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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
Officers report President and General muster the Star into the post in Winchester Virginia as a second matter noted by City Editor.
The News Item founded in 1896 merged with The Evening Star on May 6 1907. The combined circulation surpassed 3 600 making The Star the only daily paper published in Winfield. Office: Pell Bell editorial room 236.
In advance notes mention a trio of men with a count of 1.268 from a prior docket. The fragment hints at preliminary details or a procedural step in a case or event. Further readable context is needed to confirm entities and outcome.
A Richmond Times Dispatch tribute defends Grover Cleveland and recalls his public service and death. The piece warns against fraudulent tree sprayers posing as government experts charging high prices for spraying materials and urges readers to avoid such unscrupulous vendors.
Twenty four New York paper companies plead guilty to Sherman anti trust violations and are fined one thousand dollars each by the United States Circuit Court. A House committee led by James R Mann found no evidence of a price fixing conspiracy, though trials showed output cuts aimed at raising prices. Mann’s panel is criticized for biased skepticism toward publishers and its cross examination of Mr Mann.
In the Petersburg Index-Appeal the report notes witnesses acting more as counsel for the trust than as impartial investigators bound to ascertain the truth. The piece highlights the duty to report the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Mr Leslie D Kline of Vaucluse is under strong consideration for appointment to the board of visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute He is a graduate and post graduate of the Yoar and studied law at the University of Virginia though he never practiced it He has long engaged in farming and stock raising and would aid in directing a school with practical and scientific work His appointment would please friends of the alma mater in this section of the state and beyond
An health education ad emphasizes kidney health and links most sickness to kidney trouble. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a free sample bottle by mail from the Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
Captain Julius C Holmes United States Government Inspector of Public Buildings with headquarters in Washington married Miss Mamie Condon a charming young lady of Beattyville Kentucky yesterday at Ninth Street Baptist Church no attendants. The couple are now in Charles Town on a honeymoon tour and will return to life in Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley.
June 26 report from Rock Enon Springs notes the death of L F Carrier's child and burial at Shiloh with Rev Pilgrim officiating. Also mentions Mrs Fox ill with typhoid fever, busy grain harvest, and visits by Charles Lockhart and Mrs Haselman, plus Clinton McKee from Keyser, W Virginia.
Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo announces a departure from traditional medicines by publishing a comprehensive guide of herbal medicines for domestic use. The book lists remedies for assorted ailments and stresses that the compounds contain no alcohol or harmful agents. It highlights ingredients from native medicinal plants learned from Native American knowledge and claims the formula is safe and effective for strengthening general health.
Miss Mary spoatnaa visits Boyce Virginia with her brother Mr Chamberlin and Mrs Baker family. Mrs J Cleven ger hosts L R Cleven ger son James after Baltimore trip. Misses Minnie Gertrude Chamberlin Mae Cleven ger attend Sencindiver gathering. Benjamin Finfrock returns from Winchester. Mrs James Clevenger visits L R Cleven ger.
Miss Mamie Humston visits Edinburg friends. Roanoke visitors Maitland family with five children stay with Mrs. George Ginn. William Dinges kills a six foot blacksnake. Harvesting nears end. Mrs Bettie Comer returns home from visit with daughter Mrs R A Larrick in Washington. Rev J C Siler preaches at Cedar Cliff Church. Miss Zenzie Kline visits cousin Mrs E B Powars. Miss Clara Downey returns home from Edinburg visit. Vic Beohm and niece Lucy Beohm visit area. A Wednesday storm blows roof from O Neals and damages Dr Powers corn.
A Winchester woman testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills curing her back and kidney pain and irregular secretions after failed medical treatment. She bought the remedy at Franck Baker & Son's drug store and reports lasting relief. Foster Milburn Co. is the U S sole agent. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
The schedule lists shows in Culpeper Manassas Orange Harrisonburg Front Royal Berryville Upperville Warrenton and Petersburg with dates from July through September. The Richmond show date remains to be announced.
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