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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

2

Decree Orders Reference In Chancery Case On Fannie Emschler Estate

In Frederick County Virginia a decree from May 1 1917 refers the case of MM Lynch admr C T A of Fannie M Emschler deceased against Levi Emswiler Nancy Arnold Lemuel A Arnold Rebecca Anderson Hattie LaFollette E E LaFollette Alfred Anderson Jemima Anderson and Ann Payne to a Master Commissioner in Chancery. The order directs inquiry into real and personal property, division feasibility, creditor accounts, unpaid taxes, and any other pertinent matters with notice by weekly newspaper publication. The commissioner will set a date June 28 1917 in Winchester to proceed and continue as needed.

MM. Lynch Fanny M. Emswiler Levi Emswiler Nancy Arnold Lemuel A. Arnold Rebecca Anderson Hattie LaFollette E. E. LaFollette Alfred Anderson Jemima Anderson Ann Payne Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Fannie M. Emechler Winchester Commissioner’s Office Fannie M. Emschler

Old Time Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy

A vintage home remedy claims Sage Tea and Sulphur darken hair naturally. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound offers the same result in a ready made preparation sold for about 50 cents. The ad notes it darkens hair evenly and makes it look thicker and glossier without suggesting disease treatment.

Wyeth

Hopkins Unit Arrives Safely in France from New York

The War Department was notified of the safe arrival yesterday at a French port of the Johns Hopkins Hospital medical unit from Baltimore led by Dr J M T Finney. The 20 physicians and surgeons, 40 nurses, and accompanying enlisted men sailed from New York on June 9.

War Department Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore J. M. T. Finney Winchester Finney New York

Berryville High School graduate shines in notes from Bur nt

June Fishpaw earned honors in Berryville High School commencement last week and is lauded by friends. Other local items note C J Carver moving to a new tract for sawing lumber and cross ties, visits by Philadelphia residents, a burial in Gerardstown, and residents recovering from ailments plus John Bush buying a Ford.

Burnt Factory June Fishpaw Berryville High School J. M. Fishpaw C. J. Carver Frederick Bush Philadelphia John Bush Ralph Ware First National Bank of Berryville Resin Duvall Duvall William L. Mc Anna Cunningham Red Bud Albert Davis John Barbour Gerardstown W Va HH. L Carver W. T. Hoffman R. T. Baldwin Rachel Wright

Salts to Flush Kidneys and Aid Urinary Health

A vintage health advisory promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush the kidneys after consuming meat. It urges four ounces in water before breakfast to dissolve acids and bladder irritations, claiming it cleanses uric waste and prevents dull kidney pain, nocturnal urination, and rheumatic symptoms.

Cardui Aims At Relieving Dizziness In Woman’s Testimony

Mrs G P Cartwright of Whitwell Tennessee reports four years of dizziness improved by Cardui after using a first bottle and then a second. She says she quit since feeling fine and never regretted taking Cardui, praising its purely vegetable mild action for female troubles.

Cardui

Harrisonburg Firemen Plan Fourth of July Trip

Hose Company No 4 members voted to attend the Winchester Fourth of July celebration if arrangements allow. Brent Bowman will coordinate with railroad officials to secure convenient travel facilities for the trip.

Harrisonburg Winchester Brent Bowman

Brucetown Brevities Highlight Local Weekend Visits

In Brucetown Virginia on June 20 residents report weekend guests and gatherings. Henry Moling Sr and daughter Nellie from Winchester visited J Snapp and family while Frank Swimley and two sons returned home from their six week stay with Mrs Swimsey’s mother Mollie Russell.

Brucetown Henry Moling Nellie Moling Winchester J. Snapp Frank Swimley Samuel Purcell Robert Smith Byrd Purcell Pine Sadie Snapp Summit Point Mary Bradshaw William W. Carter Carter Hmbs Memorial Hospital Little Ward Harry Light Alfred Writhe Welltown

Don’t Let Soap Spoil Your Hair

Warning against harsh soaps and alkali for hair care. Recommends pure nonfoaming cocoanut oil as a cheap greaseless cleanser available at drugstores. Describes rinsing, lather, and benefits including soft, bright hair and removal of dust dirt and dandruff.

Bridge Graftingboosts orchard value and proof on farms

The Wigginton Bridge Grafting method is touted as a profitable, proven technique for saving girdled trees. Demonstrations claim live roots can transfer sap across girdled trunks, sustaining health and fruit yields, with testimonials from Virginia growers and a $100,000 guarantee.

Wigginton Harry F. Byrd Winchester Byrd Lime-Sulphur Machine Co

Wanted at Once a Sound Cart Horse

Advertisements call for a reliable cart horse weighing at least 1300 pounds and no more than 13 years old. Prospective handlers urged to contact Isaac Jackson at 412 South Kent Street for application and inquiry.

Isaac Jackson South Kent St

Bailey Bros. Advertises Premier Property Sale Offer

Real estate firm Bailey & Co announces a big sale of six properties including two farms three city properties and one timber tract. They promise sale of listings advertised in three papers and invite readers to list their property with them.

C. Bailey & CO Bailey Bros

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Miases Etta and Anna Grim Kutlery Baltimore, M John M. Steck Rutland Water Franck Baker & Sor Pharmacists Hopkins France Chapmans NRL Huntsberry The Wideawake Shoe Store Miller’s Drug Store Union Bank of Winchester John M. Miller People’s Bargain Store Bell Phone Footer Footer’s Dye Works Cumberland A. Heller & CO Cardus Tennessee Lady Winchester Inn G. C. Shepard J. M. Steck B. M. Knissht J. S. Grant T. W. Steck Opequon Win Turkey Knob Orchard Company Jackson E. W. Grant Clearbrook H. T. Snapp Fawcett Gappa N. J. Wigginton Gen Lang Washington D.C Thomas Circle Vermont Avenue 14Th Street Capitol Union Station White House Frederic H. Hoover Samoa
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