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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
6
The Empire opened the week with a strong bill and large crowd. Ed Gwynn imitated a woman in a wig gag, Jasmus and Lamar charmed with singing, and contortionist Rube Mesher weighed 165 pounds performing a 19 inch square box feat in one second. The show pleased all and photos were well received.
Mr Walter T Gore returns from Mountainlake Park Maryland where he attended the Thraves Campbell wedding and house party. Mr James A Fugitt returns to Baltimore after visiting his mother Mrs Annie Fugitt in the city. Miss Eleanor Finney of Newark has spent weeks with uncle Mr R B Finney on Front Royal Road and leaves for home. Miss Mary Miller arrives from Charleston to spend the summer with her parents Rev Dr and Mrs Lewis Miller.
Mr. R. E. Griffith arrived home this morning after travels to Yarrisonburg Virginia and nearby areas for business purposes.
Epitaph noting her death on June 22 1908 and a year of mourning. The verse expresses enduring sorrow and belief that understanding will come in the afterlife. The piece preserves a family memorial mood with religious sentiment and hope for reunion in the hereafter.
The Jefferson Brewing Company plant in Darpéers Ferry has been sold to the German Brewing Company of Lumberland Maryland. It will be used as a bottling works by the new owners.
Skin itching from hot weather is common but easily relieved. A few drops of Oil of Wintergreen from D D D compound soothes eruptions instantly, offering a cooling sensation. Franck Baker & Son in Winchester Virginia promote the product and invite customers to learn more.
Grimes Virginia notes list visits and family updates including Mr. Hi ram W. Cochran and family from Summit Point visiting his mother, D W Bockeys family with Wr. and Mrs. R. H. Bockey at Apple Shade, and Charles Lefridge in Chicago. Children’s day exercises near Gale2 saw strong turnout despite bad weather.
Rev. John McVerry pastoor of the Church of the Sacred Heart travels to Georgetown D C to relay the priests retreat for the week. Rev. Father Whitney of Baltimore formerly of New Orleans is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E V Weems arriving today.
Messrs E. E. Herring Ps FM Rogers and L. S. Hall of Baltimore were among the business visitors today.
An old advertisement proclaims Allen’s Foot-Ease relieves aching hot and swollen feet, cures corns and bunions, and eases new or tight shoes. It touts a free trial package and a sanitary corn pad sample, urging purchase from druggists and shoe stores.
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