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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
5
A cryptic OCR line shows weighted figures 532 61 percent and 705 7.25 linked to Ras Ton X 1S Ou. The fragment hints at measurements or scores in a sports or product listing with no clear context.
Prussian artillery hits Lille near the Belgian border inside German lines while British forces push Turks back along the Tigris. Greece may withdraw troops from Serres after a rail bridge destruction. Russians launch a new Caucasus offensive across 100 miles. Austrians clash with Italians near Tolmino and Oslavia with 31 Italian officers captured. Serbia claims it can raise 100000 troops for the Entente in two months.
The notice lists passenger train numbers and times serving Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah and intermediate stations. It mentions Pullman Sleepers Dining Cars Parlor Car cafe car and connections at Roanoke with the Memphis special toward the South. NORTHBOUND service noted.
Advertorial claim touts S. S. S. as a natural blood tonic that cleanses uric acid and poisons from blood to restore vitality. It argues chronic rheumatism improves with pure blood and urges readers to obtain S. S. S. from a druggist or write for medical advice from Swift Specific Co.
Cedar Grove notes from Cedar Grove Virginia dated January 17 report Mr and Mrs Dory C Miner visiting Martinsburg West Virginia last weekend. Harry and Carroll Hicks of Relief spent Sunday with friends here. Mr and Mrs C M Barrett of Hayfield visited sister Mrs O C Miller. Mrs Joseph W Hancher recovering after Memorial Hospital surgery. Ida Chapman visiting mother Mrs Newton Chapman. Little Mountain Church nearing completion and to be dedicated soon. Jerry Bennett hosted a tree chopping party with about 85 men and a bountiful supper after chopping pine trees.
Nostalgic appeal targets mothers urging a switch from harsh calomel to California Syrup of Figs. It touts gentle, effective cleansing for children and grownups, warns against counterfeits, and instructs buyers to verify the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company label.
J A Viquesney, state game, fish and forest warden, works to establish refuges for game in every county under a new law. The plan allows leasing of up to 10,000 acres per county with the owner remaining resident while the state holds jurisdiction over game, and owners become deputy wardens.
Frances Elizabeth Butcock, 11 months old, died after four days with bronchial pneumonia near Refuge. Burial was at Ridings Chapel with Rev. L R Dettre delivering a sermon from Revelations. Pallbearers included Strothe Barr Grim Howard and Elmer Hvans. Hymns were Safe in the Arms of Jesus We Shall Sleep But Not For Ever The Home of the Soul Beulah Land. Rev Co Sydenstricker ill at home in Stephens City. Mrs J R Conner and son Robert visited relatives near Refuge. Mrs H A Ridenour ill at Cloverdale home.
A list of unclaimed letters remaining at the Winchester Virginia post office for the week ending Saturday January 15 1916. Recipients must pay one cent per letter received. Names include Geo Brill, Nellie Moler, Garner Wood, Aime Baker Welch, Mrs. Sibert. Postmaster J W Sibert issues notice.
A Evansville Indiana father writes of his six year old daughter suffering croup and credits Foley's Honey and Tar with instant relief. He notes his wife also uses it and endorses it as the best cure for cold cough throat trouble and croup. Sold everywhere.
Homer Huffman aged 21 was smothered to death in a sand pit at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yards in Keyser West Virginia. He went into the bin to start the sand and was engulfed when it fell. Huffman was on duty and his body was buried near his Hardy county home days after the accident.
Residents in the mountain regions report deer multiplying rapidly while in town today. Local observers note a swift increase in deer numbers, raising concerns among residents and wildlife officials about safety and habitat impact.
Local notice invites readers to advertise farm products and goods for sale. Space available for listings, pricing, and contact information. Submit details to the newspaper office for insertion in upcoming editions.
List of farm sales in Winchester area with dates and items. Mrs Wim Pierce near Sperryville offers household goods January 26. J L Harmon near Stephenson offers household goods and blacksmith tools January 27. John J Harmer near Stephenson stock implements feed February 1. D F Unger DeHaven on White Hall road stock implements household goods February 15.
A stranger posing as William Stewart of Steubensville Ohio convinced railroad workers at Martinsburg he worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and was aided. The next day he was jailed on a charge of stealing clothing from those who had befriended him amid alleged unpaid board bills.
Martinsburg West Virginia January 17 Col Vernon E Johnson of Berkeley Springs announced he will soon formally seek the Republican nomination for member of Congress from West Virginia second district He has served three terms in the legislature and is currently speaker of the house of delegates It is also reported former United States Fish Commissioner George M Bowers of Martinsburg will seek the nomination Meanwhile both men appear poised to contest the GOP bid for the seat.
National Bank of Winchester Va will close Wednesday January 19 1916 in observance of General Lee birthday a legal holiday. All maturing paper due that day may be paid on Thursday January 20 1916. WM G Hardy cashier.
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Union Bank of Winchester announce holiday closures. Paper maturities fall on Thursday January 20 1916 for the first bank and Thursday January 29 1916 for the second. Cashier marks Fuller.
In the Frederick County Virginia circuit decree the court appoints James P. Reardon as Master Commissioner to report realty seized, liens and priorities, land sold to the United States under a June 27 1918 contract, and related matters. Publication notice and attendance details set for January 27 1916 in Winchester.
Lost silver card case described as handsome with initials. Reward offered for return to 326 Amherst St.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated December 10 1914 Bettie Kiger Jones and husband the undersigned will sell at public auction to the highest bidder in front of the County Court House Winchester Va at 11 oclock A M Wednesday February 9 1916 The Jacob Kiger Property fronts on W Cecil Street between Braddock and Loudoun streets adjoining Sacred Heart Church The dwelling is well maintained with modern improvements Terms are one third cash the balance in two equal annual installments secured by two bonds and deed of trust with a $800 debt to Union Bank of Winchester bearing interest from December 10 1915. Jas P Reardon Trustee. 1-11-4.wks
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