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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
6
Mr. William Bayliss of Winchester visits at the home of Mrs. Anna Craig and family. Mrs. S. J. Violette and Mrs. W. H. Huber spend Sunday with friends at White Post.
Empire Tonight presents a three reel Star production Youth about a sculptor and his model wife, a jealous pursuit of a younger muse, and forgiveness. A second feature, The Card, a drama of gambling and family fault, ends with a moral crowd pleaser and a reconcilement scene. Don't miss tonight's pictures.
Richmond report says Lt Governor Ellyson will stay as state Democratic chairman amid confusion over a telephone conversation. He also indicated he would not seek the National Democratic Committee but will continue as state chairman for the present.
Frank G. Carpenter returns from an Alaska tour and shares unusual findings from off the beaten path. Readers are invited to follow his Alaska series in the Washington Sunday Star each week.
James A. Dailey purchased the Goens farm near Myerstown in Jefferson County comprising about 210 acres for 16500 dollars from John W. Locke.
Formal announcement of Westmoreland Davis of Loudoun county for the gubernatorial nomination reached Richmond yesterday among his close personal and political friends.
Claiming to open nasal passages within a minute Ely's Cream Balm offers instant relief from catarrh and congestion. The advertisement urges readers to obtain a small bottle from a druggist and apply in the nostrils for soothing antiseptic healing and easier breathing.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure purifies blood and heals mucous surfaces, boosting general health after use. The copy pushes testimonials, a free offer, and mentions F. J. Cheney & Co and drugstore sales.
The ad argues that eating on a strict schedule causes indigestion and asserts five hours between meals. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to correct habits and aid natural stomach function, claiming the medicine can be obtained everywhere.
A. J. Watson proposes soup kit chens for birds in cemeteries and city parks. Scouts would maintain them if suet is furnished free, feeding hungry birds until snow melts. Scouts will tie suet in trees and keep grain and seeds in boxes nailed to trees. Mrs. H. U. Kerns visits daughter Mrs. C. E. Baker in Elkins West Virginia.
An advertisement extols Tiz as the sole remedy to draw out poisons causing foot swelling and pain. It promises instant relief from burning, aching feet, corns, bunions, and shoe tightness with a 25 cent box and a yearly option for 15 cents.
Public sale of the Bettie Kiger Jones property in Winchester Virginia on February 9 1916 at 11 A M in front of the County Court House. The Jacob Kiger Property fronts on W Cecil Street between Braddock and Loudoun with a frame dwelling in good repair offering one third cash and two equal yearly installments. Debt secured by deed of trust in favor of Union Bank of Winchester for 800 dollars with interest from December 10 1914 and insured buildings.
TIMBER HIDGE W Va Jan 1 Mr F J Gardner and family served a watermelon feast from melons raised on his farm last summer stored for the new year. The melon was in fine condition and the only regret was no more. Various neighbors and friends visited and celebrated including Miss Mary Argent and other locals.
The United States Court for the Western District of Virginia opened its January term in Charlottesville with Judge Henry Clay McDowell presiding and District Attorney Richard Evelyn Byrd leading the government. Indictments allege liquor law violations and C Coles is convicted under the bankruptcy act with an eighteen month penitentiary sentence at Moundsville W Va.
Salt rheum is described as a common and severe skin disease with itching and oozing. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood and treats the root cause, offering it as a proven remedy with thousands of satisfied customers.
Rev. Dr. W D Smith rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Winchester has gone to Woodstock Virginia for a week of mission services in the Episcopal Church there Two daily services are scheduled at 11 in the morning and 7 20 in the evening The mission is part of the nationwide preaching program started by the Protestant Episcopal Church He returns to Winchester to lead services next Sunday at Christ Church
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Washington to Walter F. Fletcher of Delaplane Fauquier county Virginia and Miss Sallie A. Kirby of Stone Bridge Clarke county Virginia. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. H. F. Downs.
Music lovers planned a singing class under a professor at Mrs. M. B. Bryant home yesterday. The group aims to enrich Winchester music life and offer high quality concerts. A follow up meeting is set for Thursday afternoon.
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