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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1906

Page

4

Horse and Wagon Borrowed For Night

Brucetown, Dec. 13. Mr. J. K. Cunningham of Rest had his driving horse stolen from the stable late Saturday night tied to a stick wagon and driven away. The horse was found Sunday morning hitched to the wagon in its usual place. The theft was not by a stranger and the culprit knew the premises. The village also notes upcoming school holiday plans and various local visits, with residents mentioned including Mr. Roland Bryarly and the Coyle and Tharp families.

Brucetown J. K. Cunningham Roland Bryarly

Called Home By His Mother's Death

Mr. Marshall Ferguson of Bristol Tennessee attended the funeral in Upperville Virginia for his mother Mrs Abner Ferguson. Mrs Ferguson’s husband is a half brother of Alfred Ferguson of Winchester. The notice notes the family and many local friends and promotes Christmas furnishings from Horsey Atwell.

Marshall Ferguson Bristol, Tenn Grace Sprint Boyce Upperville Abner Ferguson Ferguson Alfred Ferguson Winchester

Poultry Wanted and Christmas Gift Ads From Local Shops

Classified items show T. H. Byriot purchasing poultry including turkeys ducks and geese with walnuts offered for cash. Horsey and Atwell promote Christmas gifts and suits or overcoats. Job ads seek four men to sell silverware on instalment terms. Officials Medford Coffman and C. I. Leber registered at Taylor House with F. G. Mear.

T. H. Byriot Herman H. Hable Horsey & Atwell Messrs Medford Coffman and C. I. Leber Baltimore Taylor House

Virginia Pays Higher Prices for School Books

The legislative committee investigating Virginia schoolbooks met in Richmond and heard Dr. Joseph P. Southall and B. C. Glass of the State Board of Education. They compared Virginia prices to Texas and New York, noting Virginia paid more than likely any Atlantic coast state. A book costing 1.05 in Virginia sold for 0.50 in Texas.

Richmond Joseph P. Southall B. C. Glass State Board of Education Virginia Atlantic Coast Texas New York S& Cents Southall Byrd

La Vere Toole Company Shines in Kilarney and the Rhine

The La Vere Toole Company drew a large audience at the Rosedale opera house with four act drama Kilarney and the Rhine. Mr Toole sings and dances to applause while Miss La Vere as Rose Delaney delivers artistic work aiding the production. Show runs three nights at the Auditorium starting Monday December 17.

la Vere-Toole Company Rosedale Opera House Kilarney and the Rhiné Mr. Toole J. K. Emmett Venetia la Vere J. E. Toole & Co

Winchester Has Oldest Clergyman

Rev. W. G. Eggleston, a venerable retired clergyman, is now living with Miss Emma Eggleston at Miss Briggs on South Market Street. He formerly resided in Middletown. Ale is now 9T years old and is the oldest member of the Baltimore Conference of the M. E. Church, South.

W. G. Eggleston Washington Choral Society First Congregational Church Charles B. Dooley Winchester

In Memoriam Annie E Cain One Year Gone

In remembrance of Annie E Cain who departed this life December 13 1905 her husband and children note a year of sorrow. They thank friends for kindness shown during illness and death and mention a Christmas tie sale from Horsey with prices 25 cents to 1 dollar 60.

Annie E Cain Joshua Annie Cain

Mi O na stomach tablets urged for indigestion danger

The text promotes Mi O Na stomach tablets as a cure for indigestion and related ailments. It claims the product builds stomach strength, reduces heaviness and distress after meals, and can prevent serious diseases. A 50 cent box is offered with a money back guarantee.

Franck Baker & Son

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Meade & Baker's Raleigh Jones P. W. Coyle Charles Tharp Welltown William Carter Swimley’s Hugh Janney F. G- Mear Samie Gwe The Evening Star State Board Horsey & Atwell Men’s Toggery Main St U. S Valley Nat. Bank Virginia Farmers and Merchants Nat’s Bank U.S. Depostory Farmers and Merchants National Bank County Court House J. P. Haddox, the Short. Profit Man UDIT Hansbrough & Carter Ily E. DL H. McKay Fairbanks Also & Wood A. L Gardner Hillyard Miller Supply Company Braddock Breseil William R Wilis McKim Diffenderfer South Market Street North Washington Hurter H. M.G W. Wm. Jefferson Rest Berryville Star Office Sevn Kent St Bell Phone Smith Doll Wincee Willow Lawn Raek Turnpike A. _C. Heck Evans Ap- Ry J. F. Reynolds Rust & Clevenger Oeens City Braddoe Street Sioux Pub. Co Southerland Iowa C. H. Boxwell OPEN T. J. Lindamood Bam Chas. A. Ford Boyce, Va Old Sumac Mill GEO. H. Eagle Xmas Shopping S. H. Hable Hatter and Sacstaher COR. Main and Water Sts P. S Huntsberry’s Nntsberry Just Gray & Sheetz Mail Outfiters Main Street Lepp BIG Home Store N. Y T. NM West Water Stree L. M. Brown Jerry D. R. Eskey W. Water St. Winchester
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