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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
2
Grain and live stock prices quoted by local dealers with figures for wheat corn and oats. beef pork and mutton prices per pound and per hundredweight. produce prices listed for local market items with several varied rates.
Four room dwelling with cave and stable, plus other outbuildings and a large rear garden on Peyton Street. Property listed by C. M. Gibbens.
The Richmond Journal credits Speaker Byrd with forcing passage of a broad liquor control bill by a 469 to 3 vote after a lengthy fight. The measure tightens alcohol laws, restricts sales in specific localities, bars sale on boats and trains, and imposes stricter enforcement while facing possible Senate hurdles.
The Bluemont Branch of the Southern Railway changes its midday train schedule to meet the Washington line. The Winchester Berryville and Bluemont Stage will adjust to connect with morning trains at Berryville, permitting a Winchester departure at 7 o clock a.m. instead of 6. The adjustment aims to improve passenger connections.
A historic notice announces schedule adjustments and public thanks while outlining plans to run a 12 passenger 40 horsepower steam automobile on two daily round trips, seeking continued patronage and fair toll considerations from the Turnpike Company and Supervisors to improve road and bridge service.
The note asks the cook to substitute a meal option for hungry children returning from school. It implies time is short before bedtime and stresses the need to provide proper food promptly. The reader should adjust the menu to satisfy young appetites with a quick, nourishing substitute.
A long list of public sales across Virginia counties details auctions of horses cattle sheep hogs farming implements and household goods with locations near Berryville Winchester Rippon and other towns. It also includes court notices in Winchester and Frederick County for estates of John H Fries Mary J Buncutter and Otho Brent with dates of publication and appearances.
In Chancery Erastus Baker sues Norval Baker and others to partition or sell 60 acres of land partly from Henry H. Baker and Robert C. Bywaters. Non residents Charles W Baker Clifton Bywaters Lucy Bywaters may be interested as unknown heirs. Notice requires appearance within fifteen days after publication. The Winchester Star to publish weekly for four weeks and a copy posted at the court house.
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