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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
2
Annual meeting of stockholders of Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester Virginia to elect directors will be at the banking house on Tuesday January 9 1917 at 12 m. H D Fuller cashier announces the details.
In The Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on November 21 1916 Olia Mabel Magalis seeks an absolute divorce from Ernest F Magalis alleging desertion for over three years The defendant is not a Virginia resident and must appear within fifteen days The court orders notices published in The Evening Star for four consecutive weeks and posted at the courthouse door before December 4 1916 Teste J B Beverley Clerk Harry H Lynch reference 11 214w
The scene shows abundant American goods filling counters for Christmas, with workmen buying for their children. Many fathers accompany their kids, explaining the toy options while youngsters enjoy hobby horses and bicycles amid the festive display.
The Star announces higher subscriptions after paper costs jump from 2 ¼ to 6½ cents per pound, a rise agencies say exceeds 300 percent. Federal and congressional probes have failed to ease prices, threatening smaller papers with closures while large mills secure output. The Star offers two year prepaid rates, valid to February 1, 1917, with modest increases.
Mr E C Wierman son of Mr and Mrs William Wierman of this county returned from Asheville NC where he has spent the past year or more and has regained his health He is registered at Hotel Evans and plans to stay several weeks in this section before returning to North Carolina where he holds business interests
Bank of Cotton vice president T J Norrell writes that he has received relief and recommends Foley Kidney Pills to anyone with kidney trouble. He notes kidney issues show as worry and aches and that the product is sold everywhere.
Norfolk Virginia action denies that single men lack homes and deny them privileges of the Prohibition law. Judge Allan R. Hanckel directs the jury in the Commonwealth versus E. L. Mahoney finding a bachelor may have a home under state law and is entitled to related immunities.
The Feast of Dedication or Channukah commemorates the rededication of the Jerusalem temple after Judas Maccabeus led a revolt against Antiochus Epiphanes. It honors religious liberty with eight days of prayers, psalms, and kindling lights. Local notes mention Mr. G. E. Arnell and Mr. C. B. Haymaker as ill, and Christmas entertainment plans at Macedonia and Greenway Sunday schools on December 21 and 28 respectively.
Arm el Virginia item notes that James Armel left for Haymarket to spell a part of the assignment. The terse notice highlights a local resident's move, with no further details on dates or specifics of the spelling engagement.
Tubercular children will benefit from an open air school funded by Red Cross Seals. The campaign aims to provide outdoor classrooms and improved health for pupils while supporting tuberculosis relief efforts.
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