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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1916

Page

5

Train timetable fragment for Roanoke to Shenandoah routes

No 1 2 27 a m for Roanoke Bristol Blue feld Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediate stations Pullman Sleepers Gary and Winston Salem cafe car Shenandoah and Gary connects at Roanoke with the Memphis special points South No 27 6 38 p m for Shenandoah and intermediate stations

Bristol Intermedate Stations Pullman Sigents & Dining Roanoke Broileroanoke Bluefeld Pocahontas Welch Norton Intermedate Pullman Gary Winston-Sarem Shenandoah Memphis Shenandonah Inte

Massanutten Bank reelects old directors and adds two

In Strasburg Virginia on January 20 the Massanutten National Bank re elected all existing board members and expanded the board from five to seven. Judge F E D Newman remains president with P S Wright as vice president J W Eberly is cashier and S S Zea his assistant The new directors include C D Smith manager of Strasburg Steam Flouring Mills and Jeremiah Wakeman a prosperous farmer. The bank reports a strong year with a quarterly capital stock dividend 25000 surplus 25000 and undivided profits 2000.

P. S. Wright J. W. Eberly Ss. M Zea E.D. Newman W. Eberly J. D. Hamaker H.S. Wright B. R. White C. D. Smith Winchester Strasburg Steam Flouring Mills Jeremiah Wakeman

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health in Cold Weather

Claims that cold weather causes aches and pains stem from kidney waste elimination failure. Foley Kidney Pills tone up weak kidneys and deliver prompt relief from rheumatic symptoms. Sold everywhere.

Foley

Prohibition Bill Faces House Battle and Fee Reform

Proposals in Virginia target liquor traffic fees and officer incomes. Gordon plans to curb fees paid to clerks sheriffs and treasurers with annual reports. A Hopewell charter bill seeks town governance rules and enforcement powers. Senate increases finance committee size to sixteen. Tonight caucus to nominate successor to Judge Keith with support from Senator Martin and University of Virginia officials.

Gordon Louisa Virginia Mr. Gordon Hopewell S. B. Barham, Jr Runnemeade Senate O. BE. Jordan Democratic Caucus James Keith Court of Appeals F. W. Sims Louissa County William M. Lile University of Virginia Keith Sims Thomas S. Martin Lile

Weyers Cave Fire Destroys W. H. Cline Store

Fire at Weyers Cave destroyed W. H. Cline store and stock. Mr. Cline and family, living above the shop, escaped with only the clothes they wore. Estimated loss about 10000 dollars, partly insured. Neighboring buildings were saved by neighbors’ efforts.

Lexington W. H. Cline Weyers Cave

25 Cents Dandruff Cure Promises Hair Revival

Ad touts Knowlton's Dandeline a 25 cent remedy against dandruff claiming it restores lustre and vitality to hair. It promises new hair growth within a week and a softer, glossier appearance after first applications.

Knowlton

Dam Under Construction Near Tumbling Run For Electric Power

J I Triplett of Woodstock and Edinburg controls Rock Spring Electric Company shaping a large concrete dam 21 feet high and 220 feet wide upstream from the old structure to back water to B E Baker’s store. Engineers see no danger though a flood could threaten Alfred Bly’s home, and Strasburg lights shift to Chapman French line during a 60 day power recovery period with the new dam expected online by year end.

J. I. Triplett Woodstock Edinburg Rock Spring Alfred Bly Strasburg Chapman-French

Confederate Monument Fund Receives $5 Donation

Miss Lucy Russell treasurer acknowledges receipt of a five dollar contribution from Miss Lilly H Baker for the Confederate monument fund.

Lucy Russell Confederate Monument Fund Lilly H. Baker

Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe alternative to calomel

An advertisement asserts Dodson's Liver Tone cures biliousness and constipation without salivation or liver injury claims. It promises morning vitality, normal appetite, and a money back guarantee if not effective. The note also mentions a broad consumer appeal and pharmacist sales. Carpers Valley notes cover local visits by James and Tamison McCarty and others from White Hall, High View, Buffalolick road, Charlestown, Stephens City, Bluemont.

Dodson Carpers Valley Messrs James and Tamison McCarty Near White Hall William McCarty Robert Kremer High View Alvin Hummer Buffalolick Road J. C. Ford

Prominent Maternity Aid Ad Promises Comfort

An advertisement touts "Mother's Friend" promising restful nights and relief from expectant distress. It urges women to ask husbands to buy it and to write Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for a free booklet filled with maternity tips and mother letters for inspiration.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Bridg Atlanta Eke

Powder firm May Boom at Quantico draws attention

Large land purchases at Quantico Virginia on the Potomac near the Richmond Washington railroad spark belief the Du Ponts plan a new powder works. Eldridge Jordan, a Washington banker and real estate man, is linked to the sales. A survey team is platting the land as prices rise from 150 to 1000 dollars per lot. Washington reports Du Pont checks totaling 125000 are paid in the area.

Quantico Alexandria County Potomac River Richmond Washington du Ponts Little Virginia Land Transac Eldridge Jordan Hopewell Corps of Surveyors du Pont

Social Notes From Winchester and Surroundings

Miss Ella Russell of Winchester visits sister Mrs Warren Anderson at Sherwood this week. Miss Lucy Carper visits on Sunday evening at the home of Misses Pearl and Cora Newcome near Winchester.

Winchester Ella Russell Warren Anderson Sherwood Lucy Carper Misses Pearl Cora Newcome

Hood's Sarsaparilla Bests Rheumatism and Impure Blood

The advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable remedy that corrects blood acidity and cures rheumatism by cleansing the blood. It claims forty years of successful use and asserts Hood's helps stomach and kidney troubles and general debility arising from impure blood. It urges readers to buy from their druggist.

Hood's

Star's Sales Directory listings near Winchester

Classified sale notices list multiple auctions around Winchester including Mrs Wi Pierce near Berryville stock and household goods J L Harmon near Stephenson blacksmith tools John J Harmer near Stephenson stock implements feed and misc D F Unger DeHaven stock and household goods John A Biliote near Red Bud livestock feed and farming implements C S Ward Stephens City stock and implements Auction dates span January to February with location details and items.

Mrs. Wi Pierce Berryville J. L. Harmon Stephenson John J. Harmer D. F. Unger DeHaven White Hall Road John A. Biliote Red Bud C. S. Ward Stephens City

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Union Bank of Winchester Kines Warted C. R. Grabbs’ Meat Market Chichester Oanibbon Kther Bass Mie Chichesters Best Depot American National Bank Southern Railway Alexandria Harrisonburg Strasetro Harrsonburg C. W. Westbury Gen Agt Thomas & Messer Baltimore St Baltimore, Md GRAIN Clearbrook W E. Reed & Son Charles Town F. Whiting Inwood W. Va J. W. Baker J. W. Baker, JR Admi Sry Philadelphia New York P. A Norfolk & Western Hagerstowm Harrisburg Shenandoah Junction HOTEL Charles. D. Smith J. 1. Triplett Shenandoah Branch FOR Monument Fund H. K. Green & Bro Moling & Seal Keckley & Forsyth City Hotel M. A Strickler & Wagner Walnut Lumber C.K. Comly Box 135 Shenandoah Valley National Bank WM. G. Hardy Jubilee Hood Star's Sales Directory Star Office J. van Lindley Nursery Co Box W. Pomona N. C Chamberlain J. R. Moore Lost Valley Wood T.w.wood & Sons, Seedsmen Richmond, Va
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