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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
5
The Stephens City Methodist Church hosted a standout children’s day with a polished program by the Sunday School. Rev William Stevens delivered the address on the importance of children in church work, as drills pantomimes and solos showcased trained students.
Ernest F. Magalis and wife of Piccadilly street and Railroad avenue report their two month old infant Roland Lee Magalis died in bed overnight. Authorities believe suffocation during the warm night, child found face downward. Funeral set for 10 o clock with Rev. Dr. George S. Bowers officiating at Mount Hebron Cemetery Stavey.
The Norfolk and Westerner for November 24, 1907 lists train Nos. 156-903 leaving Southbound to Bristol and intermediate stations with Pullman sleepers to Knoxville and Columbus Roanoke connections. It also notes No. 4-813 serving Roanoke to Norton and intermediate stops with cafe car service. No. 27-6.42 p m serves Shenandoah and local stations with continuing service.
A child in the Chiles household, daughter of County Treasurer Mrs. S. M. Chiles, stepped on a rusty nail while playing near the house. She is suffering considerable pain but serious injury is not anticipated.
A message from Rock Enon Springs reports the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Eldis Householder died yesterday in the local neighborhood.
Mr Harry Jack and his niece Miss Virginia Smith traveled to Charles Town West Virginia this morning for an outing.
An old notice warns against catarrh ointments with mercury for harming senses and mucous surfaces. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F Keney & Co Toledo Ohio as safe and effective, urging buyers to ensure genuineness and internal use. Also mentions Cheney & Co and Testimonial free.
Train schedules list No 28 at 9:29 a.m. for Hagerstown and intermediate stations with connections at Shenandoah Junction to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. No 14 at 8:24 p.m. for Hagerstown to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York with Pullman and buffet sleepers. No 2 at 1:57 a.m. for Hagerstown to Philadelphia New York with Pullman sleepers and parlor cars. Rates and time tables furnished by agents N. & W. Ry. W B Bevill and M F Bragg, Roanoke, Va.
A two mule team hauled a disabled automobile into town last night drawing many onlookers. The car, owned by Mr. Harmon Ottley of Front Royal Va, was taken to Cooper’s Garage on Piccadilly Street for repair and is now in the auto hospital under treatment.
The will of the late James J. McDonald of this city, who died recently in Lancaster Pennsylvania, has been admitted to probate. M M Lynch named in the will as executor has qualified and given bond. Messrs Mesars, Trank G Walter and T Y Kinzal were witnesses. Messrs Conway F G Walter I Nood H K Pritchard and J M Steck appointed appraisers. Funeral expenses and debts are to be paid. The balance of the property is to be divided equally among seven children or their heirs.
A fragment from a social page mentions Mr. and Mrs. James W. Long and Miss Ada Wachter of Walkersville identified as Bests of Mr. and Mrs. Wd. Turtle Oy. Piccadilly Street, and Mr. and Mrs. William Shayk on Market Street.
Report of the condition of The REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE WINCHESTER BANK located in Winchester Virginia at close of business May 14 1908. Loans and discounts 247851.92 Overdrafts 1546.84 Stocks bonds and mortgages 12633.33 Banking house and furniture 12849.86 Premiums on bonds 146.62 Checks and other cash items 850.00 Due from National banks 39024.18 Due from State Banks and Private Banks 2897.89 Currency 11525.00 All other fees of resources 5954.58 Total 339618.16 Capital stock paid in 48700.00 Undivided profits 51214.03 Dividends unpaid 279.00 Individual deposits subject to check 258781.33 Certified checks 12 Due to National Banks 365.55 Due to State Banks 85.01 Notes payable 0.0 Total 359618.16 Sworn to and subscribed May 22 1908 by LEE R. GRIM Cashier Attest Directors J Holmes Boyd A M Baker D Win M Atkinson Hergers Larrick N P Rail commission expires January 16 1911.
Real estate advertisement by GOOD & COMPANY and PILONES promoting an eight room brick dwelling with bath store rooms large cellar and modern water and heating systems. Highlights include central location good frontage and large porches described as first class and a bargain. Contact through write phone or call for real estate bargains.
Miss Eva Taylor from Springfield Connecticut has arrived in the city with her parents Mr J W Tayler on South Kent street to enjoy the summer visit.
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