The Evolring Star Message at Winchester Office
The passage notes a Winchester Virginia post office imprint as second class matter. It lists The Evening Star Publishing Company staff including H. F. Byrd as president and general manager D. B. Conrad as city editor and John Hoover as associate editor. It also states the paper refuses deceptive advertising and will not publish wild cat mining schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Evening Star Publishing Company
H. F. Byrd
D. B. Conrad
John Hoover
the Star
Winchester Consolidation Unites The News Item With The Evening Star
The News Item established 1895 was purchased and consolidated by The Evening Star on May 6 1907. The combined daily circulation exceeds 3 600 making The Star the only paper published in Winchester. Subscriptions by mail and carrier are listed with yearly six monthly and quarterly rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Item
Evening Star
the Star
Winchester
Wealth vanish in France and pensions for ex Presidents debated
French experts claim a billion dollars in gold and silver coins disappeared from circulation over the past century, raising questions of hoard or loss. Ex President Cleveland advocates pensions for ex Presidents, but if all were as well fixed as he, pensions would be unnecessary. A Garrett Indiana Baptist pastor touts revivals and clothing gifts to converts, threatening other denominations. A German editorial notes American mining negligence and contrasts European protections for workers with American indifference, warning America must curb archistic instincts and reform.
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France
Cleveland
Garrett
Indiana
America
Gizaniers
Europe
Capon Springs News Items Chronicle
Capon Springs West Virginia notes with Christmas merriment and local visits. Hiram Bland of Lexington Virginia and his nephew James Bland are mentioned. Tom Stephens returns from Martinsburg for the holidays. Masqueraders appear nightly at local stores and social events. Sympathy offered to the Keckley family of Clarke County and others after a death. A dance at Peter Miller’s and visits by Milburn and Lafollette families noted. A birth adds to the community news.
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Capon
Springs
W. Va
Hiram Bland
Lexington
James Bland
Tom Stephens
Martinsburg
C. A. Milburn
Hieronimus
Mount Airy
Minerva Wilson
Lucien
Charles
Lot Keckley
Clarke County
Stella
Peter Miller
Charles Mason
Leolia
Ann Lafollette
Annie
Brill
Charles Milburn
Frank
Rin Lafollette
Star
Tannery
Anne Lafollette
Debate Over Surgeon Command Of Navy Ships
The article argues against appointing a doctor to command ships, calling it dangerous and inappropriate. It cites comparisons to army transports, praises trained naval officers, and urges transparency from President Roosevelt regarding Rear Admiral Brownson’s letter amid the controversy.
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United States
Rixey
Navy
Army
Rixey- Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Wood
Congress
Brownson
Balto
Sun
Christmas Church Programs and Community Holiday Notes
Inwood West Virginia December 30 The United Brethren Church Christmas entertainment drew good attendance. The Southern Methodist Church Gerrardstown held a Friday night Christmas program with a large crowd. Local merchants reported strong Christmas trade and a spike in fireworks sales. Viola Pine visiting Staub family. Fred and Carl Staub home for holidays. Miss Keith Salem visiting Rev and Mrs Secrist. Mr and Mrs J W Strong and grandson James Mohler visiting Boyd family. Norman Mish of Washington spent holidays with parents B F Mish. H L Snapp has been very ill for the past week.
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Inwood
W. Va
United Brethren Church
Southern Methodist Church of
Gerrardstown
Viola Pine
John F. Staub
Fred
Carl Staub
Keith
Salem
Sécrist
Ww. Strong
James Mohler
John S. Boyd
Norman Mish
Washington
B. F. Mish
H. L. Snapp
Sartelle Honeymoon Couple Plans Washington Visit
Mr. Harry Sartelle and his bride, after spending part of their honeymoon with relatives in this city, left this morning for Washington to visit a few sights before returning to their home in Indianapolis Indiana.
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Harry Sartelle
Bride
Washington
Indianapolis
Ind
Berryville News Happenings Summary of Christmas Visits
Berryville reports a round of holiday visits as residents and guests from Norfolk, Norton, Atlanta, Baltimore, West Virginia, New York, Front Royal and beyond gathered for Christmas. Notables include Professor Harry Gaver, Dr. Montie Griffith, Rev Wall and Miss May Wall, Mrs. Shelby Timberlake, and many relatives visiting local homes.
Marjorie’s Summer Gamble Ends in Heartfelt Betrothal
In a Chicago Daily News narrated tale Marjorie resists several suitors at the family seaside season until she chooses Gregg. Her father, amused and bemused by modern romance, finally blesses the pending marriage after Gregg is rejected and Marjorie falls ill from lemonade and summer life.
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Marjorie
Gregg
Summmer
Alvin Gregg
Barker
Upsmith
van Jones
Carrie
Jessie
Gregs
Chicago Daily News
Christmas Dinner At John Miller Home Near Hayfield
A Christmas gathering at John Miller’s near Hayfield Va included twenty nine children and grandchildren. Mr Pearson of Gore photographed the group. Arthur Bayliss and Ora Bayliss shared Christmas with his brother. A second dinner was held at Mrs Joseph Wisecarver’s home with multiple family members from Winchester present. OO Mr Ollie Cooper hosted a shooting match at his Middletown home.
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Hayfield
John Miller
Mr. Miller
Pearson
Gore
Arthur Bayliss
Ora Bayliss
Julian Rosenberger
Wheatfield
Ollie Cooper
Middletown
Capt Harmer Not Better After Illness
Capt John R. Harmer, veteran volunteer fireman and former captain of the Union Fire Company, remains seriously ill at his West Monmouth street home after several weeks of poor health.
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John R. Harmer
Old Union Fire Company
West Monmouth Street
Troy Laundry Wins Local Trust For Best Work
Residents praise Troy Steam Laundry on National Avenue claiming Troy Laundry does the best work in the area. A forthcoming trial may confirm customer quality and service.
Delicious bread draws customers, Rathman lists bakery
Those who know say they have never tasted such delicious bread. If you have not, a trial will make you a customer, G. W. Rathman, South Main Street. Wholesafe and Retail.
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G.w. Rathman
South Main St
Laxative-Bromo Quinine Ad Promises Cold Cure
Advertising copy promises to cure a cold in one day with LAXATIVE-BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box and the price is 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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Inwood News
Berryville
Rryville
Brentwood
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Harry Gaver
Norfolk College
James W. Gaver
Church Street
Edward Stribling
Norton
BE. L. McGill
Helen McGill Page
Petersburg
R. P. Page
John S. Goldsmith
Atlanta
Elizabeth Page
Baltimore
Reginald Morrison
Thomas Clagett
West Virginia
Con. Broun
Charleston
Battletown Inn
Nellie Plaster
Lucy Plaster
Charles Fenton McGuire
New York
Marshall McCormick
Hugh McCormick
Evie McGuire
Montie Griffith
J. T. Griffith
Joseph T. Griffith
Shelby Timberlake
New York City
Boston
Clifford Bakewell
Bethlehem
Charles E. Clapp
Perfection
Japan
Standard Ol, Company (Incorporated
Capt. Harmer
Business Directory
Troy Laundry
Troy Steam Laundry
National Ave
Winchester Steam Laundry
Water Street
Bell Phone
Chas. E Sezai
E. Piccadilly St
Bell Phome
Chinaware
J. W. Brooks
S. Main Sr
Winchesten Quick Linen Room
North Main Street
Winchester Electrical Supply Co
W. S. Croff
M’a’r
Cleg
IEE
S. Main St
Bell
W. D. Myers
N. Main Street
F. R. Crane
Water St
G. L. Brawner
McDonald Inn
Reese
Amedia Dunlap
North Kent Street
Victor
Holmes Dunlap
Dunlap
Star Office
J. C. Ford
Capel
Ouchard
United Medical € C
Lancaster
Geo. E. Bushnell & Co
Jones Creamery
Stanley B. ‘Harmer
Louise and
Pon Harmer
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