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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
5
Chas. E. Seal advertises plumbing electrical and steam fitting services at 28 E. Piccadilly Street with specialties in electric light and bell work.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Orino Laxative as curing liver trouble by mutating digestive organs. It promises natural action without griping and no need to take laxatives continuously, urging readers to break dependence on pills. Franck ter & Son.
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Hubbard hosted a surprise party at their Grimes home. A sumptuous supper followed by games kept guests entertained until late. Attendees included Albert and Lee Miller couples, J T Taylor, C B Bockey, B F Hubbard, James Grimes, Bee Smoke, Minnié Haycock, Je Nesmith, Marie Bockey, and others.
Corporal Leslie Snapp son of Mr BE D Snapp of Staunton and relative of Winch ester friends has been named sergeant major of his squadron in the Fourth Cavalry United States Army a high non commissioned rank with a comfortable salary He is married and stationed at Fort Snelling Minnesota after ten years in the cavalry including service in the Philippines His commanding officer calls him one of the best military clerks in the army.
Rev Dr Henry Tucker Graham, son of Rev Dr James R Graham of this city, has been elected president of Hampden Sidney College. He will not assume duties until next July, with Prof William Whiting serving in interim charge. Graham trained at Union Seminary and has long practice as teacher missionary and pastor. He taught Bible at Hampden Sidney this year after J Gray McAllister resigned last June.
Capt E B Kitchen of Winchester has worked through the Valley of Virginia to organize a major tournament at Broad Street Park in Richmond next Tuesday and Wednesday. He expects about 25 knights from the Valley and 25 to 30 from Maryland and North Carolina for one of the state’s largest knight gatherings. A grand parade in full regalia will precede the Tuesday tilt.
One hundred dollar reward offer for an incurable case of catarrh. Endorsed by Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Claims cure is by internal dosing affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available, price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Miss Esta Glenn traveled to Staunton to reunite with her mother hospitalized in Richmond. Miss Phyllis Tucker returned to Baltimore after visiting Misses Belle and Sue Faukner on North Kent Street.
Railroad timetable effective May 17 1908 shows daily trains except Sunday to Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington Harpers Ferry Hagerstown Frederick Washington Baltimore and others. Departures include 6 00 am 9 28 am 5 55 pm from several hubs with various arrivals at 11 55 am 7 00 pm 8 25 pm and late night times.
The article describes Poslam, a treatment claimed to cure thousands of eczema cases and other skin troubles. A 50 cent size is now sold in Winchester and direct from Emergency Laboratories, with immediate itching relief and healing within weeks, plus free samples by writing to the New York lab.
The note records a 7 gallon paint order at 120 dollars per gallon. It lists Cooper Bros Winchester Trussell Samsell Stephens City Larrick Larrick Middletown as possibly involved suppliers or contacts.
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