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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
4
The piece condemns Ferdinand Pinney Earle and his mother for defending him after he reportedly beat his wife Julia Kuttner. It calls Earle a freak, urges punishment by whipping, and notes his arrest and confinement as the harmed spouse seeks safety.
The piece argues a strong chance Joe Cannon will lose reelection as Congress member this fall. It blames his record as speaker for harming public morals and welfare and urges his political retirement amid a coalition of right-thinking voters. It cites his attack on Bryan as proof of his poor methods.
The Baltimore Star notes reformation as leaders of New York society complain that many entertaining women’s events are held under circus tents rather than in refined homes. It cites Harry Lehr as the epitome of the society’s celebrated but silly buffoon, imported by the same leader.
The Baltimore American Star notes Virginia outfielder Dalton has joined the Chicago White Sox. He is described as sturdy, well built, swift on his feet and a strong thrower.
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in worst stages and, taken timely, will effect a cure. Franck Baker & Son.
Charlottesville Progress notes a District of Columbia health ordinance prohibiting exposing food within twenty four inches of ground unless covered or guarded by the owner or a custodian. It argues Winchester city council adoption would promote town health.
Arthur Owens, a carpenter, was struck on the lower jaw by a hatchet while working on Edward Bromley’s barn. The blade opened his lip and loosened two teeth as the hatchet wedged in timber. a fellow worker inadvertently caused the injury with a hoisting rope.
A new remedy titled Foley's Orino Laxative claims to improve on older laxatives by not causing griping or nausea. It is advertised as pleasant to take and guaranteed. Franck Baker & Son endorse the product.
Miss Eliza Scrivenner spent Friday with the Chapmans as many residents travel to Winchester for the homecoming celebration. Loring Hook and Wesley Anderson attended Mount Olive tent meeting Sunday night. J Frankin Chapman of Hayfield visited relatives here. The Giffins of Capon Bridge visited their father Robert Giffin Sunday. Residents work on corn and apple gathering.
The Winchester event featured 1000 dancers at the illuminated Reuss engine house. Miss Maria Hack of Bartonsville crowned queen with coronation addressed by William Mayor Atkinson Jr. Maids of honor included Miss Carper, Miss Virginia Kitchen, and Miss Edna Huyett.
Macedon ia reports visits and family contacts as Mr and Mrs Harvey Stephens visited Cedar Creek relatives. Katharine Smith of near Winchester stays with grandparents at Oakland. Bella and Mildred Hooper of Roanoke visit cousins Mr and Mrs Charles Price. Stuart Jacobs and daughter Margaret return to Washington after visiting his father C J Jacobs. Elliot Barr of Stephens City called on friends in the area.
A steam merry go round near the Baltimore and Ohio Depot on Kent street will operate all week. The ride has long been patronized by well behaved people and the attendants are described as sober and respectable. Children receive special care and the outing promises good order and a jolly experience for all.
A promotional piece extols Doan's Kidney Pills as the remedy for kidney drainage and related symptoms. The testimonial from W. S. Horner of Winchester Virginia claims the pill cured back pain irregular secretions and kidney distress after use, with sale details and the Lone agent Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York listed.
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