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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
2
Advertises women apparel including skirts at 25c to 39c and gowns with embroidery and lace at 42c. Features large Wade size items, corset all over embroidery at 39c, and children's muslin drawers 6c. Also announces a new lot of Ladies' Skirts at 98c with values up to $1.75.
Notice of Democratic primary to nominate a candidate for the House of Representatives in the Seventh Congressional District of Virginia. Election hours run 9 am to 7 pm countywide and 4 pm to 8 pm in districts. Candidates must file by April 9 1908 with a $1,000 assessment payable by candidates. R T W Duke Jr chairman.
An old advertisement asserts eczema and certain non hereditary itching skin diseases are instantly relieved and cured by oil of wintergreen mixed with other vegetables. It cites the D D D Prescription and promises immediate relief from itching, with ongoing cures for genuine eczema. It mentions local residents and visitors, and promotes the product at Franck Baker & Son, druggists, Winchester Virginia.
An old testimonial extols Grape-Nuts as nourishing and easy on sensitive stomachs after appendicitis. The writer recalls severe illness, two weeks of fasting, and subsequent strength return after using the product, noting weight gain from 130 to 160 pounds with regular exercise.
Fire damaged a building on Main Street owned by Henry Baetjer and housed the Hansbrough Carter store. The blaze origin is unknown but suspected to be a cigar stump in the cellar. Firefighters saved the dental offices of Dr. W D Myers. stock losses were minimized by early extinguishment. The store partners and insurers were noted, with the building insured and the stock insured through Lupton and Bryarly & Bro. A nearby hallway filled with smoke but caused little injury. The incident could have been far worse if it had started earlier.
Doay R Lupton died at dawn after short illness. Funeral services for his remains were held at his late home in Albemarle at 10 oclock Thursday morning Rev SW Lupton officiating. Interment followed at Mont Hebron Cemetery. George Snyder son of Stephenson died after weeks of illness. He is survived by two brothers Frank Snyder and Charles Snyder and two sisters Miss Laura Snyder and Mrs. Mary Travers. Mrs Lucy Burkholder of Vaucluse Station died at 10 oclock this morning after nine months illness aged 58. Her funeral arrangements had not been made. She is survived by husband and sons John H Burkholder and Barton Burkholder both of Washington. daughters Mattie Richards and Nannie Hale both of Washington. Sadie Burkholder and Katharine Chapman of the county. sister Mrs George R Henry of Winchester. brother Green Huff of Stras Junction Va.
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