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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1928

Page

2

New Officials Chosen By Potomac Edison Company

Announcement by M F Riley president of Potomac Edison and the Blue Ridge Transit Company announces F J Moore as vice president overseeing transportation for these firms and subsidiaries except Cumberland local service George S Humphrey named vice president and chief engineer with authority over operations and engineering of the Potomac Edison Company and its subsidiaries.

M. F. Riley Potomac Edison Company F. J. Moore Potomac Edison Blue Ridge Transi Company Hageretown Moore Cumberland George S. Humphrey Hagerstown

Capudine Headache Relief Ad Claims Fast Nerve Pains

Advertisement promoting Capudine for frequent headaches and other nerve pains. It emphasizes quick relief from liquid form and claims safety since it soothes nerves rather than deadening them. Available in 30c and 60c sizes at drug stores.

Prohibition and Agriculture Office Weird Duties Cited

The Detroit News notes a republic misallocates duties with a liquor prohibition tax collector and a Department of Agriculture issuing booklets on lampshades, highlighting odd government tasks.

Department of Agriculture Detroit News

Man Pays For A Child's Death Near Strasburg

Keri Schluter of Tarrytown New York was found guilty of negligence in a Woodstock magistrate court after his car struck 6 year old Arthur Polk near New Market Virginia as he walked home from Sunday school. Schluter paid the father 1000 dollars and was released after a settlement. The boy died at Stephens City after being taken to Winchester Hospital.

New Market Keri Schluter Tarrytown N. Y Arthur Polk Hugh Polk Woodstock Schluter Schiuter Winchester Hospital Stephens City

Jewish Citizens To Observe the Feast of Lights

Hanukkah will be observed by Jewish people worldwide starting Friday evening for eight days. The festival recalls the ancient victory of the Macabees over the Syrians and their enduring endurance through battles.

Varicose Veins Reduced or Money Back Says Baker's Drug Store

Baker's Drug Store advertises Moone's Emerald Of as a potent treatment for varicose veins eczema ulcers and piles. The ad claims visible improvement in days with nightly and morning application and promises money back if not satisfied. It notes pharmacists can supply the product and that Baker's Drug Store sells many bottles.

Baker's Drug Store Moone Baker’s Drug Store

Hanukkah Observed After Reclaiming Temple

The passage recalls the 165 B C event when Jews defeated the Syrians and reconsecrated their temple. Since then Hanukkah marks the triumph of light over darkness with the lighting of lamps and the reaffirmation of Hebrew priests and prophets.

Toll Bridge Stock Sold At Big Advance

Ingalls and Estes, a New York firm, has purchased the Potomac bridge company stock spanning the Potomac between Shepherdstown West Virginia and Sharpsburg Maryland. They acquired 519 outstanding shares at about $300 per share, far above par value of $50. The bridge firm was controlled by the heirs of David Billmyer for many years.

Ingalls and Estes New York Potomac River Shepherdstown W. Va Sharpsburg Maryland David Billmyer

Musterole Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief

An advertisement extols Musterole for quick relief of sore throat and congestion. It claims penet rating effect on sore spots and relief from bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma and various pains. A milder form for babies and small children is advertised as Children Musterole.

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