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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
4
Jim Jeffries declares he will beat Jack Johnson and end his fighting career in what he calls the fiercest bout in pugilism. He rejects any fixed-match claims and vows to win the big purse if he can, while Johnson sits as the “accident in the champion class” and both men promise a historic confrontation.
Middletown Virginia December reports show Stella Hensell visiting family in town while Charles Town resident Edmonson’s clerkship noted. Highlights include Smith’s driving mare sale, Everly’s new house, and Santa deliveries to stores. Residents travel to Winchester for business. Borden to Everly horse trade. Cedar Creek bridge work by Baltimore and Ohio expands track.
Local shop showcases hand painted oil calendars touted as the finest line seen in Winchester. The collection features ornate artistic calendars and highlights craftsmanship in each piece.
Plasterers have completed their task and carpenters will take possession this week with finishing lumber ready to proceed. The project is moving rapidly toward completion.
Local notes from Nineveh Virginia dated December 8 report visits and social calls. Mrs Carrie Lee and Miss Lucy Hicks hosted gatherings. families including Rouzees and Masons traveled to Charles Town and Winchester. A farewell sermon by Rev. Lee of Zion Baptist Church preludes his Philadelphia move. several residents appear as guests at nearby homes.
A testimonial advertisement touts Dean’s Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. A. M. Putman of Front Royal Virginia relates severe prior pain and inflammation relief after using the product. Foster Milburn Co. of New York is named as sole U.S. agents. Remember Doan’s and take no other.
Miss Charlotte Moncuye Blackburn daughter of John S Blackburn of Alexandria Virginia will wed Thomas Shepherd son of the late Governor Alexander R Shepherd in El Paso Texas on December 23 The couple will travel from Alexandria December 18 and return to Chihuahua Mexico where Shepherd oversees mining interests.
Mrs J W Flagg recalls a severe pneumonia attack on her daughter and credits Vinci with remarkable improvement. She says the remedy produced swift strength gains, astonishing the doctor, who praised Vinci as a fine treatment. Franck Bakers & Son, Druggists, Winchester Virginia.
An old advertisement promotes Gowan's Preparation as fast relief for sore throat hoarseness croup colds and pneumonia by reducing inflammation and congestion. It urges keeping it at home for emergencies and notes external and penetrating action with prices of 100 50c and 25c available from all druggists.
Jacob Schrall of 432 South St Danville Wil writes that after eighteen months of kidney trouble and various doctors and pills he started Foley's Kidney Pills seven weeks ago and feels better each day. Franek Baker & Son.
Dr James W McSherry hosted a supper at his Martinsburg home to celebrate his 76th birthday. The gathering included many of his medical colleagues and friends, and attendees reported a very enjoyable evening.
Roy Knabenshue recalls the first ascent in an air ship during the Louisiana Purchase Exposition era. He describes initial fears about gas ignition and balloon rupture, then notes the thrill of learning to steer and keep the ship on course during a three minute flight at the Aeronautic Field.
A Yonkers Statesman line recalls a man named Sam describing the first dollar he earned. He says his wife gave it to him, spoken in a rural dialect. The exchange evokes memories of early wages and family support.
The exchange questions Bergbaum’s claimed diamonds as genuine citing his display before rival Cohen. The remark hints at skepticism about the jewelry and Bergbaum’s credibility in the ongoing dispute or competition.
A humorous exchange features a talkative dentist noting the patient has no wisdom teeth and the patient responding with sarcasm about why he came to the clinic. The brief vignette centers on dental visit banter.
A humorous exchange about work satisfaction where one person says enjoyment lasts two or three days after vacation, highlighting the contrast between regular duties and post vacation mood.
A consumer ad urges readers to try a 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin to treat stomach fermentation and dyspepsia. It describes symptoms from sour stomach to nausea and belching, claiming relief within five minutes and to stop fermentation by taking one Triangule tablet.
Community youth plan a December 11 farce for Baptist Church funds. Mrs Laws is ill and Mrs Stickley cares for her daughter Mrs Gore who is ill. Sowers family from Montana visit G H Sowers in Laws. James E Bowen and wife visit A J Bowen at Gently Front Royal folks visit and care for relatives. Nellie Reed visits Miss Lewis near Front Royal. A L McKay visits Front Royal. Dr C D Laws in Front Royal on business. W S Waller at C E McKay's home buying cattle last week.
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