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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from The Evening Star indicates a president and general examined an advertiser’s statement about carving or taking a more valuable position. The readable text suggests a focus on strategic moves.
The fragment mentions an evening departure near Searthe Pit and a person named Trester. Details are sparse but indicate a notable eventvolving Trester at a location associated with Searthe Pit.
W. Morse, prominent banker, returned from Europe only to face a quarantine arrest in New York. He was detained by detectives, then brought to Justice Dowling in a car, bailed at 20 000 dollars. Morse had reportedly built a large fortune in Wall Street dealings and travel, with details scarce.
Bertha Crawford, wife of a farmer near Pow, allegedly justified in a domestic dispute after her husband failed to provide money for household needs and clothes. The article notes provocation and suggests she may seek alimony, reflecting hostile attitudes toward marital finances.
Richmond News Leader reports that supporters discuss Speaker R. E. Byrd of Ester entering the governor race. Byrd’s leadership and a composite liquor bill are cited as traits that could set the pace for rivals, with anti and pro prohibition factions watching his move.
The report centers on Speaker Byrd who publicly aligned with a candidate earlier and was unavailable today for comment. The article notes Byrd’s name appears prominently in connection with the candidacy and related events.
Winchester parents urged to try Vincl a new cod liver preparation in a letter from Mrs. C Allen of New Bedford to improve appetite, flesh, bone and blood. The claim compares Vincl favorably to old oils and tonics and offers a money back promise if not satisfactory. Franck Baker & Son, Winchester druggists, endorse the product.
In Grimes Virginia February 17 a surprise party at Charles Min hospitable home near hers East day honored the Miller family as they move to a new neighborhood. Guests include W. H. Hamilton J. T. Nesmith C. E. Bockey T. Taylor A. Berler B. F. Randall Lee Miller R. Gordon J. W. Bishop John Dick Meredith Anderson Edward Taylor Ernest Miller William Crim Joseph Wright Edward Kiger Lula Baker Margaret Williams Marie Beckey Grace Kiger Loreen Taylor and Meredith Anderson with others from Hedgesville W Virginia and Alexandria Virginia.
A large company of young people were handsomely entertained at the residence of Mr and Mrs Frank Walters on East Water Street in honor of their niece. The guests enjoyed a delightful evening and, about midnight, were invited to a sumptuous supper before departing at a late hour.
The little child of Camillus White is very ill and not expected to live soon. Mr. and Mrs. George Smuttrell have a sick child. Mr. P. Shade and wife visit Canterbury to see their son A W Shade who runs a store. C J Whitacre and son go to Bloomery for a week’s hunt. Miss May Tannehill and Martha McGivern conduct religious meetings at Howard’s Chapel. Rev P J Lawrence holds protracted services at Shockeysville. Friendship bazar aims to draw a larger crowd tonight.
The notice states admission requires a name at the door and warns that undesired parties will be refused. It also notes an unmasking at 9 o'clock after which unmasked skaters will be refused entry. Meanwhile Wm Dorsey Waiter remains at home on South Market Street due to illness with no reported improvement.
Farmers Mer Nat l Bank Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank Union Bank of Winchester close on Saturday Feb 22 a legal holiday. Paper maturities due that day may be paid on Feb 24 or Jan 21 as noted by cashiers H D Fuller INO W Rice and Lee R Grim.
The fragment lists numerous location names such as Falls Church Leesburg Ashburn Round Hill Bluemont and stops with times in the early morning hours suggesting a transit timetable or schedule. It reads like an OCR snippet of scheduled departures or bus routes in the Washington region.
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