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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
3
The Star argues for municipal health through cleanliness. It urges strict enforcement against dirty premises, calls for more garbage carts, and states clean streets prevent disease. It notes pigpen bans and vermin control as essential, with ongoing citywide improvements to raise value and wellbeing.
Mrs. J. B. Whittaker of McDuff Virginia credits Thedford's Black-Draught with preventing serious sickness in her family. She says they use the vegetable remedy regularly for stomach trouble and indigestion and keep it on hand for children who feel unwell. The product has been in use for over 70 years and claims to aid digestion and relieve headaches and related symptoms.
Centenary Reformed at Market and Cork streets led by Pastor T. Ky Cromer with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Episcopal at Water and Washington streets under Rev W D Smith with morning prayer and sermon at 1 p m and 7 30 p m evening prayer and address Musical programs by a vested choir Sunday school at 9 40 a m Men’s Bible classes at 10 a m Holy communion on the first Sunday of each month at 11 a m and again when announced
The church at Main and Cecil with Rev. John McVerry as pastor offers a first mass at 7.30 a.m. and a high mass at 10.30 a.m. except on the second Sunday when only 7.30 a.m. mass is held Vespers are at 7.30 p.m. every Sunday except the second Sunday.
First Baptist East Cork street holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with W A Sale as superintendent. First Christian corner Brad dock and Clifford streets offers 11 a m and 7 30 p m sermons and Sunday school at 2 15 p m with R A Lanrick in charge. Christian Indeavor meets at 7 p m led by W C Hook. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Grace Lutheran West Water street preaches at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with J E Cooper supervising Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 39 p m.
Metodist Episcopal at Market and Cork Streets with Rev H G Spencer pastor conducts preaching services and a school at 2 15 p m Hamter N Kern superintendent Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 20 p m.
Methodist Episcopal South on South Braddock Street led by Rev W O Talbert offers services at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday school at 9 45 am led by W B Snider. Epworth League 7 pm led by W C G Hardy. Prayer meeting 8 pm Wednesday. Presbyterian on South Main Street led by Rev J H Lacy offers 11 am and 7 30 pm services with Sunday school 9 30 am and midweek prayer 7 30 pm. High Land Avenue Presbyterian holds 7 30 pm Sunday services and 3 pm Sunday school with Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 pm. United Brethren on North Braddock Street led by Rev G W Stover offers 11 am and 7 30 pm preaching with Sunday school 9 45 am and Young People's Society 7 15 pm. Midweek prayer 7 30 pm Wednesday.
A 90 degree sponge bath each morning and sleeping with a window up are suggested to reduce catching colds. When illness occurs, use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to end it quickly. Brill and Ritter, of Brill and Ritter, have returned from a business trip to the eastern cities.
William H. Wright, Civil War veteran and longtime Winchester horse trainer, died at the Soldiers Home in Hampton Virginia after illness. He was a native of Gettysburg Pennsylvania and survived by his widow Emeline Noakes Shelly and one daughter Clinton Athey. Remains shipped from Hampton and due in Winchester Monday for funeral at Highlands Avenue home with burial in National Cemetery.
Detriot area workers escaped serious harm when the Hudson Motor Car Company stock department collapsed. Tons of material plunged to the first floor but no injuries were reported.
A Winchester taxpayer objects to using public funds for the White Way lighting project. He argues the Chamber of Commerce does not represent taxpayers and should cover all installation and maintenance costs if pursued. He suggests well lit streets could be considered only if funded by those favoring the project.
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Dr Stuart McGuire of the State Board of Health cites a state report showing 20 000 tuberculosis patients in Virginia and 3 727 deaths in the last year. He stresses education and segregated care, noting higher disease impact on Black residents and urging public action for prevention.
An ad warns against calomel and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative. It claims calomel makes users sick and sluggish, while Liver Tone will start the liver properly, end constipation, and not cause salivation. The pitch guarantees relief or a refund and asserts the product is safe for children.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and treats many ailments. It asserts improved digestion, appetite, and overall health, urging readers to obtain the product today.
The article notes a recommendation for provision for his care and a second for funds for his education. It mentions Mr and Mrs F Wates Kline of Vaucluse spending the day in town with friends.
The funeral for Charles Hdward Rudolph aged fifteen son of Mr and Mrs Jacob A Rudolph was held at 11 a m from the family home on Cedar Cree grade near town. Rev Dr George S Bowers of Grace Lutheran Winchester officiated with church choir hymns. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Taylor Rudolph Lon Frev Howard Jones Robert Mein and Nathan Hottel.
Montgomery, owner and manager of the Tanquary mill at siucetown, this county, suffered a severe crush to his left hand. Dr. Walter Cox amputated one mashed finger. doctors fear loss of the hand but hope for preservation. Montgomery was returned home by Dr. F. T. Pine. Mrs. Seabrook of Westminster, Md., wife of a former Grace Lutheran pastor, is visiting South Brad dock Street hosts.
The second quarterly conference for the Winchester circuit of the United Brethren Church met at the parsonage on National Avenue. Rev. George W. Stover presided in place of Rev. Dr. A. S. Mammack of Dayton, who was unable to attend.
Mrs N J Rogers thanks neighbors for support during illness. James L Keller arrives after a western south trip and stays with Mrs Keller and daughter Irene at Hotel Jack. B C Shull heads to Washington to visit son and daughter in law H G Shull. George T McKay from New York spends weekend at Hotel Evans. Charlotte McCormick leaves for Frederick to visit Mrs Samuel Duvall. S Dawson of National Fruit Protectors Co visits town and stays at Hotel Jack. Mrs D A Brodie returns home in Washington after visiting here and Frederick County.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Fritts express thanks to friends and neighbors for their efforts in saving their home from destruction by fire on January 20.
Miss Laura McGuire left this morning for Washington on a shopping trip. Mr. C. K. Graber left for Hamilton Ohio where he will probably engage in business. Mr. Charles S. Harting of Washington, in town on business, is registered at Hotel Evans. Mrs. Arthur Anderson has returned to Staunton Virginia after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Violett.
William Edgar White and Lyda Derflinger were married at the Christian Church parsonage on West Clifford Street by Rev. Written T. Walters. White farms in the county. Also notes of local farm stock and sales near Winchester and Berryville.
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