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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
4
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A humorous poem in which a narrator chronicles a failing weight loss attempt. He lists restrictive measures like cutting bread butter and sweets while hungry and frustrated by the failure to shed pounds. The verse contrasts harsh dieting with others who indulge.
A break in at the Lupton residence prompted Lt Lupton and John Gough to notify authorities. Police questioned local youths ages 12 to 18, who claimed three white men aided the theft and vanished toward the old Winchester Inn site, with liquor and canned fruit seized.
Mrs Maggie V Pattie widow of Edgar S Pattie died yesterday at her brother George W Jenkins 330 Fairview avenue after a long illness She leaves three sisters Mrs Mary Knight of Staunton Va Mrs H Morgtan of Bunker Hill W Va and Miss Alice B Jenkins of Winchester four brothers George W W H and F L Jenkins of this city C B Jenkins of White Post Va and one step daughter Joseph McCall of Fredericksburg Va Funeral services will be held at the home of George W Jenkins at Saturday at 2 o'clock by Rev F M Richardson and interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery
Winchester Commandery No. 12 knights Templar ordered to meet at their asylum at 6 pm Sunday April 4 in full Templar uniform to attend an Easter service in Charlestown WV. Automobiles will be provided for those who notify the recorder.
Mr and Mrs J C Calhoun of Atlanta Ga arrive in Winchester and stay at Hotel Evans for a day or two. The couple, from a distinguished southern family, show interest in historic sites around Winchester as Holy Thursday services with communion are held at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Shenandoah Valley Military Academy cadets leave for Easter break, to resume next week for the term’s final session.
Mr and Mrs Nourse of Des Moines Iowa have visited this area annually for years and are registered at Hotel Jack. Mr Nourse is a prominent Des Moines lawyer with family ties in Virginia and is spending time examining old court records here.
Personal notes list Mr. George W. Haddox arriving from Washington to Easter with Mrs. Haddox and child, Miss Susan Reid Williams from Notre Dame College visiting Freder ick, and other guests including Miss Mary Miller, Mr. J. A. Anderson, Miss Elizabeth Steck, and John M. Koons visiting relatives or staying at local homes for the holiday.
An old advertisement advocates Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative and stomach trainer for women and girls. It claims constipation causes dull eyes and sallow skin, touts safety for infants, and invites readers to request a free trial from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
Chief of Police Doran received a telegram from inspector L. Grant stating Charles Thomas died in Washington yesterday. Viola Stevenson, sister of Thomas, was found on North Market Street and informed. Arrangements were made to bury the body in Washington.
An old advertisement touts Aspironal Elixir as a two minute remedy for headaches and colds. It claims rapid pain relief without heart risk and says it eases biliousness and constipation by acting on the liver. The card invites readers to buy a bottle for half a dollar and test the guarantee with a two minute time limit.
Howard Kline of Strasburg Virginia was badly hurt at work in Winchester when a car he was repairing slipped a jack and fell on him. He suffered a head blow and a three inch gash, received first aid at Showalter's drug store, then eight stitches at Dr. Stuart's office before being sent home.
Physicians and druggists claim Calotabs cure colds and prevent influenza by keeping the liver active. The product is a nausea free calomel laxative sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with no digestion upset.
Mr. George E. Fansler, longtime employee and former receiving teller at the Farmers and Merchants' National Bank, resigns to join the newly incorporated Northern Virginia Orchard Company. Shenandoah Valley offices in the National Bank building with Alva C. Richards as president W H Painter as secretary and A D Darby as treasurer. Orchard holdings span Frederick county Virginia and Berkeley county West Virginia.
Churches observe Good Friday as the most solemn day with no services at the Sacred Heart today. Rev. John McVerry will return from Richmond and lead services tomorrow morning from seven to ten thirty oclock.
The Rev. L. F. Harper recently accepted a call from the Presbyterian Church of Berryville and will deliver his first sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday. He will also preach at Stone's Chapel at 3 p.m. on the same day.
St Pauls A M E Church held services with Pastor Parola delivering the message Substantial Evidence To Christ Is Risen on Sunday morning The text referenced Star Tree of Israel and emphasized faith and devotion within the congregation likely in a devotional program at the church.
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