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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
4
A gentleman condemns boys who tie tin cans to dogs tails describing the animals terrified during the runs. He notes two incidents with escalating brutality and appeals to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to punish the perpetrators.
Harrison M. Parker, business manager of the Chicago Tribune, told Des Moines delegates that publicity in newspapers is vital for business success. He urged judicious advertising, calling the newspaper the Bible in American homes and saying advertising will shape future commercial battles more than news alone. The housewife, controlling household budgets, prioritizes ten cent savings from newspaper ads.
The passage urges a persistent, high quality approach with a clear policy. It emphasizes using sound judgment, being explicit, and only advertising what is truly available, arguing that honesty and focus drive success through advertising.
Mrs William Rutherford travels to Norfolk for a few days with kin. Edna Hendrix visits Anna Allen. Helen Solenberger and Helen Metz spend time with Aunt Mrs Do R McCann. Charley Gore and Katheryn Gore visit Branner family near Relief. Hilda Cline injured minorly at home. Clearbrook yard party delayed to July 31. Mrs John Say, and visitors Margaret Whetzel Edna Whetzel Edith Cowles call on S W Allen home.
The annual reunion of Reformed churches from Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia will be held at PensMar on July 16. An active committee has arranged bands and entertainment with plentiful music. Rev. Theodore F. Herman of Allentown PA will give the special address. Delegations and excursions from the states will attend. This marks the first of several denominational reunions planned at PensMar this year.
Greenway Virginia notes list residents and visitors with weekend and weekday calls. Several families including Hardy, Rosenberry, Gardiner, Perry, and Chamblin are mentioned visiting relatives in Maple Grove White Post Vawcluse Canterbury and Charles Town. Health concerns include illnesses and a horse heat incident, with extended family travel and social visits across the area.
Deerfield notes show Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daugherty and their young son visiting Mrs. Daugherty's parents. John Gordon lost a valuable colt last week to lockjaw. John Miller of Hannibal Missouri is staying with relatives. Will Craig from Macedonia spent Sunday with his uncle here. H S Tevault is spending a few days on his farm.
Hayfield Va June 30 Miss Annie Windle of Wheatfield visits sister Mrs Eliza Rosenberger and son Charles on Sunday. Annie Windle and Mrs Lillie Rosenberger call on Mrs Robert Worsley Tuesday. Francis Pingley of Chambersville visits relatives Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs William Wisecarver and children guest of Mr and Mrs Harry Windle Sunday evening. Julian Rosenberger visits near Gore Sunday. Edward Cornell to leave for Keyser this week. Pauline Boxwell sick. Ethel Cooper visits aunt Nora Cooper near Winchester. Allemony moves saw mill to Will Bayliss. S Cooper returns home from Middletown after several days.
In Shepherdstown three liquor saloons must shut at 11 tonight. The Eutler Hotel and J P Watkins plans to keep soft drinks available, while Lane and Hamilton will close and move from town.
The stork visited the home of Joseph and Isabelle Pletcher on South Market street last night and left them a baby girl. The parents, a popular young colored couple, are receiving congratulations from friends.
Mr John Gibson Sr of Baltimore is spending a day or two in town on business. Re Dey of Norfolk registered at the Hotel Evans. T W Cromer Jr of Baltimore was here on business. Mrs A E Roberts and Miss Naomi Abbott of Brandy Station Va visit Mrs James W Sibert on North Kent street. Miss Katharine Embery of Brandy Station is guest of Mrs Lillie Stine at No 417 South Main Street. Miss Jennie Waters and Mrs Feast of Washington are guests of Mrs G O Miller on North Washington street. Miss Bryan Stuart of Whit was in town today.
Daily notes from Bunker Hill W V June 30 report visits by W B Glendening and Sam Wilson in Martinsburg. A demon grown by I M Sutton on a self raised tree weighs one and a half pounds. Gray Silver shipped two carloads of lambs. S S Clinch to start his mill on full time Monday after repairs. Rev G A Luttrell to speak July 4 at 3 PM to Junior Order United American Mechanics. public welcome. Cumberland Valley Railroad gardeners beautify depot grounds. Dr H A Rogers and children visiting relatives in Gainesboro Va.
Mrs. W. S. White is in Scranton Pennsylvania on an extended visit to her sister Mrs. B. J. Jilkins. Miss Carter and Augusta Conrad left this morning to spend time at Old Point Comfort Virginia.
Wigs and old remedies warn that colds lingering weaken the constitution and may become consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended to cure persistent coughs that resist other treatments. Do not experiment with untried medicines as delay may cause a cold to settle on the lungs.
Mrs. H. E. Guyer and her young daughter from Philadelphia stay with Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Swimley in Winchester. Mrs. Swimley, who had been visiting Philadelphia, accompanied them back to Winchester for the visit.
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