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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

2

Personal Notes From Berryville

Berryville notes list residents and visitors with moves and returns. Mr. and Mrs. A Moore Jr and Mrs G A Bowen and Miss Elizabeth Bowen closed Brentwood and traveled to Washington for the winter. Mrs F H for Lynchburg has returned home.

Berryville Way Dee Williams Ogdensburg N. Y A.’Moore, Jr G. A. Bowen Elizabeth Bowen Brentwood Washington

Little Girl Dies From Pneumonia

Vierilline Larason Kremer infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Kremer of Carpers Valley died of pneumonia at home on December 14 aged four months and two days. Funeral services were held Sunday with burial in the Macedonia cemetery conducted by Rev G W Brubaker of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Macedonia Vidas Williphine Larason Kremer Robert Kremer Carpers Valley Macedonia Cemetery G. Ww. Brubaker Methodist Episcopal Church South

Couple Weds In Luray At United Brethren Church

The Rev. George W. Stover officiated as Charles Presefaves and Miss Myrtle Golden, both of Luray Virginia, were married at the United Brethren Church parsonage on North Avenue on a Wednesday afternoon. They left for an extended wedding trip to Hagerstown Maryland. The groom is a woodworker and son of Thomas Prescraves of Luray, while the bride is a daughter of William N. Golden formerly of Hagerstown Maryland now living in Page County.

George W. Stover Charles Presefaves Myrtle Golden Luray Virginia The United Brethren Church North Avenue Hagerstown Thomas Prescraves William N. Golden Page County

Christmas Eve Orchestra Program At Market Street Church

The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school orchestra presents a Christmas music program on Christmas night at 8 in the church main auditorium. The event features selections from the orchestra and other festive features. Only gifts for primary children. teachers and officers decline presents. An Armenian and Syrian relief offering will be collected that night through the church.

Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Change

Miss J Virginia Athey Hosts Guests From Washington

Miss J Virginia Athey entertained at her National avenue home in honor of Miss Erma Edwards and Miss Ruth Adams. Edwards, a former Fort Loudoun Seminary student, and Adams of Spencer West Virginia, are en route to Spencer after weeks with Congressman and Mrs H Woodyard in Washington.

J. Virginia Athey National Avenue Erma Edwards Formeir Fort Loudoun Seminary Ruth Adams Spencer W. Va Edwards Miss Adams Spenger West Virginia H. €. Woodyard Washington, D. C

Gets-It corn remedy advertises easy relief and safety

An old time newspaper ad promotes Gets-It corn remover claiming two drops ease pains and shrink corns without cutting. It emphasizes safety, affordability at 25 cents, and availability through local drug stores and direct mail from Chicago makers.

Eb, Lawrence & Cow Chicago Winchester Miller’s Livick

Lieut Castleman Trains In England

Lieut John R. Castleman of the United States Aviation Corps arrives in England and continues training after failing to reach Europe last month. A local native from Berryville, he previously secured a Fort Myer appointment and trained in Dayton, Ohio, and is a son of the late John R. Castleman with sister Miss Fiora Castleman in this county.

Berryville John R. Castleman United States Aviation Corps Europe England Castleman Fort Myer Dayton Ohio Aviation Service Fiora Castleman

Relief fund sent to aid Jerusalem sufferers

The State Department telegraphed $185,000 for relief of 100,000 in Jerusalem. American Consul General Garrett in Alexandria was ordered to move to Jerusalem to direct distribution of the funds and supplies. Donations were raised by a Jewish organization, but aid is to be shared without regard to race.

State Department Garrett Alexandria Egypt Jerusalem

Awakes After Three Days Among Halifax Morgue Bodies

A Toronto gymnasium instructor, believed dead after the Mont Blanc explosion victims recovery, regained consciousness on the third day in Halifax morgue. Harry Rowland identified the man, who had facial injuries and was placed with unidentified corpses, and authorities expect recovery.

Toronto Halifax Harry Rowland Mont Blanc

Patriotism Drives Red Cross Fund Drive

A brief note urges readers to show patriotism by contributing to the American Red Cross fund, encouraging support through donations and participation.

American Red Cross Fund

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