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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

4

Baltimore police marshal honored after 42 years of service

Thomas J. Farnan, marshal of police in Baltimore, received a golden wreath from the city’s police commissioners after 42 years of unblemished service. The commissioners praised his fairness, honesty, and duty, noting a spotless record and his rise from policeman in 1867 to marshal in 1902.

Farnan Marshall Police Battimorey Lave Police Commissioners Baltimore Colonel Swann Thomas F. Farnan Thomas J. “Farnan Board of Police Missioners

Daylight Breaks in Sugar Trust Prosecution

The newly named district attorney Henry A Wise in New York is ordered by the Department of Justice to prosecute Sugar Trust officials for defrauding the Treasury via false returns to the Custom House. Civil suits already fined the company two million in avoided duties, signaling a tougher approach to corporate lawbreaking.

Bonaparte New York Henry A. Wise Department of Justice Sugar Trust Treasury Custom House Pete Crison

Penalties exacted on inani mate corporations

A brief note from the Norfo Virgin ian Pilot reports penalties imposed on certain corporations. Authorities enforce measures, detailing scope and impact on firms.

Norfo Virginian-Pilot

Virginia Board of Pharmacy Exam Yields Few Passes

The Virginia State Board of Pharmacy held examinations in Richmond last week for prospective registered pharmacists. Of 80 to 90 candidates, only 22 passed, described as one of the most rigid tests in the United States.

Virginia State Board of Pharmacy Richmond Uni

Cross Roads Notes Highlight Local Social Visit

In Cross Roads Virginia on May 6, Rev C Messick preached at Pleasant Grove school house. Families of Fletcher and Carpenter visited Oates and Miller households. Dora Loy and Martha White hosted callers, and Howard Miller welcomed a new baby boy in the community.

Cross Roads Ss. C. Messick Pleasant Grove School House Co. W. Fletcher W. W. Carpenter Elizabeth Carpenter H. &. Oates Dora S. Miller John .W. Miller Dora Loy Martha White Howard Miller

Black Ben Davis Apple Shown by Swimley Visitor

Mr M M Swimley of Swimley presented The Star with a fine Black Ben Davis apple kept in excellent condition through cellar storage. The piece impressed staff with its preserved state and quality during the town visit.

M. M. Swimley Swimley Star Ben. Davis

Miss Paul to Panama Takes Nursing Post in Government Hospital

The late Judge John Paul of Harrisonburg, recently connected with Winchester Memorial Hospital, has taken a trained nurse position at the Government Hospital in Panama and has left to assume charge of the post. Miss Lillian Paul, a pt of the text continues.

John Paul Harrisonburg Winchester Memorial Hospital Government Panama Lillian Paul

Wet election in Berkeley Springs favors wets

In Berkeley Springs West Virginia a municipal vote gave large majorities to the wet ticket while the dry candidates were badly defeated. Saloonmen did not take part in the key portion of the contest.

Berkeley Springs W. Va

Mr. Steele Diagnosed With Pneumonia In Frederick County

Friends in Winchester and Frederick County report Harry Steele has pneumonia. He is at the home of Robert Smith on the Middle road with condition slightly improved today.

Winchester Frederick County Harry Steele Robert Smith Middle Road

Samose Promises Fat Growth Through Flesh Forming Food

An advertisement touts Samose as a flesh forming health restorer claiming nine of ten should gain weight healthily. It asserts it contains no starch or pepsin, costs 50 cents, and offers a money back guarantee via Franck Baker & Son if results are not satisfactory.

Franck Baker & Son

Jubilee News Notes Highlight Local Moves and Planting

May 6 notes show Mr. Gilbert Renner and family moving into J W Bowles house near the church. Mrs Smelley stayed with friends at Bartonsville. Miss Bertha Fries and Miss Zenzie Kline from Belairice visited relatives nearby. James Russell Jr spent weekend with parents near Wadesville. M H Miller had a well drilled at home. Col W H Harness of Hardy County visits daughter Mrs Smelly. Mrs Henry Franks family moved to Stone Bridge. Farmers in the area busy planting corn.

Gilbert Renner J. W. Bowles Smelley Bartonsville Bertha Fries Zenzie Kline Béliarice James Russell, Jr Wadesville M.H. Miller Col W. HH. Harness Hardy County Smelly Henry .Franks Stone Bridge

Mr. Bowers to Preach at Valley Union Sunday School

Reverend George S. Bowers D D of Grace Lutheran Church will preach and administer communion at the Valley Union Sunday School Chapel on the Martinsburg pike next Sunday May 9. Services begin at 3 30 o'clock.

George. S. Bowers Grace Lutheran Church Valley Union Martinsburg Pike

Local Notes From Trove May Update

Trove Va May 6 reports Mr Davis Johnson of Winchester plans a new house on his nearby farm after reneging. J Frank Chapman and cousin Miss Mabel Hoover visited Hayfield. Charles Marple 48 prepares to build soon. W J Muse and sister Miss Mary Muse spent Saturday in Winchester. Harry Potts of Winchester visited Mrs Sarah Triplette. E L LaFollette spent Sunday with friends. Fannie Chapman and niece Mabel Hoover called on the Lockharts. T E Morrison and Floyd attended the Lewis Anderson wedding in Winchester. Georgie Triplette of Sedors visited her mother Maggie Triplette. B N Lockhart went to Winchester on business. News of a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs W E Kelsoe at Hayfield. Rev F F Neel returns from rest and will preach at Bethel M E Church South at 11 AM.

Trove Davis Johnson Winchester J. Frank Chapman Mies Mabel Hoover Hayfield Charles Marple W. J. Muse Mary Muse Harry Potts Sarah Triplette BE Ll. LaFollette Fannie Chapman Mabel Hoover M. I. Lockhart T. E. Morrison Floyd Morrison Lewis-Anderson Georgie Triplette the Sedors Maggie Triplette B. N. Lockhart Stork W. E.’ Kelsoe

Armel Gleanings Brief Local News and Visits

Mrs Samuel Shiley and Mrs Mark Armel spent a day in Winchester. Gladys Rodgers returned home from Bartonsville after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs C H Kitchen. Jesse Armel and E H White visited in Winchester. John Clinger visited Winchester. Mrs Sarah Cornwell suffers erysipelas. Rev Aubrey Lynch will preach at Macedonia Sunday at 3 pm. W L Armel indisposed. Walter Haymaker and family visited Washington. Mrs David Grubbs visited Baracers Townsville. Louis Armel improves after a severe cold. Mrs G W Haymaker and daughter Della Haymaker visited Winchester. Lola Shiley improved at home.

Gladys Rodgers Bartonsville Mrs. C. H. Kitchen Jesse Armel E. H. White Winchester John Clinger Sarah Cornwell Aubrey Lynch Front Royal Macedonia W. L. Armel Walter Haymaker Washington David Grubbs Bar Louis Armel G. W.haymaker Della Haymaker Lola Samuel Shiley

Stone Bridge News Highlights Local Happenings

Stone Bridge May 6. Lawrence and Hugh Armel are improving after illness. Thomas Armel attended a Bright Lights show at Boyce. Bennie Romine of Waterloo visited Silver Ridge farm. George Kirby visited White Post. George Lee spent Friday in Boyce on business. The public school closed for summer. Sewell Cadwallader of Boyce and Hunter Carper of Winchester stayed at John Armel's. Miss Virgie Armel returned after visiting Grace Romine in Waterloo.

Stone Bridge Lawrence Hugh Armel Thomas Armel Boyce Ben. Romine Bennie Romine Waterloo Silver Ridge George Kirby White Post George Lee Sewell Cadwallader Hunter Carper Winchester John Armel Virgie Armel Grace Romine

Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder remedy

An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve tired feet, aching and swollen feet, hot sweating feet, and corns or bunions. It claims quick comfort, fits all shoes, and offers a free sample of the Foot-Ease Pad. Address for a free trial is Allen Olinstead, Le Roy, New York.

Allen Allen 8 Olinstead, le Roy N.Y

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