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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
4
The Evening Star, daily except Sunday in Winchester Virginia, outlines its policy against deceptive ads and stock schemes. It notes the 1907 consolidation with The News-Item, forming Winchester’s sole daily paper with a three price plan for subscriptions.
Winchester observes Confederate Memorial Day with a solemn remembrance of Confederate soldiers buried in the City of the Dead. The piece contrasts local significance with nationwide views, noting the Sixth of June memorial has deep meaning in a town scarred by the Civil War and honoring the valor and sacrifices of those who served the South.
In ceremonies a citizenry honors the gallant Ashbys and others who fell under Stonewall Jackson and Robert E King Lee. The text recalls the brave soldiers who rest there and the steady devotion of those who remember. Taps echoes as another grave is interred.
Mrs Amanda Neville returns from Central City visit. Robert Sempers of Fauquier visits friends nearby. Capt Wesley Le Hew attended Confederate reunion in Richmond and will visit Jamestown Exposition. T R Miller spent Sunday in the neighborhood. William Madagan back after illness. Martha McKay improves after a serious illness. W Mabelle Miller leaves for Jamestown Exposition for several weeks. T B McKay returns from Alexandria visit. Mrs A S Jett spent Tuesday in Front Royal. Grimes Meade ill at home in White Post.
The Washington Star reports on a May 30 issue coverage of the Fifteenth New Jersey Regimental Association trip to Gettysburg Antietam and Virginia battlefields. Veterans and accompanying ladies praised hospitality in Winchester and enjoyed favorable weather and strong camaraderie. Dr. Von Witt of North Main Street shared relics, receiving a paper from Frank G. Andrews of Washington, New Jersey.
Edward Harrell, jailed in Linden and charged with robbing a post office, was arraigned in Harrisonburg in U S District Court before Judge Henry C. McDowell and sentenced to one year and one day.
In a court session a defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars. W. C. Immel, charged with sending improper matter through the mails, was released for a subsequent term of court. He appeared with attorney R. Gray Williams of the city.
The Y M C A of Martinsburg West Virginia nearly meets its $40 000 building fund goal within a month. By Tuesday closing, about $40 630 was pledged, roughly $4 per capita, with Harry F. Byrd of Winchester serving on the press committee aiding publicity.
Readers are urged to follow high alert actions as scouts perform urgent reconnaissance amid battles near Richmond. The Richmond News Leader emphasizes swift, coordinated efforts and collects local reactions to ongoing military pressure.
Special to The Star recounts John Elimore the cobbler who claimed a secret of burning ashes and the failed plan to fund a $20,000,000 company. Once offered wealth, he declined to promote and now returns to his bench to survive with his family.
R Powel Page of Clarke county attends the reunion. He and Col. Percy Hawes of Richmond served as boy couriers to Col. Thomas Carter during the war. Their meeting yesterday drew genuine welcome as Hawes shows courtesy while recalling the war’s achievements with enthusiasm. They were often detailed to pilod.
Resource items list banking assets including Loans and Discounts Banking House Furniture and Fixtures Due from National Banks Other banks and private bankers Specie nickels and cents Paper Currency appears as OCR fragment.
Fragmentary text references packaged coffee, sealed packages for flavor protection and a roaster’s shame, with hints of theft and grocer writing for action. Specific names, dates, or locations are absent.
A historical bank statement from Winchester Virginia shows assets totaling 1 307 458 34 held by the bank with liabilities and deposits described. The document includes signatures of cashier John W. Rice and directors S H Hansbrough W S Loves T Marion Bantz and is sworn before a notary on May 25 1907.
H D Fuller cashier swears to the truth of the above statement. Attested by R T Barton M M Lynch W E Barr. Subscribed and sworn this 23rd day of May 1907 before Shirley Carter N P.
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