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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1919
Page
4
A narrator visits Johnson's store and observes clerks briskly working, cleaning and shelving while trade is slow. Johnson defends the bustle as good for business, noting customers may judge a lively front as up and coming, while sleepy clerks would deter shoppers and worsen the mood. The reflection ends with new flies spotted on Johnson.
All parents of soldiers sailors and marines living in Winchester and Frederick county are urged to send names and addresses to Reginald Haines secretary of the Victory Celebration Committee Winchester Va They will receive medals to be bestowed during the Victory celebration on September 1st.
Canton Ohio testimony by Mrs Marie Boyple who avoided surgery after two doctors recommended it. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving her female troubles and enabling household work. The ad urges others to try the remedy before surgery and offers advice from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
Weeklong forecast issued by the Weather Bureau predicts generally fair conditions. The notice notes warm afternoons and cooler mornings with no significant storms expected across the district.
Generally fair and moderate temperatures across the North and Middle Atlantic states with a cool start to the week followed by near normal temperatures.
Mr. J. T. Dale of South Kent street learns his sister Mrs Addie Musser died in an auto accident on the road between Sharpsburg Maryland and Harpers Ferry West Virginia. The car overturned on a steep descent after brakes failed pinning Mrs Musser beneath it. Her son sister and niece from Pennsylvania were injured. Funeral held at Shepherdstown yesterday.
The Star lists daily corrected wholesale and retail prices for items such as hay barley creamery butter and eggs, with Baltimore rates showing spring chicken butter bin prices corn products and meat quotes. Reading reflects varied prices for hay butter potatoes and cattle across local and Baltimore markets.
A Friday dance in Rouss Hall under War Camp Community Service drew 200 plus attendees from Winchester and nearby areas including discharged service members. Dances shift to Thursday weekly to avoid county men from attending. chaperones included Mrs. C. Fred Barr Mrs. Warren Rice and Mrs. D. M. Swink.
Three young men went to the police station in Hagerstown, Maryland, Friday night and reported a case they believed looked very suspicious and warranted investigation.
A fragmentary message indicates young men believed a car had been involved. A dispatch from rs town to Frederick urged halting the vehicle and notifying authorities. The car carried three men in At with no reply from Frederick authorities.
T H Lam of Stephens City was fined 2.50 after aiding an escaped convict found on his farm on Boyce road. Lam kept the man at work and alerted authorities, believing the fine should be refunded. deputy sheriff later released Lam with half the reward.
A War Camp Community Service melon feast at the Friends' Meeting House lawn drew many veterans and friends. Sixty five melons, iced for 24 hours, were sliced and shared amid Japanese lantern decorations, marking the first such event with plans for similar soon.
The funeral for Mrs Susan D Garrett occurred at 2 PM from her daughter Mrs Florence C Hancher’s home in White Hall with Rev. Mr Mitchell and Rev Lee Racey officiating. She died Friday at age 87 near Christmas, a longtime active community helper and Red Cross knitter. Survived by six sons F B Garrett Eugene Garrett Alvin Garrett Carroll Garrett A W Garrett Granville Garrett and two daughters Mrs E C Line and Mrs J A Hancher.
An advertisement promotes Calotabs as a painless liver cleansing remedy. It claims a Calotab taken at bedtime purges the system by morning, with no taste or unpleasant effects and a guaranteed refund if not delighted. Price is thirty five cents at drug stores.
Isaac Allemong of near the city escaped death after a traction engine mishap on the Martinsburg pike when he stepped onto the road and was struck by a speeding automobile. He was knocked about 30 feet and found unconscious by Dr. Swimley who treated him at the scene.
By virtue of authority as attorney in fact for heirs of George F. Jenkins deceased, a public auction will be held August 16 1919 at 11 a m in front of the Court House Winchester for a two story brick house with outbuildings opposite the Presbyterian Church. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal yearly installments secured by deed of trust, interest 6 percent, insurance policy required. Purchaser may pay all cash. James B. Russell attorney in fact. 8 6 1f)
Mr and Mrs Hush Mowery and their child returned from a two week journey through Washington Baltimore Greensboro N C and other parts of North Carolina and Virginia covering over 1200 miles on an Indian motorcycle and side car with no mishap. Mr Mowery a noted jeweler of West Piccadilly Street said there was no engine trouble no puncture and the machine behaved perfectly. They plan further trips with the motorcycle and side car.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Winchester Virginia post office for the week ending August 9 1919 must be claimed with one cent per letter. Names include Miss Estelle Brill George C Boyce Anna Keever Ernest Nicholson Miss Lilly Ben Pope Madison M Racey Virginia Rogers Lee D Sites.
Mr William G Dorsey and his son Miller Dorsey of Washington arrived during the annual vacation period and are visiting local offices and engages with employees during their stay.
A period ad copy claims rheumatism stems from a germ in the blood and promises a remedy that erases these “pain demons.” The message urges readers to seek the treatment as a sure solution.
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