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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
3
A testimonial from Mrs. William of Idaho Tile ciudad details a lifelong bronchial cough driven by catarrh that vanished after using Peruna. She describes sleepless nights and constant coughing, credits Peruna for her recovery, and notes others share similar experiences.
Trustee R M Ward will offer at public auction in Winchester Virginia on February 5 1916 at 11 oclock A M the East side Welltown road parcel of land containing about 1.5 acres adjoining Kiger Stouffer and others once owned by Holmes Crisman. Terms one third cash then two equal yearly installments secured by bond deed of trust and insurance policy.
In Winchester Virginia the case David R Barrett v Albert Barrett George W Barrett Margaret A Williams and others is referred to A J Tavenner a Master Commissioner to determine Lucy Barrett estate property debts taxes and Entitled parties and settle accounts with notice by four weekly publications in the Winchester Evening Star as service.
Master Commissioner A J Tavener announces the execution of a reference order on Saturday February 6 1916 at 10 oclock a m in the office of R Gray Williams Winchester Virginia. All parties in interest must be present. Dated January 7 1916. R Gray Williams P A.
A health notice advises regular meal intervals to avoid indigestion. It warns poor habits of eating at eight, twelve, and six lead to trouble and recommends Chamberlain’s Tablets as a remedy for relief.
A long stream of first person reflections describes neighbors in Keenesville including Dora Duncan Beulah Jones Bessie Smith and Mrs Simp son. The narrator opines on weddings youth ministers and social rivalries while plotting outfits for a prayer meeting and imagining heaven with better neighbors.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100 dollar reward for incurable cases. It claims 35 years of use, blood-based action, detoxifying the blood and healing diseased tissues. It urges immediate use and promises health improvement with testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
J D Forsythe a Staunton Virginia native and Elk is held in Des Moines Iowa after a fraud attempt to obtain funds by telegram posing as a government official. He faces charges of forging checks and taking money under false pretenses across multiple cities. The Crimed stemmed from a Augusta Hotel shooting dispute last summer and he was expelled from the Elks months earlier.
A list of quirky human foibles and small social missteps is presented as humorous impulses. Examples include selecting cigars with white sand spots, rolling a towel excessively, flirting with a railroad conductor, over-salting food, asking a neighbor about salary, kicking the cat in anger, making foolish remarks at weddings, and counting funeral carriages.
A Tennessee woman recounts prolonged illness and relief after using Cardus tonic for female ailments. She credits the medicine with renewed strength, appetite, and ability to resume daily work after months of suffering.
Public auction to sell two adjoining houses forming a double dwelling at 18 and 20 South Market Street Winchester Virginia. Sale set for February 5 1916 at noon in front of the County Court House. Terms include one third cash the balance in two bonds over one and two years with 6 percent interest and a trust deed on the property. purchaser may opt for all cash.
By deed of trust dated December 10 1914 Bettie Riger Jones and husband authorize public auction of a city lot with a large frame dwelling on W Cecil Street between Braddock and Loudoun adjoining Sacred Heart Church known as Jacob Kiger Property The sale requires one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust on the property and insured buildings Union Bank of Winchester holds a $800 note. Jas P Reardon is trustee. 1-11-4wks.
Fragmentary OCR note from The Star touting a penny ad rate or classified advertisings. Contains unclear pricing and page reference with minimal readable details.
Beginning tomorrow special revival services will be held at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. H G Spencer assisted by Rev. Thomas J Davis will lead daily at 7 50 pm next week possibly longer with all preaching by Mr Davis. A notable feature will be music and the public is welcome. Davis arrived from Clarksburg for the events and has a strong evangelistic record including leadership at the Atlantic City mission conference and Clarksburg church tenure. Market area markets and prices follow in the local column.
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