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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
4
Mrs. Irin Davis of Keene New Hampshire reports Vinol revived her after a long cough loss of appetite and weakness. The ad claims Vinol is a constitutional tonic supporting digestion and blood enrichment, produced by Miller’s Drug Store in Winchester Virginia.
A visitor sells a book titled One Thousand Household Hints, arguing its value over war stories. The narrator rejects bloodshed tales, preferring practical guidance on roach control, ink lines that won’t fade, and other domestic tips, and offers to buy twelve copies.
Whitacre Virginia reports Ira Grover Eaton ill with rheumatism. Noble D. Whitacre returns from Philadelphia optics course. Caroline Whitacre home from Fort Loudoun Seminary Winchester for Christmas. Whitacre Percheron Horse Company buys stallion Monarch from Martinsburg. Troy Dick and wife send wedding regards with a celebration at the bride’s home. James N. Whitacre ill with pleurisy. Rev J R Beale home from Dayton for holidays.
Kernstown Va December 26 Mr pees Metz attends the V P at Blacksburg and spends holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Metz. Mr Isaac Moore and family move from Mid road to Hillmans tollgate. Mr and Mrs Samuel Chiles visit Baltimore. Ned Haines returns to Camp Lee Va after months with farmer Seran Y W Haines on South Main.
The narrator describes a Christmas scene where toys reflect wartime weaponry and tension across the sea. Evangeline and the baby receive items like a submarine and cartridge case, highlighting a contrast between festive cheer and conflict. Mrs Ritter, returning to Winchester, visits relatives and rekindles old acquaintances after moving from Maryland.
Private E. W. Fansler, called in the regular draft, leaves this morning for Camp Dix New Jersey after a three day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs L L Fansler in the city. Capt Goff M Cooper employed in Chambersburg Pa has been spending several days in town. Mrs P M Chandler and Mr E Clay Krebs of Philadelphia and Mr Walter B Krebs of Mercersburg visit their mother Mrs H Clay Krebs on West Riccadilly street. Miss Mary Worthington travels to Baltimore for a period to visit relatives and friends.
The Soy Scouts report gifts distributed to 15 families totaling 76 persons, largely children. Items include food staples like beans rice sugar and oats, groceries such as potatoes apples oranges macaroni and coffee, plus toys books dolls and clothing packages.
A surprise party was held Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Boyd two miles south of town for Mr Boyd who turned fifty eight. About thirty six friends relatives and neighbors attended with baskets of goodies and enjoyed a supper and pleasant evening.
Ree BDee He READY NOW AT OLD PRICES. Preaching and the holy communion At Mount Olive next Sunday at 10 30 a m. W H Sampsell Pastor. Fresh lots of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound at before the war prices. Stockholders meet Whitlock Herb Medicine Co. annual meeting Jan 7 1918 at 7 p.m. Winchester Va.
Win chester friends note the marriage of Ogden H. Hammond son of the late Gen John H. Hammond to Marguerite McClure Howland at 22 West Forty-ninth Street New York City. Officiant Rev William Martin no attendants best man was his brother. no ushers or reception. couple to reside on West Forty-ninth Street after honeymoon.
The county clerk issued three marriage licenses on Christmas Eve. John W. Snyder and Mabel Braithwaite. Loring Arthur Hottel and Martha Caroline Legg. Robert Henry Shiley and Martha S. Mumaw. Snyder, 20, farmer, of York Pa origin. Hottel from Shenandoah Va. Shiley son of Henry S. Shiley.
Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd and Mrs Byrd arrive for the holiday season and are staying at his Amherst street home. He serves in naval aviation and may soon be ordered to France.
Classified notice seeks a small office in or near Winchester Virginia. Mentions a Star Office care request and a suburban house with stable and garden, listing Robert D. Miller Route 2 Winchester VA. Postal code 24 F is noted.
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