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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1917
Page
3
The passage argues that "diseases of the blood" are internal and not cured by external treatment. It promotes S S S as a blood cleansing remedy from native roots and barks and advertises a medical department in Atlanta, Georgia for advice and products.
A Virginia Prohibition Department letter dated January 12 1917 directs sheriffs police and prosecutors to decide on enforcing malt liquor sales after January 28 1917. It cites Bevo Tanhauser and other beverages as malt liquors and notes the Attorney General confirms prohibitions apply. It warns merchants may view enforcement as hardship but urges action post date.
J. Sidney Peters, Commissioner of Prohibition, warns that soft drink licenses may be revoked by courts with jurisdiction when licensees abuse the privilege. The notice calls attention to enforcement starting January 28, 1917 against parties violating the law.
Born at Brandon and raised near Winchester he drove stage lines to Strasburg and Stephensons before converting to livery. Loyal to the South during the Civil War he kept the business alive as railways expanded and shone as a last representative of an old colored livery trade, often driving a worn conveyance.
A newspaper ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablet as a remedy for foul breath and digestive issues. The copy asserts the tablets are a simple olive oil based compound and available from druggists for 10 or 25 cents per box.
Shug Evans, a longtime baggage clerk for the Baltimore and Ohio and Cumberland Valley Railroads, died aged 77. He is survived by his widow and five sons, with funeral services set for Wednesday at 2:30 PM at St Pauls A. M. E. Church and burial in Orrick Cemetery.
Chicago report says village officer Charles Smith of Burnham Illinois halted a gunfight at an inn facing a hail of bullets. He and the captured trio Sonny Bunn Pommy Enright and Charles Moran arrested for murder and tied to the shooting death of rival Lady Joe Fogarty.
The will, dated July 22 1913 and probated in Corporation Court, names Charles W Hall as executor. It leaves the house and contents to niece Nannie A Fletcher, with life insurance proceeds to her and other funds used for debts and funeral costs. Remaining assets go to the four Stephomsed children and the two Fletcher children.
A marriage license was issued in the County Clerk's Office this afternoon to Charles Lee Keeler and Louise Fontaine Cooley, both of Frederick County. The groom is 22 and a farmer. the bride is 40.
Local buyers provided price listings for commodities including winter and spring wheat flour, cracked corn, various hays, butter, bacon, potatoes, onions, and chicken. Figures are retail or wholesale quotations with notes on accuracy and potential errors.
Baltimore markets list butter from PWancy creamery and Choice creamery with prices. Eggs from Virginia and nearby showing bor ott and ve. Live poultry includes chickens hens roosters and turkeys with various weights and prices. Hay and corn show per ton or per unit price figures.
Advert says Musterole ointment relieves rheumatism and chest ailments without blistering. It claims doctors and nurses endorse it and that millions use it for bronchitis croup asthma neuralgia pleurisy lumbago and various pains. Aimed at widespread aches and colds claims pneumonia prevention.
Report mentions a larger submarine than the Deutschland leaving Bremerhaven ten days after the first submarine. It is expected to reach New London before the initial submarine departs from that port.
The funeral for Mrs. Margaret Grim Miller wife of Grant Miller was held at 2 o'clock Sunday from the Seabright home on South Market Street Hagersown Md. Relatives sent floral tributes and son William Deshon could not attend due to illness. Rev George W Stover officiated and burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named were Arthur and Baker Seabright Robert and Charles Medigan Thomas Jenkins and Ryland McInturff. The funeral for Mrs Martha Fleet Grim aunt of Mrs Miller followed yesterday at Strasburg Va.
Mrs B B Munford and Miss Wright of Richmond will give talks on civic and school improvement at Handley Library at 8 30 Wednesday evening January 17. They have spoken across the state and expect a large Winchester turnout with no tickets or reserved seats.
Admiral George Dewey, nearing 80, lies gravely ill with pneumonia in Washington. Doctors Fauntleroy and Sheldon say his condition worsened suddenly and little hope remains for recovery as family and friends are told to prepare for the worst.
The report states Admiral Dewey has suffered a general breakdown for five days due to his advanced age. After a brief improvement and hopeful signs, his condition declined with irrational episodes and weakness. This morning he remains very weak, causing concern for his ability to recover his former strength.
After about an hour the Corp oration Court grand jury was dismissed by Judge Frank B Whiting. The panel returned not a true bill on Mike Ailstock and Peter James both charged with violations of the Mapp prohibition law. Ailstock allegedly brought liquor into the state but no evidence supported it. James faced two charges related to liquor entering and selling here. No other cases were considered.
Applications from policyholders and families for additional insurance are invited by two firms. W A Willas district manager in Winchester Virginia and Thos P Morgan manager in Washington list offices at Hotel Jack Winchester and 428 Southern Building Washington DC. The notice cites dividends commissions and expenses totals for Virginia in 1915.
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