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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
Winchester report details the North Collinwood Ohio school fire in which between 165 and 170 pupils aged six to fifteen died or were maimed. Overcrowding and inward opening doors left one fire escape and caused a deadly stampede as panic spread.
An editorial urges voters to approve a $10,000 bond on March 16 to fund a new Winches e John Kerr Public School building. It argues overcrowding endangers hundreds of children and stresses wide hallways and fire escapes for safety.
A Star letter praises the Winchester council tax commission for boosting personal property returns by 100000, yielding about 800 annually, with $100000 more unreported. The ongoing tax probe may bring that extra value onto the books, as the letter urges ending “same as last year” returns and notes that any taxpayer underreports shifts tax burden to others.
Canterbury Virginia notes show George Dunham and David Lefevre visiting Gerrardstown residents J C Hale and family. Dr P B Stickley hires David Flemings to farm for the year. Painter and Williams families relocate to Harrisonburg and Stephens City respectively. Mrs Frank Carper and daughter recovering from illness. Lloyd Painter visits Markie Inges near Stephens City. Preaching at White Oak schoolhouse by Mr Driver. Newton Painter spends Sunday with B C K R Hale. Sundith visits paternal uncle last week.
In Saxony a horseshoer is required to pass an examination to qualify. The rule underscores professional standards for farriers in the region.
Canterbury Va March 65 Mrs Arthur Grim hosted a tafty gathering for friends and family. Guests included Miss Georgia Painter Mrs Luther Williams and sister Miss Annie Ross of Love Joy Pa Miss Vada Cougill Carrie Will ie and Carrie Clevenger and Messrs Ray Cougill Albert Ollie Silas Grim William White Archie and John Clevenger. Refreshments followed and music from William White on a graphaphone.
Deerfield Virginia reports a spelling contest at Longs Grove Schoolhouse last Friday night enjoyed by all. Local residents note illness in the community and a move of the Craig family near Macedonia to Dudley Millers farm.
A March social in Welltown honored M tindiver Jr on February 29 with a well attended birthday surprise at his home. Guests included many local families and friends from Harrisonburg Stephens City Winchester Grimes and Grimes areas with music games and refreshments marking the festive evening.
Waterloo March notes report moved farmer Somsaers at his new farm and social visits among locals including Miss Sadie Rust and Miss Ollie Diffenderfer. Also outlines Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement with Frank J. Cheney swearing to its efficacy and a general medical ad push.
The General Demand for a simple pleasant laxative is met by the California Fig Syrup Co with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It claims ethical production, wholesome ingredients, and gentle prompt action. Buy the genuine manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co only. price fifty cents per bottle.
The report lists current prices from focal grain dealers for wheat corn oats and hay, plus live stock values such as beef pork veal eggs and poultry. Local merchants provide country produce quotes, and the retail market shows prices for chickens side meat and millfeed with assorted figures.
Mrs. Lenore Payne wife of Dora Payne died at her Paw Paw West Virginia home after a lingering illness of consumption and was buried at Bloomery. She leaves her husband her parents Mr and Mrs Joshua Shanholtz of Great Cacapon and several brothers and sisters. The couple married two years ago first living at Bloomery then at their present home where Payne works as a teamster. Also note brick absorbs about 16 ounces of water.
Readers are warned that new postal laws require renewals within set windows or journals lapse. Subscriptions overdue by three months will be stopped and papers mailed at higher rates unless paid promptly. The publisher urges immediate payment to avoid discontinuation.
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