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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
4
Inaccurate OCR details show a pricing line with amounts 2.00 and 1.00, months in advance, and a 50 value followed by 2.50 with unclear context. The fragment lacks clear names, places, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
The Staunton Dispatch notes progress in road construction plans with emphasis on substantial state investment. Officials describe a multiyear effort to expand and improve road networks to benefit the people and stimulate growth.
Report notes urged legislation based on a Carolina model to curb false newspaper information. Advocates argue simple justice requires a fair chance to clear one’s name when unintentional harming statements appear in print.
A fragment notes a man named Charles Conrad involved in a fatal incident on a street. Details are incomplete but indicate someone was declared dead. Further context or names are unclear due to the damaged text.
The Times-Dispatch reports Senator Byrd’s ruling curbs ex-members from the floor during debate. The paper calls it a strong precedent and suggests the Senate may follow suit. The move is presented as an example for Norfolk and the broader legislative practice.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Michael O Connor and ailing aura or illness of a relative, with unclear context and timing. No concrete events, dates, or places are legible to define the item beyond the named individuals.
The Winchester WV advertisement promotes Vinci as a genuine cod liver preparation made from fresh cods liver and peptonate of iron. It claims strong health benefits for old people children and those recovering from illness with cures for bronchitis throat and lung troubles. An offer guarantees money back if the product fails. Franck Baker and Son Druggists, Winchester, Va.
Reading resident Miss Elia Huyett visits Mrs. William Tanquary on Amherst Street. Mrs. Harry K. Russell recovers from throat trouble at her Washington Street home. Preceptor Byrd permits talking with his students during school hours. Cornelius VanDeventer and Harry Warden from Berryville visit Winchester on business. Maurice OConnor, ill on North Kent Street, shows improved condition. Miss Mary Sowers of Winchester visiting local friends. Miss Lucy Marshall Willis to return to Winchester home from temporary stay in the city. G J Jolliffe guests at Clarendon yesterday from Winchester.
In Capon Springs W Va Feb 10 Rev Mr Pilgrim of Pee se cares for several children ill with fever and other ailments. R T Dunlap has two very sick kids. W K Milburn of Winchester visited Capon Springs to see his parents, joined by his Keyser brother. A neighbor surprise party at the Pilgrims home featured the Capon orchestra. George Farmer traveled to Star Tannery on business. Annie Kackley remains indisposed.
Bunker Hill West Virginia February 10 villagers turned out to serenade J T Stewart who wed the previous Wednesday. Music ended with Stewart thanking the band. Ladies of the Presbyterian Church hosted a tea at John Stewart's residence. Sizable sale by George Henson drew a large crowd totaling 10585 dollars.
The weekly list of unclaimed letters in the Winchester post office for the week ending February 8, 1908. Callers must pay a fee for each letter received, with names including Row, Charles W. Micott, John Jay, George A. McDonald, Florence Moreland, Annie Genany, J. D. J. Young, and Haddon.
The marriage of Jess Lillian V. Nicewarner of Jhmes Town West Virginia and Henry C. Smith of Shenandoah Junction was performed on Friday by Rev. H. T. Mowbray at his residence The bride hesitated several times before entering the minister s house but the groom s persuasive powers prevailed.
A Winchester reader touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for itchiness of the skin and piles. The testimonial from George P. McCarty of Water Street, Winchester, Virginia, claims fifteen years of itching and relief after the first application, noting prior remedies failed to provide lasting help.
Mr. C. B. Boxwell of this city received a gold medal from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for writing the largest amount of insurance between August and December last. The contest ran between Winchester and Hagerstown, with Winchester declared the winner.
A Washington Department clerk describes daily fatigue and credits Grape-Nuts and Postum for sustaining energy. He switched from heavy meals to Grape-Nuts for lunch and breakfast, noting improved focus and easier afternoon work. The ad cites a “Reason” and references Battle Creek Michigan. Read the Road to Wellville in the packaging.
Mr. John Armel is very ill at his Rome residence. The report notes his deteriorating condition and requests prayers and well wishes from neighbors and family. The exact location and hospital or care details are not provided.
London champion Sidney Chariton, holder of the Richard K. Fox medal for trick skating, arrives tonight in Winchester to give exhibitions at the local rink.
Mrs Garrett Carter of Woodstock is recovering from a recent operation performed at her mother Mrs Mary Conner’s home on Bothy Main Street in this city. She is much improved.
Weather report notes snow in the northern portion and possible rain in the southern portion with warmer conditions and a chance of snow or rain on Tuesday in the east. Mrs Bettie Smith is reported quite sick at the home of her sister Mrs D Bragonier in this city.
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