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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
4
The Winchester Virginia Star notes classified space is valuable and advertisements are accepted only if legitimate. It rejects wildcat mining schemes and fake stock ads and reminds readers ads may arrive daily except Sundays.
The Newe-item, estadtisusd 1355, is consolidated by 4ng Star on May 6, 1907, creating a merged Winchester publication with combined daily circulation, leaving The Star as the sole paper in Winchester.
A Staunton Dispatch opinion piece argues that truthfulness rests in promptness and scrupulous care, while those who offer constant explanations for broken promises reveal a patina of sincerity that fails to convince readers. It laments drift into idealism and fiction, urging stronger character to be truthful.
Fragmentary telegraph style notes mention Mrs. E and family members visiting and staying at Greensway, with tied references to Waterloo and Shenandoah. Other names appear in passing, including Stuart and Shenk, alongside brief time mentions and a Sunday reference. The text is highly damaged and unclear.
Marion Indiana resident Mee Earl McCoy reports recovery from long standing stomach trouble after using Mr Cooper's New Discovery medicine. He says he could not keep food down and was near ruin but after seven bottles his health improved, he eats sleeps and works well again. The note claims wide success of Cooper remedies and urges purchase.
The vicinity attended the funeral service for Mrs. Anne Chrismore at Macedonia Church last Saturday. Her obituary notes family and local residents paying respects.
Candlemas, a Catholic feast marking the Purification of the Virgin Mary, will be celebrated next Sunday. Candles used in churches and homes are blessed on this day as part of an old church custom.
Capon Springs West Virginia January report shows Mrs Cordelia Farmer ill but convalescing. Quilting parties hosted by Mrs John Brill with Misses A F and L Brill spreading neighborhood activity. Severe storm Sunday night with winds shaking houses followed by snow and extreme cold Monday. Residents visit Martinsburg Romney and Keyser for business and work, while Rev Mr Jordan of Wardensville visits the area. Madison Lafollette is confined with a frozen sore foot.
Firebén and Berryville Fire Companies with bands plan to attend the Sarah Zane Fire Company bazar in the post office building this evening. Berryville firemen expect to arrive about half past eight. A large crowd attended the bazar last night.
Hat shops will be opened on all Hamburer American liners with stock featuring leading English French German and American makes. The plan aims to offer travelers a range of headwear aboard ships.
Records for six years reveal that of 1,120 loaded ships sailing from Glasgow to the United States each carried a foreign flag, highlighting a surprising lack of native flag presence in the cargo fleet.
Virginia weather updates indicate snow and warmer conditions tonight. Saturday may bring rain and warmer temperatures.
Special to The Jar Armel Virginia January 31 reports illness at John Armel Sr home. Visitors include C E Pifer at Refuge and Winchester trips by James Armel and J F Perry. Frannye Margaret Armel improving. Annie Crisman funeral in Washington DC prompts John Crisman return. Will Haymaker returns from Linden Virginia for a few days.
A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott in Rock Enon Springs Virginia on the prior Saturday night drew a group including Mrs. Beverley Lockhart Miss Rosa Larrick Miss Ethel Larrick Len ie Good Mrs Luther Shinholt and children Lawrence Larrick Luther Oliver and Eddie Good. Music featured organ selections and refreshments followed before everyone departed late. Also mentioned are visits from Paul Good the veterinarian and Joe Fry of Rosenberger guests of Mr. John W. Good, plus notes on bad road conditions and local farm activity. Mintia Larrick visits Gore while Annie Osborne returns home from Clearbrook after visiting friends and relatives.
A Shamokin Pennsylvania prominent resident who owns a farm near Treverton believes demand for frogs surpasses grain and dairy products and will devote effort to frog raising on a large scale.
Residents woke to find ice wagon activity near West Water Street, with the driver identified as a lieutenant in an anti water wagon group. The scene unfolded at dawn as onlookers noted the driver sitting on ice and planning to return to work, despite interruptions.
Mr Ba’ar Emmart a well known farmer fell from a wagon while hauling logs and cut his face and head suffering bruises though no bones were broken. Roads are rough and icy. Rev C W Mark continues meetings at the place as locals help each other and several residents suffer minor ailments.
A cooking expert extols honey as nutritious and delicate. He praises comb honey for purity and anti throat benefits, noting its use as a sugar substitute in cakes and as a cosmetic for smoother skin.
A Mediterranean Fleet battleship hoisted a fat as Chinese label on preserved meat stored on a bed. The incident highlights concerns over food quality aboard the ship.
A statistician from New York claims daily theft and cheating cost the city at least 300000 dollars. A Philadelphia doctor insists no one can eat too many onions. Costs of glass eyes are noted at about six dollars.
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