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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented passage reports police planning to uphold a blue law amid rising disorder in a Pennsylvania community. It notes enforcement difficulty and a recurring tension between authorities and residents, with vague references to penalties and customary practices.
Fragment describes a village passenger station where townsfolk gather to gossip as trains arrive. The platform is noted as unsightly, diminishing the dignity of the scene and reflecting local concern with appearance and order.
In Richmond a tax commission is proposed with authority to gather books and papers and hear witnesses to review tax assessment and collection. House finance committee bills would tax steamboat companies and corporations, projecting significant state revenue gains and shaping the upcoming General Assembly agenda.
Fragmentary readable lines discuss a perceived seamy side to railroads and public sentiment, implying intrigue around reform or critique of railroad practices. Specific names or dates are not clear, but the tone suggests a polemical society or editorial note about rail travel and public perception.
The piece notes growing attention to the Pullman Company as the Interstate Commerce Commission may launch investigations. It questions whether $2 a night for a lower berth is fair, and addresses passenger and railroad economics, noting Pullman’s $25 million annual revenue from carriage and clothes, with dividends as the company’s sole profit.
In a Times-Dispatch review, Lewis H. Machen notes that former lawmakers use their Capitol access to press private interests. Speaker Byrd's timely order in the House seeks to curb these abuses, with a suggestion the Senate should follow.
A brief editorial note from the Richmond Times Dispatch expresses firm stance against exploiting individuals and urges fair treatment. No additional context provided.
Public sale announced for Tuesday February 25 1908 at 10 am offering 3 three year old Percheron mares 3 two year old Percheron colts 30 head of pure bred Short Horn cattle 39 head of pure bred Poland China hogs 43 ewes and lambs and a purebred sheep herd. Cash on all sums under 10 with nine month credit on larger sums with negotiable note and acceptable interest from date J M Williams executor.
All parties indebted to the estate of Walter G Neville deceased are urged to settle at once. Those with claims against the estate should present them for payment not later than January 1908. Admr L G McCauley and R F D Stephens, city, Va. Taihort S Larrick. August 18, 1907.
An advertisement extols Mi o na stomach tablets as a reliable remedy for indigestion and a coated tongue. Franck Baker & Son, the local agents, offer an absolute guarantee with every 50 cent box, refunding money if not satisfactory.
The article notes Mr Pannett plans a climate change trip to New Mexico as his health improves after frequent hemorrhages. Friends regret his leaving the community, and his doctor advises rest and recovery. Other items mention hospital care, social visits, and local church services.
A 1903 Winchester advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure back pain and urinary disorders. John W. Carpenter of Winchester testifies he suffered kidney trouble from heavy labor, found relief after using the pills, and reports no kidney issues since. The ad notes Franck Baker & Son drug store sold them and Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the sole U.S. agent.
Miss Hannah Down of Eastern College Front Royal visited Mrs. C D Laws. Philip Sheart shows improvement and can move around the house. Dr O Dearmont White Post stopped in Laws on village business. Alfred Grubbs Happy Creek visited his brother A W Grubbs. Mr and Mrs C Norman Shepherd attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs A in Summit Point on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Daily services listed include No. 9 at 237 a.m. to Hagerstown with a Pullman sleeper to Philadelphia via Harrisburg and No. 28 at 931 a.m. to Hagerstown with an onward connection at She to Washington via the B&O Railway offering a parlor car.
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