Hoop's Pints Cure All Liver Ailments
An old advertisement touts Hoop's Pints as a simple reliable remedy for liver ills. The product is described as easy to take and operate with a price of 25 cents.
14 Dec 1898
Page 3
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Newspaper
The Winchester Times
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Hoop's Pints as a simple reliable remedy for liver ills. The product is described as easy to take and operate with a price of 25 cents.
A holiday sale advertises 2,000 volumes at less than half publishers' prices. Popular works priced from 10 to 40 cents, clothbound editions noted, with good paper. Includes books for children.
Special advertisement details Webster's Unabridged Dictionaries with 1,28L pages and over 1,000,000 words. Describes dimensions 84 inches wide, 103 inches long, 34 inches thick, bound in cloth and notes a price offer.
Advertises limited stock of multi volume sets including Bulwer Lytton thirteen clothbound volumes for $3 Kipling five volumes Hawthorne five volumes Henry five volumes Correlli five volumes Cooper five volumes each priced at $1 indicating bundles offered for sale by a bookseller.
A closing-out sale offers cloaks capes furs blankets and comforts plus men's and boys suits overcoats neckwear and underwear. Silk mufflers listed at 125 reduced to 75 and 75 cents cut to 40 cents.
A bulldog bite injures Mr. Sol Goldman. accidents, illnesses, and deaths are reported among local residents. Skating mishap injures Robert Latham. Isaiah Fries remains critically ill near Greenspring. Public notices include church events, a fire alarm at Kent and Cecil streets, and a marriage license for J A Guard and Emma Barrow.
Mrs Bettie Dandridge visits the Bower in Clarke county. Mr H P Tabb of Opequon in town Saturday. H W Sitwell stayed at Miss Pages. Mr and Mrs G H Carter visit Martinsburg. Charles Kiger of Evansville Ind visiting relatives. Lizzie Logan travels to Wheeling for winter with niece Mrs Baumer. Laura McGuire returns from Martinsburg reception for Mr and Mrs Peyton Harrison. Mr and Mrs Timberlake visit Fannie G Bartlett. Dr McSherry of Martinsburg visits daughter on Washington street. Mr and Mrs John F Burkelder of Vaucluse Station in town Monday. Elizabeth Hoff of Middletown visits George R Henry at City Hotel. M H O'Molundro of Randford Va visits lands. Margaret Manuel of Relief and Mollie Brolosius of Fredericksburg visit A J Copenhaver. Miss Jeanie Pine of Darkesville visits Mrs Walter Capper. Dr Gustav Hanzig seeks to locate as homeopathic physician in Winchester. Granville Chapman returns from Baltimore with Christmas goods for Slanesville store. Geo Bailey and wife return from bridal tour in Ohio and stay with Charles H Boxwell on N Braddock street. Mrs M S Donelson leaves for Baltimore after illness, traveling in private car Eurasia with daughter Mrs Ames Miss Hallie Huck and Dr M Warfield.
Active steps start to erect a large canning and cold storage plant in Winchester. Promoters say the facility will aid Frederick county farmers and fruit growers by handling surplus fruit and vegetables and improving market options.
Fine House construction by Captain A. J. Mellwee details a four teen room residence with heated spaces bay windows and a cupola. Star Tannery contractor Frank Zapp spared time to ensure high quality while the Mellwee family is famed for hospitality.
An advertisement notes a cough remedy produced by J. Jas. A. Milburn & Co. available at 13 West Water Street. It emphasizes reliability and brand origin in a period newspaper style.
A telegram received Saturday evening by Robert I. Kurtz states his nephew Wm. Kremer of Delard Florida was killed. No details are given. The deceased, 22, was son of a Kremer brother of James Kremer and half brother of Mrs. John Graber and Miss Ethel Kremer and Merton Kremer, who reside here. he left the city for the south in 1882.
The ladies in charge of the Union Fire Company entertainment met last Thursday and elected Emma Kinzel president, McKim Diffenderfer first vice president, M. T. Reed second vice president, John W. Nail third vice president, and George A. Kinzel as treasurer. A further meeting will be held soon to finish arrangements.
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana reports he had not spoken above a whisper for months until one bottle of Fo Leys Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is favored by speakers and singers. Dr. R W Stone, druggist.
John W. Brown who seriously wounded Chas Keiter during a sheep dispute has appealed the decision. The warrant in-defence was executed by Keiter and the case was tried before Justices Albin and Kater. The county court will convene the first Monday in January.
All points on Norfolk and Western Railway and to and from Richmond Virginia and Washington District of Columbia and to points south of the Potomac and east of the Mississippi River. Tickets on sale Dec 22 to 26 Dec 30 to 31 and Jan 1 and 2 1899. All tickets good for return passage Jan 4 1899. W B Bevill General Passenger Agent.
Ruth Ellen Honesty aged about seventytwo died at her North Market Street home Friday afternoon. She was the widow of John Honesty who once nursed Charles Broadway Russ, the New York merchant, as a child. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon and the burial took place at Apple Pie Ridge.
A person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing is asked to call Dr. R. W. Stone, Druggist, to obtain Foley's Honey and Tar for prompt relief.
Miss Mary Virginia Willis daughter of M H G Willis and Jacob E Baker Jr exchange vows in a Londoun Street Presbyterian ceremony attended by a large audience. Organist Miss Mary L Warren played Lohengrin. reception follows at the bride’s Washington Street home before a 6:04 train departure for a northern tour and future residence on Washington Street.
A runaway on Water street frightened a two horse team, tossing Capt. Chas. W. Coontz under the wagon and injuring his limbs though no bones were broken. He recovered from shock and was cared for at his brother in law’s home. A boy, Charles Windle, was thrown but unharmed. The team was later stopped near Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Mr. M. H. O Mohboudro of Randford Virginia in Winchester last week working for a Roanoke syndicate of land grabbers filed for about 3500 dollars of delinquent land taxes for 1895. If owners do not pay the taxes costs and a five dollar syndicate fee within the allowed time they will lose their land.
The Clarke Courier prints cards for Sheriff hopefuls Smallwood Steele and Briggs. In Frederick, first candidates announce themselves for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Capt. Wm. L. Clark the incumbent and Jos. E. Kiger a seven year deputy, both pledging faithful service. The political field is starting to heat up as candidates begin to emerge.
Henry Baetjer & Co announces elegant Christmas umbrella styles with new handle designs and up to date qualities. Free name engraving offered, and stock described as larger than usual.
Christmas and New Year excursion tickets offered by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between Baltimore and points including Pittsburg Wheeling Parkersburg Strasburg Junction with travel dates December 23 24 25 31 1898 and January 1 1899 and return by January 4 1899. Magnificent train service with Pullman sleeping cars and dining cars.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company hall hosted a Friday meeting where many ladies volunteered for the oyster supper. Mrs F R Snapp was elected president with Mrs Thomas Cooper first vice president and Mrs Marcus Snapp second. Mrs John W Darlington third and Mrs Robi L Gray fourth vice presidents. Mrs Ross Barr named chair of the contributions committee. Rev S K Skelton elected treasurer. Anoth er meeting will be held Friday night.
Dr. J. C. Bishop of Agnew Michigan says he used Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases last month with very good results. Dr. R. W. Stone, druggist, corroborates.
A sharp cold spell prompts shoppers to seek thermal garments. Advertisers urge readers to visit C. W. Ramsburg at No 24 EK Piccadilly Street for warm underclothes.
Obituaries report Ellen Howard of Gainsboro, Henry Levi of Clarke county, Joseph M. Stine of this place, Francis A. Carver near Griffiths factory, Henry Lowrey blacksmith, Peter Shirley near Greenspring, and Theodore Eddy of Lenore. notes list survivors, funeral details, and tributes. Includes Wheat’s Baby Cough Syrup advertisement.
At the quarterly conference in Shepherdstown Rev. Dr. Bond announced he had collected the full district parsonage debt of over 1200 dollars. The Winchester District Parsonage in South Winchester is now free of mortgage.
The ladies of the M. E. Church South held a waffle and chicken supper at Mrs. E. J. Evans residence on North Main Street last Thursday night. The Junior Orchestra provided music as guests enjoyed the evening and a clever sum was raised to help purchase new pews for the church.
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food and cures severe indigestion. It directs readers to Stone's Drug Store for purchase.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bazaar and oyster supper began last Monday in the church basement and draws strong attendance. The fancy table holds many valuable items already partially bid on, including a 102 piece Carlsbad China dinner set to be auctioned this week. Daily musical concerts add to the attraction as the fair continues throughout the week.
An advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a quick effective remedy for all ages and severe cases. The brief notice places the product at Stone's Drug Store.
The monthly Ministers Association meeting gathered at Rev Dr Cox's residence with Rev J R Graham Rev H M White Rev J B Stonesifer Rev W L Seabrook Rev S D Skelton Rev J E Bushnell Rev N P Dame and Rev A B Bauman of Tom's Brook in attendance. Stonesifer read a paper on the New Era of the Anglo Saxon Race and a supper of roast turkey and oysters followed. The group adjourned to Dr Cox's home on Monday afternoon Dec 12 to arrange the Week of Prayer.
The Valley Branch of the B O Railroad changed two passenger train times effective last Thursday at noon. The northbound train now arrives at 5 58 PM down from 6 11 PM and the southbound train now arrives at 6 38 PM, down from 6 45 PM. Wheat's Little Liver Pulse priced at 25 cents promotes liver action.
The City Council's final regular session of 1898 approved minutes, reviewed finance reports, and discussed street work, water taxes, and boiler maintenance. Officials debated damage claims, hydrant regulations, terra cotta drainage piping, and street improvements with several ordinances advancing toward final passage.
Winchester Virginia Common Council passes an ordinance barring owners or tenants with private hydrants from supplying others without consent of the Water Committee. If violated, the Water Superintendent may shut off water and report to City Council. Enactment effective upon passage. December 6, 1898.
Advertises winter boots at No 24 by Piccadilly street and promotes WaMBERLAIN'S Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a dependable safe tonic sold by Wheat Drug Co.
List of letters remaining in the Winchester Post Office for the week ending Dec 10 1898. Parties calling for letters must pay 1 cent per letter. Names include Miss Fannie Briggs Mr Arthur Bogginson Miss Sadie Crable Mr Geo Connell Mr Harry Frye Mrs Fannie Williams and others.
Miss Mary Kemp daughter of Jasob Kemp wed prominent farmer Hunter Stine in the United Brethren Church near Jordan's Springs. Rev Bussey officiated. Parker Kell y wedding noted in Wahington as James Parker former city resident married Rosa Kelley last Wednesday.
Specimens of the York Imperial apple grown in this county were forwarded to G B Bracket promologist at the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington who called them the most beautiful of the variety ever received. He noted such specimens could be profitably grown here. The piece ends by praising Hood's Sarsaparilla with a final advertising note.
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