May Promotion Gives Free Fancy China Plates
A local store offers 10 009 Fancy China Plates as gifts this May with every one dollar purchase. The free plate promotion runs during the month to attract shoppers.
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
2
Bargains in wallpaper sale to clear stock
The notice proclaims a huge wallpaper sale with 8c to 10c and 6c prices, including gilt papers at 6c. It promises never-before-seen low prices to make room, urging customers to hurry before the lot is sold.
Mi o na Promises Quick Relief with Money Back Guarantee
Mi o na tablets claim rapid relief from belching sour stomach and foul breath with a money back guarantee. The ad urges purchases at Franck Baker & Son and stores nationwide, promising full recovery within weeks and benefits for complexion and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franck ‘Baker & Son
Mona
News Happenings At Painter Hill Va May 6
Painter Hill Virginia reports family visits and local incidents. Mr G A Henning and wife returned from Fairfield Pennsylvania after a week with their daughter. J R Sonner lost a valuable horse after it was kicked and had to be killed. Annie Lewis and Louise Steele returned to Winchester after visiting relatives. Mrs A S Beaty and children and Miss Oneda Phillips spent Sunday at Mr Barley. J D Rinker improved his residence with paint and plans a new barn roof. Braynard Campbell hosted a birthday dinner for friends. Register Strode of Boyce made a brief call at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Sonner
Annie Lewis
Louise Steele
Winchester
M. S. Strode
A. S. Beaty
Oneda Phillips
Braynard Campbell
Register Strode
Boyce
J. W. Parish
A. C. Moore
Leota Elliott
Gainesboro
W. B. Adams
H. E. Potts
Roy
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Baxter Giffin
Little Son
Licenses Refused in Warren County Court and Local Prohibition Action
A year ago in the Star May 6 1908 reports Judge T W Harrison refused all distiller licenses in Warren County Circuit Court. A new drink called iRikk was investigated by Commonwealth Attorney Reardon and its sale prohibited. Mrs G S Heironimus heroically saved her Collinsville home from a fire. Fredericksburg voted out saloons. John K Ober, well known in Winchester, died in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
Warren County
Commonwealth
Reardon
G. S.heironimus
Collinsville
Fredericksburg
John K. Ober
Winchester
Baltimore
Latane Returns from Virginia State Board of Health Meeting
Dr. S. P. Latane, member from the Seventh Congressional District, has returned from Richmond where he attended a Virginia State Board of Health meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Latane
Richmond
Virginia State Board of Health
Constipation Evil and Piles Linked in Ailment
A historical ad explains constipation harming lower bowel vessels and causing piles. It claims only Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid internal treatment strengthens veins and blood flow. Available for $1 at Franck Baker & Son or Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY. Write for book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo
Baptizing Amid Mixup Delays Gore Parish Service
Gore Virginia May 5 A large crowd gathered Sunday evening for baptizing which ended unexpectedly due to an hour mix up. Local residents and visitors report the ceremony was completed before arrival.
Wright brothers tours invite aeroplane experiments in the US
The article notes the Wright brothers recently spent a week in London causing a buzz before traveling to New York to pursue aeroplane experiments in the United States this summer and anticipate a return to England later in the year. Also reported is the death of Capt R R Ferguson in Norfolk Virginia at age 74, who survived Gettysburg and Civil War service, to be buried in Charles City County, Virginia after a long siege-like endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
New York
Europe
Wright Brothers
London
England
Ferguson
Norfolk
R. R. Ferguson
Pickett
Gettysburg
Fifty-third
Virginia Regiment
Cemetery Ridge
Charles City
Rev T C Jones Leads Roanoke Revival at Melrose Church
Rev T C Jones recently appointed pastor of Melrose Church Roanoke reports Roanoke revival success with 25 professions of religion and 16 new members. Jones is known in Winchester district for previous service at Shenandoah Junction Woodstock and Shenandoale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Jones
Melrose Church
Southern Methodist
Roanoke
Mr. Jones
Winchester
Shenandoah Junction
Woodstock
Shenandale
Fruit Crop Outlook Reported by Virginia Ag Official
Mr. J. H. Leech of Lexington, a special representative of Commissioner George W. Koiner, gathered reports in Winchester and Frederick County on this summer and fall fruit prospects. He distributed many copies of the annual report of the commissioner of agriculture, a valued volume for practical agriculturists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Leech
Lexington
Vas
George W. Koiner
Mrs Hockman Dies at Canterbury in Shenandoah County
Mrs Elizabeth Hockman aged 70 died at her Canterbury home after years of illness from heart disease. Funeral at United Brethren Church Canterbury Friday 9 am. Burial at Lebanon Church family ground Shenandoah County pastor Rev J C S Myers officiating. Survived by husband W D Hockman three sons David Hockman Colorado Charles Hockman Richmond and John Hockman at home and two daughters Mrs L J Cave Washington and Mrs J L Feller Woodstock Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
The
Star Today
Elizabeth Hockman
Canterbury
United Brethren Church
Lebanon Church
Shenandoah County
J. C. S. Myers
Hoekman
W. D. Hockman
Messrs
David Hockman
Colorado
Charles Hockman
Richmond
John Hockman
L. J. Cave
Washington
J. L. Feller
Woodstock
Mr Chiles Studies For Marine Corps Preparatory Course
Eugene Chiles long associated with Farmers and Merchants National Bank departs for Washington to take a Marine Corps prep course and exams this summer aiming for an appointment. George Fansler steps in to fill the vacancy and begins duties at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Chiles
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Washington
United States Marine Corps
Chiles
George Fansler
Bank
Sewerage Plan Aimed at Safer Homes in Clay Soil Areas
Mr. Frank Anderson of The Tubeyries farm Clarke county Virginia toured the city today. He discussed a proposed private sewerage system and noted current designs are not yet ready for clay soil but praised the Bulletin’s plant design for light loamy soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Anderson
Tubeyries Farm
Clarke County
Woman Quit Coffee Finding Health With Postum
Ohio woman recalls crippling heart trouble and nervous prostration, then quits coffee after using Postum. She reports restored energy, steadier nerves, and no medicine, claiming her health improved dramatically and she helped her sister-in-law also quit coffee and gain five pounds in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Castor Lax Powder Promoted as Safe Laxative
An old advertisement touts Caston-Lax Castor Oil powder as tasteless and safe for bowel cleansing. It claims physicians prescribe it and lists 10, 25 cent, and 1.00 dollar sizes available at reliable druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
National Bank
Raymond M. Hudson
Party Leaders To Meet In Richmond May 14
Sheriff Co H Purcell reports a State Democratic Executive Committee meeting at Murphy's Hotel Richmond Friday May 14 at 8 15 pm to fix primary dates for state offices and a U S Senate seat. State Chairman J Taylor Ellyson will preside and discuss primary plans and expenses with possible August date and a sub committee on primary law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H. Purcell
Democratee
Nasional
Murphy’ S Hotel
Richmond
J. Taylor Ellyson
United States
Roanoke
General Assembly
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Wholesale chicken price steady at 25 cents a pound
Market notes show strong demand for young chickens in wholesale markets with prices at 25 cents per pound. Grain market remains steady with vegetables and fruit demand rising. prices listed include wheat, corn, potatoes, oats, and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanat Staals Ak
Elder Huffman to Preach at Valley Avenue Chapel
Elder M. G. Huffman of Michigan, a noted Seventh Day Adventist minister en route to the general conference in Washington, will preach at 8 o clock this evening in the Valley Avenue Union Chapel. All are invited to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elader M. G. Huffman
Michigan
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Washington
Valley Avenue Union Chapel
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Kearneysville
William Adams
J.A. Potts
Robert Johnson
Sallie Foreman
Capon Bridge
Palas
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Mr. Chiles
Marine Corps
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Elder Huffman
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Mary Fed
H. & W. Seabright
Main Street
Main St
Knickerbocker Aos
Ladies
Misses
Children’s Shoes
Oxfords
Leader
North Main Street
Hotel Evans
Franck Baker & Son
Pharmacist
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co
James B Russell
H. J. Turfle
Fine Investments
Florida
Jones Creamery
W. M. Fletcher
Wincester Steam Dying & Cleaning Works
Kodaks and
Kodak Supplies
Fred S. Boyd
Aircastle
Sloat
H. L. Snapp
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