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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1917

Page

5

Court orders reference in Kiger case to master, fixes June 18

In Frederick County Circuit Court the Union Bank of Winchester vs Clementine M. Kiger et al is referred to a Master Commissioner to determine real estate, liens, priorities, and related matters. The order consolidates with Farmers and Merchants National Bank v Lula May Anderson. Commissioner Steck sets Monday June 18 in Winchester Virginia for execution of the order and notices all interested parties to attend.

Circuit Court of Frederick County Union Bank of Winchester Clementine M. Kiger Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester Lula May Anderson Als Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia

Plain cocoanut oil shampoo beats costly soaps

An advised home care tip endorses using plain coconut oil as a greaseless cleanser for hair. It cleanses, rinses easily, leaves hair soft and manageable, and can remove dust dirt and dandruff. The note mentions Miss Louise G Harmer of Randolph Macon Woman's College visiting her Harmer parents in the city for the summer.

Louise G. Harmer Randolph- Macon Woman's College Lynchburg Stanley E. Harmer

Scouts Sold Pies Pop and Peanuts at June 6 Stand

The First Troop of Boy Scouts reports liberal patronage on June 6 at troop stands. Totals show receipts and expenses with net proceeds of 100.22. Sales included 2 830 ice cream cones 64 gallons ice cream 90 dozen pop 200 sandwiches 10 dozen zig zags 200 packages peanuts 6 boxes chewing gum 6 dozen pies. Especial thanks go to the Board of County Supervisors and Henry, Empire Theater manager.

Boy Scouts Board of County Supervisors Henry Empire Theater

Look At A Childs Tongue When Cross Feverish and Sick

Vintage medicine ad promoting California Syrup of Figs as a gentle inside cleansing for children. Claims a coated tongue signals need, promises quick relief from constipation, and urges parents to buy 50 cent bottles from the California Fig Syrup Company with warnings against counterfeit syrups.

California

Galloways Hurt By Poor North Carolina Roads

Mr and Mrs Byron S Galloway and Mrs Anderson of Monroe New York toured the Shenandoah Valley after Florida wintering. They planned a south to north motor trip but Galloway had to abandon his car in North Carolina due to deplorable road conditions and ship it north. They enjoyed the Winchester area scenery.

Byron S. Galloway Anderson Monroe, N. Y J. William Sibert Peyton Street Florida New York Galloway North Carolina Virginia Shenandoah Valley Winchester

Rev Alfred Jones improves at Kernstown home

The Rev. Dr. Alfred Jones has improved after illness and will be preaching on Sunday at Round Hill Church at 11 o'clock in the morning and at Kernstown at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. His son, the Rev. T L Jones, will assist or lead services as planned.

Alfred Jones Kernstown T L. Jones Round Hill Church

Martinsburg Couple Wed in Hagerstown Ceremony

Mr. Shelbie C. Lauren of Martinsburg and Miss Myrtle Mason of Winchester were married on Wednesday in Hagerstown Maryland. The Rev. Mr. Gaar officiated at the Presbyterian manse and the couple will reside in Martinsburg.

Shelbie C. Lauren Martinsburg W. Va Myrtle Mason Winchester Hagerstown Gaar

Ridgeway Services Schedule for Sunday June 10

Ridgeway charge holds services Sunday June 10 with preaching at Paynes Chapel at 11:01 a.m. and Arden at 3:15 p.m. Children’s services at Gerrardstown at 7:45 p.m. Pastor Har desty signs the schedule.

Ridgeway Paynes Arden Gerrardstown Hardesty

Doctors on Easy Street in Winchester Letter

In a June 7 1917 letter from Winchester Virginia Mrs J R G argues that doctors Miller and Bell are living comfortably while others suffer. She recalls Dr Bell and Dr Miller aiding the needy without pay and calls for prayer over war rather than dances. She urges unity and sacrifice as World War I continues.

the Star William A. Bell Miller Bell J. R. G. Winchester

Relief for persistent coughs and throat irritation

A reader from Bentonville Arkansas reports using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to cure a long lasting cough believed to be consumption. The advertisement promotes relief from coughing wheezing and chest tightness and notes availability everywhere.

W. G. Glazier Bentonville Ark Foley

MISS SWANSON to MR. HEINES BRIDE

Cards issued by Mr and Mrs Ashby G Swanson announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Virginia Neela Swanson to Mr J Edward Heine of Ellicott City Md. The wedding was held this morning in Frederick Md and the couple will reside in Boyce Clarke county Va. The bride, admired for her sunny disposition, is marrying the son of Mrs Francis Heine of Ellicott City who has many friends in Winchester and Clarke.

Ashby G. Swanson Virginia Neela Swanson J. Edward Heine Ellicott City Frederick Heine Francis Heine Bovee Winchester Clarke County

Freckles Vanish with Ethine Double Strength

A druggist sells ethine double strength as a facial treatment to remove freckles whitening the skin. Apply nightly and morning to fade even stubborn freckles. most users need about an ounce for a clear complexion.

Norman L McCoy Weds Miss Katharine Swimley

Announcement: Katharine W Swimley of Swimley Virginia marries Norman L McCloy of Inwood West Virginia last Saturday in Hagerstown Maryland. Ceremony by Rev Gaar at Presbyterian Church manse. McCloy from a Frederick County family. bride from an old Frederick County lineage. They plan to live in Inwood where groom’s father runs extensive fruit growing and farming operations.

Katharine W. Swimley Swimley Norman L. McCloy Inwood W. Va Hagerstown Gaar Presbyterian Church McCloy Frederick County

Mrs. J. F. McDonald Dies In Hospital

Mrs. J Frank McDonald died suddenly on June 1 at Charlestown Hospital. Funeral services were held at the family home and she was buried in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville. She was survived by her husband, her parents, and several siblings.

Wadesville J. Frank McDonald Robert Fowler Charlestown W. Va O. D. Lambert Brucetown Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Harry and Charles Murphy L. A. McKay William Elliott Ernest Fowler Clayton Carlisle Charles and Claude Fowler Pittsburgh, Pa Robert Fowler, Jr Dudley ‘Rutherford Hollie Ashby Radnor

Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate Liver Cleanse Advised

An old health column urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to wash the liver and bowels. It claims calomel is dangerous and promotes a gentle, tasteless cleanser that prevents toxins and sour bile buildup while allowing normal eating afterward.

In Memory of E C Wierman ER

E C Wierman aged 25 years 8 months 19 days died after a long illness in Asheville and was laid to rest at Mount Hebron June 2. His physician called him courageous and cheerful throughout his suffering and he is survived by his parents and five sisters. The family thanks friends for kindness and floral tributes.

Wierman Mount Hebron Asheville

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