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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1916

Page

3

Oh My Back A Doan's Kidney Pills Ad Claims Relief

A Winchester resident named David Hamilton describes severe back pain and weak kidneys. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing his condition after nocturnal urges and fatigue. The ad promotes 50 cent bottles from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Dean Winchester David Hamilton Cork Street Doan Hamilton Foster- Milburn Co., Props Buffalo N. Y

Ridgeway Camp Meeting Opens with Large Attendance

A sixth Ridgeway camp meeting opened yesterday evening at seven with a young people's session and an eight o'clock sermon by Rev J A Anderson presiding elder of the Winchester District M E Church South. A very large crowd attended the opening service and organizers say the series may become one of the largest and best yet. The circle of tents has been widened to accommodate worshippers.

Ridgeway J. A. Anderson Winchester Methodist Episcopal Church South

Lady Tharp Injured In Fall At North Main Home

Mrs. Tharp wife of BE C Tharp of the Bargain Store No 51 North Main street suffered a painful accident while painting a room. She fell from a chair fracturing two ribs and sustaining internal injuries. A physician was summoned and treated her condition.

Tharp BE. C. Tharp Les North Main Street

Local Markets Quoted Prices for Flour Butter Corn and More

Daily market quotations show retail and wholesale prices for flour corn hay butter and eggs. Notable figures include flour 0.70 per unit white corn 5.00 per unit cracked corn 0.85 per bushel mixed hay 16.00 per bale Timothy hay 17.00 per bale and creamery butter wholesale 0.28. Baltimore market lines list butter creamery 0.30 and live poultry prices with chickens 13 to 14 pounds 2.85 per pound via market notes.

Slesiecin Acto Stan Eeeas Baltimore Ska 'Ana Faney -Creamery Virginia Aia Dairy Pri

Mrs S A Jordan Returns to Brunswick with Daughter

Mrs S A Jordan and her daughter Miss Marie Louise Jordan left the city for Brunswick Maryland this afternoon. They had occupied apartments with Mrs Coble on West Water Street for the summer while Mr Jordan served as chief of the engineering department of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Valley division.

S. A. Jordan Marie Louise Jordan

Mr T T Wall Improves After Stroke in Winchester

Mr T T Wall, a well known Winchester stationer, who suffered a stroke on Main street yesterday morning and was admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital, is slightly improved today. He has regained movement in his arms and legs.

Wall T. T. Wall Winchester Main Street Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs Ridgley White and Daughter Visit In Baltimore

Mrs Ridgley White and her daughter from Baltimore are visiting at the home of Mrs M H G Willis on South Washington Street, staying with Mrs Willis during the visit.

Ridgley White Baltimore

Religious Services Roundup In City Churches Sunday

Centenary Reform church at Market and Cork holds services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m Rev Cromer leads. Christ Protestant Episcopal at Water and Washington holds morning prayer and sermon at 11 and evening service at 8 with music by Mrs Fuller. Sacred Heart at Main and Cecil offers mass at 7 30 a m and 10 30 a m second Sunday only 7 30 p m vespers at 7 30 p m first Sunday. First Baptist at East Cork street hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and services at 11 a m and 8 p m Grace Lutheran on West Water street preached at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school 9 20 a m. J E Cooper directs Sunday school and the prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Christ Washington Streets W. D. Smith D. D H. D. Fuller Church OF the Sacred Heart Main Cecil Streets John McVerry First Baptist East Cork Street A. Sale GRACE West Waterstriee George S. Bowers D.J

Presbyterian church services and prayer meeting notice

Hardy president announces a prayer meeting at 8 p m Wednesday at South Main Street Presbyterian Church Rev J H Lacy D D pastor preaches at 11 a m and 7 p m Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 0 p m

South Main St J. H. Lacy D. D

Pentecostal Mission Services and Prayer Meetings

Pentecostal Mission on Highland Avenue led by Pastor E F Ashley held Sunday worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Pentecostal Mission Highland Avenue E. F. Ashley

Aigeland Avenue Presbyterian Services Schedule

Sunday services at 7 30 p m Sunday school 3 p m and prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m announced.

Aigeland Avenue Presbyterian

First Christian Church Services and Meetings Updated

Corner Brad dock and Clifford streets hosts Rev. W T Walters pastor. Evening preaching at 8 o clock and Sunday school at 2 15 p m with Rev W T Walters superintendent. Christian Endeavor society meeting combined until further notice. Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m.

First Christian Braddock and Clifford Streets W.T. Walters Christian Endeavor W. T. Walters

Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Schedule

Rev H G Spencer death reaching services at Methodist Episcopal corner Market and Cork streets. Services at 2 1a and 8 p m. Sunday school at 2 1 p m. Hunter N K prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Methodist Episcopal Corner Market Cork Streets H. G. Spencer Hunter N. K

Methodist Episcopal services and classes schedule

South Braddock street pastor Rev. W. O Talbert announces preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Men’s Bible class at 9:30 a.m. Epworth League session at 7 p.m. W.

Methodist Hptscopal South Braddock Street W. O Talbert

United Brethren Service Schedule in North Brad Dock Street

Rev G W Stover pastor preaches at 11 a m and 8 p m with 9 456 a m school led by T S Gancher superintendent Young People's Society Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm L W Fries president Midweek prayer meeting at 8 pm Wednesday session announces church activities downtown.

United Brethren North Braddock Street G. W. Stover T. S Gancher Young People’s Society Christian Endeavor L. W. Fries

Moore Calmes and party conclude Berryville visit

Mr. Moore Calmes and his daughter Eleanor of Laurensburg New York along with Miss Margaret Lacy of Winchester returned to Winchester today after staying as guests of the Misses Moore at Berryville. They were hosted by Mrs. Bessie McCann on Peyton Street.

Moore Calmes Eleanor Laurensburg N. Y Margaret Lacy Winchester Moore Berryville Mr. Calmes Bessie McCann Peyton Street

Fear as a Driver of Disease Says Medical Authority

A medical authority argues that fear and nervous apprehension fuel contagion by altering secretions and nerve cells. While not the direct cause, fear weakens resistance and can enable disease. during epidemics, cultivate calm, cheerfulness, and a defiant, protective personal environment.

Glass tanks replace cement in Franca wine storage houses

In Franca wine storage houses cement tanks are replaced by glass lined tanks. The glass lining prevents acids in liquor from decomposing the cement and keeps the bouquet intact. A tank in Wavie holds 290 units of capacity.

Franca Wavie

Campaign to Destroy Hessian Fly In Wheat Fields

Nationwide drive led by the National Association warns farmers about the Hessian fly life cycle and promotes late sowing, healthy crops, and soil fertility with 2 to 3 percent ammonia fertilizer. Emphasizes cooperation among wheat growers to curb fly spread and save millions of bushels.

National Association

Hayfork with toggle MNK attachment described

A hayfork features a pair of links attached to the flattened central tine operated by a rod with a button end. When the links are extended the hay is held and when they are retracted it is released.

Orchard Cover Crops in Oklahoma Orchards

C W Rapp notes cover crops are essential for orchard health in Oklahoma. They prevent winter soil erosion, add humus, improve soil moisture retention, and reduce late growth. Wheat, barley and rye are recommended, planted early to establish before cold weather.

C. W. Rapp Oklahoma Okishoma

Mrs. Byrd Guest of Mrs. Wright in Clarke County

Miss Mamie Byrd of Clarke County is a guest at the home of Mrs. Fannie Wright on North Washington Street.

Mamie Byrd Clarke County Fannie Wright Washington Street

Thousands Attend Neff Rice Reunion at Forestville

More than 6 000 people attended the Neff Rice Camp No 1194 United Confederate Veterans reunion at Forestville near New Market. Colonel Robert E Lee of Fairfax county delivered the address. Shenandoah Valley Band provided music and veterans received free dinners. Excursion trains from Harrisonburg to Front Royal and many by car brought crowds for the annual picnic day in Southern Shenandoah county.

Neff- Rice United Confederate Veterans Forestville New Market Robert E. Lee Fairfax County Shenandoah

Dodson's Liver Tone Offers Safe Liver Boost

An ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute to calomel for a sluggish liver. It claims calomel causes cramping and salivation, urging readers to buy the 60 cent bottle and feel better and ready to work or play.

Dodson

William Avery Dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital

William Avery 23 son of Joseph Avery of Clarke county died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon with interment in Orrick Cemetery south of the city.

William Avery Joseph Avery Clarke County Winchester Memorial Hospital Orrick Cemetery

Laughter Always Best Quote by Talmage

A Talmage aphorism praises laughter as a powerful remedy and a sting against spleen and discontent, likening a hearty laugh to a bom shell that lands in the right piece. The note frames humor as a forceful antidote to negativity.

Maurion M Ly ing on behalf of Hull firm auctioneers

Maurion M Lyng represents Fannie C Hull in a probate matter with Dee Duvall and Thinn acting as auctioneers seeking to settle assets. The excerpt indicates involvement of the Hull estate and local auctioneers in distributing holdings as part of a court or settlement proceeding.

Maurion M. Lyng x Or. of Fannie C. Hull, Dee, Duvall & Thinn, Auctioneers

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