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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
2
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In a satirical Sprigs of Mint piece, Musgrove cites a mock auction in Washington DC on December 5 1912 to sell off political paraphernalia and relics. Items include an elephant a Republican platform a big stick and other campaign era items with roast of politics. Auctioneer Joe Cannon and manager Bill Bradley head the sale with 30 steam rollers also listed for disposal.
Richmond December 13 The State Health Board will issue a final warning to those responsible for reporting births and deaths. Some physicians and localities still fail to forward proper certificates. Prosecutions may follow in counties with noncompliance as Virginia aims to meet federal census bureau standards.
Dr Wm Gadler author of The Cause and Cure of Colds urges serious attention to common colds that hang on. He endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable household medicine for coughs and colds for children and adults, claiming it cures quickly without harmful drugs.
Mr and Mrs G W Swhier of Redkey Indiana announce the engagement of their daughter Bernice Agnes Swhier to Charles Leonora Copenhaver of Winchester. The wedding will be during Christmas week at the First Methodist Episcopal Church Canon City Colorado. Copenhaver is the son of Mr and Mrs George E Copenhaver of South Market street.
Wytheville Pec Dec 13 The damages suits against Floyd and Sidna Allen, the former condemned to death and the latter to 35 years, brought by administrators of Massie Webb and Foster estates, are set for trial at the January term. Judge Staples of Roanoke will preside. Damages asked are $10 each.
John Hamilton, son of Palm Hotel proprietor in Charlestown, and Miss Sachs daughter of H Seuben in Charlestown West Virginia, married Tuesday in Cumberland by a Jewish rabbi. Hamilton is brother of Mrs W Lee Fisher of this city and formerly lived in Berryville, Clarke County, with many Winchester friends.
Winchester stores and cities across the state face enforcement of the ten hour daily work limit for women and girls. State Labor Commissioner James B. Doherty warns prosecutions for violations, whether or not explicit written agreements exist, with fines from five to twenty dollars per offense and penalties for noncompliant employers.
Mrs. H. B. Dean spent Sunday in Stephens home after a week with relatives in New York. Miss Lena Powell Loudoun is visiting Mrs. Carter. Visitors at Mr. J. D. Rinker included H. B. Dean Wil O Neal G. L. Rothgidl Earl and Mr. A. B. Funkhouser. Miss C Hugill Mary Tevault and Messrs Miller Barley and Clarence Tevault spent Sunday with Miss Pearl Henning.
A fragment notes a city law in Winchester that removes the "tid" from Saturday nights for all mercantile establishments, with a concession to trade on that night. The text references Saturday night trade and a blaze in the local economy.
An old newspaper notice extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic used across generations. It claims broad relief for constipation dyspepsia and stomach issues, notes safety for all ages, and offers free samples by mail from Dr W B Caldwell in Mor ticello Illinois with money back guarantee.
Mr George Pteers continues to improve slowly. Robert Maker and his family spent Sunday and Monday with him. De Rinker and Horner of Roanoke visited Mr and Mrs Adam Dean. Miss Ethel Kline reopened the local school after a weeks long closure for her father’s health.
Croupy coughs and wheezy colds prompt sales of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound touted for instant relief with no opiates. Druggists offer the remedy as a common cold cure. Mr. T. B. Patton and Mr. John M. Steck depart for Baltimore for a day or two, per brief travel line.
Delay brings sorrow and pneumonia or croup fear. Gowans Preparation claims to dispel inflammation with external use. Sold by all druggists at 25 or 50 cents a bottle with thousands of testimonials. Buy today.
Special Commissioner to sell at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Va on Saturday December 14 1912 at noon the house and lot long occupied by Annie L Murnan fronts South Market Street in Winchester bounded by Keckley and Joseph H Lyder and conveyed to Annie L Murnan by deed August 21 1903. Property in good condition with electric lights and conveniences. Payment options include one third cash or two thirds via bonds bearing 6 percent interest with annual payments and a trust deed. or full cash if preferred.
Train numbers and times list connections for Bristol Roanoke and points south via Pullman sleepers dining and cafe cars. Mentions Roanoke Memphis special connections and northbound routes toward New York with various intermediate stations and hubs.
County bonds numbered 256 through 275 must be presented to the county treasurer for payment on or before January 1 1913. After that date the bonds will cease. This action is by order of the Board of Supervisors. Clark Cather signing.
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