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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1918
Page
3
Local resident R. L. Cloud reports relief from long standing stomach pains after taking Dreco, an herbal medicine advertised to ease stomach, liver, constipation, rheumatism and catarrh. The article promotes Dreco as safe and effective, sold widely including Miller's Drug Store in Winchester.
Gross Roads Virginia April 22 updates list the Whitacre child ill at home of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Whitacre. Annie Keckley visited relatives in Washington. Minnie Carpenter hosted Mrs. George McKee. W V Carpenter and family visited Mrs. Mary E. Carpenter in last Sunday. R C Fletcher and Oney Amick traveled to Winchester on business Wednesday. Minnie Carpenter stayed with sister-in-law Mrs. R W Mether Tuesday night.
Mrs J J Pond of near Stephenson visits at the home of her daughter Mrs Leo Ritter at 422 South Main Street.
In thousands of homes the remedy Mother's Friend is praised for easing pregnancy strain. It promises to soothe nerves and morning sickness, aid recovery, and is sold nationwide with a booklet available from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
Mr. Thompson Sowers a leading farmer of Stonebridge Clarke county Virginia is a patient at Memorial Hospital for surgical attention to a knee cap injury. He was there in February and improved but the knee trouble returns and he will undergo treatment toward a permanent cure.
A pleasant day at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Lee 222 Market Street featured a dinner in honor of Mrs Lees brothers Messrs L Grimes of Washington and R Grimes of Baltimore and Miss Amna Dicks of Baltimore. The brothers in the military service were ordered to camp and left for Washington that afternoon.
Public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia on May 25 1918 at 1 PM two building lots on Highland Avenue and Kern Street each 35 feet by 100 feet offered separately and as a lot. Terms: one third cash and balance in two annual installments with bonds and deed of trust. Special Commissioner M M Lynch and Clerk B Beverley certify bond security under decree.
A wire dispatch from Dublin reports Irish leaders plan to seek support from Wildon to oppose conscription. Lord Mayor ONeill of Dublin is chosen to travel to Washington to present the Irish leaders' case against conscription to President Wilson.
Fire of suspicious origin broke out in the hold of a Holland American liner being loaded with supplies for American troops abroad. Naval men used fire boats to contain the blaze which confined to several oil kegs on deck in the ship's cargo area. No major loss reported as several agents investigate. The ship had been commandeered by the government.
Dr. Ralph Snapp, who has recuperated at his parents home on Fairmont avenue after two surgeries, departed this morning for Washington to resume his dental practice. He was recently honorably discharged from the U S naval service due to physical disabilities.
Messrs. A. R. Rinker and Edward Holland rode the new road from Gainesboro to Winchester on the work train and conducted business, becoming the first passengers to board the station on the line.
Mrs. Alexander T. Jones and her daughter Miss Frances W. Jones departed for Richmond Virginia this morning to visit relatives and attend the May music festival while there.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel tonic made from 4108 ingredients. It claims the product restores normal digestion, removes waste, and improves complexion and energy for men and women, urging nightly use.
J Hy Hillyard, 606 S Kent St, testifies after five years that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved backache and kidney pain worsened by damp weather. He endorses the remedy and notes the price of 60 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co. markets the pills.
A decree absolute divorce was granted to Mrs Naomi Cornwell from Harvey Cornwell on grounds of desertion. They married December 31 1909. a prior divorce from bed and board was granted. Cornwell pays costs, no alimony. both may remarry.
Arch Robinson visits friends in the area while Mrs P Janney stays with Baltimore friends. Martin Glaize remains at home. Clayton Sherman of Chamberville calls on friends. Joseph Robinson shows slight improvement at home. James Fugit travels to Baltimore after visiting his ill mother Mrs Fannie Fugitt on East Germain Street. Mrs D Henkel and daughter Virginia depart for Baltimore for several days.
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