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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
4
A poem by Walt Mason celebrates a hopeful return to peace and holiday joy. It envisions Christmas bells ringing despite past wars, urging cheer, good will, and singing carols from door to door as darkness lifts and the old world feels young again.
Fragmented local items record visits by residents to relatives near Kernsavena and Hagerstown. The Gap school closed for holidays and teacher Lizzie Kregs gave each scholar a present. Families mentioned include Larrick, Cooper, Orndoff, Andress, Nag, and Bane with various extended visits and galas.
Mrs. Juanra Orndoff has returned to her home after being called to the home of Mr. C. A. Mclhwee, who is much improved. Mr. Hyatt Shanholtz and children spent Sunday at the home of Mr. J. S. Orndoff.
Post visitors report ae fe 10 aer white. McPalmer held services recently after influenza. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kennedy son born December 14 in Montgomery Alabama. Mule truck routes Culpeper Berryville damaged in collision. another truck completed trip Monday. Social visits include J Su Walters and Jamie Gardiner in Hagerstown and Mrs. W M Snell in Charlottesville. A A Robinson and Mrs. Salina Shipp with daughters traveled to Hagerstown and Winchester. Marshall Denny and family improving after influenza. Major James Hatcher from France visited Winchester with sister in law Mrs. Richard Hatcher. G M Somerville home. Meade stayed with friends in Winchester.
The Winchester Star reports a partition suit filed December 23, 1918 in the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia. Plaintiffs W. Ao. Wobers and A. L. Withers seek division of proceeds from real estate of the late Mrs. Hannan Vandiver. defendants include multiple nonresidents and several infant respondents. The court orders appearance within fifteen days of publication and publication of this notice weekly for four weeks.
In Roads Virginia, A J Marple shot and killed a massive hawk after observing it from concealment near buildings. The bird measured up to 21 inches from beak to tail, described as one of the largest hawks ever killed in the area.
Albert Raines of Martinsburg declares Nerv Worth saved his life after severe indigestion nearly left him unable to live. The drug claims to calm nerves improve appetite aid digestion and restore sleep backed by a money back guarantee from Miller's Drug Store in Winchester.
Marlboro Virginia December 24 notes list visitors and local visits. Mrs Fisher of Washington visits Mrs Fisher and Mrs Ralph Robinson and daughter from Hopewell visit Mr and Mrs A E Robinson. David Ambrose and wife visited last Tuesday. E W Knee and Mrs Ward shopped in Winchester. Dr Russell Shull visited H N Clagett family. Harry Clagett returned from Baltimore. Hester Linaburg returned from Ashland military school. Mrs A L Marvin of Opequon visits her parents. Mr Do Stickley and Mrs W Keeler and Mrs Isaac Andorff spent Saturday in Winchester.
Mrs. Kate Lee Able of Rossville Georgia claims her husband a injured engineer recovered after taking Thedford's Black-Draught while doctors failed. She describes severe pain swelling and constipation then rapid improvement after the remedy.
An old promo urging Hood’s Sarsaparilla Peptiron and Hood’s Pills as a new family treatment. It claims to purify blood build strength and regulate the system. Proposes regular use with meals and at night, advising readers to obtain from their druggist today.
The passage references a medical institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin with notes on irregular or delayed use of a Triumph style aid and dependable support. It mentions Writer Relief and seeks particulars about aid and instruction connected to the Milwaukee Institute.
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