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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
5
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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 and priorities. The case consolidates with Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester v Lula May Anderson. NOTICE sets June 18 at Winchester to report.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the easiest cure for corns using two drops to shrink and loosen the corn until it can be picked off. It claims past treatments failed and promises quick relief sold nationwide for 25 cents a bottle through E. Lawrence & Co. and Livick's Drug Store in Winchester.
Vincent, an innocent man, was struck on the head by a rock thrown by Williams in front of Lemley's store after an insult to Williams’s wife. Vincent lies gravely ill as blood poisoning develops. Sheriff Pannett and Commonwealth Attorney Cather obtained a dying deposition. Williams faces assault with intent to kill and possible murder charges if Vincent dies. Williams, a 22 year old native of Stephens City, fled to his home as a crowd gathered.
A drugstore tonic named Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as turning gray hair dark and lustrous. The ad claims it restores natural color, thickness, and shine, stops dandruff and itching, and hides gray strands after one or two applications.
The finals at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia this week listed degree recipients. Among them C Shull of Winchester earned a bachelor of arts, son of the late Biscoe C Shull of the city. Rev Charles R Stribling pastor of Peters burg Presbyterian Church received the Doctor of Divinity by the board of trustees. Doctor sivwehine a native of Berkeley County West Virginia is noted as a former Shenandoah Valley Academy instructor and now new Doctor of Divinity with many local friends.
Mrs G W Hulver and children and Mrs Nathan Williams spent Sunday at Highview Wa. Va. A large number from this place attended the annual district Sunday school convention at Fremont last Sunday. Patrick Williams returned home from Roanoke College after a summer vacation. Mrs I D Wright spent several days in Winchester. Mollie Racy returns to Capon Springs after winter and spring here. Frank Snapp and wife Philadelphia visited recently. Mae Crabill returned from Middletown after attending the Agricultural High School.
The article warns of liver and intestinal blockages causing auto intoxication and ptomaine poisoning with symptoms like yellow tongue and fatigue. It recommends drinking water, laxatives, and Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Seconds as a remedy while cautioning against mineral oil. It also discusses kidney disease and urges dietary changes and an uric acid solvent such as Anuric.
A Bentonville Arkansas man, W. G. Glazier, reports using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to cure a long standing cough once thought to be consumption. The product is described as sold everywhere and effective for wheezy and chesty coughs.
Rev Alfred Jones Jr visits his parents in Kernstown while families relocate from Brooklyn to settle here. Local residents report illnesses, visits, and travel including Miss Clarine Mauck with diphtheria, and families gathered at relatives’ homes in the community.
Mount Williams Virginia notes detail visits among residents. Little Miss Peachy Ashwood from Kernstown stays with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Williams. Mrs. W. H. Williams visited sister Mrs. J. M. Orndorff on Sunday. Lena Orndorff returns home from Kernstown. Mrs. Sarah Baker from Winchester visits John O Flaherty’s home. Mrs. H. W. Ashwood of Kernstown visits sister Mrs. J. M. Orndorft on Sunday.
Measles illness keeps Mr G F Moore bedridden for three weeks. Visitors included Mr and Mrs L Orndorff and Mr G W Dyke at Mrs Emily Williams residence. Prof and Mrs Thomas Beardsworth of Staunton visited local friends.
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