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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
2
One of the essentials of modern living is reliable health information and trusted products. The notice promotes Syrup of Ilyg and Elixir of Senna as a proven family laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.
Brucetown notes million woolen mill halted half its machinery Saturday due to lack of cords, risking permanent closure and leaving workers out of work. Rev W R Hardesty returns after reassignment. Sunday school reorganized with fewer pupils. new officers elected. two teaching positions changed. Charles and Lawrence McCarrol visit from Martinsburg.
A Dakota man credits a doctor with treating stomach troubles using proper food. He followed a regimen of Grape Nuts with cream, fruit and toast, noting rapid nerve and sleep improvements. He also fed his feverish baby with a softened Grape Nuts mixture, reporting positive results.
Reports suggest W Heater of Middletown and J H C Feverley may retain roles as vice president and treasurer. Speculation centers on re election outcomes with talk of John W Churchman Augusta possible as head of the board.
The case of Miss Dol ly Bierach in Winchester involves a possible guardian arrangement. Mayor Baker dropped the arrest warrant after new details emerged and Arthur Leafe of the knitting mills was to become her guardian, with Miss Bierach remaining in Winchester.
Costa and Co markets Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup claiming it moves the bowels without opiates. It contrasts with other cough cures that are constipating due to opiate content.
An advertising note claims cold and cough symptoms cause constipation as moisture drains from the bowels. It markets Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as relieving colds by promoting a copious bowel movement to expel the illness.
Negotiations are underway with Messia Knopp Reynolds and Bettus of Washington to buy or lease the Winchester Inn property. If the deal goes through the inn may be run on a larger scale. Prof. George Shepard currently manages the inn but has no permanent lease.
In Hunker Hill West Virginia on April 14 residents report visits among locals including Shirles Grantham and H A Rogers from Martinsburg and Lillie Clendening in Washington. John Clendening loses a valuable work horse. Rev C B Bly returns to charge by the Methodist Episcopal conference. Farmers prepare for spring planting amid bright prospects and likely fruit abundance as Wilbur Thomas and Lee Ligenfelter visit.
Miss Ethel Hicks, Hopewell teacher, visits Mr Caleb D DeHaven. The DeHaven school year closed April 7 with a notable entertainment. Oliver C Dix and Mrs Virginia Hall visit Mrs Laura Antler. Flora DeHaven and Mrs H P Kernie guests at recent calls. E M DeHaven, a traveling rep for George H Neate Co, travels to Great Cheapon for company business.
A humorous poem saved a reader according to Success Magazine. The report notes no drug beats cheerfulness and a sunny physician is worth more than remedies.
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