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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
2
Market notes show rereals and grain prices quoted by par grain dealers with per bushel and per ton figures. Live stock prices are listed by weight and dressed figures, reflecting current dealer quotes and local conditions.
A big bear is reported near Harrisonburg and Linville causing alarm among men and boys. Wildlife authorities say the animal has killed lambs and pigs and was last seen disappearing into a cave on Frank Rhodes’s property. Residents speculate the bear fled mountains due to scarce food, worsened by snow and harsh weather.
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company adopts resolutions on the death of O L Johnston praising him as a true friend, good worker, and devoted fireman. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to his family, entered in the minutes, and published in the local paper.
A dated list of farm stock and farming implements to be sold February through March across Kernstown Berryville and nearby towns in Virginia and West Virginia. Items include horses cattle sheep hogs cows harness farm tools and household goods. Listings specify farms such as Liberty's farm Gov Holliday farm Cedar Greek Grade Martin Wisecarver's Cedar Creek area and various routes near Rippon Rippon and Summit Point.
Twin sisters Emma Shively of Big Clifty Kentucky and Belle Beatty of Louisville Kentucky, both 73, credit Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic keeping them healthy and energetic. Shively says she was run down before using the whiskey and now rarely aches, Beatty notes similar strength and vitality.
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a absolutely pure malt liquor and tonic, claiming it strengthens heart action and purifies the system. It urges buyers to seek the genuine sealed bottle labeled with the Old Chemist trademark and to beware of counterfeit bulk product.
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