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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
2
An old advertisement urges keeping blood pure to maintain vitality and health. It touts S. S. S. as a universal purifier and tonic, claiming decades of use and broad testimonial support, with free booklets and medical advice from Swift Specifics Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
A Winchester farmer, A. T. Ritenour of 814 North Kent Street, reports severe grip illness with back pain and irregular kidney secretions. Doan's Kidney Pills restored strength and he notes rare kidney trouble since first using them over ten years ago. Price 50 cents at dealers.
The new Methodist Episcopal Church South at Boyce Virginia will be dedicated Sunday July 29 with Bishop Collins Denny D D preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m Rev D W Blakemore presiding elder will preach at 3 p m A large attendance is expected with seating in the grove.
Bishop Denny, close friend and admirer of Bishop Alepheus W. Wilson, visits his native Valley of Virginia for the Boyce church dedication. He will share a message and reunite with hosts of friends and church admirers on the occasion.
Miss Barbara Fowle Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs William Campbell married Dr Hugh Johnson Hagan of Roanoke now in the Officers Medical Reserve Corps at Zion Episcopal Church Charlestown Virginia The ceremony 6 30 pm featured Rev John Alfriend with bridesmaids led by Miss Frances Moore A reception followed at the bride’s home Guests included Lucian Cocke Francis Cocke and many others from Charlestown Roanoke Baltimore Harrisburg and Alexandria.
A ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Reid Riley joined aviator and bride with Father Ahern and the wedding party. The Catholic rites were followed by a luncheon. Mrs Nolan widow of Charles Mullikin of Pagebrook plans to relocate between Redgate and Washington. Captain Nolan and his wife depart for Champaign Illinois for aviation training.
A fragment evokes Lincoln hearing dismal tidings at the White House and being mocked as a jester by some contemporaries. The piece notes his reaction to grief through a tale like humor amid harsh reports, reflecting reactions to leadership and sorrow.
Fragmentary passage recalls Ben as a steady humorist who aided others with courage and cheer. It contrasts old wartime sacrifice with modern historians praising a man who smiled under stress. The lines urge resilience and bold storytelling to bolster morale.
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