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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
Advertising copy touts Footer's Dyeing and Cleaning Works and its Verti-Fra process as near perfection for dyed and cleaned clothing. It promises complete removal of rework and claims customers will become lifetime supporters after one try.
Rest Virginia October 29. Mrs M L Payne and niece Miss Lucy Rinker of Fairmont are guests of Clarke friends this week. Mrs Susan Taylor visits Mrs L C Snapp. Miss Blanche Wright guests Miss Mamie Baldwin. Mrs Kate Payne and Miss Lucy Rinker visit Aspen Shade. Mrs William Payne near Ridgeway visiting Arden relatives. Farmers rush corn gathering and expect finish this week. Politics run high with strong interest on both sides.
A Winchester letter extols Devoe paint as the only cost effective choice over cheap mixtures. The writer argues that improper paints require more gallons and labor, wear out faster, and cost more over years, urging buyers to choose Devoe and noting Geo. E. Bushnell & Co. as sellers.
In White Post Virginia on October 29 details list residents traveling to Baltimore Winchester and Charles Town visits and family news. A paralyzed Mrs. Stewart Carper shows improvement and Miss Jeanine Lewis Meade returns home after time with the Mannings. A large congregation attended Meade Memorial Church service led by Rev Robeson. The George Riley home welcomes a baby girl and local stores enjoy electric illumination.
Miss Grace Snyder left this morning for Keedysville Maryland after visiting Miss Ada Streit near town. Miss Willie McGuire left this morning for Baltimore to spend a few days visiting friends.
Winchester Shriners plan ceremonial session in Charles Town West Virginia on Friday night with many nobles and novices to be “shown” on the desert sands. Wheel ing Shriners will direct the festivities with official HQ at the Jefferson Hotel where Mrs. Jack oversees preparations for a following banquet. Winchester Shriners return Saturday morning.
Rev. George W. Ruland of Keene New Hampshire says Vinol built him up when run-down and overworked. He claims it is an honest medicine with cod liver oil elements without oil upsetting the stomach. Franck Baker & Son, Druggists offer refunds if unsatisfied.
Mr J N W Funk of the Funk and Son firm traveled to Baltimore this morning on business.
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