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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
4
The Richmond Journal pledges strong support for the Democratic ticket after a recent campaign battle in which it backed Mr Tucker. The paper positions itself as a good Democrat and vows continued advocacy for Democratic nominees.
The remarks criticize New York judicial methods as hardly commendable and suggest the strain Thaw endured might drive a sane man to madness. The comments reflect frustration with legal processes and the handling of the case.
Harrisonburg News notes Richard E. Byrd carried both wards of Winchester and every precinct in Frederick County in a display described as immodest by critics. The report highlights wide support across the region.
A Winchester Va resident Joseph D Rainsberger testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his long standing kidney trouble after years of back and shoulder pain and poor health Following a heavy work period and doctoring he bought pills at Franck Baker Son's store and saw lasting relief from 1903 This testimonial is part of a wider ad campaign by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents urging the public to buy Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney related ailments
The Friendship Fire Company members ordered new uniforms and are instructed to appear at the company hall at 8 pm for inspection to determine if the uniforms meet specifications.
Enormous egg shipments moved from Cumberland Valley to Philadelphia and New York. In a single day last week at least 500000 eggs valued at about 10000 dollars were sent from valley points.
Selman McCollum, visiting his mother Mrs A L Shearer, departed this morning for New York en route to Panama where he is employed in government service.
An 11 year testimonial from Mrs Emma Wheaton of Vienna West Virginia credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving her pains after doctor's care failed She urges other women to try the remedy and offers confidential free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts
James Gorman, a leading Lynchburg liquor dealer and Staunton company president, was fined 50 dollars in police court for violating the Byrd liquor law. Evidence showed orders placed in Lynchburg and delivered to a Staunton house by express. Gorman admitted the charge and claimed he was within his rights, stating his role was financing the Staunton venture for a share of profits and a lump sum for his name.
Funeral services were held for Miss Mary Strother at the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Berryville. Strother, 22, daughter of the late Rev. Wits Beaners, died in Baltimore last week. May reflect local families and visitors from Alexandria, Petersburg, Montgomery, and nearby towns as mourners gathered.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Luther Windell began a morning trip visiting Richmond Norfolk and other points in southern Virginia. Mr. David Willey of Berryville and Mr. E M Funk of Midtown were in town on business. Mrs. A L Shearer is recovering at her North Main Street home. Annie Shiner improving after surgery at Winchester Memorial. John R Rosenberger left for Natural Bridge Virginia. Emma Heflin returned to Baltimore after visiting relatives.
Wheat closed at 1 to 2 cents lower while corn oats and rye showed varied activity. Hay firm, straw easy. butter eggs and poultry steady. old hens and country bacon were also quoted in the wholesale market with hay priced at 11 to 12 dollars per ton.
Generally fair weather expected for tonight and Tuesday in Virginia. Ernest Sloat returned to Washington this morning after spending his annual vacation at his parents home on South Manket street.
The funeral for Sallie Johnson, who died yesterday at her home on West Leicester street, was held at 3 pm at the Free Will Baptist Church. Rev. Fisher led the services and interment followed in the Orrigk cemetery. A well known local colored woman, she had worked as a domestic in Winchester homes and leaves several sons and daughters.
Miss Pauline Schapiro of Belair and Mrs R Tumbler of Baltimore visit Mrs P Kiompus on North Main Street. William Farrell S Goodman and A Ferguson of Baltimore spent yesterday in the city. Selah and Reatha Shull return from a visit with friends in Charles Town.
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