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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
7
A legal holiday on Wednesday January 19 1921 requires bank closures that day. A paper maturing on that date may be paid on January 19 or the following business day.
Norfolk and Western timetable details trains serving Berryville and intermediate stations. No. 1-2.30 a m runs to Roanoke Bristol and Bluefield with Pullman sleepers to Williamson and Winston-Salem. No. 27-5.53 p m to Shenandoah and connections. No. 28-8.39 a m to Hagerstown and beyond with New York and Philadelphia links. Further info by W C Saunders and W B Revild.
The Winchester Virginia Corporation Court set January 22 1921 to approve payment and transfer of ward funds from Virginia to Maryland held by W A McCoy special commissioner in Norris vs Norris. Guardian B F Norris represents John F Norris Gertrude L Norris and Robert A L Norris.
An advertisement touts California Syrup with a fruity taste and simple directions on each bottle. It urges readers to say California to ensure safe and harmless laxative effects for children.
In Grimes Virginia a surprise party at Poplar Shade home of Mr. and Mrs. Lindamood marked Dorothy Linda’s fifth birthday with about ten girls enjoying games. Local residents include Mrs. Oscar Leight ill at home with tonsillitis and cold, and visitors from Winchester Martineburg and Elizabethtown. Funeral of William F. Miller at Galilee Church noted as among the community's largest gatherings.
An old recipe named Ayo Sage and Sulphur Compound claims to restore natural hair color with Sage and Sulphur. Advertises easy application with a sponge or brush and promises gray hair disappearance by morning and lasting lustre, not for disease treatment.
A weary hobo seeks shelter and work at a farmer's home. The farmer offers aid and work, but the visitor steals items before dawn. The piece ends with a reflection on helping others and the limits of charity, attributed to Walt Mason.
A 50 year old biographical note recalls Dr R V Pierce, a Pennsylvania physician who gained fame for uniform cures and later built a Buffalo practice with his Golden Medical Discovery. The ad claims nearly a million bottles sold last year and promotes the tablet and liquid forms as energizing cures for run down mood and despondency.
In memoriams honor Evelyn March who died Jan 14 1919. Parents and family express sorrow and devotion recalling her life and grave at Mount Hebron. Flowers laid at the grave and prayers offered reflect enduring grief and faith.
Mr Giffin is very ill with paralysis at his home near Trone. Doctors Shaffer and Offutt from Capon Bridge were called last Saturday. His condition is slightly improved. Courtney Anderson preached at Bethel Church last Sunday morning. Omer Pugh visited Minnie Arnold. Maggie Fletcher and children spent the weekend with her parents A D Larrick. Beall Garvin spent an afternoon with his brother A C Garvin Gore. Luther Johnson and children visited relatives at Whitacre on Sunday.
A vintage advertisement promotes Gowan's penetrating salve for colds croup and air passage inflammation. It claims fast relief without staining clothing, suitable for babies and children, with rubefacient effects and external use only. Prices listed 60 cents and 1.20 dollars with a money back guarantee.
Public health ad urges blood purity as key to overall health. Claims ninety percent of ailments stem from blood condition and promises natural warnings from the body. Emphasizes steady signs leading to firmer health through natural balance.
Centenary Reformed Church hosts 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. services with Rev. B L Stanley of Weyers Cave Va speaking. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Young people's society at 6 30 p.m. St Pauls Stephenson also holds 11 a.m. preaching and communion public invited.
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