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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
4
The Evening Star explains its publishing terms, post office dispatch, and non acceptance of certain ads. It notes The News Item merged with The Evening Star in 1907, consolidating circulation in Winchester and lists subscription rates at 2.00 yearly, 1.00 half year, and 0.50 quarter.
The Star asks regular county correspondents to sign their names to communications for publication. unsigned submissions may be rejected or not published, as the paper cannot guarantee publication without a named source.
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The Baltimore American discusses possible 1907 talks between the Russian czar and the German emperor at Tsarskoe Selo. It notes logistical obstacles, security fears, and the unlikely prospect of a productive summit, while contrasting Europe’s leaders with the current state of Russia. It closes by contrasting grim events with a charitable uptick in gifts and lower embezzlement in early 1907.
Through mid 1907, the Chicago Tribune reports 38 major railroad accidents killing 273 and injuring 925, 23 steamship wrecks with 902 lives lost, 13 mine accidents killing 355, plus natural disasters from tidal waves to earthquakes and storms, noting Cyclone Kurrachi and other cyclones causing significant fatalities.
In this column from Trone dated June 13, residents of Winchester and nearby areas are noted hosting and visiting families including Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lockhart Mrs. Bettie Scrivener Mrs. Sarah and Maggie Triplette and others. A farm accident injures C. Fenton Griffin who was kicked by a colt with no broken bones.
Wheat held at 90 cents per bushel, unchanged from yesterday after a rise from 88 cents. Other quotations remained steady with demand for fresh country manufactured goods. Prices for corn, rye, oats, butter, spring chickens, side meat, and potatoes show no notable movement.
The notice lists prices for poultry and staples including hens, potatoes, and millfeed. Side Meat and per bushel costs are shown with figures such as 1.26 dollars per hundred and 1.00 dollars per bushel for potatoes.
At Berryville Fire Company meeting held Tuesday night a resolution was passed to join the Front Royal Fire Company on July 4 for the firemen tournament. The Berryville group will cover expenses for the Cornet Band to accompany and perform for visiting firemen. About fifty members, including Captain Enders, plan to go.
Mr Walton Good enjoyed a pleasant birthday gathering at his Brucetown residence on Sunday January 9 with numerous relatives and friends. The event drew many children, featured a bountiful feast, and music provided entertainment for the guests.
In Fred Co Virginia the Clerk of the Circuit Court ordersNotice to nonresident creditors including L W Walker Neandecker Tobacco Co Chas W Reddish Hoster Brewing Old Kentucky Distillery and many others to appear within fifteen days and to protect their interests. The notice requires publication in Winchester Evening Star weekly for four weeks and posting at court front door. Teste Phil H Gold Clerk R Gray Williams p q
One third cash on day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments. Purchaser bonds payable in one and two years with interest, secured by deed of trust and property insurance. Bond with approved security given by M M Lynch special commissioner per court decree. Clerk Richard L Gray certifies. May 10 19 7.
Beautifully situated 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 bath, city gas, outbuildings and complete in first class condition. For prices and particulars write W P Campbell Stuarts Draft Va 654w
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