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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
5
Chief of Police M A Doran announces strict enforcement of tag and chauffeur laws. Vehicles with 1918 plates may be arrested for noncompliance and chauffeurs must hold valid licenses unless the driver is the vehicle owner or a family member. Updated policy targets jitneys and public haulage drivers.
The Berryville Courier reports John R. Crown son of the late John C Crown takes active charge of the Clarke Courier after 30 years as editor of the paper and as brother of former publisher Joseph W Crown He worked in the Washington Bureau of The Baltimore Sun and the Richmond News Leader for seven years and was born in Clarke County.
Berryville Virginia January 9 Mistres Elizabeth Timberlake and Virginia Elder traveled to Annapolis to attend a New Year's ball. Emily Powers left for Leeland to visit sister Mrs John B Winter. Eleanor Rice visits grandfather George Reynolds at Edgewood. Randolph Jones returned to Hampden Sidney College. Herman Bell returned to Randolph Macon. Floyd Gaver and wife of New York holidayed with James Gaver.
Rev M H Keen pastor of the Methodist Church at Middletown announces Sunday services January 12 Sunday school at 9 45 am with E O Larrick as superintendent missionary offering preaching by the pastor at 11 am and 7 30 pm morning topic The Education of Jesus and evening topic The Conversion of Paul second in the Paul series preaching at Epworth at 3 pm The public is invited to all services.
Funeral held for B Massie near Stephens Chuthie county after pneumonia followed influenza. Wife Ada Carpenter and three children ill. Massie, age just under 30, leaves parents John G. and Lina Massie and brothers Grover Dudley Claude and William, plus sisters Maude Derlinger and Mrs Edna Sibert.
An Oregon ad promotes Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for severe colds. A dose every two hours for up to three doses clears nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and sore throat, and costs only a few cents at any drug store. The product promises easy use without taste or inconvenience.
Telegram from the War Department reports the death in France on December 24 of Charles Scot a drafted colored soldier aged 22. He trained at Camp Lee after leaving with the August draft and was raised by his aunt Annie Smith Ford. He worked for Jones Creamery in the city for several years.
A fragment notes a remedy described as free of opium or narcotics that can be given to adults and children. It claims rapid relief and is advertised as available from all dealers through a Mrs Edward Hassett in Frankfort New York.
Kenneth Gipin has returned home after serving in the United States Navy. He is en route to Knoxville Tennessee to visit his wife who has been staying there while he served overseas. The article notes his long naval service and his reception in Frange.
An old ad touts Peptiron as a tonic for iron deficient blood and nerve weakness after influenza and grip. It claims to restore strength, aid anemia, and support invalids, convalescents, and the aged by boosting red blood cells.
Pastor W Brubaker lists sermons Sunday January 19 at Lamps Memorial 114, Paxton Chapel 2.30 pm, Round Hill 7 pm with preaching at these locations and times.
A concise note declares that Liberty Bona will not be surrendered, whether conditionally or unconditionally, maintaining a firm stance on ownership and rights.
A fragment reflects on amendments not fully correcting original wrongs and sometimes creating new mischief. The note cites the idea that fixing a wrong may still cause unintended harm in different forms.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable tonic that cleanses the liver and bowels without the harmful salivation of calomel. It claims quick relief from headaches dizziness and sour stomach and urges parents to give it to children, with a money back guarantee.
A reflective note on gratitude suggesting that even if all desires remain unmet, one should thank for what is given. The quote emphasizes that true abundance comes from gratitude rather than wealth or worldly wisdom.
Mrs D W Isley of Linghfield Illinois writes that Chamberlains Tablets relieve disorders of the stomach as a laxative and quick cure for indigestion or constipation, and urges others troubled by similar issues to try them.
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