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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co consolidates The News Item of Winchester VA under a single Winchester paper. It outlines rates of $2.00 yearly $1.00 semiannual and 50 cents quarterly with emphasis on advertising integrity and space value.
The Star reminds 10 correspondents in Lor County to sign their communications for publication. Anonymous or unsigned pieces will not be considered, and regular or occasional contributors are urged to provide their names with any news matter or current commentary.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a candidate thanking voters and supporters in Shenandoah City for guidance and pledge to serve the people. It references a meeting and a state or local election context with vague financial figures.
Clark H Purcell announces candidacy for sheriff of Frederick County in the June 16 1907 election. He pledges faithful service and a duty as in the past if elected.
A long critique centers on Sammy Sherman a child who sold tips to papers after a fatal Brooklyn incident. The piece laments precocious youth driven by money, predicting a grim future of crime and corruption unless childhood innocence is protected.
York lawyer argues education improves earning capacity though not guaranteeing success. He notes many trained clerks earn $10-$12 weekly now, while non grads fill similar roles, suggesting college could push some to $20 $40 or $50 weekly with effort and proper training.
The text argues against deriving general conclusions from single instances. It notes that some educated men do not earn money while some uneducated do, suggesting education's practical value may be limited or variable.
Annual Decoration Day in Macedonia Virginia drew the largest crowd in years as floral tributes filled the cemetery. Local residents shared news of travel visits, store improvements, and family gatherings with many names appearing in the society notes.
Brigest tall. June 44-Prof. T Williams visiting his od daughter Mrs George Levi at Woodley Hall. Miss Bland TS is algo. visit Mr Geyer Worcester Pa with Mr H C Levi they are buying hogs and a cow to ship. Mr Andrew Billmire has been in disposed for several days. Mr John W Hummer has returned home after spending days in Richmond with that gold Con From Richmond he went federates several to Jamestown and spent days enjoying the sights at the World's Fair.
Purported skin salve Booths Hyomei Balm formerly Hyomei Balm claims to cure pimples and other skin diseases with instant relief. It is described as pure skin food that soothes burns and irritations and heals wounds quickly. Sold for 25 cents at Franck Baker & Son's drug store in Buffalo New York.
In Frederick County Circuit Court on May 18 1907 J Wm Taylor Trustee Frank Brown plaintiff vs Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co and others defendants. The suit seeks correct debt amounts and priority with lien on Shenandoah Valley Bank trust deed and proceeds from Brown's property sale to settle accounts and obtain distribution order. Nonresident creditors listed must appear within 15 days. notice published weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and posted at courthouse.
One third cash on day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments. Purchaser must issue two bonds due in one and two years with interest, secured by deed of trust and a property insurance policy. Special Commissioner M M Lynch approved, with bond security certified by Clerk Richard L Gray on May 10, 19.7.
In Canterbury Virginia on June 11 Miss Elizabeth Fling returns to Round Hill after a stay at Miss Twrissa Hale's home. Miss Bessie Wise heads to Bedford City for summer visits. Mrs. Stuart Walters and daughter Margaret visit her father Mr James Golliday in Linden. Mr Newton Painter and family visit brother Mr B C Painter and family on Sunday.
For sale a well located improved farm in the Valley of Virginia near a depot. Includes 2300 fruit trees, an eight room brick house with slate roof hot and cold water bathroom gas and all necessary out buildings in first class condition. For prices and particulars write W P Campbell Stuarts Draft Va. 654w
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