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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1924
Page
6
In Joliet Illinois on October 7 1939 Richard Loeb the kidnap murder suspect told his mother Mrs Albert Loeb he has changed his viewpoint and now aims to get along and succeed in prison during a thirty minute visit.
Eight year old Theo re Fauver was struck near South Main and Cork streets yesterday afternoon. He suffered a fracture between knee and ankle after stepping in front of a car driven by Chauncey Organ which braked hard but could not avoid the impact. He was taken home and Dr R Anderson gave surgical aid. he is progressing as well as can be expected.
Mike Shiner and John Mills have opened a barber shop at the north cross streets Main and Cork. The pair are oriented barbers and have fitted the shop in the latest style with up to date equipment. Shenandoah Barber Shop Tiansey invites friends to visit.
Mr and Mrs John Capper of Jacksonville visit Trone Trone with relatives. Mr and Mrs Kie Brown of Bedford attend and stay with J E Eaton. Miss Babe Garvin at Winchester teachers institute. Mrs Jessie Crisman and children from Winchester call on friends. Timber Ridge missionary society to meet at Miss Marie Spaid’s home. The High View school gala day led by teacher Bealle Garvin. Local farmers busy with apple harvest.
A.S. Smith sold an attractive frame dwelling on North Main street opposite the Gibbons property to Fred Whetzell formerly of Clear Brook now residing in the city. The sale, through B M Sullivan, is believed to be about $5,000. Possession will be given November 15. The house sits on a 30 by 185 foot lot.
A Northern Virginia Power Company foreman was shocked by 2200 volts while repairing lines near Winchester at Valley Evaporator plant. The sleeve on his right arm touched a live wire as he held a knife, causing burns but no unconsciousness. He climbed down unaided and supervised the work after treatment.
The article describes a new material made from castor beans used to form bricks and tiles. It resembles polished stone but remains warm to the touch and promises an alternative construction material.
An old advertisement promotes Catarrh relief with Ely's Cream and a salve called Balm Seveecream. It describes applying nose and head remedies to clear nasal swelling and ease breathing, claiming immediate sensation of clearer passages.
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