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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
4
The text shows an old newspaper style with a policy note on ad honesty and subscription rate mentions. It references the Virginia edition, a business office contact, and editorial room details. It notes the Star does not accept misrepresenting advertisements and mentions advance subscription terms.
A Philadelphia husband faced charges against his wife and a boarder after a morning disturbance. He argued he could endure much, but woke by a wife and a praying boarder at a wee hour led him to seek relief. The magistrate dismissed the case. the man contemplates handling the boarder as a solution.
Charles Mercer and Edith Jackson, both of Jefferson County West Virginia, were married at the Baptist parsonage in Berryville a few days ago. Reverend Julian Broaddus officiated.
Mrs. Moulden of Rocky Mount West Virginia was brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital by Dr. F A Cochran of Clearbrook for treatment. She underwent a surgical operation at the hospital today.
Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Winchester will preach at Stone Chapel at 8 oclock on next Sunday evening July 4.
A Dallas Star ad touts Mi-o-na as a faultless prescription for dyspepsia claiming it cures all stomach ailments with quick, lasting results. Francke Baker & Son offer large boxes for 50 cents and guarantee refunds if not effective.
The southern Italian city of Messina, shattered by last winter’s earthquake, was hit again with intermittent shocks today. Buildings toppled and even new structures failed. a later dispatch notes some loss of life. Stuart K. Lupton, American consul, survived a falling building.
Arrangements completed for the public reception to the teachers at the fourth annual Winchester summer normal session. The event starts at 8 pm in the large assembly hall with Supt. M. M. Lynch presiding. Addresses by Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy Rev. Arthur E. Slagle Prof. Thomas S. Settle and Prof. N. D. Cool. Miss Ella M. Hayes of Newport News to direct musical features. Attendance today surpassed yesterday and more teachers are expected tomorrow and Saturday.
A federal grand jury in New York indicted eight Sugar Trust officials on fraud charges. The action surprised some observers who had anticipated immunity for the trust leaders.
Poultry market shows increased activity in wholesale trade. Prices for lard oats hay and potatoes noted with varying demand. Mr and Mrs Harry Funk and son Harold visit Washington and Baltimore while Mr William Henry of Harrisonburg Va is in town on business.
An old advertisement touts Gans Castorax Castor oil laxative as a safe cleanser for the bowels. It claims physicians prescribe it and notes price in ice and one dollar sizes at reliable druggists.
Major Best of Millersburg Kentucky visits his mother Mrs Fannie Best at Brucetown. Miss Jessie Newcome of Bruce town spends the day with friends in this city. Master Earl Newcome of Clear Brook visits Brucetown as guest of his aunt Miss Odie Newcome. Mr and Mrs Charles Lake and David of near York Pennsylvania have returned home after visiting Mrs Fredda Woore son Cork Street.
Miss Bessie aver of Middle town visited Berryvillé with her nephew Wilmer Gaver and will stay at his home. John P Gordon of Stephens City came to town on business. S L Hoover of Harrisonburg renewed acquaintances. Louise and Celia Miller of Stephens City spent the day with friends. Clarence B. Martin of Martinsburg, a prominent local lawyer, was in the city.
Jennie Smith, known as the Apostle of the Train, will deliver the principal address at the B. and O. picnic. A longtime railroad evangelist, she prays with crews in shops and roundhouses and has promoted temperance and clean living among trainmen.
Middletown Virginia dated July 1 lists visitors and departures. Mrs M J Haslup and Nellie McGee of Baltimore visit Mrs M L Carrick. Armel relatives visit Mrs Armel’s parents, Parker and Drummond families host. Daisy details include farm sale news and travels of locals to McKeesport and Strasburg.
Harvard freshmen defeated Yale in an eight car boat race at New London by five lengths. Judge Thomas W. Harrison traveled to Woodstock that afternoon with his young son Burr Powell Harrison who planned to hold court.
Shenandoah Valley Net Bank states Monday July 5 1909 is a legal holiday and the bank will be closed. Papers maturing that day may be paid on Tuesday July 6 1909 signed MO W RICH cashier.
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