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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
4
The publication states it will not accept advertisements unless there is assurance the advertiser intends no deception or illicit schemes. It emphasizes that space is valuable for legitimate advertisers only.
The notice lists mailing rates and advance payments for subscriptions and carrier delivery. Details show annual, six month, and three month options with specified prices, reflecting pricing structures for readers in the Bell office area.
The Democratic slate lists William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for president and John W. Kern of Indiana for vice president. The ticket reflects the party's 1900 era lineup during the campaign period.
Democratic voters in Virginia's Seventh District are urged to support James Hay for Congress tomorrow. The ad praises his indefatigable service, zeal, and leadership in Congress, urging constituents to reward his faithfulness with continued approval and vote him into office.
Hon. R. E. Byrd spoke Friday night in Staunton, praised Staunton as Queen City of the Valley, urged unity with Winchester via a new railway, and defended the Democratic bank guaranty idea as securing deposits. He mocked Fulwiler and touched on civil service reform and Roosevelt’s square deal.
In Richmond the speaker condemns Tattocrats for marching as Democrats while aiding Republican causes. He warns against judges issuing injunctions and urges immediate action. He lauds William Jennings Bryan as the greatest man of the era amid booming applause.
A Winchester Virginia farmer credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with curing severe backache and kidney pain after trying other remedies. He reports dark, frequent urine with pain and bed confinement before a short course of the pills. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. 50 cents a box.
Election Day November 3 1908 a holiday this bank will be closed Farmers and Merchants National Bank will be closed also Paper maturing on that day can be paid on Wednesday November 4 H D Fuller Cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank Tuesday Nov 3 legal holiday this bank will be closed payment on Wednesday Nov 4 M W Rich
Union Bank of Winchester laid on Wednesday with A LEE R GRIM named as cashier in the notice detailing the bank event and personnel involved.
White Post notes for November recount Miss Eliza Meade and Miss Ruth Custis from Winchester at Fauntleroy, Miss Vivian Meade and Misses Mildred Miller and Marguerite Falconer from Winchester visiting Gunston Hall, plus Miss Lucy Long from Greenwood staying with Dr. Lewis. Mrs Elliott improves after illness. Mrs Sowers returns from Winchester. Mr Robert M. Rupp of Hagerstown visits White Post.
Friends report Mrs Betty Dandridge is recovering from illness at her home on Brad dock street. She has been confined to her room for a week and is expected to be up and around soon.
Advertisement notes raw lungs and persistent coughs are caused by germs like pneumonitis and consumption. It claims Poley’s Honey cures obstinate hacking coughs, heals the lungs, and prevents serious results. Genuine product in a yellow package from Franck Baker Son.
Messrs Whiting Faulkner and Douglas Crawford students from Shenandoah Valley Academy spent the weekend with their father in Martinsburg.
Ferdinand Rohr of Charles Town W Va died after pneumonia followed a hospital stay. He was 63, survived by widow, son Archibald, and siblings. His remains will be brought to Clarke County for burial at Mount Hebron. Alberta Carper wife of Stewart Carper of White Post Clarke County died after paralysis and heart trouble at 61. She leaves husband and 11 children. Funeral at Centenary Reformed Church followed by Mount Hebron interment.
Advert asks if users return to Gowan's Preparation and tell neighbors citing coughs colds pneumonia external use. It lists price 25c 50c and 1 00 with availability at all druggists.
A crowded Market Street rink hosted a masked skating event Saturday night with over 50 masked skaters and a large audience. Judges named Miss Miller, Mr. Wheat, Miss Fannie Laton, Miss Kate and Boyd, Miss Irene McDonald, Miss Katherine, Miss Jennie Taylor, Miss Virginia Barr, Miss Mary Braithwaite, Benjamin Hartman, and others for costume prizes. An appearance contest and peel-throwing game drew laughs as fortunes of future husbands were revealed.
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