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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
4
The Evening Star announces consolidation with The News-Item, merged since May 6, 1907. It details publication policy, avoidance of misleading ads, and subscription rates of 2.00 yearly, 1.00 half year, and 0.50 three months.
The Star urges regular county correspondents to sign their communications for publication. Anonymous or unsigned letters will generally not be published. Authors must include their name and address or be identifiable to ensure credit for news items.
A handwritten political notice announces ROBT M WARD and another candidate seeking county or district seats. It appeals to voters in Frederick County and surrounding areas, urging support in the upcoming primary and promising faithful impartial service and ability.
A fragmentary report indicates a candidate for treasurer filed to run under a Mandate. details on filing, date June 15, and location are unclear but the bid aims to serve the public. Further verification needed for full facts.
A candidate announces intent to run in Seok County for a county post, pledging support for Trade and promising faithful service if elected. The note mentions Luther Pannet and references the election day set for June 16 with other local figures like H Burcell.
An Richmond News Leader column argues that Japanese agitation in California and abroad is a political ploy by Japan’s opposition to gain power. It compares similar tactics in history and warns against rushing to war over sensational press and patriotic fervor.
Mine Bank reports Zoe McCaully completed a successful teaching session at Bucton and visits Mrs. Fisher and daughter. Miss Kittie Fisher, from Stern College Front Royal, returns home after finishing a school year. James Fisher plans to move machinery into Clarke county with twelve helpers for harvest. Louise Cosley, attending Powhatan College, leaves for Aphevines NC. Delegates from Powhatan College head to Young Women's Christian Association convention. Hites Chapel held children’s day with well trained recitations and enthusiastic decoration team led by Miss Peart Kinsey and Miss Peart Booth. Carrie Watson noted for participants and white garnations from Mrs Cooley’s greenhouses.
Ta sar Pugh of Capon Bridge and Miss Fannie Johnson of Romney were married in Romney on Friday June 7. Pugh is a widower and Miss Johnson is the daughter of J. B. Johnson. They will live at Capon Bridge. Mr and Mrs Edward Collins of Holiness are visiting the bridegroom’s father near Cross Junction.
The Petersburg Index Appeal questions Vice-President Fairbanks's account that Gen Joseph Wheeler told President McKinley he would fight against the United States flag during the Spanish-American War. The paper questions Wheeler’s alleged remark and Fairbanks's veracity.
Middletown June 12 The Marsh Run Lodge No 147 will hold their decoration day next Sunday June 16 at 2 oclock. The Sunday school and the entire community are invited to attend. Miss Emma Larrick won the Robinson gold medal for mathematics in 1906 07 offered by Rev F L Robinson. Rev C D Harris from Baltimore spent time with relatives here. Mrs Mary Airas and Mrs Weaver of Pittsburg are boarding at the Kline House. Drs Kline and Child of McKeesport are visiting Mr and Mrs Stanley Pifer on Church street. Misses Emma and Cora Larrick go on extended trip to eastern cities and Jamestown Exposition after strong studies at Quequon High School.
Gainesboro Virginia on June 12 reports children’s day services planned for Sunday June 16 at 6 o’clock and Friends meeting at 3. Local residents Nellie Flowers Lula DeHaven Myrtle Whitmore of Bunker Hill visit relatives and friends. Elmer Wingfield George Patton Theodore Brown Beulah Rogers and Ella Dee Rogers are mentioned. J A C Moore improves shop with a new porch. Stephen Whitacre visits.
Macedonia Virginia June 12 Decoration day drew solid turnout with Rev Mr Morgan delivering an appreciated address. Arte hy and Miss Cora Carper and Mr Barton Parknadder Dr Vaucluse attend the Upperville colt show this week. Mr andre Allen Legg also at the Upperville event. Mrs Charles Clanahan and Ginnite Ruth return home after visiting her parents. Mrs Lucinda Hottel of Mount Jackson visits daughter Mrs Frank Lind. Mr Robert House of Winchester spent Sunday with Mr J W Smith.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County on May 18, 1907, a chancery suit against Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co and others seeks to establish owed debts by Frank Brown and priority, determine liens from Shenandoah Valley Bank, and obtain a distribution order from the sale of Frank Brown's property. Creditors not residents must appear within 15 days. notice to publish in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks and post at courthouse front door.
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