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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1919

Page

5

Railroad Schedule of June 22, 1919 for Berryville and Points

Schedule lists trains in effect June 22, 1919 with connections at Roanoke Shenandoah and Bluefield. Services include Pullman parlor car to Bristol and sleeper cars to Bluefield Winston-Salem Philadelphia York, cafe car Shenandoah Roanoke, and several northbound and intermediate leg trains with specific times and routes. Additional formation by W C Saunders General Passenger and B Revill Passenger Traffic.

Berryville Bristol Pullman Broiler Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Winston-Salem N.C Shenendoah Memphis Elkton Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Shenandoah Junction Wasington Man Selecance York W. C. Saunders B. Revill Pas

It Can't Be Done Says the French Professor

A quip from the Grit notes a French professor claims the brain's best ideas arrive between two and five in the morning. It questions whether any projector could ever produce a notion strong enough to fool his wife in the early hours.

Berryville Turnpike Co to Hold Stockholders Meeting

A stockholders meeting for the Berryville Turnpike Co. is scheduled in the directors' room of First National Bank of Berryville on Saturday August 9 1919 at 10 am. A directors meeting will precede it in the same room. Secretary MO. 8. Russell.

Berryville Turnpike Co First Nationa Bank Berryville Russell, Secy

Local Candidates Enter Democratic Primary for Commissioner of Revenue

Public notices reveal several Frederick County residents announcing bids for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District subject to Democratic primary on August 5 1919 Candidate names include Robert Shade Lee N Whitacre H C Reynolds and Hugh G DeHaven Each pledges faithful service and intent to discharge duties if elected One entrant notes a war injury and a veteran background

Nur Inher District Robert Shade Northern Coe Brannon Lee N Whitacre H. C. Reynolds

Local Candidates Announce for Gainesboro District Posts

Numerous declarations show candidates for Gainesboro District County Supervisor and Sheriff. Names include MARSHALL LEWIS WM. D. DeHAVEN ELON D. SHENE WM. E. SMITH A. R. BRINKER LUTHER PANNETT JOHN M. MASSIF and others pledge independence and fair duties in the Democratic Primary set for August 5, 1919.

Independent candidates announce for county clerk and delegates

A fragment shows Phil H. Gold seeking re election for County Clerk subject to a Democratic primary to be held August 5. C C Brannon announces for county clerk. I R Pierce runs as an Independent for Virginia House of Delegates representing Winchester and Frederick County for the November election.

Luther Pannett Virginia House of Delegates Cry of Winchester Frederick Co Biyec

Mrs Nicholas Bies Dies at 40 After Tubercular Trouble

Mrs Nicholas Bies wife of W J Nicholas a farmer of Strasburg died Sunday at 7 50 am from tuberculosis aged 40 She leaves husband several children including Mrs John S Crider and others at home two step children a sister and three brothers in Strasburg Stephens City and Melville W Va Funeral services were held at her home last Monday with Rev Hamaker and interment in Riverview Cemetery Strasburg

Jordan Hamaker Riverview Strasbur Irs John S. Crider Strasburs Jiza Rose Olive Harry Arthus Charles William Carr Stephens City A. J. Drummond J. W. Overholts Strasburg John and Arthur Lake Thomas Lake Melville, W. Va

Why Business Falls

Dr. Malcolm Keir of the University of Pennsylvania attributes 15 000 to 20 000 business failures annually to slow lines of trexxy sciences? usage of certain practices employment of recruiters poor location and accounting extension of credit and dishonesty.

Malcolm Keir University of Pennsylvania

Daily Wash of Robinsons Circus

The John Robinson circus arrives in Winchester on Tuesday August 5. The daily routine requires baths for all, with Charles Rooney supervising horse baths using two hundred cakes of white soap and Chris Zeity washing most animals with castile soap. Seals hippos and the baby hip Congo receive baths, beds of straw, and fresh water as the troupe rods the grounds to show readiness. Governor Robinson supplies soap towels and hot water for all, and workers must act busy or leave with the show.

John Robinson Winchester Charles Rooney Chris Zeity Castile Hese Congo Robinson Circus

Winchester Man Credits Doan’s Kidney Pills in Interview

A Winchester farmer A T Ritenour recalls a 1909 interview about his kidney ailment and how Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved pain and back trouble. He restates satisfaction in 1919 confirming earlier claims. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY marketed Doan’s with wide dealer reach.

Mr. Ritenour Winchester A. T. Ritenour N. Kent Sr Dean Dean’s Ong Foster-Milburn Co Miters Buffalo, N

Italian aviator crosses South America from Atlantic to Pacific

Santiago Chile July 30 Lieu tenant hozadelli a member of the Italian aviation mission in Argentine continued his flight today from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso Chile his trip marking the first crossing by air of the South American continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific

Associated Press Santiago Chili Hozadelli Argentine Buenos Aires Valparraso Chill South American Atlantic Pacific

Health Center talks on child care at Boyce August meeting

Clarke County school health nurse A B Digger urges mothers to attend the Boyce High School session as Dr Ralph B Snapp discusses mouth hygiene and prophylaxis. The health center tour moves to Providence Chapel School House and White Post next, stressing school eye and dental exams and early treatment to reduce county costs and improve child welfare.

Boyce Aus Boyce High School CO. Dearmont White Post Robert‘c. Randolph Millwood L. M. Allen Clifton Ralph B. Snapp Berryville Shenandoah Providence Chapel

Men who would amass wealth if they saved as they borrow

The saying contrasts thrift with debt, noting some men could grow rich if they kept as tightly to earned money as they hold onto borrowed sums. It implies financial prudence and self discipline in managing income and liabilities.

Or Chewing Gum and the Grandpa’s Dental Lesson

A fragment from a reminiscence shows Willie hearing a grandpa explain that false teeth are not stuck with toothpaste. The quirky dialogue suggests a casual, domestic scene about aging, teeth care, and family talk.

Willie Grandpa Eaiat

Mexico opens doors to immigrants says Carranza

President Carranza tells AP Mexico will welcome nationals from all countries who are citizens and not a disturbance risk. He notes no barriers to proper immigration and aims to aid prospective immigrants. He chairs a commission studying colonization with input from several nations.

Mexico CIEY Meixco Carranza Associated Press Today

Conveyances of County Realty in Frederick County

The Frederick county clerk admits to record several real estate deeds including Arthur G. Tevalt to Earl Henson for woodland west of Middletown with $1,000 consideration. Heirs of B. Shull to Emma Shull for two double houses on Fremont Street Winchester recorded in county records by error. J Frank Ashby et ux to Neckless Forden and Alquist and Bigie Alquist for 18 acres in Stonewall district for $1,400. BR Linburg to C H Bart for 65 acres in Back Creek district for $3 con.

Arthur G. Tevalt Earl Henson Woodland Middletown B. €. Shull Emma Shull Fremont Street Winchester Colnty J. Frank Ashby Forden Alquist Bigie Alquist Stonewall District BR. Linburg C. H. Bart Back Creek

Danikine's Volunteer Army Seizes Poltaza

The Associated Press reports in London that General Danikine's volunteer army, a major anti Bolshevik force, captured the city of Poltaza signaling another setback for the Bolsheviks. A Soviet wireless statement from Moscow claims Bolshevik advances on the Archangel front near Onega, aided by an allied mutiny, advancing 14 miles.

Associated Press London Danikine Poltaza Onega Archangel Moscow

Capt Walker Ships Thoroughbreds to Pagebrook Park

Captain Walker, owner of Pagebrook Park, ships nine standardbred brood mares to the eastern district. He states the horses are fine quality stock that will command good prices and that the county offers an ideal breeding ground for racing stock.

Walker Pagebrool Prk Sai Con County

Delightful Dare at Jordan Springs

The Winchester event at Jordan Springs Wednesday night featured a first dance at nine with an excellent orchestra. Attendees from Winchester Royal Berryville and Martinsburg arrived as chaperones Mrs Gore Mrs H F Byrd Mrs Baker and Mrs Alexander helped serve punch and sandwiches while committees led by George J A J Coble and J W Ril received praise for the well run evening.

Winchester Jordan Springs Royal Berryville Martinsby Gore H. F. Byrd Alexander Messrs George J . A. J. Coble J. W. Ril

Miss Rhodes to Marry Mr Murray in Local Ceremony

A county clerk records the upcoming marriage of Miss Rhodes and Mr Murray. The groom is from Merida and a telegrapher. the bride hails from the county and is related to Samuel Rhodes. The couple plans a ceremony in the local area.

Miss Rhodes Mr. Murray A. Rarridge - Litenge County Clerks' Office Charles Parker Murray Miga Sidsworth Rhodes Merida Ley. Va Didoe Samuel FL Rhodes Midsoistown

Freckles vanish with Othine double strength treatment

An old advertisement touts Othine double strength to remove freckles under a money back guarantee. It promises rapid fading of freckle spots with nightly application and claims most people need only an ounce for a clear complexion.

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ES En Pana Neta Blackstone College For Girls Aslam Taal Virginia State Board of Education College Depp Virginia G. P. Adams Blackstone, Va Dewey C Washington DC Dewey Hotel 14Th L Streets White House Frank P. Fenwick Wigginton Lime-Sulphurs Machine Co N. J. Wigginton Clark St Norfolk & Western Stockholders’ Meeting Commissioner OF Revenue Gainesboro Marshall Lewis Gainesbor WM. D. Dehaven Elon D. Shene Board of Supervisors WM. E. Smith A. R. Brinker John M. Massif Phil H. Gold C. C. Brannon House OF Delegates It. C. Pierce Mrs. Nicholas Bies Liza Jane Nicholas W J. Nicholas Strasburo Diod Robinson's Circus South America Dr. Snapp Cible Concilion A. B. Digger R. N Clarke Co Corran The Frederick County Clerk’s Office AIG Capt. Walker Schinken Ester Greve
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