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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1908

Page

2

Mrs Ambrose Hosts Afternoon at Jackson Va Horse Event

Mrs. 3 H Ambrose hosted a large gathering at her Jackson Virginia horse farm in honor of her nieces Miss Olive Ambrose and Miss Mazzie Ambrose. Guests from New Market Edinburg Woodstock and other areas across Virginia enjoyed an afternoon of games and a dainty supper. Nellie Ambrose led the receiving line as attendees mingled at the event widely described as very enjoyable.

H. Ambrose Jackson Olive Mazzine Ambrose Ambrose New Market Edinburg Woodstock

Surprise Party Honoring Miss Be Grimm in Gainesboro

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Grimm hosted a delightful surprise party for their daughter Miss Be Grimm. Guests included Maggie Amick Lovie Rogers Loisown Angie Pauline Larrick Mabel Jackson Theodore Brown Stephen Whitacre Norman Brown and Bernard Brown. Refreshments served at 11. Mrs J M Jackson left for Lewisburg West Virginia for two weeks with friends and relatives.

Gainesboro Charles R. Grimm Bee Grimm Maggie Amick Lovie Rogers Lois ‘Own Angie Pauline Larrick Ase Mabel Jackson Theodore Brown Stephen Whitacre Norman Bernard Brown J. M. Jackson Lewisburg W. Va T. Adams Poke

Feretelis Forecasts Frost With French Invention

A brief note describes a French device called Feretelis Coming or Frost that uses thermometers to predict frost. The item mentions its potential usefulness for anticipating cold weather and garden planning.

Feretelis

Notes of Armel: Local Visits Spread Through Virginia

Miss Cora Smelter returns to Page county after visiting relatives in Armel and Winchester. Densel Armel returns from Eastern Virginia to spend winter with parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Armel. G B Armel at Linden and John Chrismore in Washington, D C. Several others visit relatives in Bartonsville Boyce Grimes Stone Bridge and Grimes Va.

Armel Cora Smelter Page County Densel Armel Virginia Jesse Armel G. &. Armel Linden John Dix Boyce Clarke County Ella Mae Armel Bartonsville Elder Cornwell Winchester Arthur R. Armel Stone Bridge C. D. Price Grimes, Va John Chrismore Washington, D. C

Most Beautiful Thing In Life Quote by J. F. Clarke

A reflective fragment asserts love as the sole solid thing in the universe. It claims love grants life meaning and immortality, and that death is merely a beginning for the enduring bonds we share.

Wetare J. F. Clarke

Diamond Proof Against Acide

The article states no acid can affect a genuine diamond and notes hydrofluoric acid only corrodes glass, not diamond. It adds a trained eye can distinguish real diamonds by hardness, while imitations appear soft to experts. It also offers a home remedy for insomnia using a cold-water cloth around the wrist to cool the blood and relieve the brain.

Farmer Proposes Soil Reform and Phosphate Use

The speaker urges farmers to invest in soil health by spreading phosphate and adopting modern farming methods. He notes high hidden costs from soil depletion and argues for bankable soil yields, warning against exporting phosphate abroad and promising a free book detailing practical farm reforms.

France Germany England United States

Ashby Mason Moves to Winchester and Local Happenings

Mr. Ashby Mason moved from his farm near Carper’s Valley to Winchester, purchasing property. Mrs. William Harmer and her son visited Mr. and Mrs. William G. Bromley. Luther Ford of Hagerstown was in Winchester on business. Alton Dick hauled lumber for a new house on Buf Flick road after buying a small farm. B Fulier from near Carper’s Valley moved to Winchester. John Stickle and Charles ees were guests of the Carpers. Heavy rain last Saturday raised water levels. the Opequon ran out of banks on Sunday. Mrs. Sawyer, visiting her daughter Mrs. Turner A. Carper, returns to Winchester for the winter. Paul Kelican of Keyser is with his parents for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. William Shearer hosted a phonograph entertainment Tuesday evening at their home.

William Harmer William G. Bromley Luther Ford Hagerstown Winchester Alton Dick Bufflick Road B. Fulier John Stickle Charles Ees Isaac Carper Sawyer Turner A. Carper Paul Kelican Keyser W. Vas William Shearer

Schedule in Effect Nov 17 1907 All Trains Daily Except Sunday

Daily train service announced effective November 17 1907 with no service on Sundays and regular trains running on all other days. Local schedules indicate stop patterns and typical departures for major routes operated by the line.

Rail Schedules for Norfolk and Western at Roanoke Va

Daily trains to Hagerstown Philadelphia Washington and beyond with parlor and Pullman sleepers. No. 3 at 2.37 am to Hagerstown via Harrsiburg. No. 28 at 9.31 am to Hagerstown and intermediate points connects at Shenandoah Junction. No. 4 at 5.15 am to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Norton and Winston-Salem with sleeper to Welch. No. 13 at 9.09 pm to Panoke Bristol Knoxville Columbus Cincinnati with sleeper to Knoxville. No. 27 at 6.42 pm to Bilcon and intermediate stations with parlor car. Rates maps and timetables available from agents or F Bragg Travelling Passenger Agent.

Hagerstown Pullman Philadelphia Harrieburs plermedaiaie _tatione Shenandoah Junction Washington Cor Roanke Bristol Bluefield Norton Welch Ainston-Salem Charlotte N. C Pullman Sleeper Panoke and Intermediate Knoxville Columbus Cincinnati Pull Man Sleeper Roanoke Ohio

Old Brick Laboratory in Middle Town Reused Since 1826

A ten down brick laboratory in Middle Town Connecticut, built in 1826, has served many roles including a gunhouse hospital eating house carpenter shop icehouse and electrical laboratory. Also mentions John Bull noting American battlefield success rate and quotes from Tit-Hits and Gabriele d Annunzio in a fragmentary form.

Middletown Conn

Train Schedules Mention Stations and Arrival Times

timetable fragment lists stops including Martinsburg Hagerstown Greencastle Chambersburg Shippensburg Carlisle Harrisburg Philadelphia New York with Kennedy press times. trains arrive in the above stations around 9 13 pm and depart various morning and afternoon slots daily except Sunday under supervisor J He Toner.

Martinsburg Hagerstown eereEee Greencastle Oca Caambersburg Shippensburg Carlisle Cas Dalia Washes Mechanicsburg Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Kennedy Vicé Press & G

Market Reports Show Wheat Corn Hay and Livestock Prices

Local grain dealers quote buying prices for wheat corn oats and hay per bushel or ton. Live stock rates include beef pork veal and poultry prices per pound or animal. Retail prices cover potatoes apples side meat and millfeed with corn per bushel as shown.

Agay New

Banks Observe Holiday Closure and Postpone Payments

Farmers and Merchants National Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank Union Bank of Winchester announce closure on Monday January 20 a legal holiday. Paper maturities due that day may be paid on later dates in January. Cashiers H D Fuller W R Rice Lee Grim restate holiday closures across institutions.

Shenandoah ,Val Nat’l Bank INO Union Bank of Winchester LEE RR. Grim

Hyomei Offered As Guaranteed Cure For Catarrh

A medical notice touts Hyomei as the absolute cure for catarrh with a pocket inhaler. The complete outfit costs $1.00 from Frank Baker & Son, who guarantee a refund if it fails to help, promising relief and lasting cure.

Hyomei Frank Baker & Son Franck Baker Sam

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