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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
3
In a report on youth suicide, authorities attribute deaths among children and teens in Germany to personal crisis and failure in school examinations and pursuit of further study. The causes point to exam stress and perceived academic failure as key drivers.
Public notice that the firm Garver and Shiner dissolves on May 1. The signer, Walter A. Shiner, states he will not be responsible for debts after May 1. Creditors are asked to present claims within 10 days for settlement.
Walter Deen of Bruf caught nine carp in a single Potomac net haul totaling 107 pounds. The largest fish weighed 30 pounds, with two at 15 pounds and the remaining five between 8 and 10 pounds each.
Gen W L Cabell of Texas assumed command of the United Confederate Veterans after General Stephen D Lee’s death. He praised Lee as a citizen soldier and blameless, widely loved and respected, noting his noble life and enduring leadership.
Statistics in the State Corporation Commission show the two cent passenger rate promulgated October 1 1907 has not harmed railroads as claimed. Most lines prospered under the change, though February and March 1908 showed a downturn. No road deteriorated in passenger receipts under the new system.
Mr. Randolph T. McGuire of the Farmers and Merchants' National Bank is in Washington on business. Mr. J. Olin Faulkmer, principal of the Onancock High School in Virginia, is at home for the miner.
Mr. Lloyd B. Stephenson of St Louis Mo who has spent the winter in San Antonio Texas is staying with Mr and Mrs J B Beverley for the summer. Mr and Mrs Gardner W Brown of New York City with their daughter Katharine Vernon Brown arrived last evening to visit Mrs Brown's parents Mr and Mrs Jas B Russell on Washington street.
The locals host the Baltimore and Ohio team at Reservoir Park this afternoon with a 3.30 kickoff. A large crowd is in attendance as the visitors arrive at noon with their supporters.
Sir Edward Elgar, during a New York and Pittsburgh visit, conducted two performances of his Variations and led his Apostles and The Kingdom. Asked about reports he criticized American works, he gave a cryptic reply about having too many good friends among American composers to harm their work.
A London court fined a woman who claimed she did not use bad language, saying she was well dressed and respectable. The judge appeared to miss the moral argument about the impact of good dress on behavior.
Local grain dealers posted today’s buying prices for cereals and products. Wheat and corn bids per bushel and by ton are listed alongside country produce quotes for butter lard potatoes and side meat. Prices vary by commodity with regional market figures reflected in the day’s market page.
Public sale announced for a 36 acre limestone farm near Winchester Virginia in Frederick County. The land purchased includes a share of growing crops and locust posts with a two thirds tenant crop reserve, sale details specify one third cash at sale and rest in two equal installments with deed of trust securing payments. Exor Geo W Brent deceased and auction by P Duvall auctioneer.
Beautiful Woman Her surroundings should be in harmony and can best be made so by a well kept home. The L and M Pure Paint preserves the home and prevents decay. Ready for use costs $1.20 per gallon. It wears for ten years and longer. Agents listed in Virginia.
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