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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1917
Page
6
John A Lamb a prominent Richmond lawyer and son of former Representative John Lamb died in a city hospital yesterday from a pistol wound behind the right ear. Police say the injury was self inflicted during a personal crisis after a period of illness. He had shown some recovery before the final tragedy.
Nellie faces loneliness after marriage as Stephen Carter pressures her. Tom confronts the situation leading to Nellie and Stephen’s tangle and an ultimatum from her relatives. See A Woman Alone at the Empire tomorrow for the resolution.
Old advertises Swamp Root as a physician prescription for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims rapid, effective results from Dr. Kilmer’s formula, with bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar. Readers could send 10 cents for a sample and were told to mention The Winchester Star.
Advert suggests Vincline tonic to aid tired school children and overworked youths. It claims to strengthen and restore health, cure chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Miller's Drug Store is cited as the local source for advice.
The notice states the meeting will run through the week starting at 7.45 p.m. No preaching at other appointments on that day. W. H. SampSELL, Pastor.
F L Conway a Hopewell wholesale fruit dealer faced police court for transporting sixteen whiskey barrels found at the Seaboard Airline Freight Depot in Petersburg. Bottles inside barrels bore the marks Apples and the address L Davis. Conway was held under a $1000 bond awaiting trial.
Public sale by execution on May 5 1917 at 10 am at the bridge on the North Frederick Turnpike near Gainesboro Va. One Wonder Concrete Mixer Model 15 No 6329 in first class condition mounted on a portable truck with gasoline engine. Sheriff Luther Pannett Frederick County Va.
A Kentucky reader states her daughter recovered from kidney trouble after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The ad asserts the product strengthens weak kidneys, corrects bladder issues, stops rheumatic pains and backache, and relieves sore muscles and stiff joints with distribution claimed everywhere.
Winchester circuit announces a preaching and communion service next Sunday morning at Pleasant Valley. The event emphasizes worship and fellowship with visiting or local clergy leading an outdoor or church gathering.
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