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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
4
The advertisement claims Kodol digests all food in the stomach using digestive elements to ease indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises satisfaction with a dollar bottle and a money back guarantee, noting availability from druggists and production by E C DeWitt Co in Chicago.
The piece mocks Taft as conservative and hesitant, likening him to an old maid in a cautious expedition. It questions why a decisive policy stance is missing, calling the big stick metaphorically forgotten at the White House.
In a recurring pattern, the first game favors rivals while Ratl and Standard Oil consistently clinch the rubber and seize the trophy, underscoring a long-standing advantage by these companies in the series.
An editorial argues for enforcing local option laws as decided by voters and opposes liquor dealers contests aiming for state wide prohibition. It warns that continued litigation could push Virginia toward a general prohibition and urges a prayerful Democratic conference to steer the party away from danger.
Miss Mintie Larrick has improved after illness. John W. Good is building a barn with Thomas Marple handling the work. The stork brought a girl to Robert Brill and a boy to Frank Lockhart. Mahion Ellicott of Gainesboro visits John Elliott.
A marriage license was issued at the county clerk's office to Robert D. Yeakley and Miss Laura VW Stimmel, daughter of George Stimmel, both residents of the county.
The Shenandoah Malley Realty Company reports the sale of a 40 by 155 foot lot at the southeast corner of Braddock and Monmouth streets. The property transfers from Gardner W. Hillyard and wife to Michael Lil Hs, both of this city.
At the Wednesday mask carnival in Market Street rink over 50 in disguise attended the event. Prizes went to Miss Maggie Grim as the old woman who lived in the hee Mr C W Wheat for the house that Jack built Miss Grace Anderson as Hiawatha Bell Watson and a little boy Mrs Williams as the nun Miss Boxwell as the newspaper girl Master Lee Kurtz as little Shamrock M E Stickley Middletown Mexican Miss Pauline Brenner Miss Taylor and Mrs John Kern as shamrock girls. A large crowd of spectators and skaters were present for several months.
The last session of the West Virginia legislature increased the marriage license fee from one to two dollars and the new law will shortly take effect.
Special to The Sar. Parkersburg West Virginia March 19 A huge water torrent swept through the town drowning four persons and injuring many. Forty houses were swept away and property damage is estimated at $300,000. Foul play suspected dynamite used to blow up a dam or structure.
George Rouss of Jefferson County West Virginia, known in Winchester, broke his right arm in an accident in Washington. The incident involves the late Charles Broadway Rouss as a relative connection.
The Chalmers-Detroit Motor Company reports its 1909 Pontiac Car completed 20800 miles in 100 days with no repairs beyond tires. The test covered four round trips daily between Detroit and Pontiac Michigan and proved the car’s fitness through actual use. Over 1000 Chalmers 30 cars are in use and customers trust the line.
A Virginia woman was found dead in a room after a dispute over property. Wheatley, once deputy county treasurer, was jailed in Culpeper awaiting trial. In Sharon, Pennsylvania, 8 year old William Whitla was kidnapped for a $10,0000 ransom. police chase leads abroad. In Washington tariff bill gains favorable report from the Ways and Means Committee and faces debate next week.
Rothwell driving a hand bag containing money and rings disappeared. Police arrested five suspects including R L Myers and John Doons white cabmen and others. warrants issued, searches carried out, bonds set at two thousand dollars. Authorities continue investigation.
The governor candidate states no pledge will bind him to accept support that would hinder his duties. He says he seeks no promises, relies on spontaneous backing from Virginians, and pledges to uphold the constitution oath and conscience for the state’s uplift.
A medical note claims rheumatism affects all ages and sexes and is tied to kidney waste. It advocates a preparation with Dandelion extract, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, to be taken after meals and at night, claiming safety and ease of use.
Wholesale quotations show wheat corn oats and potato prices listed with figures and ranges. The report notes little movement in market quotes and references Foley's Kidney Remedy and Franck Baker & Son in an unrelated ad mention.
Real estate notes offer 45 acres near White Post with 12 acres of winter apples in full bearing at 80 dollars per acre. 76 percent store room and lot beside Boyce State Bank in Boyce VA. 200 acre Fauquier county farm with good buildings and growing fruit timber and nice neighborhood at 7 percent. Half interest in house and store property at Boyce with railroad access. 15 acres seeded in wheat near Boyce road with water on land at 100 dollars per acre. Write for particulars CHAS. A. FOR oy a.
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