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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
4
The Evening Star notes its consolidation with The News-Item on May 6 1907 creating Winchester's sole daily paper with a combined circulation of 3700. Subscriptions run 2.00 yearly 1.00 half year and 50 cents for three months in advance.
A candidate announces run for state and district office, thanking supporters and pledging continued service if re-elected. The message addresses voters in Fred and surrounding counties, urging unity and loyalty to the district and state.
A candidate announces re election for the treasurer post. The statement thanks supporters and notes readiness to serve. No specific party or date details are clearly legible.
The Baltimore Sun and others discuss a proposed reading of post road powers as enabling broader federal regulation of commerce. The idea recalls Cleveland's Chicago actions when streetcars carried mail, leading to federal troops being deployed despite local protest.
A vented opinion argues that the governor of Olimoig embodies a dire invasion of states rights, insisting Roosevelt cannot be censured until Cleveland is no longer praised. It claims Cleveland’s last term made him a pliant instrument of Wall Street interests.
A column signed Precaution urges the State Corporation Commission to address the Old John Brown Rail once used on the B&O main line before the war. It notes the rail is lighter and still in use in Winchester Strasburg and Harpers Ferry areas despite newer rails elsewhere. The piece warns of potential wrecks and calls for state action promptly.
Macedonia Virginia June 5 Mrs Emma Cuthbert of Philadelphia visits her brother O J Jacobs. Miss Anna Smith of Oakland spends a day this week in Winches
White Hall Virginia June 5 M L W Hubbard a young and well known merchant here was thrown from a spirited horse in front of his home. He was cared for by Dr E B Smoke and H B McDonald with only painful bruises and no fractures. William Adams and his bride of Gainesboro have been visiting uncle A L Anderson at White Hall.
Rev. W W Wheeler outlines summer schedule for Brucetown circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South with weekly services at Brucetown Darkesville Arden Crum s Memorial Burnt Factory Paynes Chapel and Gerardstown led by pastor and assistant. Fifth Sunday announcements anticipated.
The document shows a bank balance sheet for the People's Bank at Stephens City Virginia as of May 2 1907 with assets including furniture and fixtures due from banks and cash items totaling 87 070 52 and liabilities including capital stock surplus and deposits. J Harvey Canter as cashier swears the statement is true to the best of his knowledge and it is attested before Geo A Simsell on May 24 1907 with notary details and commission expiry October 16 1910.
News brief from Painter Hill Virginia reports illness of Mr A B Retirech and announces plans by Mr Jacob Garbaugh to build an addition to his dwelling. Miss Sallie Funk returns home after a winter away.
Mr John P Gordon is out again after an attack of grip Roger Strode enjoyed a pleasant visit at Mr Bartleys on Monday evening William H Painter has erected a tenant house on his farm Joseph Funk bruised his hand pounding rock at home Cora Barley visited Mrs M S Strode Friday Miss Cora Campbell and Miss Braynard Campbell spent Friday evening with Mrs Sonner and daughter Mrs Weaver George Peters plans to build a new barn on his farm
A published note claims Arbuckles ARIOSA Coffee surpasses other packeted brands in quality and taste while costing less. It cites a lady’s testimonial and a broad American consumer trend, noting Arbuckles has 37 years of production and invites everyone to sample.
The Union Bank of Winchester Virginia reports its condition as of May 20 1907 to the State Corporation Commission. Total resources 305 847.12 and liabilities 305 917.12 show capital 48 700.00 undivided profits 49 006.00 and deposits 207 652.70. Cashier Lee R Grim swore to accuracy with directors George W Kurtz William Atkinson H S Lupton and notary Herbert Larrick. Sworn May 24 1907 in Frederick County Virginia.
Public auction begins at 10 o clock Thursday morning June 6 1907 at Benvenue Farm home of the late Capt David Meade Clarke County near White Post household effects including parlor dining room hall chamber and kitchen furniture terms cash for all sums 20 and under over 20 credit of six months with notes secured by approved endorsement 65 27 lw
A Virginia bank report lists deposits total 166975 41 with notes on capital surplus and profits. The cashier H D Fuller certifies the balance as true to date May 23 1907 with directors Barton Lynch Barr and Carter witnessing.
The document lists assets including specie notes deposits and bonds, with detailed totals and a U S Treasury redemption fund. Liabilities show capital stock profits deposits and differ ent accounts. Cashier John W Rice signs statements sworn May 25, 1807 with directors’ attestations.
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