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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
2
A prescription for removing freckles praised by a prominent physician promises a clear complexion. The ad guarantees refunds if the product fails and urges asking for double strength ethine sold with a money back guarantee.
July 29 report shows Joseph Bean of Winchester visiting his son James A. Bean. J B Snapp was guest of Ollie Zinn at Lenore. Guy Frye and children visited George Bywaters at Opequon on Sunday.
Baltimore and Ohio officials plan a four mile extension from Hagerstown to the Security Cement and Lime plant to capture over 8000 cars of traffic annually. The right of way is bought and construction will start immediately with completion expected in four months, placing B and O in competition with the Western Maryland Railway.
The Security Cement and Lime Company plans a new addition costing about 200000 dollars to raise daily output from 2300 to 3000 barrels of cement. The addition should be ready by February 1 1916. Loring A. Cover of Winchester is president of the firm. Maryland is developing as a center for lime and cement products with plants operating day and night.
The Berryville Horse Show August 10 11 12 will feature Fifth Cavalry drills and fancy riding. Troopers from Fort Myer travel August 8 to Berryville arriving the 9th and likely depart the morning of the 13th. The unit is famed for expert daring horsemanship and the Roman races thrill crowds. Secretary Lewis predicts a large entry list and record attendance.
Edward Craft of Elba NY says Chamberlains Liniment relieved rheumatic pains stiffness and knee soreness after last winter. The ad notes it is obtainable everywhere. John I Sloat and wife left for Atlantic City to spend several weeks.
The copy extols Prince Albert tobacco as superior and friendly to the tongue. It highlights P A in pipes or cigarettes and promotes products including red bags tins humidors and a crystal glass humidor with a moisture sponge.
In Middletown Virginia on July 29 Mrs. Marshall and Miss Slater from New York visit Mrs. Ella Greenawalt. Esther Bowen of Winchester stays with Roberta Parker. The Sperrys of Washington PA visit Mrs. Sperry’s parents. Mrs. James Larrick visits at Mason Dixon Maryland. Pittsburgh guests join Mr and Mrs Downall near town. Catherine Yates and granddaughter Catherine Butler of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Alice Yates of Front Royal visit Mrs. Sam Yates. Dr and Mrs J. Smith Cooley of Washington stay with Mr and Mrs Smith Cooley at Rockville.
In Morgantown West Virginia swarms of blackbirds and martins invade the residence section. Residents and officials tried guns smudges and fireworks with no success. The city fire department now uses high pressure hoses at dusk to drive the birds from the trees, but they return by morning.
Tokyo July 29 High officials face bribery accusations after the home minister Ouia resigns amid alleged election bribery. The arrest of Chief Secretary Hayashida at night raises fears of a government upheaval as an extraordinary arrest is anticipated tomorrow.
Jubilee Virginia records multiple social calls with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Haldeman in Philadelphia visiting Charles Haldeman. Mrs. Eliza Miller stayed with niece Mrs. T. G. Fries. Mrs. B. F. Solenberger is indisposed at home. Mrs. J. B. Fries visits Martinsburg. Miss Alice Shryock visits Miss Pearl Haldeman at Evendale.
William Hottel seaman on the battleship Vermont is transferred to the yacht Mayflower and now stationed at Washington. He has been listed as the navy menace in the latest crew changes.
Little Clyde Shade of Nain, son of Mr and Mrs M S Shade, rests easier today after an operation. His mother stays with him as kind nurses care for him at Memorial Hospital.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Annie FE Noakes vs Emmeline K Wright Gilbert H Noakes H K E Noakes E E Shoener James W Conrad Nina L Dobson C G Miller Administrator of S G Noakes deceased and Farmers and Merchants Bank of Winchester. Non residents Gilbert H Noakes H E Noakes F KE Shaener James W Conrad Emma J Dobson and Nina L Dobson must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect their interests. Order published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star. Beverley Clerk Barton & Barton Sol. 7-20-4w
Dates for upcoming horse shows announced: Orange July 21 22 Manassas July 28 29 Front Royal August 4 5 Berryville August 10 11 12. Officials urge exhibitors to note locality event schedules and travel plans.
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