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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
2
Dispensers of poslam introduce a docent size to ease use for minor skin troubles. The remedy claims rapid itching relief and healing in eczema cases, with chronic cases cured in two weeks. Samples offered for experimental purposes by the Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Mrs. M. W. Affleck of Winchester Virginia testifies that her son’s kidney and bladder troubles improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She notes persistent back pain and nocturnal discomfort but reports a complete cure after using the pills. Sold by Frank Baker & Son and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Farmers fear a poor fall corn crop if rains do not arrive soon. Leading dealers say fall corn looks weak, with prices rising if the harvest is delayed. Wheat, oats, hay and other staples show varied quotes as market conditions hinge on timely moisture.
An annual August meeting is under way at the Presbyterian Church in Round Hill. Attendees travel from Winchester nightly to join services led by Rev. Dr. Henry M. White of Kerns town assisted by Rev. C. L. Potter. Potter preached last night from Matthew 16 16 and White will preach tonight. The Round Hill gathering has a century old tradition.
Miss Hattie Hodgson returns home after time with cousin Miss Virgie Hillyard on South Market Street. Miss Meta Sartellé comes back from The Tulleyries Clarke County. Mr and Mrs George W Hillyard of near Winchester visited daughter Mrs James B Hodgson in Clarke County. Judge A Hunter Moss of Parkersburg spends August with family in the city. B B Kitchen returns from Colonial Beach VA. Miss Theresa Owen returns from Rappahannock with Miss Brucie Fox. Miss Mabel Wile n of Martinsburg WV visiting cousin Miss Margaret Bushnell on North Main. Mayor H H Baker, summering at Jordan's Springs, in town on business. Charles A Heller returns from Capon's Springs.
An appeal to women highlights kidney disease as a common unseen threat and links poor health to kidney, liver, and bladder issues. The ad promotes Swamp Root, claiming it restores kidney function and overall vitality, offering free sample bottles by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, New York.
The Hagerstown Herald reports that Hagerstown will be represented at Berryville horse show next week on August 18 19 and 20. Victor M Cushwa enters four events with two black horses named Indicator and Precision from Lexington KY noted for royal breeding and speed in show classes.
Miss Anne Douglas Beverley returns from a visit with friends in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Miss Hélen E. Zirkle departs today to visit Miss Mattie Lee Compton in Front Royal Virginia.
Jack Shiner of Hagerstown drove in the deciding run with a walk, steal and wild pitch to lift the team to a 2-2 game ending in a late inning. Coggins connected for a two-base hit as Frederick was defeated in the Western Maryland series opener yesterday, giving Hagerstown a four game lead. Shiner was in right field.
Mr. A. H. Potter connected with the Hotel Raleigh in Washington visits his parents Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Potter at their North Main Street home.
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