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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
3
A Wright flying vessel reportedly stays aloft for 57 minutes 31 seconds at Fort Myer surpassing Delagrange. In San Francisco Joe Gans v Battling Nelson for the world lightweight title at Goffrath Arena slated for 45 rounds this afternoon, their third meeting.
Mrs Mary Virginia Rainsburger of Winchester Virginia testifies that after long kidney trouble and backache she used Doan's Kidney Pills from Franck Baker & Son and experienced a complete cure. She notes the remedy has not failed since 1903 and urges others with kidney complaints to try it. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes in the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
Foley’s Orino Laxative touted as a new improved laxative that does not gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take. Franck Baker & Son guarantee the product. Various local notices include illness in families, travel returns, and social visits among residents of the area.
Obituaries report the deaths of J McKee after typhoid fever with a large Ebenez er church funeral. Silas Lafollette aged 85 of Lehew WV. Joshua W Light of Chambersburg dies after dropsy at 63. twins of Meredith Carper die within hours after birth. multiple funeral plans noted with Rev. W A Pearson Rev Roy Schmucker and Mount Olive services.
Market notes show steady prices for corn at 4.00 per barrel equivalent and oats around 60 per bushel. Wheat stands at 6s, hay 10 to 13 per ton, rye 0.75 to 0.80 per bushel, lard at 47 cents per pound, and potatoes about 60 cents per bushel.
The Dixie Minstrels arrived in the city today and will perform at the Auditorium tonight. This marks the first minstrel show of the season as the troupe prepares to entertain audiences in a high profile event this afternoon.
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