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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1915

Page

3

Candidates announce bids for Gainesboro Northern District offices

A series of early 20th century notices show Charles H. Harper Avalond Orndoff and GC Brannon listing bids for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District and urging voter support. The announcements pledge to faithfully execute duties if elected and invite public assistance.

Gainesboro Beok Charles H. Harper Democra O' Comm of Ted Ictatu Actsaris Rm Sorina Kpogmalland

Southern District political candidacies announced

Several Frederick County officials file as Democratic primary candidates in the Southern District and Back Creek District. Schenk Shull Shull and Good pledge faithful service if elected, while others seek reelection to the House of Delegates and as county commissioner and revenue supervisor.

Back Creek Frederic T. McIlwee

Rothwell & Co. Reorganized to Expand Storage Operations

At a Martinsburg stockholders meeting last Friday the apple dealer and cold storage firm Rothwell & Co. reorganized. James M. Rothwell was named president and general manager, Hollis Rinehart was elected vice-president, and Frank M. Yerick became secretary. The company plans to take over large cold storage plants under erection in Charlottesville and Staunton, Virginia, and to assume the lease on plants in Martinsburg and Frederick.

Rothwell & Co Apple Martinsburg James M. Rothwell Hollis Rinehart Charlottesville Frank M. Yerick Staunton Martineburg Frederick

Braddock Street Methodist to Hold Seventy Twilight Services

The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South and Ep worth League will join for seventy consecutive twilight services starting at 7 pm, ending at 745. Rev. W. Talbert will speak every twenty minutes on themes from the tale of the Prodigal Son, in the church main auditorium with an eight to ten piece orchestra.

Braddock Street W. Talbert

Seventy-Year-Old Couple Benefits From Foley Kidney Pills

A Harrisburg Pennsylvania couple in their seventies reports full relief from long term kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. They say they feel as vigorous as thirty years ago and praise the remedy for stopping sleep disturbing bladder weakness back ache rheumatism and aching joints.

Carpenter Harrisburg Foley

More Fruit Can Be Sent By Mail

Postmaster J W Sibert expects a rise in parcel post mail at Winchester after the Postmaster General raises the size limit from 72 to 84 inches combined length and girth. The change allows mailing standard fruit and berry crates that were barred before and should boost traffic between farmers and city consumers as the fruit season begins.

J. W. Sibert Winchester

Postal weight limits for mail delivery zones detailed

The text explains weight limitations for mailed items, with a maximum of 50 pounds for certain zones and 20 pounds for other zones. It references girth and circumference as factors in determining eligibility and specifies the limits apply to delivery within various zones.

Cross Junction Community Notes In Virginia

Maryerlin and child Winchester visit at Braithwaite home. The Bakers host several families including the Braithwaites and DeHaven. Carrie Gunn leaves for Washington after months with her parents. J L Shanholtz starts his thresher. DeHaven couple in Berkeley Springs announce birth of a grandson.

E. W. Braithwaite J. L. Shanholtz C. D. Braithwaite Oliver DeHaven Berkeley Springs

Grimes News Notes Highlights Local Socials

Grimes Virginia July 16 Miss Fannie Ritter of Winchester visiting Mr and Mrs J A Grimes. Mrs Hannah Clemens indisposed. Mrs H B Taylor returned from visit with her parents in Hedgesville. Mary Lee Brown to spend days at Orchard Glenn. Mary Snyder and Dispanet of Winchester at Oak Shade. Mite Society met at Mrs J T Taylor with good attendance. Randolph Reynolds and sister Katherine visited Oak. Siblings and families from Winchester spent Sunday with local relatives.

The Mite Society J. T. Taylor R. H. Beckey W. H. Hamilton James T. Clevenger Hannah Clemens Randolph Reynolds Katherine Oak

Handwriting experts differ over Mrs Heterick will

The trial features expert testimony on handwriting in the Heterick will and last wishes. Witnesses including Rev. Hardesty, Miss Groves, Miss Rutherford, and Mrs. Bowers testify on the family care and relations. The defense rests on handwriting similarity and indelible pencils used by the elderly testator.

Barton Hupert Malone W. R. Hardesty Southern Methodist Church Ridgeway Heterick Malone

Remedies for Bronchial Colds and Personal Testimony

A Philadelphia reader endorses Vinol claiming relief from chronic coughs colds and bronchitis after other medicines failed. The letter notes Vinol is a cod liver tonic with specific ingredients and offers a money back guarantee. Separately Mrs A W Wright testifies about adoption by Mrs Heterick and prior statements clarify wording in a previous report.

Philadelphia

Social visits noted across Hogue Creek community

Residents from Morgantown and Chambersville join families around Larrick and Cooper households for weekend visits. Miss Renie Orndorff and Miss Rosie Light call on relatives, with several others listed as visiting kin. An all day Mt Olive meeting is planned for Sunday July 25 with services led by Rev Sampsell and Rev G W Stover.

Clement Kumpe Harry White Scottie White Jacob Kecklevy Near Rosenberger Bessie McFarland Ralph Cather Winchester Emerson Morgantown W. Va Mary Cooper Charles White A. L. Nall Mamie Orndorff Misses McFarland Rosie Light Cooper Mt. Olive Sampsell G. W. Stover

Digestive health claim and product mention in stray ad fragment

A fragmentary ad note hints at Chamberlain's Tablets linked to digestion and wellness. It mentions a beautiful woman and references sanity as a measure, with unclear attribution and incomplete phrasing.

Chamberlain

Advertise your spring goods in the Star

Public notices and classified style ad fragment urging readers to place spring goods advertisements in the Star. Includes scattered pricing hints and generic ad language. The readable text emphasizes promotion rather than a clear event or person.

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