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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
5
George R. Green of Berryville Virginia lists 100 dead cattle and 175 good ewes with lambs by side for sale at Berryville stock yard on April 10.
An old saying notes Nature cures with doctor’s fee. The text praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for freeing the lungs, thinning mucus, easing the cough, and helping Nature restore health. Sold by all druggists.
Grace Lutheran Church hosts an Easter festival program in the main auditorium at 7 pm featuring Mrs. W E Cooper as director and soloist and Miss Mamie Schneider on organ. The event opens with chime concerts and includes an Easter address by Rev. Dr. George S. Bowers, with various anthems, choruses, and hymns.
Mr. Carlin Gray son of Capt and Mrs Robert L Gray of this city has moved to Newport News Virginia to work as a clerk at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. He was recently appointed to a Navy Department clerkship.
Mrs Alice Johnson of Marksville Louisiana says a year of back and side misery kept her from sleeping and working. After using Cardui she could straighten up and her pains nearly disappeared and she regained health. Thousands of women report similar relief. NC-133
Announcement today notes death of George Washington Pifer of Gravel Springs Frederick County at age 83. He leaves widow Honaker and four daughters Mrs Cover Mrs Brill Mrs Shenk and Mrs Hockman and son Elijah. Funeral at Gravel Springs Church with Revs Sloop and Link and burial in Gravel Springs cemetery. Pallbearers named I R McIlwee John Y Fimelright S R Hershman A Dodgson A P Stine J H A Cooper.
An excerpt notes that the Lutheran Church bells in Winchester will honor a loved one who passed away, symbolizing enduring devotion. It reflects on memories and a mount Hebron monument, and shares reflections from Good Thoughts From Good Writers. The piece includes Oliver Wendell Holmes and Sam Foss sentiments about friendship.
An editorial style piece argues against divine right and superstition, praising common sense in governing rulers. It cites Charles I, James II, George III, Louis Napoleon, and Rasputin, urging modernization and criticising autocracy. It laments imperial powers and the Romanoffs, contrasts with the current war and calls for prudent leadership. It ends with a wartime poem about unity and hope.
Donald McFadden of the Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester is reported to be recovering well after surgery at Garfield Hospital Washington. His sister Miss Annie McFadden is assisting him during convalescence.
In Grimes County Virginia on April 7 Rev Daniel Mottley of Washington and Evangelist Charles Filmore of Newport News will assist in revival services at Galilee Church tomorrow morning and night and again next week. Everyone is cordial invited to attend and help set a good meeting. Also noted are travel updates from Hamiltons returning to Church Hill Tennessee and Moates Wailer visiting relatives in Washington during the holidays.
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