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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1915

Page

2

Rev A B Davis Mother Expires At Wardensville

Mrs. Margaret Davis died at her son Rev A B Daviss home in Wardensville after a 10 day illness. Native of Bunker Hill she was married to John W Davis. Funeral services were held in Wardensville then burial in Bunker Hill. Various local clergy and residents attended the events. The town hosts a summer normal led by Prof J B Blosser attracting students.

Wardensville W. Va Margaret Davis A. B. Davis Davis Bunker Hill Wagely John W. Davis H. C Knee Winchester P. m Ida Selvers Bunker, Hill H. A. Brown P. E Romney Cromer Tewalt Mountain Falls John W William Pennington Yellow Springs Loring H. W. Baughman Rio Thomas Cover, Sr Mineral Hotel Tay Oe Tapsad Marshall HH J. B. Blosser

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast safe cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief in five minutes, neutralizes stomach distress, prevents gases and belching, and strengthens digestion, urging readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store.

50 Students Expected At Blosser's Normal

Mr Blosser expects about 50 students from across the state while 26 enrolled on the first day. Mrs W Fred Gore and son Lawrence returned from Front Royal Virginia. John R Riggleman County Court member spent time in town. County Clerk C B Welton was a business visitor. John W Pease and J P McKeever left for Brunswick Maryland to install new machinery in a mill. John W Boon of Rock Oak arrived with his son Homer who will attend the normal. Farmers report work blocked as the earth remains too dry.

W. Fred Gore Lawrence Front Royal John R. Riggleman C. B. Welton John W. Pease J. P. McKeever Brunstwick John“ W. Boon Rock Oak Hommer John Hartley Grubb Hartley Miseos Hilda Perty Corine Mumaw Stephens City Ollie Grim H. A. Dinges Lillian M. Lauck Afton Inn W. H. Edmondson

Woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

Mrs. Thomson of Philadelphia testifies that after six years of severe monthly pain during change of life she found relief using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She praises the product and urges other women to use it, noting its safety and confidentiality.

Lydia E. Pinkham Philadelphia J. Pinkham Lydia R. Pinkham

Cleaning House Cleaning Supplies List

A catalog style list of household chemicals and products includes methaline moth balls red cedar flakes chloride lime carbolic acid copperas sulphur formaldehyde candles insect powder camphor Black Flag insectine Japan Lac wood stains paints in small cans brushes alabastine and related items.

Plow and prepare for corn planting after storms

The ten day rainstorm dried quickly under high winds leaving land ready for cultivation. If the field conditions improve, a large area in the valley will be planted with corn.

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Local residents and visitors mingle in April community notes

The local column lists names and visits across the area from Strasburg to Martinsburg. Mr William Dovel and Luther Williams attend a Saturday event. families move, host relatives, and pay social calls. Church services, plastering, and farming activity frame a snapshot of village life.

William Dovel Luther Williams Automatic Ate Company Strasburg Alfred Orndorff

Refuge Church Repairs Nearing Completion in Refuge Va

Refuge Church repair and remodeling near completion. Mr Lowery of near Harrisonburg has bought the farm now occupied. The church will soon be ready for occupancy.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad System Examined

The Baltimore and Ohio officials led by Third Vice-President A W Thompson and General Manager W Galloway inspect the system to assess needs after moves to expand equipment. Earlier orders totaling about 2 million dollars for freight cars and locomotives, with first deliveries imminent, show ongoing supply. President Willard has closely watched equipment since taking control.

Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania A. W. Thompson Co. W. Galloway Baltimore Sun Interstate Commerce Commission Willard

Baltimore and Ohio Stock Moves Amid Market Swings

Baltimore and Ohio led early gains in New York trading as a freight rate rise boosted its shares. The stock climbed above 78 percent then slipped to 77 percent after Rock Island receivers were named, before recovering to 79 percent by close. Investors remained favorable, seeing strong buying and a high standing for B and O.

Baltimore and Ohio New York Rock Island

Torrytown Items Describes Local Church Event and Visits

Mr. John T. Hott and daughter Josephine attended the desiccation of the new church at Inwood along with Miss Edith Newcomb and several others. Miss Josephine Morgan was visiting her aunt Mrs. Morgan who is very sick while Lula Morgan spends the week with her sister-in-law.

John T. Hott Josephine Edith Newcomb Laura Ewing Willat. Adams John Adams Inwood Josephine Morgan Mrs. Morgan Lula ‘Morgan

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