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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
4
Schedule fragment notes arrival and departure times to Winchester with times like 9.20 am and 11.53 am. Mentions J A Tonge and daily service with Sunday exceptions. OCR fragment includes numbers 2.16 8.08 4 5 6. %, not fully readable.
A fragment shows a cashier Coffman asserting the true state of a financial condition in a solemn oath or declaration. The damaged text references sums like 19500 and 73 857 and mentions the cashier’s role in the record.
The Virginia Corporation Commission ruled the rolling stock tax act unconstitutional, finding it violated the state constitution by setting varied rates across counties and cities. The decision affects cities hosting principal railroad offices and may lead to appeals or a new, stricter bill from the General Assembly.
J Hiram Bruce of Harrisonburg Va testifies after trying cod liver emulsion without relief. He then used Bear's Emulsion, two bottles cured his chronic cough and he recommends it for coughs colds bronchitis and other lung troubles. Sold at Miller Drug Store Winchester Va adv.
Fire at Fred Harmer’s property spread from a stable and bowling alleys to the bottling works and second-story residence. Neighbors rescued several horses and vehicles while workers entered smoke filled rooms to save furniture. Train delays at Cumberland Valley crossing worsened response as air line issues halted progress.
Reports say a five or more bandits robs twelve to fifteen homes west of Salem and farms in the mountains. A posse has tracked them into remote coves and caves, but they remain at large.
William Scott of Abilene Kansas describes a flexible poultry house design from the Farmers Mail and Breeze. The structure can be any length and divided into six foot breeding pens with 7 1 3 square feet per bird for one male and 12 females. It features a cement or board floor and is designed to be rot wind and rain proof with a south facing front.
The design describes a poultry house suitable for raising early hatched chicks. It features hinged upper windows that swing to any angle, a lower front covered with one inch mesh wire, and optional drop canvases or windows. Roosts run along the north wall with a two foot offset, a roost shield of burlap and burlap cover, and a floor level nest placement to discourage floor laying.
Advertising copy promotes Pinex pine extract syrup as a long standing throat remedy. It claims quick relief from spasmodic croup and bronchitis with a sugar syrup, urges taking a spoonful every two or three hours, and offers a money back guarantee. The Pinex Company in Fort Wayne Indiana is cited for refunds and distribution through druggists.
A respected neighbor known for daily visits to his master and devoted companionship with neighborhood children is fondly remembered as a great favor to the young residents who saw him as a trusted friend and helper.
Commercial dowislon cubes contain little food value according to chemical experts from the Department of Agriculture. They warn the home made product is more valuable and cheaper than manufactured cubes. The report notes manufactured cubes are made largely of table salt and cost ten to twenty cents an ounce.
The Gali lee Society of Christian Endeavor elected its officer cabinet last Sunday evening. President E L Shade. vice president Minnie B Shryock. secretary Turner P Senciadiver. treasurer James A Grimes. lookout Jas A Grimes Ernest B Clevenger Oscar C Miller. reception Nelson Hensell and Dera Miller. prayer meeting Luther Miller and Robert Clevenger. music Eva Miller. Reverend Roy Schmucker installed the officers. A large crowd attended.
A historical notice describes burning sulphur in a poultry house by heating tarred kerosene with pine tar soaked cobs under an iron kettle to purge vermin. It warns to retreat quickly as fumes are suffocating and notes turpentine may boost effects, suggesting monthly use.
Advice on breeding, roop symptoms, dampness dangers, wind exposure, shell quality, and feed issues for laying hens. Notes on cleaning roosts, handling hens, charcoal in soft feed, wall cracks causing drafts, incubator use, hen laziness, and Leghorns as sitters or layers.
An old advertisement touts Danderin to cleanse hair and scalp by drawing a moistened cloth through a single strand. It claims removal of dust dirt oil and dandruff with results including lighter wavier hair and new fine hair appearing after weeks of use.
A canine named Brisk owned by William Flemister of South Kent Street has died. The report notes the dog’s life with the Flemister family and marks the loss in the local community.
An early advertisement promotes a fragrant healing balm that supposedly opens clogged passages by warming at the nostrils. It asserts instant relief from catarrh and cold symptoms, soothing inflamed membranes in the nose head and throat, with quick air passage clearance.
Fashion notes describe coats in many lengths from short to three quarter with Eton and cutaway styles popular. Vests in brocade or tapestry accent coats, with amber buttons and Persian color schemes, plus draped cape top skirts and blue duvetyn fabrics feature. Pattern coupon offered.
Pittsburgh papers report Capt Jain Henry Sering aged 78 died Monday at his son Charles V. Sering’s home in Knoxville Pa. He led the bodyguard for Gen. Philip Sheridan during the Civil War ride from Winchester to Cedar Creek. Enlisting at war start as an infantryman he later captained Company K of the 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry. He leaves daughter Julia A. Sineae and two others.
A note indicates a change in leadership as the music business figure was made supreme deputy of the Royal Arcanum, signaling a shift in the fraternal order's administration.
The forest service commission has approved buys of several tracts in the Natural Bridge region of Virginia including 2,800 acres surrounding Peaks of Otter. The mountains, long used by the public for scenic and recreational purposes, will be conserved after years of consideration.
A terse exchange centers on who aided a man described as poor. Marjorie confirms the assistance, while the speaker questions the helper's role in the incident.
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