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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia details its consolidation with The News Item in 1907, creating the sole Winchester daily paper. It notes the combined circulation of over 3,700 and outlines subscription rates of 2 dollars yearly, 1 dollar half year, and 50 cents quarterly.
To the voters of Frederick County Luther Pannett announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to 1907. He promises to give his undivided time and attention to the office if nominated and elected, with primary June 15.
A partial political notice announces a candidate for sheriff in Frederick County seeking the June election. The fragment names Purcell and notes duty and faithfulness, with unclear dates and details due to damaged text.
The Clarke Courier notes Hon. M. M. Johnson seeks the House of Delegates seat for Clarke and Warren counties. It lauds his attentiveness and faithfulness, arguing he should face no opposition. The paper praises the Jamestown Exposition as a world class display with unmatched features.
A Norfolk Landmark editorial warns that a message will spread as a contagion once released and invites readers to observe the coming warm weather for proof. It emphasizes the self-discounting nature of dissent and the gradual acceptance of the truth.
Edmund Pendleton, writer for the Richmond Journal and gifted pastor, has been elected to the Library Board, succeeding lawyer C. V. Meredith. The board, vital to the state and education, gains a capable member whose selection serves the people’s best interests.
Middletown Virginia reports Mrs J S Gardner returning from Paris for sister Ella Rogers illness. Mr Harry Pifer ill with typhoid fever. Dr D L Weaver back from Manassas to tend Rev Leslie Robinson's daughter. Charles Stump visiting Rev and Mrs J P Stump. Mary Bird Larrick to Winchester then Washington and Baltimore. Belle Faulkner back to Winchester after visit. Charles Campbell home ill after Pittsburg stay. Maria Bowley of Bunker Hill visiting James Ridings.
Alfred Page, a Black man jailed in Hagerstown for about a week on a charge of stealing a horse from J. T. Bradshaw of Summit Point, was moved by Deputy Sheriff Grantham to Charles Town on Saturday afternoon for trial. The theft occurred in Jefferson County, per The Star’s earlier report.
A village page lists residents and visitors in Winchester and Richmond with Fort Loudoun Seminary ties. Attendees include Miss Edna Hoff man, Miss Bertha Stuckey, Prof. Fred Laise, and ex Confederates such as F. M. Hoffman and Joseph Payne. Delights at Silver dinner honor Mrs L A Huyette and daughters. Dr J Gilbert Selby and Dr W Swimley attend Tuberculosis Convention at Atlantic City. Herbert Legg visited Winchester for the commencement.
White Post Virginia residents and visitors appear in daily social items. Margaret Gaddis of Washington visits family Misses Hughes. veterans David Meade Jr and Norval Gore attend the Confederate Veterans reunion in Richmond. Mrs. Lavina Denny hosts at White Hall.
Franck Baker & Son promote Hyomei with a personal money back guarantee on every outfit. The inhaler delivers medicated air to nose throat and lungs reducing catarrhal germs and soothing mucous membranes. They claim rapid relief and lasting cure for catarrhal troubles in a home climate made by the remedy.
By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia a special commissioner will sell at public auction in front of the courthouse at noon the property owned by Annie E Swanson's administrator. The parcel sits on the east side of North Market Street in Winchester near the Valley Branch railroad and adjoins C M Gibbons Fred Glaize and the railroad. The description notes the entire property contains additional detail in the chancery case M M Lynch et al v Annie E Swanson's Administrator et al from April Term 1906.
Property from Ge Aere and A-half of Land extends 256 feet to the Be O.R. R line and is laid off into four lots and a whole. Lot 1 fronts Market Street 58 feet with a six room dwelling and outbuildings. Lot 2 fronts 40 feet, Lot 3 fronts 40 feet, Lot 4 fronts 40 feet and borders Fred Glaize. The property will be offered in separate lots and as a whole.
One third cash on sale day and the balance in two equal annual installments. Purchaser bonds payable in one and two years with interest annually. Secured by deed of trust on the property and insurance policy on buildings. Decree certified by Clerk Richard L. Gray. May 10, 19.7. Swanson Auctioneer 4.6.
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