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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
2
The grain market shows dealer quotes for cereals and prices per ton and per bushel. Live stock markets list current prices paid by merchants, with figures and ranges. The retail market section notes quotations and regional price activity for consumers.
Valuable and attractive property at Middletown formerly of Dr William Davison. Comprises 2 outbuildings and 8 acres of land with a superb location. Will sell at a bargain. Mrs S R Davison on the premises or Co B Guyer attorney for the owners Strasburg Va.
Police across the Shenandoah and Cumberland valleys search for a man who checked into the City Hotel Hagerstown as Charles Si Edwards, then vanished with a grip. Edwards, a typewriter repairer and salesman, is accused of fleecing hotelkeepers in Virginia towns including Charles Town and Stanton. A Palm Hotel warrant was issued when he registered as McBride, but he left before service. Eyewitnesses recall his casual demeanor as he sought a theater and trolley to Naynesboro. The Hagerstown Mail notes the grip reportedly contained lemons.
An Chicago skin specialist Dr. Decatur D Dennis discovered that pure wintergreen oil mixed with glycerine thyme and other ingredients forms the D D D Prescription for eczema psoriasis barber’s itch and salt rheum. The remedy claims instant itch relief and avoids harsh internal drugs. Franck Baker & Son Winchester Virginia offer it.
Senator Martin has introduced several bills in the Senate to carry out Court of Claims findings for Virginia churches damaged or harmed by federal authorities or during the Civil War. Schools named include Salem Baptist Clarke Lovettsville Woodstock and others in Frederick and nearby counties.
The jury and Judge Harrison presided over Jacob Lonas versus the Southern Railway Company. After days of trial, the verdict awarded $140 damages for the team and wagon, with the second count of $1,000 damages to Gilbert Lonas dismissed, sharing costs equally between Lonas and the railroad.
Rippon West Virginia notes dated January 24 record Mr and Mrs Joshua Davis visiting with Mr and Mrs Willkam Grubbs near Wadesville over the weekend. Mrs Lewis Long visiting Mrs Charlies Saum at Rileyville Virginia. Daisy Chapman and brother spent weekend with friends in Charler Town. Adam Brenneman came from Baltimore to visit friends. Willie Chapman and John Shull spent Sunday with friends near Myerstown. Mrs Homar spent Tuesday with daughter Mrs John Shull.
The Woodstock Herald notes the Lee birthday address delivered by R Gray Williams Esq of Winchester in Woodstock last Monday. It praises Williams as a forceful speaker and an eloquent delineation of Gen R E Lee's character, with a large audience in attendance.
Winchester druggists Franck-Haker and Sol introduce Ninol a cod liver oil extract made from fresh livers without the old emulsion taste. The product claims to build the body and aid chronic coughs colds bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory.
Berryville residents host visitors from Baltimore and New York City. Local events include a Lee’s Birthday celebration at the high school with Confederate papers read and a prize awarded by the Stonewall Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy.
By virtue of three trust deeds to the undersigned Trustee from Charles R and wife one dated June 19 1906 recorded in deed book 26 page 495 another dated July 23 1906 recorded in deed book 26 page 528 and another dated Sept 11 1907 in deed book 27 page 239 I will offer for sale at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Va on the request of the holders of the debts therein secured.
A 1908 notice details a large land parcel on Highland Avenue in Winchester Virginia offered for sale as a whole or in subdivided lots. The property includes two frame two story buildings and several smaller outbuildings. Terms require one third cash and two thirds via bonds bearing interest, secured by a trust deed on the conveyed property.
Rail schedule lists northbound and southbound trains with numbers, times, and service features. Includes No 9 to Hagerstown and Philadelphia sleeper, No 28 to Hagerstown, Shenandoah Junction, Washington. No 4 to Roanoke and beyond with Welch sleeper. No 43 to Roanoke Knoxville Columbus with cafe car. No 27 to Elkton and intermediate stops with parlor car. Agents listed for rates and timetables.
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