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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
2
The article notes Mrs. Vawter and Prof Heth refusing to answer questions and remaining silent as the Montgomery county grand jury prepared for the May term. The deathbed statement has intensified the mystery surrounding the affair.
The advertisement touts Musterole a white mustard oil ointment aiding bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia rheumatism lumbago and back or joint pains. It promises quicker comfort with rubbing and claims doctors and nurses recommend it and that millions use each year for chest colds and pneumonia prevention.
The case remains unclear as Lieut. Clem ent Heth recalls his brother's final statements. Office records show Prof. Vawter questioned, with Roop detailing a stairway shooting and Heth found in the hallway near the Vawter bedroom. Mrs. Vawter, described as a noted Blacksburg social leader, was away during the inquiry.
Tribute honors John Summerfield Engle preacher author educator born June 25 1868 in Charlestown Virginia to Rev Joseph J Engle and Isabella Engle. He served in multiple churches edited the Baltimore Southern Method ist and led Southern Seminary Schools until his death February 1 1917. He earned degrees at Roanoke College Johns Hopkins post grad work and wrote Analytic Interest Psychology and Synthetic Philosophy.
A testimonial from Mrs Maxwell of Montgomery Alabama describes extreme fatigue weakness and insomnia. She credits Vinci tonic with restoring strength sleep and ability to do housework. Victuals emphasize beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese amino tonics. Miller's Drug Store Winchester and other Virginia drug stores sell Vinci with money-back guarantee.
A tribute to John Engle as preacher and educator. He led the Southern Seminary System of Schools, shaping curricula and sustaining tireless industry. The obituary notes his enduring impact through graduates and the monument to his work.
The Ridgeway charge of the M. E. Church South lists preaching at Darkesville at 11 a.m. and Rest Chapel at 7:45 p.m. on March 18. Pastor W. R. Hardesty announces the services in The Star.
The text warns that intestinal blockages burden the liver and lead to auto intoxication and ptomaine poisoning. It advises water intake between meals, a hot water rinse before breakfast, occasional laxatives, and using Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. It condemns mineral oils and endorses Anuric for uric acid balance with dietary changes.
A promotional fitness style note urges daily morning inside bathing with hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It claims improved digestion appetite and health and recommends a quarter pound purchase for widespread use.
The State Auditor reports 754 Frederick County watches valued at 3086 dollars total or about four dollars each. Winchester residents own 723 watches valued at 6352 dollars total about eight dollars seventy five cents each. County clocks total 730 valued at 1475 dollars about two dollars each. city clocks number 637 valued at 3061 dollars about four dollars seventy five cents each.
Mrs. Frazier Furr was paralyzed Tuesday night at her Newman avenue home in Harrisonburg and did not rally from the stroke last night. Her condition is most serious with the right side affected. Her husband was a well known minister and the family formerly resided in Winchester where many friends remain.
The old time mix of Sage Tea and Sulphur darkens gray hair and is making a comeback for a uniform color. Ready to use Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sells for about 50 cents a bottle and can be applied with a comb or brush to strands. It darkens after a few applications and adds shine while aiding dandruff and itching.
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