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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1921
Page
2
A fragmentary Maryland newspaper item notes Roy Rowe seeing a jacksnake on a section path. The snake crawled along then disappeared into terrain, leaving locals cautious about reptile incidents in the area.
The advertisement touts Gowan's Penetrating Salve as a rubefacient treatment for colds spasmodic croup and air passage inflammations. It claims deep penetration no clothing staining suitability for children and babies external use avoids stomach upset and lists prices 3c 60c 1 20 with a money back guarantee.
Samuel A Byers of North Main street learns his brother David C Byers has died at Catonsville Maryland at age 70. He was a prominent Baltimore County retired farmer leaving a widow and four sons. Funeral is set for 1 PM Friday at Catonsville.
Martinsburg West Virginia January 5. When Adrian Hutsler body returned from France for burial his parents demanded removal of the Stars and Stripes coffin flag and refused taps by the U S Army sergeant. Martinsburg Post American Legion pallbearers offered but were barred from the church during the service. Legion officers plan a protest meeting over the incident.
Col C M Clotterbuck of near Harrisonburg praises Dreco as a liver aid and daily regulator. The tonic blends herbal extracts with stomach juices, stops gas, aids digestion, and renews vigor. Miller's Drug Store in Winchester now distributes Dreco through druggists.
Mrs. Fannie Arbogast, 77, died after a brief illness at her daughter’s home on Franklin Street in Harrisonburg. Survived by three children, services set for Thursday at 9 AM from the Zirkle home, with interment in Winchester. Funeral cortege to travel by auto arriving tomorrow afternoon.
R Donohoe federal prohibition director of Virginia died Monday in a Richmond hospital after an operation. He owned and published the Fairfax Virginian Herald for years and served one term in the State Senate representing the Alexandria district. He later was auditor of public accounts and was made federal prohibition director after the Valhead act passage. He moved from Hampton to Fairfax about thirty years ago.
The seat sale for Pinafore opens this morning at the Chamber of Commerce for a January 18 Empire Theatre performance benefitting Memorial Hospital. Reservations are already strong, with a block set aside for Washington residents.
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