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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
4
An advertisement touts Pape's Trapepsin as fast relief for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims five minute action, no belching, and the stomach becoming comfortable, enabling eating any foods without fear. The copy cites E Potts returning to work after a minor illness.
Anson Kline injured in a Valley turnpike crash remains in care at Mr. Cooley’s home with DN B. Compton and Dr. Philip W. Boyd overseeing. Officials say he is not out of danger but shows a good chance for recovery.
Two men were arrested in the West Virginia mountains on suspicion of killing Tony Collatta a wealthy fruit merchant. A later dispatch reports August Vitalle arrested in Jamaica charged with inciting the murder.
A decree granting an absolute divorce to Andrew J. Harford from his wife Mrs. Nena Harford was entered in the Corporation Court. The matter allows her to resume her maiden name and protects each party's property rights by the decree. Mr Martin Noonan from Norfolk Virginia attended the funeral of his sister in law, the late Mrs John T. Noonan.
Baltimore December 17 market summary lists wheat spot No 2 red and December 96 cents, corn cob $3.50 per barrel for nearby loads, hay Timothy and clover mixed prices from $17.50 to $20, butter fancy creamery 35 40 and 83, eggs firsts Virginia region 34, live poultry prices for chickens ducks turkeys and geese with cents per dozen or per pair.
Washington December 17 Dr Heller secretary of the Carabao Club composed of officers of the U S army and navy with Philippine service said this afternoon the Carathas will not disband He denied reports that members have resigned and said he had not received any resignations yet
Rev Ed J Richardson of Falls Church and Virginia Anti Saloon League northern district will tour Rockingham County giving a series of addresses mainly in mountain areas. He travels with Rev J R Ellis a noted Protestant Episcopal missionary and will oversee the Yancey mission and school with several other Episcopal ministers joining the trip.
News last evening reports Rev. Mr. Richardson says Liam County speakers will hold engagements. He believes dry advocates can win support for garrison burg on the water wagon if they pursue an aggressive organization.
A marriage notice issued yesterday lists William Eliott Williamson, a butler, and Magnolia Taper, daughter of Charles and Lille Taper, as the parties, both described as colored. The notice appears at the clerk of the Corporation Court office. Mr. Shirley Carter returned from Richmond after attending a General Hospital finance committee meeting.
The article lists current wholesale buy and sell offers from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington markets. It covers wheat, Timothy hay, mixed hay, oats, straw, flour, bran, middlings, millet, butter, bees, young chickens, turkey, and hams with retail and seasonal figures.
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