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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
4
Prosecuting Attorney Harry R. Kern notes a new Virginia law to prevent fraud in bulk merchant sales. Debtors must give ten days notice to all creditors with an oath sworn inventory and schedule of debts. If violated, the sale is void and the goods may be pursued for creditors.
Mrs. Whitacre reports a six foot lathe fragment struck Mr. W. C. Whitacre of Whitacre county near the right eye while he dressed lumber. The piece lodged in the lower eyelid causing bruising. Dr. I. N. Baker treated the wound and he is resting better. A literary social and debate on education versus money is announced for June 20 at Cephas Fahnesstock’s residence with Cephas Fahnestock and J. K. Luttrell as debaters.
A rat fight drew reporters and a select crowd to the rear of a Main street business. Squire the Star office bulldog was brought in to deal with a large trap full of rats, which he dispatched quickly. The item lists several local people traveling for court, business, or visiting family in Winchester and nearby towns.
A reader describes persistent hand symptoms including brittle discolored nails rough skin and redness. The condition is uncomfortable and affects daily tasks but the report provides no medical diagnosis or treatment details.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills as a complete treatment for skin conditions including eczema. It claims relief in a single application for rough dry hands and promises a permanent cure from infancy to age with rest and sleep improved.
A Winchester article urges respect for Memorial Day as a tribute to fathers brothers friends and comrades and condemns thoughtless acts that mar the parade or hinder proper observance. It warns such actions would wound ex Confederates and their supporters and degrade the day in the old battle-scarred town.
The Winchester Star endorses Judge Tavenner of Shenandoah County for the State Senate opposing Senator Lupton and his barrel bug and road laws. The piece also notes twenty new members joining Madison Lodge No 6 I O O F, with District Deputy Grand Master J Perry Haddox presiding as Odd Fellows gathered.
Under the Berkeley County Chapter UDC for Confederate veterans a supper and music by Thompson's orchestra are offered. A special return train to Winchester departs at 10 30 p m from the park. Col Ferguson deputy marshal and John Coffman are at the Taylor House. Rev Dr James R Graham and Miss Evie Graham plan a New York trip to visit relatives and Dr J Randolph Graham.
A ten day tour from Washington to Niagara Falls via the Baltimore & Ohio routes with day coaches and parlor cars. Stops listed in Charlestown Midlothian Winchester Strasburg and more. Round trip fares from several stations and add on trips to Toronto and Thousand Islands. Lunch and supper arrangements offered.
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