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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
5
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The Winchester postoffice anticipates a heavy Christmas mail rush as the parcels post extension increases workload. Postmaster Sibert plans speedy handling and urges residents to shop early and mail before December 23 to ensure delivery by Christmas. Patrons are asked to mark parcels do not open until Christmas to comply with post office rules.
Virginia Tayloe Lewis a descendant of George Washingtons sister and relative of Francis Scott Key died in Baltimore on Sunday night. She was born 74 years ago in Washington D C to which Ee Madison fled when the White House was burned. Joe Lewis had a large number of
Listing of farm sales around Winchester with dates and locations. Dec 13 spillman admin of Mary E Lamp four miles west of Chambersville Virginia includes horses cows hogs chickens implements and household goods. Dec 15 Park H Strode and Leslie D Kline one-half mile east of Bartonville offers horses cattle implements harness. Dec 19 J H Loy one and a half miles southwest of DeHaven om Valley Pike includes horses cattle implements harness. Dec 19 Miss Jennie J Brown three miles south of Wineheter offers horse corn hay implements and household goods.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad issued orders effective midnight December 10 placing embargoes on all grain consigned to its Baltimore elevators for domestic or export delivery. Grain for track delivery or private siding will be accepted but not reconsigned. Impact expected to be minimal in Winchester area as most grain goes to southern mills.
Mrs. J. W. Barley of Richmond Virginia testifies she suffered indigestion headaches constipation and nervous exhaustion before taking Tanlac. Since using it she reports improved appetite digestion regular bowels better sleep and renewed strength. She recommends Tanlac over all others and notes local availability at Miller's Drug Store and Charles Blencowe's Berryville.
Miss Sarah Copeland a South Carolina schoolteacher and traveling representative was acquitted in police court on cruelty to animals charges. Judge Fultz dismissed after witnesses cautioned the horse’s death could result from overexertion or other causes. The case stemmed from a 12 mile drive she allegedly made in 45 minutes. defense maintained the trip took nearly two hours.
Mr. H. E. Lewis of Washington was among the arrivals reported last night at the noted transit hub. The brief item places Lewis among a group of travelers and suggests activity at the city’s main arrival point.
A groom misstated his bride age causing license delay in Winchester. The bride correctly stated she would be 22 on her next birthday, enabling issuance. They wed at the First Baptist parsonage in Winchester and returned to Hagerstown by auto. The groom is a popular young man with Maryland connections.
Brucetown Virginia notes show Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swimley hosting two sons for a Sunday visit with Mrs. Mojiie Russell in Clarke county. Several residents attend events and visits in Winchester Inwood Charlestown and Baltimore with multiple family guest appearances and travel plans.
An article extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative for infant constipation. It describes relief from congested bowels, notes no narcotics, and cites Mrs Douglas of Mason Til and Little Mary Eva as grateful users. It invites readers to obtain a trial offer by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Washington St Conti
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