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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
4
Virginia business office and editorial room listings appear among partial readable items. Subscriptions rates are referenced but details are unclear.
Worcester inventor Wallace E. Tillinghast, president of Worcester Manufacturing Co., declares he flew a self powered aeroplane from Worcester to New York to Boston and back, without a stop, reaching 4000 feet. The craft reportedly carries three passengers up to 1200 pounds and can travel at 120 mph for 300 miles. He says the machine will be shown publicly in February.
Announcement reports Alfred B. Williams, editor of the Richmond News Leader, will leave Richmond to take charge of the Roanoke Times in the new year. The notice praises his strong opinions and editorial voice and notes his departure will be a gain for Roanoke and a loss for Richmond journalism.
Refuge Va December 11 funeral services for Jaac Newton Conner were well attended at Refuge M E Church South. Community and friends express sympathy as the family mourns. Other notes mention Henry Grim loading a car with hickory nuts for Warren Beatty at Front Royal and Ernest Townsend's illness after returning from near Richmond. Reverend Lynch preached at Fairview Church in Stephens City to a large crowd.
A local vendor offers an assortment of artificial flowers for decoration. The pieces are linen wired and said to be made in Germany. The line includes a variety of designs suitable for households and display.
The listing notes prices from 6 to 30 dollars for small potted plants and EL RIC HY DRANGER at 30 dollars, with cut flowers priced from 4 to 50 ets. for decor use. It promotes these flowers as ideal for table decorations and mentions renting the Electric Plant for entertainments.
The item notes Refuge residents with Aunt Mrs Henry Grim visiting Saturday afternoon. Robert Longacre spent several days with friends in Winchester. Rob Grim was injured last week when his horse kicked him. he is improving.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless digestant and antacid that prevents Indigestion and sour stomach. It claims relief in five minutes, cures gas, belching, headaches, and bad breath, and lets meals taste better with no need for laxatives or liver pills. Obtainable from a pharmacist in a 50 cent case.
An advertiser claims a peak season with The Star delivering strong circulation and low costs. He says his advertising is paying big dividends and expects this year to outpace others, urging others to boost effort with persuasive copy.
Brady Moore, son of George R. Brady manager of the Harpers Ferry pulp mills and power company, wed Nannie Lem Moore, daughter of John M. Moore, at Zion's Episcopal Church Charlestown. Rev John S Alfriend officiated.
A playful note likens the season to a shopping bird catching bargain worms, signaling early discounts and brisk consumer activity as holidays approach.
A vintage ad urges keeping Gowan's Preparation on hand for sore throat hoarseness croup colds and pneumonia with claims of external penetrating relief. It lists prices of 100 50c and 25c and notes availability at all druggists.
An advertising blurb promises Foley’s Honey and Far stops coughing relieves congestion and expels the cold from the body after exposure or when a cold starts. It notes mild laxative effect and is attributed to Franck Baker and Son.
In a light village sketch, Clarice arrives with a recipe book and a new diamond ring to stay two weeks and cook. She showcases twenty one salads and a pineapple mousse while Mrs. Dillworth frets about envy and meal variety ends with a simple bread and pie request.
Instructions to save all old silk dresses and coats and send them to a carpet weaver. Create a small rug with the silk, combined with wool, for the bedroom floor. Mary will oversee the finish and appearance to resemble an Oriental rug.
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