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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1909
Page
6
Official registrations show REO leading in sales across seven states including Nebraska with 29 KEOS registered in January 1909, beating rivals by 16 cards. The piece notes REO owners exceed 25 600 and emphasizes deeds as proof of success and popularity, urging demonstrations.
Winchester residents read a testimonial urging Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain kidney trouble and restless sleep. Mrs. Albert J. Greenwalt of Front Royal Va praises the remedy noting improved rest energy and a reduction in kidney symptoms after using the product for her son.
A council meeting last winter in Alexandria elected Rev. Berryman Green D D professor at the Episcopal Theological Seminary to the bishopric. The church considers Rev. Arthur St. Lloyd D D general secretary of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Societies as a potential successor. Lloyd, a native of Alexandria and Virginia Seminary graduate, is based in New York City and may or may not accept.
The Epworth League of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Braddock Street held a Friday evening debate. Mr. Lawrence Fansler spoke for the western view while Mr. Lee Fisher argued for the faith and won the prize. An entertaining musical and literary program followed with performances by Miss Pearson, Miss Richards, Miss Ridgeway, Messrs Kneiling, Renner, Grubbs, Larrick, and Master Dixon. Rev. Dr. J W Duffey delivered the address. Refreshments were served late.
Butter fell six cents on Sunday while wholesale buying quotes showed 22 cents a pound for Saturday and 16 cents today. Wheat held at 1.30 dollars with little supply. Demand was strong for eggs poultry garden vegetables and early fruit. Potatoes hay and other farm items priced with varying quotes. Farmers note few cows for sale and a contact line appears for McDonald’s ad.
May 3 1908 notes include M F Richcreek formerly of Winchester dies at East Radford Virginia Johnnie Ritter found after running away to avoid a whipping New skating rink opened Rev RG Hammond preaches to Shawnee Tribe of Red Men Calf for sale ad from B and O stock yard with payments by weight Howard Cochran items Mrs Bila Lichty to visit Pennsylvania John Stayman of Rieler at Fairmount home.
For sale listings include a new 7 room frame dwelling on Na $1500 Ave with good location, a $1750 East Piccadilly St property, two dwellings on south area with gardens, a $7000 business property with two stores, Graal farm 8 miles from Winchester at $2100, 866 acres timber land near railroad for $1000, 208 1 2 acre limestone farm 8 miles from Winchester, 7 room house and barn for $7500, plus building lots on Braddock Stewart Amherst Ashington Market Clark and Fairmont avenues. C. Miller, Gun Mar. Bell Phosk B5 44 Rouss Avenue.
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