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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
6
A report notes improvements to City Hall jail cells after Wesley Winchester Bergman escaped by digging a hole and crawling through a hole in the ceiling. The committee ordered metal roofing to replace plaster ceilings, reflecting prior calls for stronger construction.
The private office of Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican National Committee, was looted according to first assistant Victor A. Mason. The incident occurred in New York with much of Hitchcock’s private files taken.
Abner P. Ingels, a veteran B&O engineer aged 73 of Baltimore, marks his fifty third anniversary in the service. He began as a fireman in 1855, became an engineer in 1858, and remains active notable for safety in a long career with few accidents. He lives at 530 South Paca Street.
In Port Hudson Kansas on September 30 notices signed Desgupnee Chief Night Rider warn cotton gin owners to close their gins until prices rise to 15 cents. Violation carries fire destruction. Separately in Dallas a fire killed one firefighter and injured four. property loss estimated at 150000 to 200000 dollars.
A patient named Donahué reports trying various kidney remedies and diabetes treatments with no relief until Fo ley's Kidney Remedy. After two bottles he improved, and after five bottles he was cured enough to pass a life insurance examination. The ad claims the remedy cures backache and all kidney and bladder troubles. Franck Baker & Son endorses the product.
Short misc items indicate Rae Stove Polish sale phrases and a local notice. Mr G W Kuhn of Moorefield West Virginia visits friends. An October 1 meeting at 3 o clock is announced with welcomes from the secretary.
The notice warns 190 percent taxes are due with a 3 percent penalty if unpaid by September 30, 1908. It lists G. H. Kinzle as treasurer and references Quick Relief for asthma sufferers with Foley's Honey and Tar. It also mentions Franck Baker & Son and H. St. George Hopkins and Mrs Hopkins registering at the New Philadelphia Biagram Hotel.
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