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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1909

Page

3

Rinker Wife Testifies in Fuller's Alcohol Death Case

Mrs. Harry Rinker testifies Fuller could not have been intoxicated when he left home and that she saw him sober before the incident. Albert Pollhamus and others describe Fuller drinking from a bottle and then collapsing to the floor, dying of alcoholic poisoning. coroner to hold inquest and body prepared for burial.

Edmunds Rinker Harry Rinker Fuller Afer Fuller Pothanius Dr. Miller Iodgsoen

J Frank McCarthy of Bixie Va Reported Spending

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Mr J Frank McCarthy of Bixie Virginia is spending sums described as several, with unclear amounts and context due to damaged text. Further details not readable.

J. Frank McCarthy Bixee Va Ada

Personal Notes From Swimley March 19

Miss Lena Symons spent last Sunday as Miss Lena Symons and Monday on business. Annie Curtis guest of WE de Ee ip Berryville Mises. Anna Swimley of Powhatan College visited parents near this place. Mrs H E Guyer of Winchester stayed with Mr and Mrs M M Swimley. Ray Curtis and sister Annie Curtis visited friends in Winchester. Rose and Gertrude Marshall of Summit Point WV visited Miss Ethel. Mr C Johnston of Hagerstown called at the home of J W Symons this week.

Vva Lena Symons Symons Swimley Annie Curtis Anna Swimley Powhatan College H. E. Guyer Winchester M.M. Swimley Ray Curtis Rose Gertrude Marshall Summit Point W. Va Ethel Silex C. Johnston Hagerstown W. Symons

Scatteration Treatment for Inflammation and Pneumonia

An advertisement touts Scatteration as a cure for inflammation and pneumonia, claiming external absorption and rapid relief for croup cold coughs sore throat and chest pain. Products range from 25 cents to 4 dollars and are sold by druggists. Mrs Walter G. Lee visits in Middleburg Virginia while Mr and Mrs Clarence Hardy spend time with friends in Washington.

Gowan Walter G. Lee Middle Burs, Va Fred. Striker Clarence Hardy Washinpton

Sale of Realty on Archibald McCarty Land

The undersigned offers five acres one rood and 15 poles for sale on April 12 1909. Details provided in official bill of sale. J M Stokh.

San Archibald McCarty Ae Bilis J. M. Sthok

Franck Baker & Son Succeeds in Special Offer

Franck Baker and Son, druggists, announce Dr Howard’s specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price. They guarantee relief or money back, with a fifty cent size and sixty doses available for 24 cents, limited supply due to high demand.

Franck, Baker & Son Dr. Howard Co I Howard Franck Baker, & Son Franck Baker & Son

Local Man Fuller Linked to Beating and Recent Parole

A fall incident recounts Fuller grabbing an elderly man by the beard and beating him nearly to death, resulting in jail time from which he was recently released. He then found work, spent money on whiskey, and married Mrs Smallwood who died recently. Albert Smallwood is noted as his stepson in this city.

Davidson Fuller Leathe Pr.Miller Winchester Smallwood Albert Smallwood

Inwood Notables and Local Movements in March

Inwood notes list several social and property moves. Dr. K B LeFevre and R F Whiting attend Jr O U A M meet at Bunker Hill. Frank Ambrose funeral observed. Misses Mary and Willian Oglesbee plan a Winchester millinery store. LeFevre moves into Kettering property. Whiting to new house. T B Underhill visits from Martinsburg. Wilson Davis returns to Harrisonburg after sewer project talks.

Inwood W. Va Kk. B. LeFevre R. F. Whiting Bunker Hill Thursort Me John F. Staub Frank Ambrose Mary Willian Oglesbee Winchester B. LeFevre Kettering BE. B. LeFevre T. B. Underhill Martinsburg

Bank Directors Meet With Harrisonburg Visitor

Mr J W Rhodes of Harrison Surg Va attended a morning meeting of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank board of directors.

J. W. Rhodes Harrison- Surg, Va The Farmers and Merchants’ ‘National Bank

Post Toasties Dainty Food Advertised in 19th Century Pack

This note advertises Post Toasties as a white corn starter with a delicate toasty flavor. It mentions directions in a booklet and a copy in every package, with pricing shown as 19 cents for a small package and 15 cents for large Family size.

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Made by Postem Cereal Co Ltd

A production note describing that the item was manufactured by Postem Cereal Company Limited, based in Battle Creek Michigan.

Postem Cereal Co.,Ltd Battle Creek, Mich

Virginia Governor Candidate Promotes Local Option Policy

The candidate defends a local option approach to temperance, pledges to veto a statewide prohibition bill unless the people approve, and asserts no deals with liquor interests. He cites consistency since 1904 and expresses readiness to sign a state wide measure if the people mandate it and the legislature reflects public will. Continued on page 4.

Party of Intelligence Virginia General Assembly Liquor People The Anti-Saloon. League

New Skin Remedy Claims Rapid Complexion Cure

An advertisement touts posiam as a new drug that rapidly clears pimples scales and eruptions. It claims thousands cured and offers a two dollar package and fifty cent size available at local stores or from Emergency Laboratory in New York City. Samples and expert poses advertised by mail.

Yaar Franca i Son Winchester Laborato West 25Th Street New York City

Child Overcomes Constipation After Laxative Treatment

A three year old boy in Cadmer Wisconsin suffered severe constipation until given Foley's Orinolaxative in two doses. The next day his fever subsided and he recovered. The account is attributed to A Welkush of Cadmer and the Baker and Son firm.

Sealy Foley Morta A. Welkush Cadmer Wis Franck Baker. & Son

Mrs Wallace and Friend Visit in this City

Mrs George Wallace of Middletown and her guest Miss Fpemdan of Tampa enjoyed the day with friends in this city.

George Wallace Middletown Fpemdan Tampa Pia

Public Auction Notices From The Star

Auction notices advise readers to watch The Star for public sale details. Listings include March 25 near Clear Rock Virginia with livestock and farm goods, and April dates in Gainesboro Stephenson Lena Purcell Parrett contracts. Public auctions cover cattle hogs equipment furniture and farm properties.

Star Clearrock W. J. Branson Gainesboro Jersey T. Piney Stephenson Lena Byrne Court House N. Maret Street City Purcell Gourt Henry J. Parrett Crechrd Adm R. Davall Duna

For Sale Lumber Dry and Green Pine and Oak

Lumber for sale both dry and green pine and all kinds of oak. Available at all times. Call 22-1714 A C Coates.

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Owen Fuller G. Baker Rm. R. Willis D. TeWood Milbu Nehester Lohrt Tugher’s N. Market Street Roger Jones South Market Graichen Boyce Iberal J. Mack N. Bracktock Sali Omc Bay Murre Lewis Crim Barr Stephens City Bath Toons Fairmont Avenue Harry. Ry Scan Oerl Union Bank Depository State OF Mobby Shenandoah Valley Academy Military School Winchester mi Moroszel LS Shearer Ham St. Market Street Mires D. H. Clalines Joabz Brown Troustec Ero Joseph Bae Childs Freaenck Country das-Ol Harry Jos Jos- Me Igf Fifa Joseph I Folliffe All &E Uze Nice Frederick County Millwood Road F. A. Shryock George Haymaker Rouss Spring Jas. P. Reardon Ishimden Winchester Va Inwood Notes Wilson . Davis Harrisonburg Willson Mann Phile Hay Spec. Co Neturt Franck Barker .& Son A. C Oates
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