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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented 19th century medical note touts a kidney cure and diuretic mix of Dandelion Compound and Sarsaparilla Syrup. It claims relief from rheumatism and urinary symptoms after meals, with rapid improvement and diminishing pain and swelling.
An advertisement touts poslam as a cure for eczema and skin ailments discovered a year ago. It offers regular two dollar jars and a new 50 cent size available at local Winchester stores or via Emergency Laboratories in New York. First application relieves itching. chronic cases claim healing in two weeks. samples offered by mail.
A lady at Manchester police court denies fault behind bad language. She says she was too well dressed and respectable. The bench presumes moral impact of attire and imposes a fine. London Daily News
Mr Thomas S Chamblin of Greenway was in town today. The brief note records his presence and the local interest in his visit.
B Krebs of Mercer visits his parents H Clay Krebs on North Market Street, detailing family proximity and local ties.
Braddock Street and Market Street Methodist Episcopal Churches unite for an old-time watch night service at Braddock Street Church. The program begins at 10 30 pm and runs until shortly after midnight with short addresses by Rev. J W H Beale and Rev D H Kern and others. All are invited.
DeHaven Virginia Christmas wedding records Austin Whitacre son of Joshua Whitacre of near Siler and Miss Ethel B. White daughter of C and Mrs. White of Matchess Berkeley County West Virginia were married at the bride’s parents home on Christmas Day by Rev F B Chubb United Brethren Jones Spring. The groom’s late wife left a young daughter Lottie Virginia rescued in Winchester and later adopted by Whitacre. Forthcoming notes mention local residents and health concerns including Mr C W Lamp’s leg fall and others visiting relatives.
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia calls annual meeting for director election on January 12 1909 between 11 a m and 1 p m at the banking home. Cashier He D Fuller signs the notice.
Kendadoah Valley Nat Bank Winchester Virginia announces a meeting to be held January 12 1909 at the Banking Home from 11 a m to 2 p m MO W RICE indicates official participation and June 1908 style date.
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