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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
4
News item notes the 1896 establishment and May 6 1907 consolidation by Star, resulting in Combined circulation exceeding daily, with publication reduced at The Star site in Winchester.
In Paris a dispute erupts outside a church as Count Boni de Castellane and Prince Helie de Sagan clash over Madame Gould. Jean de Castellane intervenes, the scene fueled by a feud tied to Boni and the Gould fortune. Rumors swirl about past marriages and restored courtship amid society intrigue.
A fragmented 1910s style verse greets the new year with pious reflections. It urges gentleness kindness and inward grace toward sinners penitent and all humanity. The text counsels avoiding harshness while pursuing sweetness light and an ideal spiritual life.
A clipped Life magazine line contrasts investing in a wife with investing in a gold mine, noting the harsher burden when the wife is sold or claimed by others, implying a critique of marital bargaining.
Fragmentary vintage remedy describes binding cobwebs and brown sugar on the wound to halt bleeding. The text suggests applying lint or dust to stop the flow and mentions blood ceasing as a result.
Mrs Esther J Triplett of four miles from Rock Enon died Wednesday after a monthlong pneumonia battle. Born March 4 1843 she was 64 years 9 months and 30 days old. She joined the Christian Church near High View over forty years ago and was remembered as devout and loving. Survived by four children Emma Brandon Immanuel and Mrs Agnes Anderson two brothers Sylvester and Ward Newbanks and an invalid sister Mrs Larrick. Funeral held yesterday at the Gore church conducted by Rev W A Pearson with pallbearers F D Good J D Good Richard T LaFollette Elias Brill George Nelson and Sylvester Dunlap.
A Massachusetts merchant attracts customers from big stores by aggressive local advertising. He lures shoppers who formerly sent money orders to Philadelphia and New York department stores to patronize his home business. The piece argues small-town merchants in other states should match this hustle and ad usage to survive without legislation.
Market reports show cereals prices today with wheat and corn quoted in dollars and cents, oats per bushel, and hay priced per ton. The listing notes figures in a rough range from ten to fifteen dollars for hay and includes ear corn and other cereals.
Prices prevailing today for live stock list beef per live weight. The fragment mentions figures but is garbled and incomplete. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are readable to expand the record.
Local merchants list today prices paid for country produce. Lard per pound two cents, eggs and potatoes varied, apples per bushel fifty cents, side meat nine and a half cents, dressed chickens low, turkeys around fifteen cents, and other items noted at modest rates.
Retail dealers list side meat at a per pound price and millfeed per one hundred. Corn is priced per bushel at 1.40 dollars. Additional quotes appear garbled but indicate commodity pricing across meat and feed categories.
William E. Grayson of Chester Street Front Royal Va extols Doan's Ointment as a reliable cure for hemorrhoids and itching skin. He recounts four years of suffering, relief after first use, and occasional minor returns. Sold by dealers for 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Trespass notices 6c at Star Office.
Lillian Russell’s wardrobe highlights three Parisian gowns in the play Wildfire. The white Irish lace gown features a linen front panel and pearl buttons, a blue silk ribbon coiffure, and a pale blue lined white Panama hat. A yellow chiffon gown with gold and green paillettes and a coppery stole completes the set, with the ensemble valued at over $500 after customs.
Fashion notes describe waistcoats and coats featuring brocade satin and velvet in soutache with gold or silver trim. Styles mix brown and chestnut with gold, rose, and green brocade and emphasize subtle waistcoat integration, all black outfits pairing with metallic accents for a refined, cohesive look.
Local notice touts Troy Steam Laundry on National Avenue claiming superior work and inviting customers to try its services.
An item notes Winchester Steam Laundry at 2 W Water Street with Bell Phone A offering to insure the claimants of the former business.
Plumbing electrical work and steam fitting services offered by 3S Hot Water Health sang tants installed. Electric light and be tring tatty. Chas E Seal 23 EF Piccadilly St. Sell Phome 15.
Local ad from J. W. Brooks at 16 South Main Street touts low prices across goods. Promotional copy emphasizes 5 percent savings and value for shoppers.
Local bakery ad proclaims the bread as exceptionally tasty by G C W Rathman of South Metrist, inviting readers to try and become customers. The message emphasizes wholesaling and retail availability.
Aimed at brides, the piece touts dainty negligees and affordable fabrics. It highlights lace bargains and decorative ribbons as must have trousseau items, praising Japanese landscape cotton crepes for stylish yet economical results.
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