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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
4
Stuyvesant Fish argues that a salary cut to 50 000 a year would burden the wealthy less than a cut to 15 a week would burden a low income. He notes the poor would face housing and food reductions, while a 200 000 yearly earner would barely notice. The piece contrasts two income levels and their hardship.
A collection of sharp editorial quips covers the Gould divorce case and theater advertising, a broken thumb in Olympic mock duels, Timpson Texas mayor's pay claim, political digs at Uncle Adlai Stevenson, a Dixie legislator’s fashion ban stance, a New York reformer’s sheath gown rumor, and a cynical jab about women and streetcar gratitude.
Mrs. M. Vi Affleck of Winchester testifies in 1903 and 1907 that Dean's Kidney Pills cured her son's lifelong kidney and bladder trouble after doctors failed. She praises relief from back pain and nocturnal distress, noting permanent improvement and urging purchase from FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo as sole US agents.
Mr. John B. Oakley of Elizabeth New Jersey visits Mr. Mortimer Boehm in this city. Oakley served in the Federal Army during the Civil War and has made annual trips to the city for many years, renewing friendships.
Mr and Mrs John I Sloatter entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening in honor of their guest Miss Blanche Baird of Columbus Ohio at their residence on South Market street. The evening was very pleasantly spent by all present.
Dr W A Swimley and son Dr ea ey A C Swimley, recent University College of Medicine Richmond graduates with high honors, have formed a partnership. They establish a handsomely furnished modern suite in the Williams Building at Piccadilly Street and Church Lane occupying the second floor. The quarters have drawn wide praise and admiration.
Middletown notes list visits and travel, with residents and outsiders, including Joe Comer from Washington, Emma Larrick returning from Browntown, and Misses Pitt from Washington visiting Mrs. Greenwalt. Others mention Dr. Moore, C Crickenberger, H G Rogers, Wise Canter, B C Ridings, Olin Grove recovery, and local callers at Grace M B Church and area homes.
Master Edward Cooper, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Cooper, sustained a deep abdominal wound when a tree swing hooked a chain into his abdomen. Dr. P W Boyd Jr. of Winchester treated him with fourteen stitches and he is recovering though weakened from blood loss. Also noted are illness in Julian Rosenberger and Mrs. William Cooper.
Berryville Virginia residents and visitors are listed with movements and visits. Mr Phillips Lee of Norfolk stays with Col Charles R Lee. Mrs Lew Scott and son Jack visit with Mrs Cyrus McCarthick. Miss Nora Moore returns from Mr Aes Immiel’s home. Miss Janie Moore goes to Natural Bridge to stay with Dr Lawson B Moore. Mrs Swiggert of Washington visits near town. Mrs Ernest T George of New Orleans joins wife and daughter at Miss Crow’s then vacationing. Mr Palmer Campbell of New York vacationing at Miss Crow’s. Mr and Mrs Skelding of Pittsburgh visit. Miss Mattie Burton of Cincinnati stays with Miss Elizabeth Bowen then to Adirondacks. Miss Anna Hunter leaves for The Bower near Shepherdstown. Rev Dr L G M Miller to preach at St Pauls Lutheran in Cedar Creek grade and at Opequon.
An advertisement warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by Fid Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio which claims to treat through the blood and mucous surfaces. It urges buying only genuine products and notes distribution by F J Cherney & Co with testimonials free and price per bottle. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mr Luther Larrick is noted to have a byt case of eczema while Carper and Son thresh in the area this week. The wheat is reported good in quality and yield.
Reduced fares to Boston Mass from Pennsylvania Railroad for Pythian Supreme Lodge meeting. Tickets valid Aug 1 to 4 with return Aug 4 to 18. Return extension to Sept 16 costs 1.09 to Validating Agent in Boston. Stopovers allowed in Philadelphia and Baltimore and New York on return with surcharges. Full details and rates from ticket agents.
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