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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1916
Page
3
An old issue touts effervescent salts to flush the kidneys explaining how meat raises uric acid and causes pains in back and bowels. It praises lemon juice and lithia in a tonic drink claimed to prevent kidney and bladder diseases and notes public figures like Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln in broader passages.
Frances Ellen Hare, born February 5, 1811 in Winchester Virginia, lived in Ohio and Astoria. She married Joseph Hare in 1827 and had eight children, with four sons serving in the Civil War. She leaves 23 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren and was connected to prominent Davenport lineage.
The Mutual Farmers Club debated highway upkeep and suggested gradual levy increases. Virginia compulsory education law weaknesses were analyzed for Frederic. Discussions covered horse market futures, marketing post facilities, and plans for the next meeting. brinda markets and apple prices listed for Baltimore and New York. The group scheduled a farmers institute and set a January 29, 1916 adjournment date.
Mrs. Hattie Johnston of Towanda Pennsylvania reports relief from headaches indigestion chest pains and fatigue after using Vinci tonic. The ad promotes a peptone cod liver extract beverage claimed to enrich blood revitalize health and offers a money back guarantee through Geo F Miller's Sons Winchester Virginia location.
A father urges his son to leave a lasting name while the son quips about not being great. Mrs. Dorkina asks her husband to open a pocket knife as he struggles with the cold and a faulty door key. The dialogue reveals humor and domestic dynamics in a brief vignette.
Fragmented newspaper headlines and dialogue snippets recount odd tragedies and stage antics. The text mixes an imported Jersey cow dying over corn with theatrical mischief and social notes about marriages and servants, reflecting a collage of sensational and humorous items.
Mrs. Julia Grubb Kitchen widow of Charles N. Kitchen died Sunday morning at her White Post home after pneumonia and complications at age 74. Survived by one son Wise, four daughters, a sister and a brother. Relatives meet at the house at 10 a.m. Wednesday for funeral at Macedonia Church at 11 o'clock. Burial in Macedonia Cemetery.
Rev J B Hill of Crozer Seminary Chester PA preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning. He occupied the pulpit delivering a sermon to the congregation.
A Crozer Theological Seminary student named Hill is set to graduate at the close of the current term, signaling a forthcoming completion of studies and transition from student to graduate status.
The article details the local Boy Scout movement’s anniversary week events in Winchester from February 8 to 16. It notes national backing from James E. West and outlines rallies, exhibitions, speeches, publicity drives, troop activities, flower distributions, and a church address, with Vernon Eddy joining the local council.
Wickliffe Va January notes show Mrs K Grubbs and daughter Miss Alice Grubbs visiting relatives in Frent Royal Virginia. William A Johnston returns home after a week with daughter Mrs J W Symons Roxbury Maryland. Mrs Langdon and sister Miss Besie Albin visit Mrs T C Hall. Mrs G 12 Carter of Berryville visits her mother Mrs William A Johnston. Harry Wythoop returns home after days with friends at Metown Virginia. Miss Kate Powers visits friends in Charlestown West Virginia. Advertise in The Star it pays.
Readable scraps include a pianist in talk with a society lady about Julius Caesar, a police justice exchange with Borus, and a quip about grieving wives with a second husband, all showing sly humor and social satire from a local page.
A playful dialogue shows one speaker confessing a proposal to Miss Namer and Miss Chance, who respond with teasing remarks about his judgments. The exchange features light humor and flirtatious mischief.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Adam facing misfortune as he cannot move a van after leaving Eden. The text hints at an unfortunate sequence during an attempted relocation and implies a humorous or ironic tone about timing.
Government scientists report that fruit emit breath during storage and that cold storage slows ripening by reducing respiration rates. The note mentions cloves in brandied peaches as a related observation.
The dialogue contrasts roles in retail with a Floor Walker acknowledging unclear differences. It notes that the terms shop girl and saleslady are often used interchangeably but implies evolving expectations and social labels.
A brief verse recalls Burt comparing moods to weather as he reacts to a bee tackle, with a sunny line contrasting a stormy temperament. The fragment hints at playful sports banter and character observation in a local page snippet.
Special commissioners announce a public auction of limestone land in Frederick County on Saturday January 8 1916 at Winchester Virginia. Tract 1 is 6 acres with a frame dwelling, Tract 2 is 26 acres adjoining, both conveyed to Tony Jackson. Sale includes one third cash with the balance in installments secured by deed of trust and insurance, conducted in the Circuit Court of Frederick County.
A small boy believed that a dinner served on a neatly aided and artistically decorated table was just as appetizing as when spread on an ant-bchill. The note reflects a child’s whimsical view of table setting and food presentation.
By decree of the Frederick Circuit Court dated October 9, 1916 the valuable Limestone Farm in Frederick County Virginia was sold at public auction in front of the County Court House in Winchester at noon. May Anderson acts as the undersigned public official for the sale conducted by Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia.
Public sale details for a 39.96 acre limestone farm on Applepieh Road near White Hall Frederick County Virginia with a brick dwelling bank barn apples and terms of sale. Purchaser must provide two bonds securing purchase money with a trust deed and fire insurance policy. sale overseen by GRAY WILLIAMS trustee and other officials.
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