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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1918
Page
5
The fragment presents a garbled line about model types and a possible cipher. It lacks clear names, places, or events to form a factual news item. No identifiable individuals or organizations are confirmed in readable text.
Special Commissioner Larrick offers in Winchester at 11 am on August 31 1918 a 57 7 8 acre farm near Gore Va improved with a frame house and outbuildings. Bidding: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and bond bearing interest, with insurance on buildings.
Brooklyn woman describes dispelling illness after using Lydia E. Pinkham root and herb remedy. She credits the medicine for curing her troubles and urges other women to try it, offering to write for advice if complications arise.
Berryville Virginia notes list local and visiting residents with connections to Washington Woodrow Wilson relations and visitors from Cheater Chester Coasts of South Carolina. Several families from Danville Luray Pittsburgh Chicago Norfolk Virginia are mentioned as guests or returning home.
Extract from decree of August 2 1918 refers the case Grace B Hols vs Richard A Marks et al to Master Commissioner to report on Charles E Taylor estate including debts taxes and liens. Notice to publish in Winchester newspaper and attendance set for September 7 1918 for all interested parties and creditors.
Dr. Wright of Marion Virginia grand lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Virginia will visit Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 A F and A M on Wednesday and Thursday evenings this week. Worshipful Master Philip Klompus urges a large turnout to meet the dignitary and greet all members during the visit.
Charlies B Curl son of the late George W Curl visits his aunt Mrs S C Curl. He is presently assigned to the United States receiving ship at Washington DC. Mr James Fugutt returns to Baltimore after visiting his mother Mrs Fannie Lummitt on East Germain Street.
Supt. Leslie D. Kline of Winchester Frederick and Clarke county schools was notified by J. M. Page dean of the University of Virginia that he may appoint a holder of a free university scholarship from the district. The prize includes lodging heat and light and is valued at 50 to 100 dollars. Any entrance eligible student may become a candidate. Page urges prompt nomination and notes vacancies may exist September 1. Also mentioned are Kenneth and Geron CROWELL visiting Bridgeport Conn. relatives. one plans to return to John Kerr high school late this week.
An advertisement touts calomel and its refined form Calotabs as the universal purifying remedy. It claims doctors prescribe it for many diseases, noting Calotabs are free of nauseating qualities and require one tab at bedtime with water. It promises quick morning relief and appetite return, with no dietary restrictions.
Mrs Oscar Anderson and daughter Lucille Hamilton return to Philadelphia after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs G E Neville on East Germain Street. Bertha Boehm leaves for Baltimore for fall millinery openings. Mr and Mrs McKenny Berry and son go back to Washington after visiting Mrs Berry’s parents near town. Tudge ODonnell departs for New Orleans after visiting here. Mr and Mrs James L Fries return to Connellsville after attending a funeral.
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