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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
3
A sworn inaccuracy free bank statement sworn by Ler R Grim Cashier for the Bank of Winchester Virginia. The document attests the financial figures and balances as of May 29 1986 and is witnessed by notary Jas B Burress and commissioners.
The report lists assets and liabilities including loans and discounts, bonds to secure circulation, premiums on U S bonds, stocks, bank real estate, reserves and cash items. It shows total deposits of 1 051 267 40 and total assets around 1 449 512 70 with notes of other national banks and various due from banks and bankers.
A series of notices from Jam Spersons and candidates H. L. Wood and H R Kiger announce bids for the Clerk of the Corporation Court in Winchester. Kiger seeks renomination in 1905, while RICH'D L. GRAY asks for re nomination promising courtesy and fidelity in duties.
J. E. Correll announces candidacy for re nomination as Commissioner of the Revenue in Winchester subject to the Democratic Primary. He pledges to serve to the best of his ability if elected.
G H Kinzels campaign announces his bid for Winchester city treasurer subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges faithful performance of duties if elected and urges voters to consider his candidacy.
The speaker announces candidacy for the office of Commonwealth's Attorney in Winter Virginia subject to the Democratic primary. If nominated and elected the candidate pledges to fill the office with promptness. The statement identifies JAS REARDON as the candidate.
The incumbent Circuit Clerk Hil H. Gold seeks re nomination as County Clerk in Friderick County Virginia. He thanks supporters and pledges careful, courteous service if elected, emphasizing six years of public duty and gratitude.
No. 28 9 a m routes from Hagerstown to Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York with sleeper via Hagerstown to Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York. No. 2 2 19 a m direct to Hagerstown Philadelphia New York Pullman sleeper to Philadelphia Parlor cars to Philadelphia and New York. Rates time tables and info by N and W agents Bevil Roanoke VA.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in effect November 27, 1904 makes a close connection at Harper's Ferry for all points west. For rates tickets baggage check Ohio at any office of Baltimore and Ohio Martini, Manager Passenger Traffic. TB-Patton Agent at Winchester.
A critical speaker notes how Mrs Smithers would raise a child with care and proper discipline while Old Henry Williams imagines running the government with honesty and money tracking. The piece hints at public distrust and self awareness, referencing sheriff's actions and shared complaints about governance.
A woman orders a guest evicted after a tense exchange about harsh truths. The man admits a poor night, while the hostess and her husband react with shock to the blunt critique. The scene, humorously misquoted from Collier's Weekly, centers on honesty and dignity in domestic spaces.
A piece from Harper's Weekly recounts a physician lampooning medical specialization and a poor East Side mother seeking aid for her injured son. A curt eye and ear department attendant refuses service, prompting a sharp retort about the missing thumb and finger.
A post office worker describes a man as both visionary and practical, others react with humor about writing Rush on envelopes. The dialogue shifts to marriage rumors and awkward social banter, with quips from a Washington Star and Philadelphia Press.
Nine room dwelling built by Mrs. Bessie McCann on Amherst Street now owned and occupied by Scott Ferguson. Apply to J. W. Henshall, 36 Bouss Avenue.
An exchange aboard a ship ends with the captain rebuking a petty officer who introduces his son Bill as the consul. The consul reveals his relation, prompting disbelief and a humorous misunderstanding, as the captain and consul react to the claim. Later, anecdotes from Mark Twain and James McNeill Whistler appear in Punch, detailing their witty studio encounter and a playful betting moment.
A mashed archive passage mixes a Methodist minister on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with a Dublin Irish tale about a lost mule and cart. It also includes quips about studying law and a teasing line about fiction, attributed to various newspapers.
The notice shows additional eastbound trains with multiple morning departures from Carlisle Anne Arundel MechAnicaburg and Harrisburg region stops. It lists train numbers 2 8 and 110 running daily between Hagerstown and Harrisburg with Sundays excluded and names M O Kuwuzor W Marrin H A Rippix as executives.
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