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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
5
Harold Wm Branson of Clearbrook Virginia is listed with Bell phone number 3705 in a local notice dated April 9. Terms of the notice are not specified in the readable fragment.
In a local notice Carrie May recounts severe illness eased by Cardul a tonic marketed for women. The ad touts 50 years of patient success and directs readers to contact the Ladies Advisory Dept Chattanooga Tennessee. A secondary fragment notes oyster plants and prospects of fresh oysters next winter.
In Trone Virginia on Sunday Mr and Mrs E L Hook and their son Carson visited the home of Mrs Hook’s parents Mr and Mrs T C Adams near Gainesboro Levi LaFollette has improved after several days of illness Mrs Bertie Sheets of Spring Hill returned home after visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs T E Morrison Mollie Triplette and Flora LaFollette visited Mr and Mrs Samuel Giffin at Opeggion from Sunday to Tuesday Lohr Scrivener called on friends near Hayfield Sunday evening
Canterbury Virginia June 1 1 Painter family hosted a birthday gathering for young people Monday night. String music by Ollie Grim Ernest Sargent and Emma Sargent accompanied games and refreshments. Guests included Bessie Affleck Carrie Glevenger Jessie Mumaw Lucie Perry Onella Whitacre Georgie Painter Nellie Galladay Viola Miller Emma Sargent Elma Olive Painter and Grace Painter. Attendees listed Wilmot Gardiner Weldon Ewing Ernest Brown Willis Hudson Thomas Grubbs Harry McCauley Ollie Grim Stewart Miller Ernest Sargent Frank Perry Clarence Palfuter James Affleck Robert Suddith Columbus Perry. Evening ended with thanks to hosts for a delightful party.
A mixed set of notes and snippets recounts a spoof titled Overheard at the Sewing Circle and brief essays on Sahara cattle, sleeping position reforms, and advice on shoe fit. The text blends satire with practical observations on bed geometry and footwear.
A London notice condemns an impostor claiming to be John Partridge the late astrologer who died March 28 1718. It declares the true Partridge dead then and still so. Cautions readers to beware of counterfeits abroad.
Baltimore markets report closing spot and May wheat at 78, timothy hay 28, clover mix 26.50, No. 1 25.50. Butter prices 25 to 28, eggs 18. Virginia dairy prints 18.5, various prints and rolls also listed.
Two American men described as elderly were seized by guerrillas near Daiquiri. Consul Jolliday departed promptly to seek their release.
A saying praises facing a hard job over avoiding effort, arguing that attempting tough tasks earns greater merit than shirking. It emphasizes resilience and responsibility in pursuing challenging work.
Town and Country notes a belief that American women aim for conventional chic. The piece argues women should influence fashion while maintaining elegance and restraint in public presentation in New York society.
The document records the financial condition of Middletown State Bank in Middletown Frederick Virginia as of April 18 1912. It lists assets including loans and discounts 40700 23 banking house and lot 1750 00 furniture and fixtures 1600 00 and amounts due from national banks 4849 32 currency 1257 00 coins totaling 50603 22. Liabilities include capital stock 10000 00 undivided profits 2500 00 and various deposits and notes.
A prominent society figure in Washington and New York plans the eleventh annual horseback trek from Yington DC to Rochester NY. He vows to reform endurance tests by using horses raised under Ashantees conditions and invites friends to join the event.
A poetic youth praises her golden hair while a practical youth doubts its value, asking if any of that wealth might be counterfeit. The line contrasts romance with skepticism and wit.
The fragment notes a terrain called deseris or earthly cover spanning about 600 square miles. No further details on location or significance are provided.
Electric lights installed at Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger and freight stations and superintendent offices in Winchester. Lamps added to the passenger station platform. Copper chandeliers adorn waiting rooms ticket office and baggage room. Bell Telephone installs pay station in men's waiting room for passenger convenience.
Mr Hable presented a matinee concert with a trap drummer as the highlight. The large audience appeared elated by the extra rhythmic accompaniment and the up to date performance.
The United States collier carrying coal for battleships in port went ashore on Bahama Banks today. The battleship Nebraska and two government tugs were immediately sent to assist the grounded vessel.
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