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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1906
Page
2
The congressman urges appropriation for the Jamestown Exposition. The speaker is praised for industry and statesmanship while President Roosevelt faces criticism of the Standard Oil trust. Public vigilance and constitutional boards are discussed in the context of governance reforms.
Congressman J. D. Flood of Virginia urged the House to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first English settlement in the new world as a national event. He argued the nation should fund a fitting expo or observance, noting Virginia’s substantial historic contributions and land ceded to the federal government.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes Virginia seeks wide public backing as it plans to mark the birth of the republic and urges Congress to provide cordial and enthusiastic support for the celebration.
The article notes the 43rd anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville with 17 000 casualties on each side and mentions local soldiers who fought in the battle. It also chronicles a school term ending and visits by several residents to Washington and Covington, Va.
Mrs Kate Lewis of near Bethel is very ill. Mrs Abraham Barrett of Martinsburg returns home after visiting her mother Mrs Mary Clark of Cedar Grove who is very ill. Dr Miller of Winchester attends Mrs. Barrett. Elmer Meister shows little improvement in eye trouble. Annie Miller of Cedar Grove visits with Mrs Garraway Roberts then returns home. Mr and Mrs Omps visit Bloomery. Mr and Mrs William Parlett visit Cedar Grove. Emma Bennett visits Pansy Chrismore. Lagona V Darlington receives a large Bible for fourteenth birthday from his mother Le Wannith Darlington of Martinsburg West Virginia. Carson DeHaven visits friends. Perry Kerns returns from visit to his mother near Cross Junction. Mrs Mattie Darlington visits her mother Mary Clark. Jerry Bennett of Albin visits his parents. Farmers near finish planting corn. Peach and plum trees show good promise.
Sergeant Newland delivered an eighteen year old, William G. Sheffler, to the Rei ham county jail after a Shenandoah county magistrate charged him with carrying a concealed weapon stolen from C. Clem on the Wissler farm near Mt. Jackson. The boy faced no theft charge at trial. Judge Harrison had designated Rockingham county jail for Shenandoah county until a new Woodstock jail is ready, so Sheffler was sent there to serve.
Notes from Op e qu on report Mildred Rinker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rinker, is convalescing after illness. Edith Robinson, wintering with her uncle James Robinson at Nain, has returned home. Frank Brill and Harry Boyce visited Frank's home at Relief. Emma Williams and sister Lettie Clark spent Sunday with Mrs. Lee Boyce. Sarah Boyce and Delia Garrett visited Woodside at John W. Reed's. Kate Robinson is rebuilding a wire fence on her farm.
Waterloo dated items note Wilton Stuart's return to Baltimore from Mount View visits by Rev Edward Burnman and Mrs Belle Vorous. Private school openings, visits, barn fire at H H Rutherford near Martinsburg causing 2500 dollars in damages.
Remove freckles pimples and liver spots with NADINOLA claims of 10 to 15 day cures. Advertises money back guarantee and lists Paris Tennessee banks as references. Offers 50 cent mail order or 1.51 dollar package by mail with response to druggists.
In the Circuit Court for Warren county Virginia Joseph A Hancock v Royal Tapestry Company et al the suit seeks to wind up the company affairs take account of assets and liens appoint a receiver and sell assets for creditor distribution. Defendants appear by fifteen days after publication to protect their interests.
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