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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
2
Weller the superintendent of the Saker lime works suffered a severe facial injury when an air compressor jammed and a crowbar he attempted to use to free it struck him in the head. He was taken to a nearby house for first aid and then transported by train to his home in Hagerstown.
In Gerardstown West Virginia on August 24 residents note upcoming services with Rev. Ga A Luttrell to lead the Methodist Church on Sunday September 6 at 8 pm for the Lord's Supper and Rev. R A White to preach at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday August 29 at 11 am.
New drug Poslam, formerly sold only from laboratories, is now available in small quantities through Winchester druggists like Franck Baker & Son. The 50-cent size and $2 jar are carried as Poslam reportedly stops itching on first use and heals chronic eczema in weeks. Experimental samples offered free by Emergency Laboratories in New York.
For 50 cents customers may mail 50 copies of seven thousand pieces of music choice plus 50 old songs and a book of words and music from Rice's Music Store located at 109 West Water Street, Winchester Virginia, with an August 23 mailing code.
Mr. D. L. Lefevre visited Martinsburg on Friday while Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shipper and James Miss Villa Maré Foster spent Sunday evening at Killdears Retreat.
An all-day gathering will be held at Crums Memorial Church next Sunday August 29. Rev. I. G Michael from Berryville Virginia will preach at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring dinners and spend the day on the grounds.
Mr Edgar Berlin of Cumberland visits relatives and leaves today to travel to Martinsburg.
An advertisement likens the body to machinery and promotes Jans CARTOR-LAX as a safe tasteless odorless laxative. It claims medical endorsement and lists 10¢ 2¢ sizes up to $1.00, available at Reliable Practgiets.
A woman seeks a hair transformation to hide gray and gain youth. The procedure, including a gray wig, puff, switch, and curling, proves expensive and painful with many pins, nets, and combs. She returns home in discomfort as the family laughs at the changed appearance.
A detailed guide on preserving silverware from tarnish. It covers lacquered versus unlacquered pieces, storage in flannel and wrapping, daily washing with soft water and soda, ammonia suds for cleaning, and final boiling water dip to reduce future oxidation.
When bookcases are closed for a time sprinkle drops of lavender to prevent mold. Woodware can be brightened and cleaned by rubbing with a hot solution of baking soda and water.
Rev Frank Tyler of Aberdeen Md preached an annual sermon for the women s home mission cause in Brucetown Va a large congregation attended and the Lord s Supper was served Rev Paul Tyler also preached at Paynes Chapel on Sunday morning. Various visitors and relatives were mentioned with travel to Del Ray Baltimore and Martinsburg noted.
Jubilee Virginia reports a series of Sunday visits and small-town greetings. Resident couples and families such as the Haldemans Smiths Crozons and Bowleses are noted visiting friends in nearby towns including Strasburg Washington and Stone Bridge. Community members also recount trips to Winchester and Bladenburg and time with relatives and neighbors.
The Rest Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Inwood Park on Saturday August 28 with joint activities from iCargesville and Gerardstown Sunday schools. A program is slated for the evening and an invitation is extended to all.
Rev V Wheeler will occupy the Brucetown Church pulpit on Sunday August 29 at 8 pm. As the fifth Sunday no regular service is scheduled. The public is invited to attend.
Messrs Roy Patterson and Chas Crim of Connellsville Pennsylvania are guests of William B Flemisher.
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