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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1915

Page

2

Bishop Kinsolving May Assist Wilson Galt Wedding

The Rt. Rev Dr Lucien Lee Kinsolving may assist at the marriage of President Woodrow Wilson to Mrs Norma Gast at Mrs Galt's Washington home on Saturday. The announcement came from a St Louis churchman who noted Kinsolving’s prior Virginia birth and his role as missionary bishop of southern Brazil.

ST. Louis Lucien Lee Kinsolving Brazil Presiden Woodrow Wilson Norma, Gast Bishop Kinsolélving Ovid A. Kinsolving Re. Re H. Kinsolving Texas

Christmas Gift Shop Offers Wide Range of Goods

X mas buyers can find in our store many handsome and useful articles. Liggett's Chlenlates fresh and of the highest quality. Kodaks from $1.00 to $20.00 plus Kodak supplies. Shaving brushes and safety razors. Parisian Ivory in sets and separate pieces.

Liggett’s

Foley Honey and Tar Trial Package Offer Cited

An advertisement urges readers to mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co. Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills. Mr Charles W Parish and bride from Gore visited Winchester to shop during Christmas season.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley Charles W. Parish Gore Winchester

Has Anybody Here Seen Adam N. Eve

Washington dispatch notes effort to locate Private Adam N. Eve United States Marine Corps who deserted January 11 from Captain Anthony Gale's Philadelphia command. The search has been unavailing with joking and speculation from readers. Government agents believe parts of his inter redacted military career will remain a mystery.

Washington Privat Adam N. Eve United States Marine Corps Athony Gale Philadelphia Havi Garden of Eden Adam N. Eve

Harvests of Year Smash All Records

The 1915 harvest set new records in value and production with crops valued at 5,568,773,000 dollars as of December 1. Large grain prices from wartime demand spurred vast plantings and a 486,570 square mile acreage. Corn yielded 3,054,535,000 bushels valued at 1,755,859,000 dollars, the second-largest crop and crop value. New records were reached in wheat oats barley rye sweet potatoes rice and hay.

Washington Department of Agriculture Germany France Belgium Holland Denmark Switzerland

Must File Deeds By January Under Tax Law Change

State requires all property transfer deeds to be recorded before January 1 to ensure assessment under new ownership after a recent General Assembly change. The timing affects property tax and records, with emphasis on deeds changing hands during the year.

General Assembly

Deed Recording Deadline Urges Prompt Action

Officials warn only about two weeks remain to record deeds to avoid taxpayer confusion and court delays in the city and county.

Virginians Announce Gift for President and Mrs Galt

The Virginia delegation plans to present a $300 wedding loving cup to President Wilson and Mrs Galt, funded by all members contributing $25 each. Mrs Swanson, wife of Senator Swanson, will supervise engraving and delivery to the bride’s home before the wedding, marking a unique state congressional gift.

Washington Virginia Congress Wilson Galt

Officers Seize 600 Gallons of Liquor in Hopewell Raid

A Hopewell dispatch reports police and militia raided homes in Death Valley on Wednesday night. Captain McGowan and the Richmond Blues seized about 600 gallons of whiskey from suitcases, cars, and other conveyances, with several arrests in police court for disorderly conduct.

Hopewell Death Valley McGowan Richmond Blues Richmond Norfolk Petersburg River Roads

Holidays A Busy Time For Doctors

The holiday season increases stress and overloading of the digestive system, triggering more medical calls. People with means often treat excess eating as part of festivities, preferring moderate indulgence to true satiation, though feasting can still cause discomfort.

Poe

Byrd Leaves for Washington on Daily Business

Mr Harry F Byrd departed this morning for Washington and will spend the day there on business. Star Want Ada delivers results.

Harry F. Byrd Washington Star Ada

Overeating and medical tips from local notices

Mr. George Copenhaver suffers tonsillitis at home on South Market street. Mrs. Masincup and her son from Hopewell VA visit Mrs. Albert Riley on South Market street. An ad promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets to relieve indigestion, regulate bowels, and cleanse the stomach after meals. The Star-It features advertising.

George Copenhaver South Market Street Meo csMasincup and Little Son Hopewell, Va Albert Riley South Market Street Ibusiness Much Foley

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