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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
2
A 1905 editorial urges eliminating secret sessions in state and local government. It calls for universal publicity of public business and restricts executive meetings to prevent political tampering of bodies like the State Board of Education and city councils.
The Staunton Dispatch criticizes the state corporation commission for improprieties. It urges Judge Crump to resign and Major Lanier to be removed, insisting the commission avoid any association with or interest in any corporation and act in strict obedience to state law.
A political debate questions the need for resignations in a corporation commission investigation. The focus centers on potential effects on Governor Montague's reelection prospects and the broader implications of the probe.
The piece urges newspapers to expose corporate influence and defend the Corporation Commission. It condemns Governor Montague Judge Beverly Crump and Major A Sidney Lanier for alleged backroom access and conflicts of interest. It calls for disclosure of back door dealings tied to railways and trusts.
A compact notice lists church services across denominations in Front Royal. Methodist, Presbyterian, Calvary Episcopal, Old and New School Baptists, and Catholic congregations publish Sunday schedules, evening services, prayer meetings, and a weekday note, with pastors named.
A list of Sunday worship schedules across Berryville churches including Baptist Minnie Wood Chapel services on first Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Grace Episcopal and M E Church schedules, with times and pastors noted.
A Confederate Veterans reunion ticket deal: $12.30 from Winchester to Louisville and return via B and O Railroad. Tickets selling June 10 to 13 with return to depart Louisville by July 10, extension possible to July 10 upon ticket deposit and 50 cent fee. Special train from Strasburg Junction on June 12 at 8 25 a m arrives Louisville next morning at 7.00 a m. Inquiries to local B&O ticket agents or C E Dudrow Harper's Ferry W Va.
A Paris area dairy describes high priced cows kept for quality milk. Cows are groomed daily, udders washed, and fed a heavy ration of mangels and oil cake with clover hay in winter. Water calves drink up to twenty four quarts daily, with alfalfa hay increasing thirst.
Beat one egg then add one cupful of milk and three four s cup of sugar. Pour over two cupfuls of sifted flour. Sift in three level teaspoons of baking powder. Beat well and pour into a greased baking pan. Bake in a moderate oven twenty minutes.
Children dressed for outdoor play show healthy color and bright eyes while indoor living keeps some pale and pallid. The contrast highlights the benefits of outdoor air for youngsters.
Readable ad item shows drastic cuts on boys suits and coats. $3.50 to $1.00 suits priced at 0.75, $2.75 to $3.00 suits at 1.75, one dollar twenty five suits at 1.39, coats marked down from 2.25 to 1.25. Includes single coats worth up to 2.25 now 1.25.
An elderly farmer aged 80 and his wife detail years of backache and kidney trouble worsened by work. They credit Doan's Kidney Pills with relief after buying from Franck Baker & Son and urge others to use the product. Advertises 50 cents per box from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
The Charley Rouss Fire Co invites all members planning to parade on June 6 to obtain a uniform from the undersigned committee. Contact W. W. Balochy at 530 36 Rouss Ave for details.
All campaign notices will run in this column until the day of the primary. Each advertisement may not exceed one and a half inches in space. Larger notices incur a proportional charge in advance.
Richard L. Gray announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Clerk of the Corporation Court in Winchester Virginia. He seeks renomination in the July 7 1905 primary, touting long service and a record of satisfaction and faithful duties.
A candidate for renomination to the Winchester city Commission of Revenue promises to serve voters to the best of his ability if elected. He asserts past performance and allegiance to Democratic voters.
G. H. KINZEL announces candidacy for City Treasurer of Winchester subject to the Democratic Primary. He pledges faithful performance of duties if elected.
JAS P REARDON announces his candidacy for Commonwealth's Attorney of Winchester Virginia subject to the Democratic Primary. He pledges to fill the office with promptness and honor if nominated and elected.
Friends announce T. K Cartmell as candidate for County Clerk in the Democratic Primary to nominate officers for the November 1905 election. They argue Frederick county needs his long experience and faithful service in the Clerk's office.
Voters in Frederick County Virginia are urged to support Phil H. Gold in the upcoming primary for the nomination of County Clerk. The letter notes he was elected Circuit Clerk six years ago and asks for active support while pledging careful duties and courteous service to patrons.
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