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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
2
Internal cause and sluggish lower bowel circulation lead to piles. Outward treatments fail. an internal remedy is urged. Franck Baker & Son promote Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid at $1 per bottle with a cure guarantee.
Russell and Green advertise towels of varied sizes and kinds starting at five cents with a sale running Saturday.
Louis Jones a baggage man for 22 years with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is under arrest at Pittsburgh. He confessed to stealing about $25,000 in valuables from trunks on his route since last November and a $100 gold watch found in his pocket supported the claim. Railroad detectives Delanhanty and Powell then found over $9,000 worth of stolen property at his Knoxville Maryland home where he lives with his wife and son. Jones said he opened accounts with duplicate keys on long runs and stole valuables, most of which he disposed of.
The cold storage plant owned by Dr. Thomson is now under roof and will soon begin operations. Erecting a large grain and feed facility is underway by iw. E. Reed & Son. Prof. Richards of Washington gave an astronomy lecture at the Southern Methodist Church. Mrs. Mary Whiting is improving after illness. Miss Ford of Winchester visits at Mr. Fedaward Colston’s home and other friends. Mrs. Morehead and her sister Miss Vorees visited Mrs. George Glascock Tuesday evening.
Friends thought Mr. Hydie Harper was joking when he said he would drive a large flock from Kernstown to Clarke county. By 4 o clock he was chasing sheep from Scott Grant's Kernstown farm to his Opequon farm in Clarke county. He returned to town to harvest his large wheat crop and reiterated the belief that the early bird catches the worm.
A humorous sketch from the Scribblers club recalls Blossop Percy Littleford and Millan staging clever jests about Georgie de Courcy Jebling. Georgie secretly buys The Scarifier and lands Littleford as editor while planning to marry the duckside romance he overheard.
Farmers must protect wells to prevent typhoid spread via contaminated water. Siting above ground, brick or stone walls, waterproof tops, and surrounding concrete curb reduce seepage. A pump is preferred over a bucket, and clean surroundings prevent contamination from livestock and runoff.
The article argues that with better surroundings a large portion of detectives or high grade imbeciles could be trained in harmless directions rather than harmful ones. It notes ongoing punishment and external control would still be necessary to maintain safety.
Mr William H Bakers touring car provides social spins with friends aged 1823 and 1824 born companions Mr John G Miller Mr C S Baker from Winchester and Mr Daniel T Wood of this county. They toured the smooth roads and enjoyed an old Virginia supper at Mr Wood s home on the Opequon.
At Miami University's centennial in Oxford Ohio Hon George Wendling of this city received the honorary LL D by unanimous vote of the board and faculty. Also honored were President King of Oberlin Governor Harmon of Ohio. The ceremony drew thousands with addresses by Chancellor McCracken Lyman Abbott Brander Matthews and Wendling.
A concise reflection on how initial wrongs resist correction as amendments appear to rectify yet may sow new mischief, suggesting that remedies can both help and harm. Paine’s argument emphasizes caution in altering foundational ideas when error is present.
M H Reardon declares candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates to represent Clarke and Warren counties subject to Democratic primaries. He notes support from friends and pledges to represent Winchester and Frederick County if elected.
The speaker declares candidacy for the House of Delegates representing Frederick County and the city of Winchester subject to Democratic primary action.
The Good Samaritan's Men's Bible Class of the United Brethren Church will hold an illustrated song service at 7 30 PM tonight at the SoeYock church. Rev Dr A B Statton of Hagerstown MD and Rev N F A Cupn of this city will speak. After the church program the annual banquet at the parsonage will include five minute talks by members and friends.
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