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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
4
The Matewan trial prompts a critique that private detectives and corporations overstep sheriff and constable duties. The jury signals concern that detectives act as lawyers and law enforcers, urging state protection of citizens and property through official officers and agents.
A Dearborn Independent piece highlights a Clifton Forge couple in Michigan offering all they possess to aid in finding their missing daughter. They list home, furniture, $200 in bank funds, a silver watch, and a wedding ring as part of an inventory to show their sincerity.
An old promotional piece asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine helps run down people by acting as a tonic and blood purifier. It stresses the medicine works through the blood to reduce mucous inflammation and restore normal conditions. Circulars are offered by J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
The speaker, Walt Mason, urges patience while describing a stack of duns and a looming graft in the White House era. He notes Brother Harding and chores of repapering rooms as the crowd grows restless, and claims he stood up for arching and praised the statesman Warren. He ends by saying he will wait quietly for his appointment.
A noted authority states that Outgro applied around an ingrown toenail reduces inflammation and pain. It claims the remedy toughens tender skin beneath the nail and may cause the nail to turn outward quickly. Quigro is described as a harmless antiseptic for chiropodists.
Charities and factions donate to the University of Virginia centennial endowment as J Pierpont Morgan head of the New York bank gives a ten thousand dollar check. The Ku Klux Klan pledges one thousand dollars in a cryptic message to Dr Edwin A Alderman and Rev Karl Metgein RilocKk forwards a seven week old Karl Morgan Block Jr check as the youngest living descendant of Thomas Jefferson.
An advertisement features Mr Dodson warning against calomel a dangerous mercurial drug and touts Dodson's Liver Tone a pleasant vegetable liquid as a safe effective substitute for cleansing the liver. It claims calomel causes weakness sickness and salivation while Liver Tone restores energy without side effects and guarantees satisfaction via the local druggist.
Nineveh Virginia residents share updates on travels and health. F K Weaver and family return from Stephens City to their daughter Mrs Julien Steel near the village. Mrs J F McKay shows improvement and Gilbert Wright visits. Robert Johnson buys James Atkins house after a fire and moves in. Mrs Lucas remains ill at her son Lawrence Lucas home. Percy Bumgardner returns from visiting relatives in Luray. R P Tharpe returns after time with friends near Fredericksburg.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets candy as a harmless overnight laxative. It claims to cleanse the liver, clear the head, sweeten the stomach, and regulate bowels by morning with 10, 25, or 50 cent boxes. It notes children will love this cathartic candy.
A Winchester woman Mrs Beverly Lockhart reports a cold settled in her back and kidneys. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills with fast relief and says they keep her kidneys healthy when trouble arises. Sold for 60 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo N Y.
A letter from M. A. Kean of Louisa County asks Mr. Tucker how he would vote on an adequate pension for aging Confederate soldiers. Tucker responds that he favors increased state pensions despite cost, noting they are rapidly passing away and would not greatly affect overall appropriations.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use on wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims vivid fadeless colors for shoes stockings skirts dresses and home textiles and promises perfect results with Diamond Dyes purchased from the listed card.
Virginia Legion posts will receive War Department draft dodger lists as soon as public. Maj R T Barton of Winchester leads a push to assist authorities and ensure no draft evaders or slackers follow Bergdoll. The policy aims to identify and prosecute evaders within twenty four hours of list release with public support.
Community sale on Martinsburg pike March 24 features Percheron mares Ithon Maud and Josephine plus grade mare Hester and nine three year olds. Six miles north of Winchester the event offers good leaders and versatile workers with well bred stock. L Nicodemus announces the sale.
A black velour hat was taken by mistake from M. on Tuesday night at the church. If found, return to 125 S Market St to reclaim your own.
For sale a fully equipped bottling plant priced to attract a quick buyer. Apply to H. C. Sheetz or T. Russel Cather in Winchester Virginia. Class 6t 3-24.
A series of auctions and sales listings with dates from March 24 through April 7. Vendors include Hugh S. Lupton, H M Feltner, Hiettard Garvin, Benner Bros, C E McAboy, Hunter and Paul Benner, W P Boyd, Aleshire & Sons, Walter Hoover, W L Hoover, M M Lynch admr, Bowles Bros, Haw Smith. Locations include Jordan Springs, Winchester, Gore, Grimes Virginia, Summit Point, Opequon, Front Royal road, and nearby farms and residences. Items feature stock, implements, general merchandise, household goods, and chickens.
Notice to public that after purchasing the partner C. F. Dunlap's interest the firm assumes all indebtedness. All creditors are asked to settle promptly with George W. Jenkins Co. dated March 14.
Richmond Virginia March 24 Westover the historic home of William Byrd founder of Richmond has been sold to Robert T Crane of Chicago United States minister to Czecho Slovakia The home was owned by Mrs Clarise Sears Harrold Ramsey since 1898 The Crane family will likely occupy the mansion this summer Westover has hosted presidents Roosevelt Taft and Wilson and other notable figures during Mrs Ramsey s tenancy
The executor M. M. Lynch will offer for sale at public auction in front of the courthouse in Winchester Virginia on Saturday April 3 a farm near three miles north of Stephens City containing acres and 24 poles with bearing orchards of apple varieties. The property includes a comfortable residence and outbuildings with immediate possession. Terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust and insurance on the buildings.
The notice lists northbound and southbound train details for the Norfolk and Western railway. It mentions multiple departures to Bristol Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas and intermediate stops with Pullman sleepers to Williamson Winston-Salem Roanoke and connections to Memphis. It also notes a Shenandoah bound service and a Bristol connection.
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