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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
2
Robert G. Gibbens is named administrator of the estate of C. M. Gibbens, deceased, with the filing listing financial figures including amounts like 30,300.00 and 1,000, along with other numbers. The notice borders on probate matters and official capacity.
A report notes a meeting of superintendents from the Metropolis Insurance Company in Baltimore. The gathering discusses policies and industry leadership as representatives attend the session.
Mrs Ethel Anderson and her son Robert return to Gainesboro after a weekend with sister Mrs B L Hook. Mrs D F Kerns and Mrs ae W Parish recover from illnesses and are able to be out. The concrete Back Creek bridge is neatly finished at High View.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Jacob Cailetti and Mr and Mrs Robert Place. Berkeley Springs guests Miss Lee Omps and Miss Lelia Omps were there Saturday. Mrs Mary Grove and Mrs Minnie Miller visited Mrs Burade Stetler Monday. George Bennetts Friday night hosted Nettie Wilda Troy Thomas and Theodore Puffinberger. Odus Hinkle and wife visited at Jacob Cathetics Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ruby Sawyer visited T K Daweons Ridge Tuesday. Edward Dick and Berkeley primes relatives were nearby. Charles Jack and David Crouse drove to Winchester on business Saturday.
A wartime style poem by Walt Mason laments winter hunger and hard times yet ends with a hopeful note that peace is at the door. It contrasts bare shelves and worn clothes with a belief that joy remains despite scarcities.
Burnt Factory Virginia reports corn gathering nearly finished with fair yields. Local residents Mir and Mrs J M Fishpaw are homebound with flu while Miss Frances Duvall has recovered. A vineyard Plant fire near Winchester was visible five miles away. Red Bud school closed for a week due to teacher illness.
A testimonial from Lee A. of Por sale area describes relief from stomach trouble after using Chamberlain's Tablets. The note claims the tablets calmed the stomach, reduced nervousness and fatigue within a week.
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