The Evening Star Publishing Company Notice
The Winchester Virginia Evening Star announces its consolidation with The News Item and outlines subscription rates by mail and carrier. Details show leadership by H F Byrd and staff. policy rejects deceptive ads and emphasizes bonafide advertising.
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Winchester
Evening Star Publishing Company
H. F. Byrd
B. Conrad
John Hoover
the Star
News-Item
Evening Star
Countdown to Christmas Shopping Tips
Seven shopping days to Christmas urges readers to finish purchases early and avoid pre holiday rush. Advice covers shopping in home stores, using advertising columns, shopping before Christmas week, early store visits, avoiding lunch hours, carrying parcels home, and allowing a day for delivery.
Tribute to Woman by L. Q. C. Lamar
A historical tribute extols the influence of woman as basis for virtue and greatness. The orator argues women calm passion, deter murder, and shape society, comparing a woman’s smile to the moon guiding tides and noting a wife or mother as key to virtue.
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L. Q. C. Lamar
Pekta
Sahara
Deed Recorded After 57 Years In Maryland
Deputy clerk James Hammond records a deed dated December 31 1850 that had never been filed. The transfer from John McPherson Brien to Dr Norman Marmion of Jefferson County Virginia ceased in 1850 and now appears in the Marmion family at Harpers Ferry.
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James Hammond
Oswald
Hagerstown
John McPherson Brien
Norman Marmion
Jefferson County
W. Va
Virginia
Marmion
Anna P. Marmion
Harpers Ferry
Mayor Baker Leaves City on Business Trip
Mayor Harry H. Baker departed this morning for Baltimore and New York for a business trip and will be away until week’s end.
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Harry H. Baker
Baltimore
New York
The Circle Clock Mystery in the House
In a domestic scene Bridget asks for the time noting all clocks differ except one. The master confirms that single clock is correct, revealing a quiet puzzle about timekeeping within the home.
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Bridget
Our Mask of Life and Hidden Human Soul
A reflection on daily life as a screen that hides the true self. The passage suggests those near us often remain distant from the deep, unspoken qualities within, including both good and evil.
Tax Luxuries and the ban on harmful goods
Lord Chesterfield argued that luxury should be taxed to curb excess while plainly harmful items should be prohibited. The reflection links indulgence to social harm and advocates restrictive moral policy on consumption.
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Lord Chesterfield
Christmas Eve Engagements and Local News in Rest, Va
Cards announce the marriage of C. A. Ewan of Philadelphia to Stella Masters of Gano town West Virginia on December 24 at 6 30 p m at the bride's home. Also notes planning for church Christmas Eve events and a Santa Claus substitute for the school. Weather, visits, and a postal law update on arrest for newspaper fraud are included.
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Rest
C. A. Ewan
Philadelphia
Stella Masters
Ganotown
W. Va
Ewan
R. M. Ewan
Sterling
Santa Claus
Santa
Rocky Glen Chapel School
J. K. Cunningham
Mae Cunningham
Martinsburg
J. S. Douglas
W. J. Best
Brucetown
Little Child Dead in Brucetown Infant Dies at Six Months
Eve Belle Crim daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Crim died December 12 at 11 30 p m after illness from infantile diseases aged six months. Survived by parents three sisters Nettie Clara and Bessie Crim and aunt Miss Bettie Crim. Funeral at village church Saturday afternoon.
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Brucetown
Eve Belle
Carl Crim
Nettie
Clara
Bessie Crim
Bettie Crim
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office 1907
List of letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending December 14 1907 at the Winchester post office. Recipients must pay one cent per letter. Names include Walter Clem Wm H Gale Henry Heines G F C Hartman Albert Lomback C A Seymour Lillian Williams Bentley Kern P M.
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Winchester
Walter Clem
Wm. H. Gale
Henry Heines
G. F. C. Hartman
Albert Lomback
C. A. Seymour
Lillian Williams
Danger In Factory Pies Raises Food Safety Alarm
The New York Times reports that large investments fund pie material plants shipping to bakers nationwide. The substance is stored in barrels and pails with benzoate of soda as a preservative, drawing strong concern from Washington pure food officials.
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Washington
New York Times
Last Willow Trees Cut Down at Brooklyn Navy Yard Site
The final of six willow slips from the tree shading Napoleon’s grave at St Helena has been cut. Admiral Breese brought the slips to America fifty years ago. The trees began decaying years ago and all have now been removed.
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Napoleon
St. Helena
Sands Street
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Admiral Breese
America
Five Leaved Grass Throat Remedy Infusion
A traditional remedy for throat inflammation uses cinquefoil steeped in water boiled to a pint then strained and sweetened with honey. Consume two or three spoonfuls often. The herb is also called five leaved grass.
Pigeon and Adder Found Dead in London Yard
A blue rock pigeon lay dead in the Deal Bar racks works department yard London. An adder two feet six inches long was coiled around the pigeon's neck and wing, with the pigeon's beak gripping the snake's head. Enemies died together in a strange incident.
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Works Department
Deal Barracks
London
Never Certain of Bath Call in Quiet Flat
A judge notes the irony that when alone in a flat and bathing, a phone rings every time. The remark underscores human fallibility and the odd certainty of interruptions.
Laws of Subscription
The text outlines six rules for subscribers as settled by the Supreme Court. It covers renewal by inaction, continued delivery with arrears, responsibility for uncollected papers, liability after moving without notice, prima facie fraud for uncalled for papers, and advance payment refunds requiring notice to end.
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United States Supreme Court
Stork Delivers Baby Boy for Local Couple at Christmas
Berryville Clarke county reports a baby boy born last night to Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Striker. The Strikers welcomed the child as a Christmas gift. Mr Striker is a noted painter. his father is Robert I Striker of the city. The mother was formerly Miss Iffenderfer of Boyce Clarke county.
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Stork
Santa Claus
Berryville
Clarke County
Robert Lee Striker
Mr. Striker
Robert I. Striker
Missiffenderfer
Boyce
Crusade Against Tobacco Gains at Shepherdstown Schools
Shepherdstown educators lead a tobacco abstinence pledge campaign among boys at the graded schools. Principal Byerly and Prof. J. G. Knutts promoted the effort, and several pupils signed the pledge to refrain from tobacco.
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Shepherdstown
Byerly
J. G. Knutts
Shepherds College
Pa's Unwrapping Worries Prompt Call to Mother
Wilfred rushes to his mother alarmed by his father's sunburn peeling skin. The boy exclaims Pa's unwrap ping, prompting concern in the Lippingcott family.
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Wilfred
Lippingcott
Indianapolis Women Guests At Mrs Hoffard Home
Misses Cauthorn and DeFries of Indianapolis visited Mrs D J Hoffard on South Braddock street starting Saturday.
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Cauthorn and DeFries
Indianapolis, Ind
D. J. Hoffard
South Braddock Street
President Chamblin in Winchester on Society Business
President T. S. Chamblin of the fair society spent today in Winchester on official business.
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T. S. Chamblin
the Fair Society
Winchester
Gore Man Mr G J Smith Visits Town
Mr. G. J. Smith of Gore was in town today for an unspecified visit.
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G. J. Smith
Gore
Mr C M Boyce Caller at The Star Office
Mr C M Boyce of Opeqtion visited The Star office today as a caller. He spoke with staff about a local matter and reminded readers of community concerns.
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C. M. Boyce
Opeqtion
Star Office
Fertilizers Price Increase Noted For Next Season
A report indicates fertilizer costs will rise about 1.5 dollars per ton next season due to higher prices for all materials used in production.
Local notables seek legal business and visits
Mr. Forrest W. Brown a Charles Town lawyer spent the day in this city on legal business and will return home tonight. Mr. Ben P. Ohen of Hot Springs Virginia was registered at the Hotel Evans today. Col. Robert P. Chew of Charles Town West Virginia spent Saturday in Winchester on business.
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Forrest W. Brown
Charles Town
Ben P. Ohen
Hot Springs
Evans
Robert P. Chew
W. Va
Winchester
Grape-Nuts Promote Health Amid Candy Cravings
Mothers choose Grape-Nuts for children begging for sweets, claiming increased health strength and mental activity. The ad endorses the book The Road to Wellville available in packages and urges readers to read it.
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Wellville
Well Known Conductor Captain Sipe Visits City
Captain G H Sipe of the Cumberland Valley Railroad, a longtime conductor, arrived in the city today for an unknown purpose.
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G H. Sipe
The
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Miss Lucille Weems Returns From Baltimere
Miss Lucille Weems has returned from Baltimere and is now at her home in this city.
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Lucille Weems
Baltimere
Visit Notes Include Miss Willie McGuire and Racey Brothers
Miss Willie McGuire returns from a visit to friends in Lexington Virginia. Messrs Walter and Carter Racey depart for Wadesville to spend several days visiting friends and relatives.
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Miss Willie McGuire
Lexington
Messrs
Walter
Carter Racey
Wadesville
Estate creditors heard in Winchester 1907 chancery case
Commissioner's notice reports an order referring the Addie L. Smith estate case to John Steck for determining legatees and debts. A publication schedule sets December 20, 1907, as attendance time and place in Winchester, with further hearings if needed. Also, a Frederick County Va case involves A J Tavenner Trustee seeking creditors and unknown claimants in a nonresident defendants proceeding.
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Maurice M. Lynch
Winchester
Virginia
Addie L. Smith
Commissioner’s
John M. Steck
M. M. Lynch
Virginia real estate sale suit in Frederick County
Court orders sale of a half undivided interest in 226 acres in Back Creek District and a one fifth undivided interest in 381.5 acres known as Mt Storm to satisfy a $500 judgment plus costs with proceeds distributed to rightful claimants. Defendants Eggleston Foreleston and unknown heirs of Edward R Moore must appear within 15 days after publication to protect their interest. Publication to Winchester Star weekly for four weeks and posting at the courthouse door.
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Vic R. Bruce Muse
Back Creek
Frederick County
R. Bruce Muse
A. Wade Muse
Byron Lovett
Rock Creek
Mt. Storm
R Bruce Muse
Fred L. Glaize
Francis Eggleston
Virginia Eggleston
Evelyn Foreleston
Edward R. Moore
Virginia
Winchester Star
HH. Gold
H.R. Kern
Decree Refers Virginia Case to Chancery Commissioner
Extract from a June term decree of Frederick County Circuit Court refers the case to a commissioner in chancery. The report should identify owners of real estate named in the bill and their respective interests and detail debts against the interests of Samuel Coe George W Coe Henry Coe William Coe and debts against Smith Braithwaite Effie Baker Irvin Braithwaite Banton Braithwaite and K Latham Braithwaite, plus any other pertinent matters.
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Samuel Rodgers
John
Steck
Addie L. Smith
Norval Coe
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Chancery
Samuel Coe
George W. Coe
Henry Coe
William Coe
Smith Braithwaite
Effie Baker
Irvin Braithwaite
Banton Braithwaite
K. Latham Braithwaite
Appointment of date to execute order in Winchester
Notice states that on December 21, 1907, the plan is to execute the foregoing order at the commissioner’s Winchester office. Names Vary Ww. M. Atkinson, Commissioner, and attorneys J. M. Steck and A. J. Tavenner are listed.
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Winchester
M. Atkinson
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