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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1917

Page

3

Christmas Sickness Affects Canterburg Residents

In Canterburg Virginia on January 31 the community reports widespread illness after Christmas. Elderly Elizabeth Ewing suffers chronic trouble while B C Painter fights rheumatism. Frank and Mrs Hale visit, and church services are planned for February 14 at 7 30 p m. Local notices mention visits and residents traveling to Riverton and Locust Dale. A fire dispute involves Decatur Rodgers and an insurance company over a policy payout and building loss.

Canterburg Elizabeth Ewing Eber B.C. Paimter J.C. Hale Lola Frank Smith J. R. Collis Friendship U. S Prank Smith Mr. Smith Riverton BRE Decatur H. Rodgers Iis H.H. Tie Amoun Forts Si Talon Ert H. L. Hexander Face Co Priey

Insurance case before jury over Martinsburg evaporating plant

The suit by George Hallauer and others against the Fires Association of Philadelphia was called for trial in the Circuit Court at Martinsburg before Judge Woods and a jury. Plaintiffs are represented by Allen B. Noli and others.

George Hallauer Inwood Fires Association of Philadelphia Martinsburg Woods Frosen Allen B. Noli

Identity of Raider continues on board German ship

On the German ship we found 93 men from the British steamer Voltaire of Liverpool, sunk two days earlier. The Meowe chased more ships, attacked merchant vessels, and sent several to the bottom after removing cargo such as diesel fish from Newfoundland to Gibraltar. The crowding on board grew as one ship after another was sunk.

Liverpool Meowe Newfoundland Gibraltar

Wall Street Rash Continued From Page One

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Ellis set to take the stand and reference rules committee activity. The text shows fragmented phrases about trading and a continuation on Page One. No clear events, dates, or persons beyond Ellis appear readable.

Hearing Opens on Telegraph Wire Leak Probe in DC

Washington hearings resume as telegraph operators and workers linked to message routes between Washington and New York are summoned. Bolling had testified he knew nothing of a leak while Hutton presses to reconvene to challenge prior ruling. Bolling claims illness in Georgia may delay testimony. if travel is impossible, Ellis may have depositions.

Washington Teegraph Nves New York Beoore Bolling Hutton Bui Georgia

Russians Gain Berlin Front Position in Eastern War Report

The war office announced the capture of Russian positions on the northern eastern front with 914 Russians, including 14 officers and 15 machine guns. The assault crossed the Aa river bank and German forces repulsed several strong counterattacks. Also reported, Admiral Magno was torpedoed January 25 and sinking of a transport east of Malta. Various social notices of travel and visits follow.

Berlin War Office Today Paris Maznon Andenka Magnoén Saloniki Arc Malta

Union Bank of Winchester Names New Directors

The Union Bank of Winchester elects William Miller John S Rolenberger and Mersers as new board members. Rolenberger serves as president of Jala Solevender and Going pany and is a well known hardware merchant with deep county ties.

Union Bank of Winchester William ©. Miller Milber Solersberger Jala § Solevender Pany Af Winctiosti Frederigk County Union Bank

An Antidote For Uric Acid Poison

A 19th century style health note promotes flushing kidneys with hot water and water between meals to treat gout and rheumatic pain caused by uric acid. It advocates Anuric double strength and claims benefits for those with mental fatigue and muscular aches.

Vicks VapoRub Promoted for Children in Harrisburg

A reader writes praising Vicks VapoRub Salve for a baby with severe chest cold and threatened measles. The note claims the product eased throat distress and night coughing after application, urging families to use it externally for relief.

Pais Ale J. Bi North Witter Sharad Tim Yak J. Wiihelm Harrisburg R. Fisher Yvick

West Virginia Debt and Virginia Petition in Supreme Court

The Virginia debt commission seeks mandamus to compel West Virginia to pay a judgment. Attorney General Pollard leads Virginia's petition with support from Maj. William A. Anderson, Randolph Harrison, Sanford Betweene, and Juan C. Johnson. The case follows negotiations after a writ of attachment was withheld pending legislative action.

Wells Thurmond Virginia Debt Commissioners Whho Pollard Vieina Wns Wiliam A. Anderson Randolph Harrrison Sanford Betiween New York Juan ¢. Johnson Philadelphia Hatfield West Virginia Virginia Supreme Court Wiest Virginia

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief

An advertising claim extolls Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest harmless regulator for indigestion gas and sour stomach. It guarantees quick relief in five minutes and offers a money back promise if customers are not satisfied with a fifty cent case. The text urges keeping it at home for day or night stomach distress.

Pape

Middle town Business Visit By Mr Charles Heater

Mr Charles W. Heater of Middletown Virginia visits the city to conduct business and attend to affairs during the day.

Charles W. Heater Middletown C&y

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