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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
4
An editorial urges residents to favor local home merchants to strengthen the community and local economy. It cites Bristol Virginia’s Retail Merchants Experiment showing how much spending circulates locally and argues keeping dollars at home builds a stronger town and tax base.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a blood disease like scrofula or rheumatism and cannot be cured by local treatment alone. It claims catarrh weakens lungs and leads to consumption, endorsing Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and best remedy.
Miss Kate Nicewander of Stephens City died during a visit to Mayland Rockingham county after weeks of age related illness. She was 83, daughter of Abraham Nicewander, and active in religious affairs through the Martheran Church. Surviving sisters include Mrs. Martha Reed Mrs. Amanda Staling and Mrs. James Hilliard. Funeral was held Saturday with Rev. C Sydenstricker officiating and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
A reflective Christmas verse evokes bells that soothe grief and renew hope. The speaker recalls memories of aging, loss, and the spirit of giving as the season’s music lifts the soul from daily toil.
Norman Shepherd is rapidly recovering after a shotgun accident that wounded him. He is expected to be out in a short time as medical staff report improving condition. The incident occurred while he was weight and the blast caused injuries to the bone.
Miss Pearl Mason daughter of Mr and Mrs P M Mason of Glengary Berkeley County wed Amos Harwood Dunham a local farmer Sunday afternoon at the United Brethren Church North Avenue The ceremony at 5 oclock was performed by Rev George W Stover in the presence of a large gathering They plan to reside at Round Hill Berkeley County
William Francis Wallace and Miss May Braithwaite wed Saturday evening at United Brethren Church parsonage on North Avenue. The bride hails from a long established county family and the groom, a Shenandoah County native, is a steam and electrical engineer at Front Royal, Warren County. They will reside in Front Royal.
Lieut. John S. Russell and daughter Carey returned from New York where Mr Beck is painting a group of Confederate soldiers including the late Colonel Mosby Lieut Font Beatty Captain Charles Grogan and doctors Wiltsure Dunn. The completed work will be sent to Washington.
Two Cumberland newspapers, The Daily News and The Evening Times, will cease separate editions and operate as a single paper beginning January 1. The move consolidates morning and evening editions into one publication.
The Hampshire Review McDowell Recorder Fayette Journal Hinton Herald and Bath Enterprise rate subscriptions at 1 to 1.50 dollars annually. The Hinton Daily News also reports a price increase notice for readers.
Bryarly's School held an oyster supper and bazar despite bad weather. Proceeds reached 57.95 with 43.66 allocated to a piano fund. The item calls for an eight or nine month term for the school and urges community support for better facilities for the children.
Mr. George L. Andrews and Miss Mamie O. Oates were married Christmas Eve at 7 30 in the Presbyterian Church manse by Rev. Dr. J H Lacy. Only a few friends attended. the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Oates, with her father owning the Valley Hotel at Market and Piccadilly streets.
Monday January 1 1917 is a legal holiday so banks close. All paper maturings due that day may be paid Tuesday January 2 1917. Signatures: WM G Hardy cashier Shepatiyah Valley National Bank HH B UllER cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank LoeRk Grim cashier Union Bank of Winchester John I Sloat cashier Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester
A brief item notes Mr. and Mrs. Hon Shull with relatives in the city awaiting ice deliveries and visit preparations.
In a small town, Hilda faces an engagement to Stuart Dale while memories of Pete ONeil pull her away. She confronts guilt and pressure from her mother as Pete resumes a powerful claim on her, culminating in a dramatic ride toward the church.
Invitations issued for University of Virginia night on December 28 hosted by local alumni and students. Dance and reception at Hotel Jack with Washington orchestra and orange and blue decor. Dancing starts at 9 pm with card admission. committee includes W. Nelson Page, Harry Lynch, and others.
Tokyo reports a major naval buildup to place Japan ahead of all Pacific fleets by 1923. From 1927 the government will divert 10 million dollars yearly from the sinking fund to naval construction, aiming for three new battleships two light cruisers nine destroyers and eighteen submarines.
Mrs M W Affleck of Winchester Virginia says Dean's Kidney Pills relieve weak back and kidney issues. She cites multiple successful uses and recommends buying the product priced 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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