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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
4
Dozens of residents and visitors are listed in a long personal column. John W. Carlisle Byron Smith Raymond Heironimus Howard DeHaven and others travel or visit. families from Martinsburg New York Norfolk and Baltimore are mentioned along with local business ties and health updates.
The Staunton Daily Leader notes a heated local option election in Staunton Virginia now followed by a three ticket municipal race for June 12. Democrats Republicans and Independents field contenders, with eight Democratic nominees expected for the board of aldermen.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach issues indigestion and bilious ailments. It cites non alcoholic labeling and declares the remedy safe with accompanying Pleasant Pellets as original liver pills for regulating stomach liver and bowels.
Marlboro reports difficulty with corn stands as farmers replant and face late harvest due to drought. Local residents Fannie Maphis and Lynn visited Charles Snapp. Elwood Egolf and O. Boyer vacationed nearby. Shull and Schultz report loss of mule colt and fine colt respectively. Wade Keeler caught five eels from Cedar Creek, largest near four pounds, as wheat heads suffer from sun and dry roots.
The last rites for Mrs. Lottie Tabb were held at her Bunker Hill home, Rev. C. E. Ely officiating. Her remains were taken to Gerrardstown for burial. pallbearers included Harry LeFevre and others. A large attendance showed the esteem she held. Miss Maude Swimley and sister visited, and Harry Bowen planned a Washington trip. dry weather will shorten the hay crop and early vegetables are gone.
The report notes Judge Christian keeping steady focus on the case during a lengthy legal discussion with four or five members of the bar in attendance. His dignity on the bench left a strong impression as he reviews authorities and weighs questions of law prior to delivering a decision.
Frank Williams was arrested by Officers Seabright Neville and Mc Carty this afternoon on disorderly conduct charges. He was in a wagon on South Market Street with a horse wandering the street. a big pocket knife and a pint of whiskey were found on him. He was taken to City Hall lock-up for a hearing before Magistrate Wilson.
Pay your water taxes before June 1st to save 5 percent. G. H. Kinzel serves as Treasurer. Ad notes a forthcoming "Guess What" feature.
Very valuable Clarke County farm for sale privately. About 240 acres lying 7 miles from Winchester and 2 miles from Boyce on the pike. For further information apply to the executor of Jas. Ginn, deceased, Spinay.
The Virginia Classis of the Reformed Church reconvened at Trinity Church Mount Crawford with increased delegate attendance. Officials announced standing committees and discussed ottovers including Rev A Shulenberger’s dismissal to North Carolina Classis. Classis will convene in Winchester May 22 1907.
Powell Snowden died yesterday morning at the residence of his brother in law Rev Dr A S Wiallis on Seminary Hill Fairfax County near Alexandria. He was about 50 and the son of former Alexandria Gazette editor Edgar Snowden. He is survived by two brothers and several sisters. His brother Robert Snowden is the Gazette editor and city council president.
Thomas A. Edison has made an auto tour of the Valley of Virginia and pronounces its scenery the loveliest he has seen. This declaration is reported by the Charlestown Prag Phrase as genuine sentiment from the famed inventor.
Sunday May 27 excursion priced at 1.00 to Washington and back and 1.24 to Baltimore and back. Special train leaves WW in chester at 6 30 a.m head to Baltimore. Return trip leaves Baltimore 6 p.m Washington 7 p.m. The Auditorium will be packed tonight.
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