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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1907
Page
4
The Evening Star, Winchester, merged with The News Item in 1907, creating the sole Winchester daily with a combined circulation of over 3,700. Advertising ethics state no deceitful ads and no wildcat stock schemes, with subscription rates listed as 2.00 yearly, 1.00 six months, and 0.50 three months.
The author cites Jefferson fearing federal intervention overruling state law and notes injunctions by federal judges on three southern states including Virginia. He observes railroads operating under federal injunctions, contrasts prices at the Jamestown Exposition, and mentions local papers assessing the situation. He adds a cultural aside on marriages to stage actresses and editorials from Parkersburg and Tyler County on debts and vindication.
Secretary Wilson orders a federal inquiry into absinthe manufacture in the United States. The aim is to curb the industry, with findings to be shared with Congress and published in department bulletins. France and Switzerland move toward prohibition as the drink’s dangers are highlighted.
In a witty aside on stage lives, authors note that many performers seek novelty rather than domestic bliss. The line between show life and private happiness blurs as expectations shift unresolved.
The case W. J. Dempsey versus R. Dickson for six thousand dollars consumed a full day of testimony and a long argument in court. Witnesses were examined, the session adjourned, and the courtroom remained crowded as counsel for both sides presented their arguments. The Dempsey girl was mentioned as having been brought to this location.
Peoria Star notes county treasurer sued newspaper editor after headlines claimed he filched funds. Jury convict and fines of $200 plus costs, with jail until paid. Case shows danger of sensational headlines twisting a small news item into a startling conclusion.
The excerpt presents quirky dialogue between characters in a rustic setting, with imagery of a dry goods box and rain. It features odd spellings and a conversational tone, hinting at a playful scenario or arc from a larger literary piece.
Interest across the state centers on the Loving murder trial in Houston Halifax county. Ex Judge William G Loving faces arraignment for the killing of Theodore Estes at Oak Ridge Nelson county. Proceedings are led by Judge William R Barksdale with defense including Aubrey E Strode John L Lee Walton Moore and William C G Barksdale. About 100 witnesses summoned as Halifax jurors are sought with possible venire outside Halifax. Trial expected to last ten days to three weeks amid questions over what Elizabeth Loving told her father before the fatal act.
A British expert warns that fishing methods favor one species over another, risking valuable fish like plaice in the North Sea. The trend shows a rise in the worthless daal at the expense of plaice, implying ecosystem imbalance from selective capture.
The London Bystander notes that dinner parties now routinely circle car talk from clutch plates and sparking plugs to engine types. It suggests being conversant about motoring rivals other topics like golf or bridge for social grace.
A brief aphorism notes that some individuals conceal virtue through wealth while others mask vice due to poverty, reflecting on appearances and character as a universal human measure.
A party was held at the home of Mrs. Margaret Burton near Gainesboro on Thursday for her sixty sixth birthday. About twenty five guests joined in the celebration with gifts and well wishes for her health and happiness. Music by Arthur Cather accompanied the refreshments as neighbors and relatives attended.
Official Democratic ticket provides candidates for State Senate Robert M Ward House of Delegates R B Byrd Commonwealths Attorney Herbert S Harrick Frederick County Sheriff Clark H Purcell and county offices including treasurer and various local officials across Stonewall district with names like W H iDinges Cather Lockhart Whitacre Slonaker and others listed as road and justice of the peace posts.
Centuries ago hand drums played a role in Roman religious dances and were used by various nations for signaling in warfare, illustrating the drum's long cultural and military significance.
Dates announced for connecting trains leaving Washington at 7 45 a m Baltimore Camden Station 8 40 a m arriving Niagara Falls 10 p m Tickets valid for return ten days including sale date on all regular trains except the Black Diamond Express of the Lehigh Valley Route Agents may issue pamphlets with full stop over and side trip information
An advertisement touts Booth's Laxative Pills as the best cure for constipation biliousness and sick headaches claiming a guaranteed refund if not effective. It describes a laxative and hepatic action, selling at 245 cents by Franck Baker & Son with money back guarantee and mail order from Booth's Pill Company Buffalo NY.
The imported Percheron stallion Poussin recently purchased by The North Frederick Horse Co. can be found at S. E. Browns near Gainesboro on Monday and Tuesday, at Hon. RB Barton’s farm on Wednesday and Thursday, and at C. Edams near Chambersville on Friday and Saturday each week.
Southbound No 4 runs daily at 3 13 a m to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Norton Welch Winston Salem Charlotte Pullman sleeper to Welch No 13 runs daily 9 09 a m to Roanoke and intermediate stops to Knoxville Bluefield Columbus Cincinnati and the West Pullman sleeper to Knoxville and from Roanoke to Columbus Cafe Car No 27 daily 6 42 p m to Elkmont and intermediate stops rates maps time tables by agents M F Bragg Trav Pass Agt W B Bevill Gen Pass Agt Roanoke Virginia
Daily train service with numerous routes to Harrisonburg Staunton Harpers Ferry Hagerstown Frederick Washington Baltimore Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati and New York. Timings include departures mainly after midnight and morning with arrivals through the night and next day. note Sunday exceptions and mixed trains listed.
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