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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
2
The column lists buying prices from local dealers for cereals and grains per bushel and per ton, plus live stock quotes by live weight and per ton. It also notes retail meat prices and local merchant bidding for country stock, showing current market activity.
The column reflects on Portugal's monarchy crisis with King Carlos dead and the young prince crowned, praising Queen Amelie for maternal courage while condemning assassination and praising fair liberty. It recounts a Moscow princess executed for a bomb plot and notes the reach of revolutionary fervor. It ends with a public reflection on justice via Judge James Austin who inspired reform by testing life in the workhouse.
A L. and M. Pure Paint advertisement extols a beautiful woman in a harmonious home. It claims the paint preserves wood and resists decay, priced at $1.20 per gallon ready for use, with a ten year or longer wear. Cooper Bros., Winchester Va., Larrick and Larrick Middletown Va., Trussell, Samsell Stephens City Va., and L. & M. Paint Agents are named as distributors.
In Virginia and surrounding towns many residents are reported visiting relatives and friends. Miss Roberta Lackland travels with Mrs D Henderson who has returned to Leesburg after a stay elsewhere. Miss Nannie Nelson visits Baltimore while Miss Bessie Morgan visits her mother Mrs Fannie Morgan. Edward Garvin recovers from grip and is seen about town. H F Wilson and William Renner are ill in their rooms with colds. Mary McKay visits Cedarville relatives. Bessie Garvin visits Capon Bridge, and Ethel Jenkins visits friends in Winchester.
A notice states a licensed salesman will take assignments anywhere in the country. The agent promises reasonable charges and satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. Contact Stephens City Bank or W M Lineburg at Stephens City Va for writings or phone inquiries.
The Bluemont Branch of the Southern Railway alters its midday train timetable for trips to and from Washington. The Winchester Berryville and Bluemont Stage will adjust to meet daily trains, allowing a 7 o'clock a m departure from Winchester instead of 6, and connecting with morning trains at Berryville for Bluemont passengers.
Thanking the public for their patronage in the past I will continue to seek a fair increase and public benefits. The Turnpike Company and Supervisors will consider road and bridge tolls as I prepare to introduce a 12 passenger 40 horse power steam automobile making two daily round trips for excellent service.
All parties indebted to the estate of Walter G Neville deceased are urged to come forward and settle promptly. Those with claims against the estate must present them for payment no later than January 29, 1908. L G McCAULEY administrator R F D Stephens City Virginia attorney S Larrick 18 8t
Senator Keezell wins for Harrisonburg as the town would host a proposed new normal school if Senate decisions support public institutions. The bill recommending the town's acceptance moved from the committee and goes to the finance committee for appropriation review before final passage.
A livestock notice offers thoroughbred pigs for sale. Interested parties should apply to W. Lee Fisher at 3 8 w care of Gray and Sheetz. A compact classified style brief with a direct sale call.
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