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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
4
The article notes large cities intensifying anti fly campaigns with new laws aimed at control or destruction. It cites experiments linking flies to disease especially typhoid fever and a scientist claiming elimination of flies could nearly end typhoid. Public awareness rises and a sustained war on flies is anticipated.
James Boyle was found guilty in Mercer Pennsylvania of kidnapping Billy Whitla and demanding ten thousand dollars. His wife faces trial with prosecutors aiming to prove her involvement. The public attention centers on stopping such crimes and delivering justice for the victim and family.
Baltimore Sun reports the high license law of 1908 closed nearly 1,000 saloons and boosted city state revenues by about $613,000. In 1907 liquor license tax was $250 and about 2,500 saloons operated in the city. Licenses issued at $750 each by the Court of Common Pleas clerk. Public revenue totals for the year reach roughly $1,250,060 when including wholesaler and retailer taxes.
H F Byrd president of the Valley Turnpike Company states roadbed improvements will make the Valley turnpike as good as major auto roads. He notes correspondence with automobile clubs in the North and predicts greatly increased automobilist travel, showcasing Shenandoah Valley’s appeal. Woodstock Herald reports.
Mr. W. Harley Miller arrived in Charles Town West Virginia this morning following a brief visit to friends in this city.
Reliance Virginia May 7. Summer normal planned at Reliance College described in booklet outlining school, location and studies. Attendants hoped for good turnout. Amos Steele of Washington visited his mother Mrs Delphia A Steele. Ira K Grover improving property with lawn fence and new walks. W R Widmyer preparing materials for a new canning factory to start soon. Sharon A B Church Children’s Day services postponed to May 30 evening. Bertha Grover, former Elkton high teacher, returned home to Reliance. Calvin Beaty’s colt badly cut by a wire fence. Arthur Scrivener and E H Whitacre of Shenandoah College attended a surprise party for Miss Lottie Sperry in Middletown.
Mrs Albert J Greenwalt of Blue Ridge Avenue Front Royal Virginia touts Doan's Kidney Pills as restoring her son's health after kidney trouble. She notes relief from frequent kidney secretions and sleepless nights, praising the remedy and recommending it to others. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Corn held firm closing slightly higher while oats rye hay butter eggs and vegetables showed steady or firmer prices Wholesale quotes list potatoes corn hay and butter prices Per bushel and per ton figures follow with hay at 9 50 to 10. A health ad for Foley's Kidney Remedy promotes wellbeing and kidney health.
Mr. James W. Rhodes of Harri sonburg Virginia spent today in the city and took part in a session of the board of directors of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank.
Mr S C Liewllyn of Cumberland was among today's arrivals at Hotel Evans. It pays to advertise.
Brucetown May 6 The master Freel of the woolen mill was crushed Thursday morning when the mill began operations. The mill will be closed two weeks for repairs. Local residents Mr and Mrs Harry Moulden hosted visitors Tuesday evening. Byrd Purcell is adding a kitchen. Minnie Larrick visits Nero for two weeks with her mother. Mrs Albert Clendening spent Tuesday in Painter Hill. Corrie and Mary Swimsey spent Tuesday in Martinsburg.
Rev. W D McCurdy of Martinsburg will preach at the First Baptist Church in this city Sunday at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. He is well known in Winchester and friends are cordial urged to attend and greet him.
Miss Annie Myers departed Winchester Memorial Hospital today for Richmond Virginia to receive treatment at a sanitarium for nervous troubles. She was accompanied by Dr. S P Latane.
William Hodges Mann argues against joint debates with Mr. Tucker. He says debates are undignified and unhelpful, urging newspapers to publish both sides fairly and openly. He asserts his readiness to answer attacks and preserve the Democratic party unity.
Judge E D Newman of Woodstock attended the meeting of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank directors today, adding his presence to the session discussions and oversight.
Advert provides that posiam cures eczema and minor skin troubles quickly. It notes dosage forms a month size and a 50 cent mini pack from Franco Baker & Son's Winchester or Emergency Laboratories in New York City. Claims include itching relief after first application and two week cures for chronic cases. Free samples advertised by writing to the laboratories.
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