and pneumonia-you know what it is-be pre pared. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rhodes-have returned to Harrisonburg, after a vis it to relatives and friends in this city and county. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Eskey have re turned from a trip to Staunton ane Harrisonburg. Major Holmes Conrad returned to Washington today. Mr. Willam Byrd, returned to Bal timore this 'morning, after a short visit to friends in this city. Mr. George Borry left on a busi ness trip, after pending a few days with his family in this city. Mr. S. H. Hansbrough left this jmorning for Lynchburg-om, business.
The wholesale market shows flour firm but inactive, wheat weak and closed inactive, corn steady with small variation, oats firm, hay firm with straw steady, butter eggs firm and poultry steady, vegetables steady near prior prices for greens. Prices quoted include wheat at 1.00, oats at 50 cents, hay 7 to 10 dollars per ton, potatoes 7 to 6 per bushel, and corn at 3.00 per barrel.
An advertisement proclaims that sour stomach causes all indigestion and offers Pape's Diapepsin for 50 cents to digest all food, relieve gas and pain, and make meals pleasant again. It urges readers to prove the claim after the next meal and visit a druggist.
A personal appeal urges trying Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. The ad claims forty years of cures and argues it costs no more than unknown prescriptions from Franck Baker & Son.
Ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as the best treatment for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to correct irregularities, rejuvenate worn tissues, restore vitality, and make users feel well. Franck Baker & Son endorse the product.
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