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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
4
The Bank of Middletown announces a state bank with capital stock of 10000 and reports subscription levels already exceeding the amount. Prominent local citizens drive the venture in Middletown, a hub of a prosperous agricultural area. The Star hails the new enterprise and foresees a productive future.
In Chicago yesterday Judge Landis fined six railroad companies over 13000 for violations of the twenty eight hour law governing cattle transport. The judge is noted for fining Standard Oil and is suggested as a potential pursuer of the paper trust over rising paper prices.
The piece denounces Prince De Sagan and Madame Anna Gould as degrading figures chasing fortune. It condemns De Sagan as unprincipled and notes public sentiment has driven him from the country while Gould’s wealth remains a target for scandal.
Captain Willner testifies that Hyomei cured his chronic bronchial illness after two hospitals failed. The ad promotes Hyomei as dry antiseptic air from Australian eucalyptus, inhaled rather than swallowed, with a one dollar outfit and a money back guarantee if not effective.
Dr J Wilton Hope and George Booker escaped injury after their fast runabout slid off a rough road near Sawyer's Swamp and struck a tree. The car returned to Hampton under its own power, though it was badly damaged. Dr Hope is married to Dr Love's daughter in Winchester.
A deed records the transfer of a North Main Street property from W. G. Conway to C. P. Grove after Thomas Keating and Clark Distilling Company occupation. The deed lists $7,500 as consideration, with prior transfers showing T. M. Bantz selling to Conway for $7,000 and Conway claiming sale to Grove on April 30, though recorded only yesterday.
The Market Street skating rink opened on Stewart street to a tremendous crowd with several hundred skaters on the floor and many spectators. Messrs Henry offered ice cream and cake after closing as a gesture of appreciation. A block party highlight featured Miss Woodward winning.
Dr James R Grammar has improved from illness at his home on North Washington street and his condition is better today.
Mrs. Thomas D. Spindle, after visiting her sister Mrs. Maria Worthington, has traveled to Harrisonburg to visit friends.
A huge turnout filled the new Winchester skating rink where a polished glasslike floor, electric lighting, and modern conveniences drew hundreds. Patty led a grand march of about one hundred couples last night as the venue promises lasting amusement and growing interest in skating.
Rev A J Secrist who moved from Inwood to lead the United Brethren Church was the guest of a surprise donation party at his Springfield street home. A number of friends and congregants attended the event, presenting generous gifts and useful items. An appetizing luncheon was served as guests shared in an evening of merriment.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a superior cure for kidney liver and bladder diseases. The copy touts its gentleness quick relief and claims a sworn purity certificate with each bottle and offers free sample bottles by mail to readers. It notes it is not a universal remedy and lists Binghamton NY as the company location.
Special Commissioner M M Lynch and E L Hodgson certify that bond with approved security has been given as required by decree in the above entitled case. Clerk Phil H Gold of the Circuit Court of Brederick County Virginia notes the date May 2 1908.
A farm auction offers 90 sheep including two thoroughbred Thropshire rams with 68 carrying 73 lambs, 20 ewes unbred, 65 hogs with seven brood sows and a thoroughbred Berkshire boar, plus two 2-horse farm wagons and multiple implements. About twenty tons hay forty barrels corn, and furniture will be sold. Cash for under 10 dollars, credit terms over 10 with note and endorsements. Removal forbidden until terms met. Auctioneers Heflebower West Neville. Watkin s auctioneers.
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