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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
4
A cramped notice notes the Star Publishing House does not accept certain ads and emphasizes the ad space value. It mentions daily operation except Sundays and hints at a misprint or scheme related to advertising practices.
The News-item founded 1895 consolidates by the Evening Star, with a combined daily circulation, publishing in Winchester. Rates by mail and carrier options listed, plus notes on Navy chief Pillsbury and European affairs. A Paris dispatch cites Count ed and a potential royal marriage, with commentary on social splendor and divorce.
The obituary honors Capt John R Harmer describing him as a public spirited man who served with unselfish fervor for the people and a soldier who endured hardship with steadfast character and intelligence. Friends recall him with respect and affection expressing enduring remembrance.
A noisy claim about four years of unseemly conduct spreads in Baltimore. The piece questions the feasibility of a clerical proposal and mocks the idea that thousands of people could engage in incessant cursing. It mentions Winchester and a minister of the gospel, casting doubt on the assertion.
Mrs. Keating dies after years of illness with a son, siblings, and connections to Winchester and Cumberland. Requiem mass in Cumberland, remains moved to Winchester for burial at Catholic Cemetery beside strong local ties and pallbearers from Winchester and Riverton. Cap t John R. Harmer and Mr. Ashby P. Conner funerals held in Winchester and Hagerstown with homecomings and reunions among veterans and prominent residents.
Hayfield Virginia notes list Mrs Joseph Wisecarver visiting daughter Mrs Mamie Windle and several local residents visiting relatives. The record notes guests at Rosenberger and Larrick homes, travels of Annie Ramey, Newton Miller moving, and a church meeting by Revs McGarvie and Pilgrim in the Gap on Sunday night.
The salmon is said to live about ten years, but pike and carp sometimes reach 150 years. The note contrasts lifespans among common freshwater species and highlights extreme ages.
A brief ancient sentiment notes a truth in Plutarch that living with a lame man teaches one to halt. The reflection links daily hardship to learned restraint and caution.
The first use of envelopes dates to 1839 providing a mailed letter protection. Before this time people folded letters and sealed them with wax.
In Chilean countryside, Capt Wells bets on a perilous flight of two condors to settle a duel with Almaraz. Almaraz shoots the smaller bird, the larger falters, and he survives the fall and marries Inez that same afternoon, proving the rival once mistaken as coward.
Local ad extols Troy Steam Laundry on National Avenue claiming best work in the area and promising a trial to convert customers.
Let your linen be spotless and your conscience clear with The Winches Steam Laundry. Winchester Steam Laundry at 38 W. Water Street invites customers to trust Bell 50 A. for dry cleaning and laundry services.
Plumbing and electrical work advertised as specialties by Charles E Seal at 28 E Piccadilly St with Bell phone 15.
A brief ad from J. W. Brooks at 188 Main St invites customers to get many foods at cost from My New China Store. The message urges readers to join the line and enjoy the low prices.
Those who know say they have never tasted such bread. If you have not tried it a trial will make you a customer. G. W. Rathman, South Main St, Wholesafe and Retail.
Winchester Electrical Supply Co provides electrical contracting including ten cappile hour wiring bell work and lighting installations. W S Grorf and Ma Bell phone 204 advertise electrical fixtures and installation services.
Local business promotes cleaning and dyeing services for clothing. Advertises near St Bell Street with Bell phone contact and claims to guarantee neat appearance.
Winchester Virginia advertisement for Dr W D Myers a dentist at 153 North Main Street promoting crown and bridge work as a specialty.
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