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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
2
Charles Deana Gibson contributed a splendid drawing to the Woman's Titanic Memorial Fund. The poster, to be used nationwide, features a central young woman carving an inscription honoring men who saved women and children on the Titanic.
Havana reports Congress will back President Gomez to suspend constitutional guarantees and impose martial law. Dispatches say a widespread revolt by negro rebels aims to crush opponents with brutalOutrage and mistreatment of women, including ten white women seized from a village.
A large volunteer army crossed the Ohio River to surround a swamp in Spencer County Kentucky where horse thief George Blackburn is believed to be hiding after killing Policeman Dawson and shooting Policeman Bell. Volunteers sworn in as special deputies are heavily armed. Ella Campbell and James Campbell are arrested for aiding Blackburn.
A caller reports waiting a long time for Mr. Fryfams who is said to be busy buttoning Mrs Hitam’s new gown at the back. A domestic responds sharply denying further detail.
The ad asserts catarrh is a blood condition requiring internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure allegedly acts on the blood and mucus surfaces, is not a quack remedy, and was prescribed by a leading physician for years, combining blood purifiers with tonics to target the sinuses.
Iowa woman Harriet E. Wampler of Ottumwa testifies the Pinkham remedy cured her weak, listless mood and distress after doctors failed. The ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a forty year proven tonic for female troubles and offers confidential advice from the company.
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a clean soothing healing wash for itching burning irritated skin. It lists thyme glycerine witch hazel boracic acid and other healing ingredients and claims satisfaction guaranteed with a refund if unsatisfied. Sold and endorsed locally with nonsensical trailing text.
A delightful birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G C H Anderson formerly of Gore on Saturday for their daughter Eva Virginia who turned eight. Guests included Esther Little Irens Ruth Tapp Priscilla Bobbie Bush Mirian Helen Bea Esther Latane Helen Miller Trene Scroggins Mable Bowen Ruth Chatkily Ada Dugal Dorothy Ellis Irene Mamie Kennedy Helen McCrady Ethel Vicaroy Clara Main. Refreshments were served and games were played on the lawn.
Rev Dr J F Burnett of Dayton Ohio arrives at noon to preach at 8 oclock this evening in the Christian Church. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
David Buffum, expert horse breeder, stresses conformation as the key. Feet, legs, back, and shoulder balance define a good horse, with clean limbs, proper knee position, and a strong gambrel joint. The body should be rounded, chest deep, neck elegant and clean cut, with a straight head and proportionate ears.
Hog hints emphasize economical pork production through good pasturage weather protection and protein rich rations. A brood sow should be market ready when bred and a shorter fattening period increases profit per pen.
A compact aphorism on optimism contrasts the cheerful traveler through life with the pessimist who endures hardship as he goes, suggesting attitude shapes personal experience.
A Detroit physician author promises a free copy of a nerv ous debility prescription to men seeking a quick restore of vigor. Readers may write Dr A B Robinson at 4744 Luck Building, Detroit, MI, to receive the booklet in a plain envelope without charge.
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia a divorce by a mistress in chancery is sought by William M. McCoy against Etta McCoy. An affidavit shows the defendant is not a Virginia resident. She must appear within fifteen days for publication and to protect her interest. A copy will run weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star and be posted at the courthouse front door.
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