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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
4
A brief comic snippet suggests a couple’s relationship shifts from ardent courting to a strained marriage. The lines imply shifting oaths and vows over time, culminating in a jest that affection has soured.
The New York Times secured sworn affidavits from George Durkle and Captain August W. Loose claiming they prepared polar records for Dr Frederick A Cook who vanished after receiving most of the $4900 promised. They say the exposure papers have been sent to the University of Copenhagen and anticipate discovery of Cook's records.
The article portrays W Gould Brokaw as a wealthy idle husband facing divorce. His wife testifies he called her a liar in court and used harsher epithets. She recalls an incident where he ordered her away from the dinner table in front of guests after a minor incident with the butler.
The United States District Court at apg risonburg adjourned yesterday afternoon. Judge McDowell presided as nonresident officers and jurors were ordered to depart on evening trains for their homes.
A special city council meeting is called for tonight at HIE o'clock to discuss the sewerage system and related improvements.
An advertisement promotes Halls Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional cure. It claims the medicine acts on blood and mucous surfaces, offers a $100 reward for uncured cases, and directs readers to send for circulars while noting druggists sell the product along with Teke Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Reported visits include Lula White with Mary Hasemangp near Mountain Fall and Anna Cooper with Miss Lula Cooper and Miss Mabel Allamong near Bloom. The Sunday school at St John's Lutheran plans a Christmas Eve entertainment inviting all, with multiple social calls noted around Mountain Falls Winchester Stone Bridge and Reliance.
Obituary notes the death of Isaac N Heiskell at his Buda Texas home aged 90. Born 1820 in Romney Virginia later West Virginia, he moved to Frederick County Maryland in 1867 and to Texas in 1883. Survived by five of seven children including Mrs Polling Francis C Heiskell Edward C Heiskell Rodney H and Virginia Heiskell. His first wife Martha Muse died 1861. second wife Elizabeth French died in Texas six years ago.
Capon Bridge West Virginia December 9 Mrs Elizabeth Nixon wife of George Nixon died at her home after an illness of paralysis nearing age 78 She was born in Hampshire County and lived most of her life there Survived by two sons Eldridge and Co J Nixon and two daughters Mrs James Slonaker and Mrs Ida Pugh Funeral services were held at Capon Chapel conducted by Rev F F Neel with interment at the chapel cemetery.
Meesie Idaho F Fries, James Dougherty of Pittsburg and W L Goode of this place hunted in Frederick County but found game scarce. They did kill 16 rabbits on Mr Lemon Fries farm in Clarke. Jack Rutherford spent Sunday evening with friends near Briggs. Rain earlier part of week welcomed but more is needed. Wheat slow to progress. Farmers finished shucking corn and some hauled in fodder. Minnie Good visiting sister Mrs Inc TM at Battletown Inn managed by Mrs Lindsey in Berryvi
An advertisement by Dr J. Leonhardt and Franck Baker & Son promotes HemRid as an internal tablet remedy that will cure piles. The copy claims the cause is internal and offers a money back guarantee. It promises sale for $1 for 24 days of treatment from Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY.
Apple Ridge notes list residents traveling to Washington to visit a daughter, plus weekend visits from Indiana guests. The column mentions a birth, family visits in Winchester, and a return home of Ada Clark from Winchester where typhoid fever had been present but improved. George W. Aden of New York is registered at the Evans.
Mr Hiram Cornwell and son Austin of Charles Town West Virginia have returned home after visiting relatives. Miss Rhoda Haymaker improved from typhoid fever. Miss Viola Armel visiting sister Mrs W H Hoover at Jubilee. Rev W A Lynch at Shepherdstown will fill appointment at Macedon ia Sunday at 3 p m. Mr Jesse Armel still ill. Miss Gertie Fisher visited home near Stephens City. Mrs Will Hoover of Jubilee visited her parents Sunday. Mr Melton Cornwell spent Saturday in Winchester. Rebecca and Lynwood Haymaker improved. Mr M H Reardon improving his residence Roke Hill with new paint.
An article argues old salves clog pores and fail to reach inner skin where eczema germs reside. It promotes a liquid eczema cure called DD Prescription, claiming experts endorse it after a decade of success and offering a discounted trial bottle from Franck Baker & Son.
An advertisement for Pape's Diuretic claims rapid cleansing of kidneys bladder and urinary system with a fifty cent course. It asserts relief from backache rheumatic pains and headaches and urges immediate use when kidney or bladder issues appear. The note mentions agents Capt Edward W Burns and J W McCleary visiting for business.
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