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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia consolidates with The News-Item, established 1895, purchased May 6 1907. The combined circulation reaches over 3700 daily with the Star becoming the only paper published in Winchester. Subscription rates quoted.
To the voters Luther Pannett announces his candidacy for Frederick County Sheriff subject to the Democratic primaries on June 15, 1907. He pledges undivided time and attention to the office if nominated and elected.
An old advertisement promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments claiming to relieve symptoms in both women and men. It offers a sample bottle by mail and a pamphlet with testimonials and urges readers to mention the paper.
Community notices from Boyce Virginia recount arrests by a detachment of United States troops and local figures. The piece mentions trials, a hanging in Charles Town West Virginia, and various residents traveling, visiting family, or returning home. The tone reflects Civil War era reflections and local social updates.
Rev Dr Cox discusses John Brown's 1859 Harpers Ferry raid in the Christian Advocate. He portrays Brown as brutal and with intent to liberate slaves, detailing the July farm stay and the October 16 assault on the U S arsenal at Harpers Ferry by twenty two followers including six Africans.
The article contrasts the Unwritten Law with the actions of John Brown, arguing it is barbarous to defend vigilante killings while praising Brown as a misguided hero for principle. It laments violent mob justice and defends due process.
Master Isaac W Ebert of Wentoway reports catching a carrier pigeon at his home on Thursday morning. The right leg bore a silver band with initials B Z 7467 and the left leg a brass band with the number 2090. Miss Anna Lewis and Henry Lewis of Albin visited the Yeaktey home. Miss Anna Boyd of near Boyce also mentioned.
Miss Smelter of Page county returned home after visiting at the home of her uncle Charles Price. Mr and Mrs Will Haymaker and their little daughter spent Monday in Winchester shopping. Mr C E Funkhouser has improved his residence with a new coat of paint.
A Breatermany from tin part reports Confederate memorial day in Wainchester on Thursday. Miss Della Haymaker is cut again after a recent illness. Mrs. Charles Funkhouser has returned after visiting Maryland and West Virginia. A local party fished at Crooked Run on Wednesday. Master Eugene Knight of White Post visits his uncle, Mr. Robert Fitter. Mrs. C G W Armel continues.
J B Hoge a traveling salesman for a Baltimore fertilizer firm fell when boarding a train in Berryville. The moving train cut his hat crown from his head but left brim intact. He sustained a broken leg and a severe head wound. ambulance arrived and he was taken to Dr Tucker's hospital.
Alfred Henry was detained for drunken and disorderly conduct after making a noise like a goose while claiming to see a flock of geese overhead. A man named Shrewbridge was also arrested and jailed this morning for being drunk.
John W. Rice, cashier, attests the bank statement as true in May 1907. Total deposits stand at 1 307 458 34 dollars with 1 749 330 23 dollars in total liabilities and capital. Virginia bank officers and directors sworn in confirm accuracy.
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