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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
4
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The National Association of Outdoor Sportsmen in Chicago moved to abolish gaudy sideshow attractions flanking ticket sellers at venues. The move aims to improve integrity, but many patrons may be disappointed if the fake acts disappear.
Poet Walt Mason laments a town struck by disease as fear spreads. A local figure ignores calm counsel, falls ill, and dies while others fear the contagion. The piece blends satire with mourning, warning readers to heed public health advice.
The ad touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a remedy for anemia and weak blood, promising to rebuild exhausted blood and restore vitality. It urges readers to ensure the package bears the name Gude's to avoid substandard products, and notes a return from Florida by L. Robinson and Miss Mabinson.
The Rouss Minstrels show at the Empire Theater in Winchester drew strong praise Thursday night. Performers included Miss Philomena Laren, Andrew Bell, Lee Coble, Victor Arthur, Douglas Anderson, and several listed local talents with songs, dances, and sharp-shooting interludes earning applause from the audience.
Conveyances admitted to the Frederick County Clerk's office include Ida R. Newell et al to Minnie V. Carpenter for 102 acres on Timber Ridge at 2600 dollars and to Lee N. Whitacre for 190 acres on Timber Ridge at 1400 dollars. Other transfers include H W Crider to Beverley Rieckley for 50 acres in Shawnee district at 3500 dollars and Mary W. Rinker from Ida Smoke for land near Winchester at 4750 dollars. Also Carlisle Wisecarver to Emma Wisecarver for one sixth share of 560 acres in Shawnee district at 7000 dollars. William M. Racey et ux to H W Grider et ux for 43 acres in Shawnee district at 3300 dollars. A G Mellinger to R B Messick for tract near Stephenson at 1600 dollars.
The will of Eliza Herrod a Baltimore resident formerly from Winchester was admitted to probate in the Winchester Corporation Court. Dated September 11, 1962 it leaves Winchester furniture to Charlie and Susan Strange and Baltimore furniture to her niece Cornelia Harris and the Harris children. Debts funeral expenses and burial are provided for and R T McVicar named executor with a $400 bond.
Mr and Mrs Russell Cather of Winchester visited Mr and Mrs Samuel Barman east of the city on Saturday. The party included Miss Cather and Harrisonburg Va News Record noted the visit.
Henry Wills of Sandy Point Texas endorses Foley's Honey and Tar after trying several medicines. He reports one bottle gave relief from a severe cough without opiates. Ad claims the product prevents influenza and is sold by all dealers.
In loving remembrance of my dear husband W Irvin Sherman who departed this life March 4 1917. Home is sad, oh God how dreary without the one I loved so dearly I will still linger at your slave. By his wife Katie C Sherman. Read Moling and Seal's New Spring Goods ad on 5th page.
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