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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

4

Stephenson News Roundup of Local Visits and Events

Mrs Sowers spent time with her daughter Mrs Smith and plans to visit her son Mr Foreman in Winchester. Mrs Brice Russell and Mrs H J Benner returned home after visiting Mr Swimsley in Charlestown. Elizabeth Finnegan of Baltimore visited relatives in the area. Mary Snyder spent time in Winchester with Aunt. W O Zinn and B V Gore spent days in Harrisonburg. Sunday school and a meeting are announced for 7 30 tonight.

Tephenson Sowers Smith Alexandria Robert Foremen Winchester Edward Grant Mary Snyder Brice Russell H. J. Benner He Swimsley Charlestown Pilizabeth Finnegan Balti Fa W. O. Zinn B. V. Gore Harrisonburg

Motor man transfer noted in Teer Pert region

Paul Neville connected with Neel Motor Company in Mer. 2. Wythe Va has transferred the Winchester breach of the law takes the niece of Mr. Pierce who has been involved.

Paul Neville Teer Pert Neel Motor Comovenv Mer Winchester Mr . Pierce

W T U Meeting Details Promised

A local note announces a W. T. U. meeting with G. T. V. U. discussion on December 12 at 2 o clock. It mentions a national convention and an interesting meeting led by the secretary.

G. T. VU Manting Mar

Geaves Visits Husband in El Paso After Illness

Mrs Theodore Jackmyer formerly Miss Johnson of this city travels to El Paso Texas to visit her husband Major Theodore Jackmyer Fifth United States Cavalry after a period of illness and recovery.

Geaves Husband Theodore Jackmyer Yestorn el Paso Texas Cernoral Theodore Jackmy United States Jacameyer Miss _ Johnson

France War Photos Featured in The Washing fay Star

The December 16 issue of The Washing fay Star highlights war photos and event photos from France. Authors Frank ter and Sterling Hellie present a glimpse of battles and daily life, inviting readers to buy a copy.

France Frank Ter Sterling Hellie

Pastor Sermon Schedule At Mount Pleasant Mount Fionet

Ww H Sampell announces sermons next Sunday at Mount Pleasant at 10 30 a m Mount Fionet at 3 p m and ise Church at 7 p m with Pastor Ww H Sampell delivering the messages.

Mount Pleasant Mount Fionet Ise Church H. Sampsell

Food Complaints Filed Against Retailers Questioned

A reader urges filing complaints about retailers charging above rulings of the Food Administration and selling other commodities to corn meal buyers. The Virginia Food Office is tasked to hear such charges and the address for complaints is Federal Director for Virginia in Richmond.

Foods of Virginia Rator Richmond

Miraculous Medicine Claimed By Winchester Women

A Winchester woman champions a herbal prep as “The Miraculous Medicine” that relieves kidney and other ailments. She cites Mrs Borjamin F. Mr Warrant and notes many users credit it with dramatic relief, with Treen said to save days and lives.

Dreco Winchester Eco Treen Pring Borjamin F Warrant Hiutther Roidine North Mein Street Miller’s Drug Store

Ford Favors A Single System For Railroads

Kenny Ford, Detroit manufacturer, calls for one unified railroad system to connect all parts of the country. He argues current network has hundreds of companies acting for themselves and competing against neighbors.

New York United States Kenny Ford New York Evening Mail Detroit

No Quorum There Council Tries Again

The city council again failed to reach a quorum with only five of twelve members present last night, preventing any meeting. Attendees were J. Fred Goss Edward Jones Herman H Hable Robert L Gray and Lewis F Cooper. A new attempt will be made tomorrow night if eight members attend. Mrs Frenk X Staley returned to Frederick Maryland after visiting Miss Walter on North Washington Street.

Messrs. J. Fred. Goss Edward Jones Herman H. Hable Robert L. Gray Lewis F. Cooper Mrs. Frenk X Staley Frederick Miss Walter North Washington Street

Last Rites for Marcus H. Larrick in Hayfield Virginia

Marcus H. Larrick died December 6 in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Meadow View in Hayfield with Rev. W. H. Sampsell officiating. He was 62 and had served as organist at Hayfield Presbyterian Church and contributed to local churches. Interment followed at Mt Olive Cemetery amid floral tributes. pallbearers were eight nephews. The family thanks neighbors, friends, and Winchester Hospital nurses for their care.

Mr. Lerrick Larrick Mr. Larrick Hayfield John Heney Sarah Elizabeth Fisher Larrick Iiss Augusta Vir Bean Templar Stuated Hogue Creek Valley Tayfield Jesus Cartere Mt ‘Live Church Volmes Emory JuHan Roy Lewis Luther Larrick Frank Keckley Arthur Snapp Star Winchester Memorial Hospital Marcus H. Larrick

Advisory Board to Aid Registrants in Frederick County

Governor appoints Legal Advisory Board led by R Gray Williams and T Russell Cather to help registrants answer the draft questionnaire. Sessions in City Hall from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. will assist about 1400 men as letters mail from December 15 with seven day return window. Red Cross seals advertised to fight tuberculosis and promote health.

R. Gray Williams T. Russell Cather Frederick County Winchester Advisory Board

Cumberland Valley Time Table November 25 1917

Train schedule details for Cumberland Valley line dated November 25 1917 show arrivals and departures. Lists Philadelphia to New York connections with fares and daily/w Sunday service notes.

Cumberland Valley

Southern Railway Schedule Summary

Washington Alexandria Strasburg and Harrisonburg routes listed with westbound and eastbound times. No. 23 includes Sunday departures at 7:00 am from Strasburg and 7:50 pm Saturdays, with connections to Harrisonburg and Manassas. No. 14 and No. 28 provide eastbound service to Washington and Alexandria with daily and Sunday patterns and buffet parlor cars. Information attributed to D. H. Debutts, Div. Pass. Agent, Washington.

Washington Alexandria Strasburg Harrisonburg Strasecrs Intiy Tarrworburg Nartisonburg Moon Tor Harsonture Insonburg Bullearor Nogi Harrisonous Ajo Barrisouhers Straabere

Rail Schedule Snippet From Ray Reeksville Daily

A fragmentary timetable shows Pullman parlor and sleeper connections for Roanoke Bristol Shenandoah Philadelphia New York and Hagerstown with junction transfers at Shenandoah and Washinton. It lists Nos 13 1 12 14 and 27 47% with destinations including Memphis Jacsonville and Harrisburg and notes sleeper trains to Philadelphia and New York.

Ray Reeksville Daily Priatos Roanoke Bristol Welch Norton Swatids Yulimas Gary Jacsonville Fla Ye Ear Shenandosh Picucd Coo Nets Roanok Memphis Points South Wong Hagerstows Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Snemancoah Washimstorn Hms Parker

Mail-A-Sample Medical Kit Ad for Foley Remedies

A newspaper ad invites readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. The offer promises products to ease coughs colds and related ailments.

Foley Sheffield Ave Chicago

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