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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing company disclaims deceptive ads and stock schemes. It states advertising accepts only notices that are not intended to deceive and warns about varying space availability.
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A Northern paper argues Virginia has vast, cheap land ready for cattle and farming, aided by Norfolk and Western lines. It praises Virginia climate and harbor and foresees rail connections to eastern markets, predicting a surge of development and prime beef from the Virginias.
A sharp public notice condemns unregulated pistol carriers. The author argues that lawless individuals risk murder from the slightest provocation and urges the pistol to be an extinct asset in civilized society.
A list of letters remaining in the Facer Virginia post office for the week ending February 1 1908. Callers must pay one cent per letter received. Signed R Guy Witkinson Bentley Kern P M.
Delinquent clerks in many counties and cities fail to file annual January reports of county district and city officers with the secretary of the commonwealth. The act requires clerks to list officers and notify vacancies within ten days, with fines from five to twenty six dollars for noncompliance and judges of the Corporation or Hastings Court to enforce the provisions.
The Virginia Board of Health Bulletin says undertakers statewide oppose a death registration bill. It notes letters to Senate members urge defeat while urging medical professionals to pressure legislators to pass the measure.
Mrs Sydenstricker wife of Rev C Sydenstricker former Jefferson circuit pastor now at Occoquan Virginia is in Providence Hospital Washington for treatment. She underwent a serious operation and via family report is recovering satisfactorily doing well since. Her daughter Mrs C W Snyder of near Summit Point West Virginia joined at Occoquan on news of her mother illness. Locals in Winchester and vicinity are hopeful for her recovery.
Miss Mary Gordon of Middletown visits Mr B T Johnston. Mrs Frank Santmyers visits Mrs C W Steele. Miss Mary Garrison of Front Royal visits nieces Mrs Vanzee and Miss Lucy Simpson. Mrs William E Naylor recovers from rheumatism. Postmaster L J Franklin ill. office kept by assistant Miss R V Franklin. Mrs De Veach returns to Washington after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W E Naylor.
Mrs. John Willis of Orange Virginia is visiting Mrs J B Tilford on Amherst Street.
Baltimore readers followed the case of Mrs. Elen Mc Cann and her son-in-law Patrolman W L Casey. Casey jailed his mother-in-law for interfering in his home, later released on habeas corpus, and the case resumed in Baltimore. Assistant State’s Attorney J A Latane urged Casey’s cause and Judge Dobler cut the sentence to 30 days.
The South Ena Hose Company and the ladies of the Degree of Pocahontas of the Improved Order of Red Men will attend the Sarah Zane Fire Company's bazar tomorrow night. The bazar was well patronized on Saturday evening and everyone in attendance spent money freely and had a good time. It will continue this week.
Rev. S. B. Williams staff captain of the Salvation Army with his wife and Capt. H. J. Baddy have arrived in Winchester. They will lead a meeting at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church tonight at 7 30 o clock with singing and speaking. All are invited.
Knight has qualified in the corporation court as administrator of the estate of his late father Benjamin M. Knight. He was granted administration with bond set at 3500 with approved security.
Brief fragment notes Mrs Edgar Co Hottel has gone to Staunton to spend a week in 1920. The unreadable text suggests a personal move or trip during that period.
A testimonial from Winchester reads that Dean's Kidney Pills cured back pain and urinary disorders after other remedies failed. Mr Carpenter of Virginia says he has had no kidney trouble since using the pills years ago. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Congress discusses a bill authorizing 305000 dollars for reimbursing Washington heirs over land patents in Ohio. The measure faces committee routing in the House with interest from Judge Washington and supporters across states including Texas.
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