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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1916

Page

3

Couple Divorced Less Than a Day Reunite in St. Louis

After a divorce decree was granted the Schimmels in St. Louis they petitioned to set aside the decree and resume as husband and wife. Judge Shields approved the stipulation declaring the divorce null and the couple reconciled following a dispute during a penny ante poker game that involved Mrs. Schimmel taking poker chips from her husband.

St. Louis N.H. Schimmel Washington Avenue Nathaniel, Jr Schimmels

Woman Becomes Freehold Dog Catcher Without Pay

Mrs William S Holmes daughter of the late William M Ivins and former New York mayoral candidate accepts the unpaid office of dog catcher in Freehold New Jersey to help homeless canines. She joins the shade tree committee formed with Mrs Joseph S Yara and Mrs William van Dorn from the Woman's club to beautify town.

Freehold N. J William S. Holmes William M. Ivins New York Joseph S. Yara William van Dorn Woman's Club

Girl Born Blind Can See After Eye Operation

Ida Friend of Lehighton Pennsylvania born blind has regained sight after a Wills Eye Hospital Philadelphia operation funded by Mrs. Eckley B. Coxe. Surgeons expect her to eventually have excellent vision.

Lehighton Ida Friend Wills Eye Hospital Philadelphia Eckley B. Coxe

Delightful Hayfield Party Honors Mary McDonald and Oscar Haines

A 1916 Hayfield Virginia party honored Mary McDonald of Winchester and Oscar M Haines of Washington DC. The event featured organ music by H B Hedrick, violin by Anna Hedrick, telepations by H B Hedrick and Eleanor Hedrick, with torches, lanterns, and a camp fire on the lawn. Attendees included Mrs Stone, Miss Fila Bonner, Prof and Mrs Hedrick and daughters Anna and Eleanor, and Miss Mary McDonald, among others from distant towns.

Enon. i Residanes Brigi Tends Hayfeld Va Mary McDonald Separ Oscar’ ’. ‘Haines Washington, DC H. B.* Hed~ Hick oMfs Marvin Tarrick Anna’ Hedrick H. B. Hedrick Pleanor Ella Benner N. K. Larrick Stone Fila Bonner Brooklyn Anna Eleanor New Haven Conn Mary Mece- Donald Winchester Oscar?m. Haines Washington, D. C

Intermont News Items Highlights Social Visits

Intermont Virginia residents share visitors with New York and Maryland families. Webster Morgan and guests left Capon River retreat for a Gettysburg day, then returned home. John Smeltzer family welcomes a newborn July 16. Mary Crapster joins Mrs Smeltzer. Bayliss hosts visitors from Bayonne and Philadelphia. Ruth Bhill returns from a six week trip to Yairmont.

Intermont Hampshire County Webster Sanford Morgan New York City James William Sibert Capon Romney Cumberland Gettysburg Batte Fields John Smeltzer Bor Frank Bayliss Citatees

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death

Mr and Mrs B F Johnston express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their daughter.

Har tel purse winner Billy Dale at Kalamazoo grand circuit

J M Kavanaugh of Hartel owns Billy Dale the young race horse that won a Kalamazoo grand circuit purse of 2090 dollars Friday afternoon. The event featured three heats and a sharp dash as part of the program.

Billy Dale J.M. Kavanaugh Hartel Kalamazoo Mid

Strike settlement nears as car firms and workers reach agreement

New York August 7 there is every prospect the large street car strike will end quickly after a reached agreement between car companies and employees. The accord grants workers right to organize and a wage increase and protects union members from discharge while ensuring equal treatment as before the strike. Mayor Mitchell facilitated the talks.

New York

Local Markets Show Daily Prices and Regional Totals

Markets report prices from Lea, Maryland and Baltimore areas with figures for grains hay butter and eggs. Retail and wholesale butter quoted, corn barley and oats listed, live poultry and dairy product quotes included, plus Virginia weekly eggs and Potatoes per peck pricing.

Lea TS Pe Ae Cpa Mawr Ralvimore Virginia

Baltimore Charge Looms Over Charlottesville Cashier

Joseph Adams, 25, cashier of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway at Charlottesville, Va., was held by Baltimore police after admitting he took 2173 dollars from the railway during late July. He plans to return home to make restitution and the money was found in his possession.

Columbis Journal Baltimore Joseph Adams Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Charlottesville Baltimmors Police

Pittsburgh visitors tour Uray Caverns with Mr Hirth

Mrs. Virginia Schuckman and her son and three daughters of Pittsburgh visited Mr. Charles Hirth of Wadesville. They traveled by a handsome Chalmers to Uray Caverns and enjoyed a delightful trip before returning home.

Virginia Schuckman Pittsburgh Charles Hirth Wadesville

Captain Fletcher Caller From Loudoun County

Capt. J. W. Fletcher of Loudoun County Virginia called at the Star office today. He served in the Civil War as a member of the Louisiana Tigers, a well known Confederate fighting squadron.

J. W. Fletcher Loudoun County Virginia Wes Star Fletcher Louisiana Tigers

Missing bank ledger fragment shows loans and coin totals

Fragmentary ledger entry lists loans and discounts 70 015 dollars and overdrafts 2004 with secured items ending in a balance of 80 386 49 and 140 60 203 91. Notes mention coin receipts silver coins and fractional currency amid a correction line.

U.S Bonis U. S U.S. Bomda Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Niveanah Nike Gfunen- Cammuense Fedéral Reserve Bank New York Chicago St. Lovins S. Cee Eom Cee. S Pri Habbing House Ani Rene Ene Enna APONG

Foley's Honey Quail Tar Cold Medicine

An early 20th century ad copy touts Foley's Honey Quail Tar as a children’s cold remedy. It claims the formula is nonaddictive and free from opiates, suitable for both summer colds and persistent coughs.

Foley

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