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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1916
Page
3
Two years ago a Lima Ohio woman suffered from frequent stomach trouble and biliousness. She could eat little and felt dizzy at times. After taking Chamberlains Tablets she improved rapidly and the remedy was obtained widely.
Harry Flood Byrd president of the Valley Turnpike Company heads to Staunton for the annual board meeting. Accompanying him are Shirley Carter of Winchester Judge FE D Newman of Woodstock and George H Harrison of Tenth Legion. Also arriving are L R Dettra Stephens City superintendent and D B Pppinges of Middletown secretary. Eastham and County Treasurer Joseph G Myers of Harrisonburg will join Staunton meeting in the morning.
A 19th or early 20th century ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for sluggish livers. It warns calomel can cause cramps nausea and salivation, while Liver Tone is a harmless vegetable substitute. The copy also notes travelers and arrivals at Hotel Jack and ends with a yard cleanup line.
Miss Mary Kathisen Swimley daughter of S J Swimley and Samuel J Beimley became the bride of Howard A Whetzell son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Whetzell in a solemn service at the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The bride wore light blue taffeta. Maid of honor was Corrine Swimley. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents until spring then move to Clarke County to farm.
A marriage notice from Washington reports Miss Grace Helen Brown of Winchester wed James R. Fletcher of Alexandria. The ceremony occurred in Washington with the couple traveling from Winchester via the Shenandoah Special to join relatives. Fletcher is with the United States Navy Yard in Washington but resides in Alexandria.
Daniel D Wilson a local sportsman and Robert Mitchell a young cab driver faced police court after a Berryville pool party row. Mitchell struck Wilson with a beer bottle causing injuries and both men paid fines of 11 dollars 50 cents and 3 dollars 50 cents respectively. Police Chief Doran and Officers Noonan assisted in arrests. Visiting relatives of local residents were noted in court reports.
Mr George C Cabell arrived in Washington this morning after visiting relatives and friends in town for several days.
The Winchester Inn records show guests registered recently and as recent tourists. Names include Mrs Wm Atkinson Mrs Goodwin Baker Miss Mary Bruce Baker Corrine Braun Alfred Byrd Mrs William Byrd Miss Mary Byrd Blanche Chunn Mary Coyne Evans McG Fauntleroy Mood Flood family Goodrell Goodrell Maria Goodrell C A Heller B H Homiller Eleanor Homiller Joynes Lewis Virginia Lines Martin Francis Marshall J G McAllister Myers W Myers Hysick Hil a Partner Virginia Rawson Admiral Rogers Roche Hattie Russell M A Scott Evelyn Shipley Helen Watkins Mrs Ward Mrs Williams Williams Worthington. Tourism list includes C C Follmer J J Wagner A A H Robinson G T McCulloch S R McCulloch Schuler J L Wook Hope J B Joyce Mildred Jane Joyce C N Joyce R R Arnold M Shallenberger Johnston Smith H Scott Swearingen Walter Morris Jessie Morris Charles W Morris and others.
A Western woman doctor asserts that women are physically fit for battle-front service, noting a minority may be exceptional. She cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a longstanding remedy for ailments suffered by American women.
Advertisement touts a weight loss method using moderate diet and deep breathing, claiming benefit for those 10 to 30 pounds over normal weight. It promotes Tassco tablets from F Harry L. Livick, with dosage after meals and at night, promising visible weight loss and improved health in days.
Daily market listings show prices for corn oats timothy hay and potatoes retail and wholesale. Butter creamery and country butter rates. live poultry sheep lambs calves and pigs priced by weight or head. hay corn and pig prices vary by quality and size in the regional market report.
A Wilmington North Carolina writer praises Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion. The testimonials note mild gentle action and an agreeable laxative effect, recommending a trial promising satisfaction and easy relief.
Mr H N Clagett bought a new automobile. B C Shull, Thomas Co ver and James B Russell from Winchester were here on Wednesday. J Mitchell improving at Winchester Memorial Hospital. KE E Hite in Winchester on business. Mrs Wiarry Clagett of Brunswick Md visiting the Clagett home. Emma Shull of Winchester visited Mrs S G Jamison. Mrs James G Mitchell and two daughters visited Memorial Hospital. J Keeler and Miss Smith were in Winchester yesterday. Mrs E S Brent returned to Winchester Sunday after visiting Frank Baker for a week.
Rev Dr Charles Aikens president of Susquehanna University preached at Grace Lutheran Church to a large audience. Aikens and friends motored in Shenandoah Valley and stayed weekend at Hotel Evans. Mr Geo Shull and Mrs Shull visit Washington and Braddock Street relatives. Mrs Spillman visiting Wilmington Delaware.
Miss Adele Affleck visits friends in Washington. Mr and Mrs C H Clevenger leave for Philadelphia after visiting relatives in town. Mrs Kate Bush heads to Harpers Ferry to visit relatives. Mrs R A Steele returns to Washington after visiting here. Mr and Mrs Walter Frye of Brooklyn visiting Mrs James Frye on South Main Street. Mr and Mrs A M Baker depart for Philadelphia. Mr H R Huntington of Galidz Pia serves as general manager and is registered at Hotel? for several days.
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