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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
4
The Star warns Winchester Virginia readers that it will not accept ads unless verified as legitimate. The policy targets deceptive schemes including wildcat mining and fake stock pitches, stressing space for bona fide advertisers.
Rates listed for mail and carrier delivery. Per year in advance two dollars, six months one dollar, three months in advance one dollar. Carrier delivery two dollars fifty cents yearly, one dollar twenty five cents six months.
Middletown resident Charles W. Heater is recommended for reappointment to the State Agricultural Board. He has long served as board president, given substantial time without pay, and is praised as efficient, courageous, and well versed in duties. The governor is encouraged to reappoint him.
Senator Ward earns praise for securing Frederick county its $2700 portion of a $250000 good roads appropriation. Wilsom of the State Highway Commission will meet the Board of Supervisors to discuss the distribution. The act requires the county to match the state grant, and local officials are urged to act promptly.
The Insurance Press and The World Roanoke newspaper advocate installing sprinkling systems in state school buildings. Roanoke Alexandria Richmond Norfolk Lynchburg Charlottesville Staunton Winchester Newport News and Portsmouth are named as cities on the list.
A New York department store manager explains that six similar toilet articles are indistinguishable in quality to experts yet advertising drives equal or greater sales for the best performers. He notes the sellers’ success mirrors advertising effort, while the poorer sellers lag without strong promotion.
Governor Swanson proclaims a Virginia holiday to observe the centennial birth of Jefferson Davis. The Jefferson Davis Monument Association plans to turn the Richmond Davis monument over to the city on that day.
A brief Virginia forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Thursday. No precipitation expected with light winds and mild temperatures across the region.
Gore Virginia May 13 residents share Sunday visits and family news. Mrs CW Parish and daughter Gladys visited Mrs D F Kerns. N F Kerns and daughter Marie and Ada Kerns from Trone joined Mr and Mrs Dan Sargent for Sunday.
Mrs J H Funckhouser stayed with Miss Mamie Dearmont at Dearmont Hall near White Post. George Gregg family returned to Middleburg after visiting The Highlands. Prayer meeting at Greenway Sunday at 730 PM. Mrs W F Stuart and family visited Mrs Harvey Cornwell at White Post. Belle Fuller visiting friends at Ashby Station. Baker Chamblin and Ward Stuart spent Friday evening in Winchester. Grace Rosenberger of Baynard spent Friday with Bessie Rosenberry.
Misses Beulah Carter and Katie Carter visited Mr and Mrs Grover Carter last Friday. William Carter and daughter Marie Carter spent Friday with Mr Norval Carter. Mr IM Swimley went to Charles Town recently. Rev H V Wheeler preached to a large crowd last Sunday. Charles W Fishpaw is recovering from a broken arm. Mrs J W Symons has returned home improved from Winchester. Claud Ramie of Waterloo was a village visitor this week.
A testimonial touts Grape-Nuts as curing chronic indigestion after a doctor advised its use each morning. The author credits predigested nutrition for easing stomach strain and boosting nervous energy, claiming benefits for both adults and children.
The Onancock High School, led by Principal J Olin Faulkner of Winchester, will hold its eighth annual commencement in the school auditorium on May 21 and 22 with a baccalaureate sermon on May 17 by Rev J W Stiff. The graduating class of thirteen will be addressed by Rev Mr Edge of Cashville Baptist Church.
Retrenchment tightens up operations as Baltimore and Ohio closes all slow freights for 24 hours from 6 pm Saturday to 6 am Monday. The pause halts many trains and crews, costing thousands, while fast freights from east and west are moved with urgency due to reduced traffic.
A Winchester notice touts Mi o na as stomach help for indigestion. It claims the treatment strengthens stomach walls and bowels so food is digested without distress, with an absolute money back guarantee from Franck Baker & Son. A 50 cent box is recommended.
Special Commissioner to offer for sale at public auction in Winchester Virginia on May 30 1908 at 12 o'clock a tract of land in Stephens City Virginia inherited from the Hahn Estate. One third cash at sale then two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust with bonds bearing interest payable yearly. Sale verified by clerk and authorized by decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court.
John W. Rice as administrator advertises a public auction of a 131 acre Frederick County farm near Opequon five miles from Winchester. Property includes stone dwelling, bank barn, timber 10 acres cleared land. possession December 1 1908 with crops to be harvested by tenant. Terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years with interest. sale secured by trust deed.
Public sale directed by Eben Richards owner follows sale of Carter Hall Millwood Clarke County Va on Thursday May 14 1908 at 10 oclock in the forenoon. Items include 18 horses and colts 65 head of cattle 90 sheep 65 hogs and 500 acre farm implements hay and corn plus furniture. Terms cash for 10 or less credit 12 months with negotiable note endorsed. Auction by Heflebowen and West and F B Neville with N B noted.
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