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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
5
The snippet shows a Cumberland Valley timetable dated November 26 1916 with partial route markers, connecting lines to Philadelphia and New York areas. Specific train numbers and times are incomplete in the legible text.
A timetable fragment lists Pullman sleepers Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah Welch and intermediate stops with connections to the Memphis special and the Shenandoah Junction Ashington routes. It notes departures around 9 32 a m and 11 27 a m with links to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York and Winston Salem cafes.
A fragment notes a person praised as a good soldier during the Civil War, highlighting loyalty and service without additional details about unit, battle, or fate. The scant wording emphasizes character over events.
Shawnee Tribe No. 2 invites Genesee Tribe officers and members from Stephens City to join the evangelistic services at the big tabernacle. They plan to meet at the wigwam Sunday evening and leave at 7 o'clock sharp, with front seats reserved for the group. Many are expected to travel by motor cars and return home after the services.
The first infantile paralysis death in Clarke County, Virginia in many years occurred in Berryville last Saturday. Seventeen month old Thomas M. Reynolds Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Reynolds, fell ill late in the week. Despite consultations with several physicians and intensive care, he did not recover. He was beloved by relatives and friends. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall McCormick of Berryville, with Mrs. Reynolds formerly Miss Gertrude McCormick. The Reynolds family includes a Scranton, Pennsylvania lineage and a former Winchester residence.
A Star sales directory item lists upcoming farm auctions around Winchester. Entries note dates in December 1916, sellers and locations near Chambersville Bartonville and DeHaven. Items include horses cattle mules hogs chickens implements and harnesses along with household goods.
Funeral services for the late George H Noakes a well known Confederate veteran who died of paralysis at his Neffstown home were held at the house by Rev W C Talbert pastor of Brad lock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers included Robert Mecevic ar Henry Myers James Brown I J Stabill James Ashwood and John Myers A delegation from Gen Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans attended noting his active service
A Winchester reader warns about kidney trouble and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a relief. Mrs. W. M. Sumption reports backache relief after taking the pills, priced at 50 cents at local dealers, with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo listed as sponsors.
In Bartonville Virginia on December 7 readers learn Mrs. M R Hook is improved after illness. Thanksgiving visitors include Mrs Walter Stickley Miss Ramey from Strasburg Miss Heath Stickley from Stephens City Miss Camilla Capper and Mr Joe Funk from Winchester. The Sunday school is preparing a Christmas program.
Constipation affects most people and regularity is linked to health. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a mild, non gripe laxative sold for fifty cents, with testimonials and a free trial offer via Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
Family groups and neighbors gather across towns including Boyce White Post and Stephens City with visits to the Beavers Carrolls and Reid household. The report notes William Carroll Jack Funk travel to Lincoln and numerous holiday guests at the Reid home. Also update on Mr. L Grove resting after three weeks in Memorial Hospital.
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