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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
The article praises the Shenandoah Valley journey from Harpers Ferry to the Natural Bridge. It highlights Speaker Cannoh's admiration for smooth roads as the key practical value, extending beyond main highways to connecting farms to railroads and canals.
Notice from Shadrach Armstrong of Owensboro Kentucky offering coal oil for sale at cents a gallon and a range of services and goods. He lists broomcorn tying, corn crushing, turkey pickup, horseshoeing, watch and pistol repair, umbrella and ax handle work, music lessons, picture enlargements, a hot tamale and hair oil receipt, hair cutting on Saturdays, livestock sale, and agent for products. Attorney Rufe Lanston cited. cash terms stated. Owensboro Inquirer.
A report circulating about extending the Valley Turnpike line up the valley suggests using the Valley Turnpike route with state consent needed. Virginia holds three fifths of the company, two fifths are owned by private stockholders. An upcoming legislature session may attempt to buy the state stake. The truth of the rumors remains uncertain.
The article explains that giving a ring is meant to bind wife and husband in trust. The left hand carries the ring to symbolize the wife’s submission to the husband, and the third finger is chosen due to an old belief that a vein runs from that finger to the heart.
Mr Oscar Ramey, 37, a Jefferson county resident, farmer and Odd Fellows member, died after several years of illness. He is survived by his mother and six siblings. Funeral services scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. from his home followed by interment in Charles Town Cemetery.
The Empire Theater on Market Street opened last night after a transformation from the Market Street rink. The Winchester orchestra conducted by Prof. Miller Jenkins played features including airs by Henry Seal. The Mantells and Jolly Lankins drew loud applause while Miss Wallace impressed with singing and dancing. Three reels of moving pictures and Harry Bryant as a pictured melody singer entertained a receptive crowd. The house is praised as clean and safe with nightly pictures and biweekly vaudeville, and Henry Bros. are urged to receive citizen support.
Briggs section reports Frank Johnson and Amos Prince visited Washington last Sunday. James Rutherford and Hugh Hardesty spent Sunday evening with Thorn ton Goode. Arthur Briggs died of pneumonia and was buried in the family graveyard with Rev. D. M. Robeson officiating. Willie Lloyd of Summit Point visits Piscon Hill. Bethel Church held an all day meeting. Old Chapel flower strewing May 29 featured an address by R. G. Williams of Winchester. Mrs Ker Jonson convalescing at home nearby.
Hodgson of Winchester spent last Saturday evening at the local place. Frank Johnson spent Monday evening here with friends.
Rock Enea June 4 Reverend R M Schmucker will preach here Sunday morning one night. Mrs F D Goode and Mme Ver ne Lafollette visited Mrs M B Hoek of Bartonsville. Mahlon Goode family welcomes twins son and girl. Marie Goode visiting Capon Bridge relatives. Roy Goode returned home after Reliance School.
The narrator recalls meeting Madame Croteau and her brutal husband. After learning of her abuse, he helps trap and punish the violator with a diamond tipped whip. Madame and the boys flee to Hong Kong as the narrator prepares to depart for Frisco and then China.
Winchester residents with kidney and back pain tout Doan's Kidney Pills as the dependable remedy. A testimonial from Mary W. Rainsberger of 1124 Market Street credits the 1902 treatment with permanent cure after other options failed, noting relief from back pain, nocturnal misery, and sharp kidney twinges. Sold everywhere, 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, sole U.S. agents.
Warns against delaying treatment and using untried remedies for colds that linger and may settle on the lungs. Cautions that persistent coughs should be treated with proven options like Foley's Honey and Tar.
Advertisers offer Rexall Orderlies with a money back guarantee if they fail to relieve constipation. The candy like laxatives are marketed as gentle for delicate persons and children, without gripe or nausea, usable any time day or night. Two sizes priced at 10c and 25c.
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