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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

2

HELLERS Extra Extra Seasonal Reductions Begin Saturday

Merchants announce big reductions at Hellers starting this Saturday and lasting until Christmas. Shoppers are advised to visit for special prices on a wide range of goods.

Holiday Goods at Cost on Fine China Sale

All fancy china offered at cost with bargains on salad bowls tea pots chocolate pots cups and saucers spoon trays and celery dishes customers can save on a wide selection during the sale event

Big Reductions in Laties and Childrens Coats

Bargain prices on Laties and childrens coats and furs draw shoppers. Stores advertise deep discounts across coats and winter wear with emphasis on value and seasonal clearance.

Great Specia: Discounted Ladies Sweaters and Box Papers

Bargain sale items list includes ladies sweaters now 1.69 each, fancy box papers originally 35c offered at 20c, 25c papers at 14c, and 20c papers at 12c. Limited quantities, merchandise highlighted in a local shop promotion.

I have never before said at cost so why not invest

A terse note hints at a pivot to cost based investment strategy. The speaker questions prior reluctance to invest, urging faster action and reassessment of financial commitments. The message suggests urgency and a shift in approach.

Camden Station to Be Removed in Baltimore Redevelopment

Historic Camden Station in Baltimore is slated for demolition as part of a major Baltimore and Ohio Railroad track reorganization. A modern replacement station is planned for the Camden region, with a projected cost of at least 1 million dollars.

Camden Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Capon Springs Late News Items From Capon Springs

Housekeeping notes from Capon Springs include Nimrod Wilsons barn loss by fire with hay fodders burned and unknown cause. Mrs Tenie Sechrist dies aged eighty at her sons home near Yellow Springs and is buried at Timber Ridge Christian Church. Local residents and visitors are mentioned with social visits and travel between Capon and Winchester including C A Milburn and Mr C F Nelson.

Capon Springs W. Va Nimrod Wilson Winchester Tenie Sechrist David Giffin Yellow Springs Christian Church Timber Ridge Malizsa ‘Triplett Back Creek Mary Amick Thamas Himblright Cumberland Annie Kackley Katie Ward Julius Lafollette Minerva Wilson Charles C. A. Milburn Judy Lafollet

Solomon G God To Enter Ministry in Mountain Falls

Solomon G God plans to enter the ministry and will study in Lynchburg soon. Miss Orpha Wright, visiting Washington, expects to stay past Christmas with Mrs. A M Cooper. Christmas services are set for Mountain View Church Christmas night. R C McDonald purchased the Bush Pifer store stock and will run the old St John's stand on Christmas Eve. Mary Haseman moves from Capon Bridge back to her farm.

Mountain Falls Solomon Good Lynchburg Orpha Wright Washington A. M. Cooper Mountain View Church R. C. McDonald St. John’s Mary Haseman Capon Bridge

Officers Elected By Epworth League

The Valley Union Epworth League at Rest Church elected J. R. Kibler president J. J. Ridgeway first vice president C. E. Ridgeway second vice president A. L. Duke secretary J. W. Schlack treasurer and Miss Myrtle May Whitmore organist for the coming year The next meeting is January 21 at Payne's Chapel 7 30 p m Christmas entertainment at Payne's Chapel on Christmas night

Payne's Chapel J. R. Kibler Chambersburg Mary Brown Annie Coyle Winchester William S. Huyétt

Births and local business travel noted in brief

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Calvin R Peary. Mr John J Ridgeway visited Winchester on Wednesday. On business, Mr J W Owens shopped in Martinsburg Wednesday.

Calvin R. Peary John J. Ridgeway Winchester J. W. Owens Martinsburg

Five Shopping Rules To Ease Christmas Rush

Six guidelines urge shoppers to finish holiday buying in the next few days. Shop early avoid lunch hours, carry parcels home, and allow time for delivery to spare clerks and customers.

Train Schedules For City Routes And Major Destinations

The timetable lists multiple departures and arrivals for Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington Harpers Ferry Hagerstown Frederick Washington Baltimore Martinsburg Chicago Columbus Wheeling Pittsbur g Cincinnati St Louis Louisville and corridor services. Times show morning and evening departures with expected arrival windows and note exceptions on Mondays.

Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington Harpers Ferry Hagerstown Frederick Washington Baltimore Martinsburg Chicago Columbus Wheeling Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louis Louisville Philadelphia New York

Marlboro Notes: Obituaries and Local Updates

Mrs Fannie Windle dies at 70 after consumption while living with stepson A Martin. Funeral by Rev A Richard. Lebanon cemetery burial. Others report improving health of Jud Pangle after grip. Dr J E Clagett returns from Baltimore for Christmas with family. Hite s Chapel Sunday school to host Christmas program Thursday at seven. Mrs S W Cooley of Mine Bank indisposed. Edinburg visitors include C Kit and Ryman visiting J Hoover. Uncle Bill Banks brags of 1081 4 pound hog, claims championship.

J. E. Clagett Baltimore Hite S. W. Cooley Mine Bank C. Kit Ryman Edinburg J. Hoover Bill” Banks Bill

Major Moore in Critical Condition at Home

The condition of Major Samuel Ti C Moore, critically ill at his Berryville home, remains unchanged and his death is expected at any moment.

Major Moore Samuel Ti ‘C. Moore Berryville

Turkeys Boost Local Farm Income This Year

Thousands of dollars will come into the area from turkey sales this year. Farmers' wives have increased attention to the industry, once seen as a side line. Mrs Epima Kinzel returns from a visit to her sister Mrs Walker of Alexandria.

Mics Epima Kinzel Mré. Walker Alexandria

Timeline of DC area train arrivals and stops in unreliable list

A garbled OCR snippet lists numerous locations around Washington and Virginia with times spanning dawn to evening. The fragment mentions stations such as Alexandria, Vienna, Herndon, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, and Falls Church with inconsistent timestamps and annotations, lacking coherent context or a clear narrative.

Washington Sluam Alexandria Aim Pn. W. rwalisCh Pi Dunn Loring Weddedburn Vienna Sterling Gam Jodk Ashburn Belmont Park Eam Theorm Leesburg Clarke’s Gap Preonian Hamilton

Norfolk and Western Train Timetable October 1908

Norfolk and Western timetable and connections listing southbound No 13 9 03 a m to Knoxville with Pullman sleeper, northbound trains to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York with sleepers, cafe cars, and intermediate stops. agents available for information and travel aids.

Bristol Pullman Buffet Knoxville St.Louis Express Pullman Sleeper Roanoke Columbus Cincinnati Cafe Car Williamson Bluefield Pocahontas Norton Welch Gary Shenandoah Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Shenandoah Junction Washington Baltimore Phila_delphia Pullman Bates W. B. Bevili Bragg

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