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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
4
On May 26 1908 the monitor Florida sails from Norfolk to Hampton Roads to be bombarded with shells and torpedoes. Dummy crew will man the ship as sharp shooters test interior damage while naval officers observe at close range. Repairs will restore the vessel for future use. The outcome will be watched with interest.
The courts have ruled Harry Thaw insane and must be confined in an asylum. The public has long known his mental state, and the case follows the murder of Stanford White tied to Evelyn Nesbit. Authorities hope newspapers cease publishing further coverage.
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad has directed Standard Steel Company to start building 2000 all steel cars for coal and coke traffic to the lakes. The order includes 1000 coke cars and 1000 gondolas, initially awarded last summer and now underway, signaling renewed business strength in 1907.
The piece argues for placing a Southern man on the Democratic ticket, contending the South will reliably provide electors and deserves a more balanced role. It endorses a vice presidential candidate from the South and supports a movement by Southern residents in New York to push for such a choice.
Special to The Star records Mr A D Cunningham and daughter attending the funeral of Pope in Berryville last Sunday. Other notes mention Mrs J F Jackson visiting relatives, Mrs Charles Frye returning to Winchester, Frank Mitchell visiting his aunt, and an upcoming sermon at Burnt Factory by Rev J Harry Smith with Sunday school at 2 15 p m. All are invited.
A parcel facing 18 feet on Piccadilly Street and extending 118 feet north on North Kent Street was sold for 525 dollars in cash. The buyers are Harley Sell and the sellers were W T and R Frank Barr. The lot lies opposite the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger station.
The Richmond Journal argues for a strong Southern man as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. It urges the Denver convention to nominate a Southern candidate who can unite the South with the national slate, naming W G Conrad as a suggested eminently available figure.
Theo H Diener & Son offers American tours to Europe with all expenses paid. Seven week trips priced at $285 and nine week tours at $3.65. European and American itineraries include 11 to 14 day options priced $48 to $87. Contact 217 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, Md.
G J Stevers of Crown City Ohio touts Hyomei as a cure after long chronic catarrh suffering. Franck Baker & Son guarantees Hyomei to cure catarrh and other ailments or money back. Outfit costs $1 with refills 50 cents. treatment involves breathing dry air to kill germs and reduce inflammation.
The document shows liabilities totaling 1,914,008 dollars and 26 cents with cash and notes, including a redemption fund with the U.S. Treasurer at five percent. John W. Rice, cashier, swears the statement is true to the best of knowledge. signed before B. Grim, notary public, on the twenty second day of June.
Good and Company, a combined real estate and insurance firm, operates with an emphasis on mixed services. The entity handles property listings and policy coverage, offering bundled solutions for clients seeking integrated real estate and risk management.
The undersigned offers at public auction in Winchester Virginia on June 20 1908 at 11 am a 36 acre limestone farm. It includes 4 small houses, outbuildings, a good water well, located 4 3 4 miles northeast of Winchester and 1 mile west of Stephenson. Land owned by the late George W Brent at his death, adjoining lands of Evans Hott and others. Purchaser receives one third of growing crops wheat corn and locust posts. tenant’s share two thirds reserved. Terms: one third cash sale day, balance in two equal annual installments with bonds due in one and two years plus interest, secured by deed of trust. cash option available. Exor M Ebert and auctioneer R P Duvall. 4-21-4W
In execution of a circuit court decree from Frederick County Virginia a farm of about 131 acres near Opequon five miles from Winchester will be auctioned at the courthouse steps. The property includes a stone dwelling, bank barn, other buildings and 10 acres of timber with the rest cleared. Possession Sept 1 1908 with crop rights to tenants. one third cash with the balance due in one and two years at interest. John W. an Admr C J of John H Bun cutter dec’d. 5-8-3iw
Special Commissioner announces public auction in Winchester Virginia on May 30 1908 at noon. Property is about 21 acres east of Stephens City once owned by Margaret A Miller and inherited from Hahn estate. Terms: one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by purchaser bonds.
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