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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1916
Page
6
Cut out this slip and mail with five cents to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial pack of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets for coughs colds and croup Sold everywhere.
Archdeacon and Mrs Frederick W Neve of the Virginia diocese announce the marriage of their daughter Pauline to Alien N White of Ivy Depot. Mr White is a son of the late John Meriwether White.
The Miller Train Control has operated daily on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois main line for nearly three years with 100 percent efficiency under all weather. Railroads weighing adoption of train control consider it promising as it is already in service on a standard railroad, likely increasing security value above par. The Train Control Securities Co invites inquiries from interested parties.
Starting tomorrow the Film Corp program adds a weekly feature The Voice in five sports. Robert Warwick stars as a manly hero in a play within a photoplay by Al McAllister with Frances Nelson Majeroni Violet Horner and Ber in supporting roles. Admission ten cents.
A pleasant party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Lege in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cooper on Friday night. Attendees included R. A. Cooper and a group of Misses and Messrs from the local community. The event featured vocal and instrumental music, parlor games, and refreshments.
The Choral Society formed with 45 members will meet this Monday night at 8 in the Christian Church. Prof. Irvin Hyatt leads the class with years of German study. Membership fee is small. Officers: Prof. Ged Shepherd President, Mrs. Margaret Bryant Vice President, Mr. Hodge Secretary, Mr. Kern Treasurer.
In Martinsburg West Virginia police say Herz Pearrell confessed to involvement in the Kostolich bank murder at Benwood. He allegedly said Roy Hettenhouser shot the Polish banker when resisting a robbery at Kostolich’s private office. The crime occurred in December.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for sour stomach indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims five minute relief, pleasant taste, and no need for laxatives, with pharmacists able to explain the formula printed on case wrappers.
Miss Emma H. Woore passed through Winchester en route to Martinsburg West Virginia after spending weeks with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs W O Woore at Clifton Forge Virginia.
Reward offered for return of a silver card case lost at 826 Amherst Street. Please contact the finder if found.
Lola Belle Dorsey wed Roy Alexander Campbell at United Brethren Church White Hall with green and white decoration. The ceremony included music by Bertha Fries and reception at the bride’s home. After a two week wedding tour, the couple plans to settle near Gainesboro where Campbell farms.
CHAMBERSVILLE VA Jan 31 The Round Hill Graded School held its annual spelling bee on Jan 21 with Roy Hawkins and Guy leading the teams. Miss Anna Bayliss, pupil of the school, won after rounds of difficult words. Judges were Prof and Mrs Shepherd and Mrs Lucien Lupton of Winchester. Ice cream and cake followed as proceeds reached 16.98.
An early 20th century style medical ad touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier made from roots herbs and barks. It claims to cleanse the blood, cure skin diseases rheumatism catarrh and scrofula and to improve health and complexion. The notice invites readers to obtain S S S from drug stores or write Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga for peculiar cases.
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