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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
2
Mr. Hunter Yeakley underwent gallstone surgery at Memorial Hospital. He is doing as well as can be expected and his physician hopes for a speedy recovery.
A car carrying attorneys A B Noll R H Boyd and Decater Rodgers plus William Rees traveling toward Bunker Hill collided with a tollgate near Inwood. Rodgers driving could not brake. tollgate pole broke and cut Boyd in the cheek. No serious damage reported. they continued to Martinsburg.
The Maryland dry bill was signed by Governor Harrington. It legalizes manufacture of whiskey in the district but forbids sale. Savage Distillery at Wevertown may continue production while sales are prohibited. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad supported the measure and seeks further prohibitions on liquor sales along its line.
The city council approved a five year lighting contract with Northern Virginia Power Company from June 1 1916. Payments are quarterly with rates for 400 candle power lamps from 44 to 90 units and smaller lamps at 15 to 40 units, white way lamps all night at 20 each, and midnight burning lamps from 12 50 each. Deductions apply for unlit periods as directed by authorities.
Mrs H Van Wagmen and daughter of New York were registered last night at Hotel Jack while Miss Mary Louise Henning sails to Washington. Mrs Harry Gordon returns to New York after a week with relatives. Mrs William R Willis and granddaughter Mary Catherine Kern came back from Washington. Mr W H Boyenton of Richmond is in town on business and staying at Hotel Evans. Miss Leila Dickinson and Seddel Dickinson of Washington visited Rev J H Lacy group on North Braddock street. Mrs Lewis Miller returns home on East Monmouth after Washington visit. Miss Louise G Harmer leaves for Lynchburg Woman's College after Easter at home of Mr and Mrs Stanley E Harmer. George Chapman and son Arthur Chapman of Berryville visit Fannie Chapman in the city. Rev W D Smith left this morning.
Astoria New York resident Mrs John A Koenig reports two years of illness with back pain chills and fatigue. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with her recovery avoiding surgery and returning to a normal appetite and health. The Pinkham Lab notes many similar cases urging readers to write for confidential advice.
An old advertisement implores readers to cut out a slip and mail it with five cents to Foley Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar for coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pills, and Cathartic Tablets.
Miss Gertrude Higgins of Washington arrives yesterday afternoon for a short visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs William T Sullivan at their National avenue home. Mrs J C Ford of Charlestown West Virginia visits for several days at Mr and Mrs Thomas P Graybeal home.
Mr. Morgan Jones of Washington visits Rev. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Lacy on North Brad. Mrs. Chapline and daughter of Washington stay with Miss Sherrard on Amherst. Mr. F. R. Reynolds of Lancaster stays several days in town on business and is registered. Warren Brown returned from Danville after Easter. Mrs. Dudley L. Miller and Miss Cecelia Miller depart for Baltimore for a stay.
Richmond reader Joan H Kansgs of 4348 Laurel Street reports improving from a severe cough cold and fever after using Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery. She describes harsh cough hoarseness sore throat weakened lungs and indigestion and notes her liver and bowels were inactive before treatment.
An ad extols Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as best for coughs from onset and even deep seated illness. It claims permanent cure in most cases and touts a spring herb tonic without alcohol made from Golden Seal root and blood root with glycerine.
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