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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
2
The upcoming primary will determine the next U.S. Senator with every Democrat in the state eligible to vote. The elected official from the House or Senate must carry out the will of the people, free from factional ties to Martin or Montague.
A discussion notes that Richmond papers rarely publish full acts and speeches while local editors, including a Star correspondent, aim to inform constituents about legislation affecting city and county interests. The piece emphasizes lawmakers' duty to relay material changes to voters.
A reader questions The Star’s handling of Virginia Assembly actions, arguing editors should disclose acts affecting Winchester. The Star replies that legislators should notify constituents and that the paper publishes laws when available, noting delays before acts are printed.
The article discusses the concept of a balanced ration for livestock and how to calculate it using Willard’s method for exactness. It also describes a trapdoor design to prevent barn accidents and closes with rural sentiment on farmers’ political and community roles.
At equally low prices customers find other and finer grades with strong quality. The notice highlights affordable options and value across grade selections, urging shoppers to compare and save on goods.
A Kernstown precinct committee and fifty five voters urge Robert Worsley to run for Frederick County Treasurer in the next general election. The text also records several declarations of candidacy by Worsley and others, all noting pledges to serve faithfully if elected and to abide by Democratic convention actions.
Two candidates, O. D. Braithwaite for the Northern District and Ran Pifer for the Southern District, announce their candidacies for Commissioner of the Revenue subject to Democratic and nominating convention actions. Braithwaite appeals for vote support and service to the general welfare.
The letter announces two individuals, H. P. Kerns and Porcell Mokee, as candidates for Commissioner of the Revenue for the Northern District of Frederick County Virginia, subject to Democratic Convention action, asking supporters and promising to perform duties if elected.
Public notices announce candidates for local offices in Frederick County and Winchester including Commonwealth's Attorney Sheriff and State Senate. Names include John M. Steck Herbert Larrick Clark H. Purcell A. E. Marker Luclen Lupton and F. B. Tavenner seeking Democratic primaries or conventions.
Schedule shows westbound trains stopping at Washington Alexandria Manassas Front Royal Riverton Strasburg Woodstock Edinburg Mt Jackson New Market Timberville Broadway Cowans Linville Harrisonburg with daily and some Sunday exclusions. Notes flag stops at Bowmans and Beverly Mills for trains 8 and 218 and connections at Washington station to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York.
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