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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

4

Diseased Meat Sparks Calls for Penalties and Vigilance

The Staunton Dispatch reports two men fined and jailed for selling a cow with lumpy jaw disease. A New Richmond Indiana boy of 14 contracts the illness from diseased meat, doctors deem the case hopeless. The piece urges strict handling, cleanliness, and punishment for knowingly selling diseased meat, while noting Winchester merchants’ cautiousness. It also compares views on meat safety to George Bernard Shaw and cites Panama Canal cost debates with estimates near 500 million dollars.

Winchester

Panama Canal Cost Estimates Rising Says Gillette

Halbert P. Gillette, editor of Engineering Contracting, cites Colonel Goethals figures showing the canal cost at least 210 million for a lock canal, not counting 50 million for property. This exceeds the original 140 million lock canal estimate by about 50 percent, prompting speculation the final price may double the initial projections.

Gineering Contracting Panama Canal Gillette Goethals

Sympathy for Congress as clerk reads final presidential broadside

The passage describes readers' somber reaction as the reading clerk delivers the closing presidential broadside to Congress. It contrasts such duty with editorials, suggesting a better but demanding job for $7,500 annually, referencing the toil of seven-days newspapers.

Congress Richmond Times- Dispatch Petersburg Index Appeal

Dudley to Leave California for Lancaster Mission

Mr. Dudley formerly principal of Orando Institute and pastor at Walnut Springs will depart California, Pennsylvania for Lancaster. Friends here are glad to hear he has found success in his Keystone State work.

Mr. Dudley W. L. Dudley Orando Institute Walnut Springs California Lancaster Dudley Keystone State

Anti Saloon League to aid law enforcement in March

The Anti-Saloon League of Lynchburg resolved to cooperate with authorities to enforce the new law when it takes effect in March. It is believed saloon men will contest the election.

Anti-Saloon League of Lynchburg

Bear Seen Near Orn Dorff Plant In Strasburg Area

A large black bear is reported near the Orn dorff lime plant in the Strasburg neighborhood. Residents Mrs. Mace Stickley, Charles Bly, Daniel E. Stickley, and others observe the animal as hunters seek a shot.

Orndorff Mace Stickley Charles Bly Daniel E. Stickley Strasburg

Spray Your Fruit Trees at Small Cost With Olor Tin Solution

Fully equipped crew offers affordable orchard spraying using olor tins and sulphur. Service available per tree or for entire orchard. Work completed efficiently and on schedule. Local providers promote safe, effective treatment for fruit trees.

Captain Foster in Critical Condition at Memorial Hospital

Captain Charles B. Foster, U.S. Army retired, has been ill at Memorial Hospital for months. His condition is extremely critical with no nourishment for over a week and no hope of recovery. death is possible at any moment.

Charles B. Foster United States Army Memorial Hospital

Paint Mix Advice from Cooper Bros and Partners

An advertisement explains mixing L. M. PURE PAINT semi mixed at 1.45 per gallon with linseed oil 60 cents per gallon. By buying four gallons of L. M. and adding enough linseed oil to reach seven gallons, the cost drops to about 1.20 per gallon. Agents listed include Cooper Bros Winchester and several city firms.

Trussel & Samsell Stephans City

Snowy or Rainy Day Along the Line Reported

Supt XB Spurrier of the Guick more and Ohio Railroad cites all day precipitation along the line with mentions of J H Canter of Stephens City and M Wy Center of Brealot in the brief note.

Spurrier Guickmore and Ohio:Railroad Messrs J. H. Canter Stephens City M. Wy Center Brealot

Local Residents Registered at Hotel Evans and Nearby Names

A stream of visitors and residents are listed in Lynchburg Virginia with registrations at Hotel Evans and other local spots. Names include Mr M B Huckson from Lynchbore, Joseph Sumption letter carrier, Leroy Chamberlin, Mrs Kate L Sheetz, A Gden I, Mrs C Fredy Barr, Mr Joseph T Harrington, WEED Glasscock, Mr J M Hartzell, Mr J W Graves, Mr J G Harrington, Mr J A Monroe, Mr H V Hawkins, Mr GG Hewitt, Miss D M Willey, Rev C A Cassell, and Judge B D Newman among others visiting or staying in town.

M. B. Huckson Lynchbore, Va Evans Today

Oyler faces kidney problems amid South Kent stress report

The article notes George Vi Oyler, tied to a recent incident on South Kent Street, being treated for injuries with his condition described as favorable. It also advertises Boteys Kidney Remedy and Foley Kidney Formula, citing Franck Besker& Son.

George Vi Oyler Botey Foley Franck Besker& Son

Miss Lacy Ginn Returns Home From Month With Relatives

Miss Lacy Ginn returns to her home near Winchester today after spending a month among relatives. The notice appears in Strasbyrs News with readable local details.

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