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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
4
The Star outlines policy on accepting advertisements not to mislead readers and disclaims deals tied to wild cat mining or deceptive schemes. It emphasizes truthful promotion and the value of space for genuine content.
The News Item started in 1895 and merged into The Evening Star on May 6, 1907, leaving The Star as Winchester’s sole publication. The piece discusses subscription rates, editorial views on Virginia public debt, and calls for funds to support schools hospitals teachers and public institutions.
May E Hill of Harrisonburg is spending today with friends in Winchester.
One hundred dollar reward offered for a catarrh that cannot be cured. Cheney & Co., Toledo, vouched for by WwLPING, KixMan & McRaven, wholesale druggists. Cure promoted as a blood and mucous system remedy sold nationwide. Testimonials available, price per bottle, mail orders accepted.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims the remedy relieves pain in the back and bladder and frequent night urination. The copy offers a free sample bottle and book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co, Binghamton NY.
Prof. J. Olin Faulkner, who had been spending the holidays in the city, left this morning for Onancock Virginia to resume duties as principal of the public schools there. Miss Emma Brown returned last evening from Baltimore where she had been visiting relatives and friends.
Mr William Fletcher, who had been visiting relatives and friends locally, returned to his home in Cumberland Maryland yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. W. E. Warner, after several days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Beaty in Middletown, has returned to her home in the city.
Mr. Frank Barrett of McKeesport Pennsylvania spent the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends in this section and attended his brother's wedding.
Mr Charles Luttrell of Jones Spring West Virginia is visiting Mr Carson Yeakley on South Market Street in a local social note.
Misses Nannie Young and Rena Rohr of Charles Town West Virginia spent several days with the Misses Shull, enjoying their hospitality and camaraderie during the stay.
Mr. A. S. Hopkins of Washington returns home after spending the past week at the home of Mr. S. S. Triplett.
Mr William Y Hyde returns to Boston following Christmas holidays spent at the home of his parents Rev and Mrs John P Hyde on one street.
Mr. William Brooks and his son from Staunton Virginia spent the holidays at Mrs. Sarah Brooks home on North Main Street.
Mr. Harry Brooks of Washington visited his mother Mrs. Sarah Brooks in the city during the holidays.
Rev. D. H. Kern, pastor of Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South, traveled to Harrisonburg on a short trip last night.
Mrs Loring A Cover and her children traveled to Baltimore this morning after a week spent in the local area.
Elith Ebersole travels to Charles Town West Virginia to spend the holidays with her friend Frances Wall.
Misses Mabel and Grace Anderson hosted about 25 young guests Friday evening at 17 West Peyton Street with refreshments music and games. Distantly present were Miss Clara Lippitt of Keyser West Virginia and Mr. Cleveland Parker of Buena Vista Virginia.
The Minnesota game and fish commission plans a new armored car to service hatcheries. The 70 foot long dark orange vehicle will dock at St Paul next week after side tracks to the hatchery are completed. It includes an 82 foot fish storage and a front water tank with an ice refrigerator.
The car will carry 200 cans with a water tank above the cans to replenish supply from the tank while on the road. Pipes will run from the tank to the cans and the engine room sits beyond the storage and kitchen areas. Six wheel trucks may be used as per approved passenger coach specs.
W D Hornaday describes the perilous 43 mile route from Tuxpan Jalisco to Colima Mexico. The project cost over 3 million gold and faces lava floods steam jets and deep barrancas 300 to 600 feet deep. Machinery arrived by burro pack and rope assisted crossings through rugged gorges.
The Lehigh Valley railroad wrote off seven new box cars missing after a shipment. One car turned up in Chicago after seven months and had made two trips to San Francisco. The second car was found a year later, worn, and the third had been smashed for kindling in a wreck. The probe notes some roads fail to return cars promptly.
From official railway returns in London it shows British railway capital rose by £2,500,000 last year the smallest since railways began. Total capital invested stands at £1,286,000,000 with an average interest rate of 3.46 percent.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad plants eucalyptus to produce cross ties. It has selected the species for rapid growth density and durability and is developing 700 acres within a 9000 acre southern California ranch for seedlings.
In Middletown Virginia on December 31, residents recount Christmas visits from relatives and friends. Dr Walter Lineweaver and family from Harrisonburg joined Mrs Lineweaver’s parents, while Everett from Washington, Cecil Rogers of Leeksville and others visited local households. Several residents traveled to Baltimore and Washington for holidays and church events were well attended.
Dec 31 Carpers Valley reports Mr Symons moved to Barter Beavers farm. Edgar W Carper and wife visited sister Adam Bentzel. Jane Carper holiday visits Turner Carper near Opequon. Mrs John O Boyd and children visited locally. Church service at Carpers Valley Church Jan 5 at 3 pm. High winds toppled hay stacks and straw ricks overnight.
News from Baltimore reports a healthy baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds previously lived here as Louise Redman, a popular local girl, and the family is described as well and happy.
Grimes Virginia December 31 social at Oak Shade the Finfrock home honoring the Misses Finfrock drew many guests in hides and comic costumes. Games were played and a confection supper followed with attendees including Nuckles Wiseman Slaughter Hyer Chorpenning Fries Bailey Snapp Sencindiver Tensell and several others.
Pitcher Dutch Sterzer, longtime Martinsburg player for two summers, has signed a contract with the Detroit American League team for next year. He was highly recommended to Manager Jennings by Col. James F. Thompson, Martinsburg skipper.
Mr. C. A. Bahhman, noted cigar maker, injured his knee when he drove a nail into it while chopping kindling. Dr. S. P. Latane treated him and he will recover, though walking is difficult at present.
Mr and Mrs McKenney Berry spent the holidays at the home of Mrs Berry’s parents Mr and Mrs B West Baker in the county and left this morning for Washington.
Mr. Lewis H. Hyde arrived in New York this morning following a visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. McGuire in the city.
In Brucetown Virginia on December 31 Mr and Mrs Charles Tharp hosted a music and games night with many guests including Mr and Mrs Julian Snapp Mr and Mrs Eli Janney and Miss Alma Brady Several attendees were listed for the turkey dinner on Christmas day Meanwhile several local residents are ill with whooping cough and Mr Charles R Smithey slaughtered porkers with others visiting relatives in Jefferson County West Virginia
Clarence Bell of Shenandoah Junction son of Frank Bell died at Dr Venning's hospital in Charles Town after being shot Friday during a mark shooting accident. He was ten years old.
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