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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
5
Mrs. Jennie Moyer of 342 East North Street Lima Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after a displacement. She endorses it to other women noting relief from weakness bearing down pains backache and nervousness and offers to answer letters.
In Berryville Virginia on July 21 residents and visitors are listed at local homes and sites. Mrs John S Goldsmith of Birmingham Alabama Mrs W H Patteson of Petersburg Virginia and Mrs C M Broun of Roanoke are guests at the Page home. Margretta and Anna Gray Henry of Falls Church visit their grandparents Province McCormick P H Powers of Philadelphia and Frederick Whitehead of Washington at Auburn. Mrs Lloyd Williams of Spartan DC whose husband Captain Lloyd Williams serves on Pershing staff and Tom Peyton of Washington are at Airlie. Miss Lucy Kimball of Orkney Springs visited Mrs E A McGuire who has returned home with her. Elizabeth Timberlake leaves this week for Scranton Pennsylvania. Judge Fletcher of Warrenton is holding court here this week. Clarke County Red Cross Auxiliary at large met in the courthouse Tuesday afternoon with Mrs H B Gilpin delivering a message and recounting Red Cross activities in Richmond.
Mr. Leslie D. Kline, new superintendent, completed annual teacher examinations for Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties. Edgar Arnold, longtime former John Kerr pupil schools faculty member, assisted. Tests were conducted over several days at Winchester Frederick courthouse and Clarke county Berryville court home, with additional sessions at summer schools attended by many teachers.
A surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert White in Canterbury Va on July 21 celebrated their son Harry White turning 22. Guests included numerous White family members and local youths with music games and late refreshments noted.
Justice A J Tavenner in the county magistrate court dismissed Luther Lewis versus John M Fries over trespass on a disputed old road. Records show long use of the path and an implied right to continue using the roadway despite partial land sale.
An early 20th century advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative for babies and children. It promises quick relief from constipation, feverishness, and stomach woes, claiming the product cleanses liver and bowels and pleases children with its taste. It warns buyers to seek the genuine product and warns against counterfeit syrups.
West Petersons dog chased an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio train near Senseney road crossing and was killed after he stamped his toe. Deputy Armel shot the badly hurt animal to end its suffering as the locomotive continued. The dog’s actions were reported as a brave, misguided effort.
Evangelist Bidwell spoke at Market and Germain streets on capital and labor, predicting a future clash and trial of strength between the two sides. The next talks will cover The Message to the Seven Churches of Revelation as another engaging topic.
A Minneapolis Tribune report notes motorists displace camels in Egypt and questions if the motorist can go eight days without a drink.
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