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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1903
Page
2
The candidacy of Judge Frank Tavenner has the backing of the major body of town and county Democrats. It is believed that if elected he will provide able and selfless service to his constituents.
Reports from Reliance Virginia state the Shenandoah Normal College building has been purchased by a collective group representing Washington and Lee University of Lexington Virginia. Also noted are local notices on church services, commencements, illness, and an advertisement for Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials.
The Star appeals to subscribers over a growing issue affecting readers wallets. The note hints at a drift in consumer concerns and urges attention without detailing specifics, mentioning Camillus Baker and Farkersburg West Virginia as context.
Mrs. Ellen Wetherholtz of Winchester says years of kidney trouble and back pain improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Franck Baker & Son. She followed directions, and the treatment brought notable relief. Doan's are sold by dealers nationwide, price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A local shop advertises an ever fresh assortment with frequent arrivals of new goods. It highlights choice styles and low prices as reasons to visit.
Muslin underwear claims ease ofment and home-made quality. Advertises ladies and children's night gowns skirts drawers chemises and corset covers priced 10c to 4.25 per garment.
Advert ends with note on well made wrappers sold just above cost and highlights a $1 line. The copy emphasizes convenience and value for buyers seeking ready wrappers.
Five corset styles available in Batiste or Coutille girdle forms with straight front options. Includes medium and dip hip fits and a ventilating Summer Corset priced at 25c, equaling many typical 75c corsets.
Describes lawn beauty and dainty yard patterns with dots stripes leaves and vines in many colors. Prices listed are 5 8 10 12 4 and 15 cents per yard.
A page lists voters from Kernstown signing support for Robert Worsley and several candidates in Frederick County. Ads include declarations of candidacy for County Treasurer and Commissioner of Revenue, all contingent on Democratic Convention actions.
Brucetown Virginia notes a large creamery opening at Wadesville owned by Mr. Lewis Pidgeon. Visits include Mr and Mrs Lanhan to Middletown, Grim brothers returning from their mother's funeral, W H Thorp back from Moorefield, Henry Boden of Martinsburg visiting family, Miss Annie Brady with an aunt in Frederick, Md, S J Swimley and family at Swimley's Station, and S M Purcell adding an addition to his house.
Warning notice from Brnnerr Russell states wife Mary C. Russell left home in September 1901 and has not returned, claiming no responsibility for debts contracted by her since that time.
Purcell McKee and H P Kerns announce candidacies for Commissioner of the Revenue Northern District Frederick County Virginia. Both seek Democratic convention nomination and earn voter support. They pledge to faithfully perform duties if nominated and elected.
The Board of Registrars for Gainsboro District announces registration sessions at multiple schools on specified dates in June. Registrars ONAH TAVENNER JOHN W HARPER Frederick Goeny and others sign the notice dated May 16 201.
Public notices declare candidates for Frederick county sheriff and Commonwealth’s Attorney. John M. Steck Herbert Larrick Clark H. Purcell and A E Marker announce intent to seek office, subject to Democratic convention or primary, with Winchester city included in sheriff race.
Luclen Lupton announces candidacy for election to the Virginia Senate representing Frederick and Shenandoah counties and Winchester city, subject to a Democratic primary. He vows to use his past experience to advance the Commonwealth and its people if re elected.
U S rail timetable notice effective November 23 1992 details additional east bound local trains from Carlisle Mechanicsburg Dillsburg and Harrisburg to Carlisle Mechanicsburg and Dillsburg with limited Sunday service. No. 28 and 110 run daily between Hagerstown and Harrisburg. Through and Pullman services extended to Knoxville and Philadelphia with daily and Sunday variations. Officials H A Rinoxg J F Boyp sign off.
The valuable property known as Prospect owned by J E Campbell of Indian Territory lies near Opequon Post Office in Frederick County Virginia and contains seen in the readable text.
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