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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
5
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester declares a semiannual dividend of per cent free from taxes payable January 1, 1908. H. D. Fuller, cashier.
In Lou doun county near Harpers Ferry, 12 year old William Conrad was accidentally shot and killed by his brother in law Owen Tribby while cutting wood. Tribby, aiming at rats, discharged a double barreled shotgun and the load struck his nephew in the throat causing death several hours later.
Whitacre Virginia December 31 Latt Peacemaker takes full charge of the Winchester to Bloomery mail route and hires Ed Clark to handle the work. The route now operates a two horse team and provides excellent service. Ada Dolan returns home from Economy Pennsylvania to spend several days with her mother Mrs Lydia Dolan. Albert Thompson moved his well drill from here to near Gore. Lemuel Alderton of Pennsylvania stayed with Mrs Carpenter last week. E E Carpenter and family visited Mrs Carpenter's parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Sell at Cesar Grove. Guy Reynolds visited here Sunday. Bertha Whitacre returns to Farmville to resume school.
CLOSING NOTICES. Wednesday Jan 1 a legal holiday bank will be closed. Paper maturing that day may be paid Thursday Jan 2. H D Fuller cashier Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank. Paper maturing that day may be mailed Union Bank of Winchester. Lee R Grim cashier.
Armel Virginia a county notes list residents and visitors during holidays. W Watson of Fairfax John Chrismore of Washington visits relatives Mrs Anne Chrismore ill Parker Armel Middletown Howard Armel Parker Armel join family. Numerous others from Baltimore Martinsburg Winchester Boyce Grimes White Post Kernstown and Berryville are mentioned visiting relatives or hosting.
The death of Floyd Hughes Jr occurred Saturday morning at his father’s home in Norfolk after a two week illness. He spent part of last summer in Winchester and was well known there for his genial conduct. A William and Mary College alumnus and assistant professor of philosophy, he left a scholarship to Beverley Payne. His mother, a Miss Ricks, died in his childhood.
Ridgeway West Virginia December 31 Mr G W Gossard section foreman on the Cumberland Valley Railroad near bridge 107 killed a nearly four foot black snake found in dead grass This is an unusual sight for the season Several social notes follow including visits trips and family greetings from Chambersburg Baltimore Hagerstown and Luray with local residents and railway workers mentioned.
The article notes the decline of Teddy Bears in the season's shopping, with shoppers shifting toward dolls and related finery. Dolly rises in popularity as the enduring favorite among children’s toys, while Teddy Bears linger on bargain counters with little attention.
Christian Frederick Hetzel past grand master of the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Maryland died at his Cumberland home last night. He was a leading businessman and brother of Hon. John J. Hetzel of Martinsburg. His niece by marriage is linked to Harry Carmichael, grandson of Mrs. John Randolph Tucker of Winchester.
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