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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1918

Page

5

Beirne Blair Killed In Pensacola Plane Collision

Ensign Beirne Blair Sr. twenty years old son of A Beirne Blair chairman of the Richmond medical commission was killed Wednesday morning in a mid air collision near the Pensacola naval air station. A Virginia native and UVa alumnus Blair had recently begun training at Pensacola after study at Episcopal High School Alexandria and Boston Tech. Local officials arranged body recovery and return to Richmond with help from Lt R F Byrd Jr at Pensacola.

A. Beirne Blair, Sr Naval Reserve A. Beirne ‘Blair Richmond med_ commission Naval Aviation Training School Pensacola Navy Air Station Richmond Blair Episcopal High School of Alexandria University of Virginia Naval Aviation Service Boston School of Technology Pensacola Station H. F. Byrd Young Blair R. F. Byrd, Jr

Ward Swank and Miss Miller Wed in Harrisonburg

Announcement of the marriage of Rebecca Miller of Stephens City to Ward Swank of Harrisonburg took place at the bride’s aunt's residence in Harrisonburg. Rev J Howard Wells officiated. bridesmaids and a small reception followed. the couple will reside in Harrisonburg after July first.

Hisse Rebecca Miller Miller Samuel H. Miller Stephens City This County Ward, Swank Harrisonburg Charles B. Frazier J. Howard Wells Methodist Episcopal Church South Garland Hansbrough Winchester D. Wampler

Court to force filing of estate inventories by fiduciaries

Winchester Court enacts a strict order to compel executors and administrators to file inventories and settle accounts for estates. Delinquent fiduciaries will be notified by the commissioner of accounts to submit inventories and complete settlements promptly as required by law.

Corporation Court of Winchester

Ashby Graves Here at Confederate Memorial Day

Stephens City Va June 21 Robert B Camneen formerly of Stephens City now in Washington is at the home of Charles Trussell and ill. For years Leathers attended the Winchester Confederate memorial on June 6 to place flags on graves. this year illness kept him away but he sent flags placed on Turner and Richard Ash graves in Stonewall Cemetery.

Stephens City Robert B. Camneen Washington Charles Trussell Leathers Winchster Ashby Brothers Turner Richard Ashby Stonewall Cemetery

Vinci the body building tonic praised by overworked workers

Isaac W Brad ford reports sleepless fatigue from overwork and credits Vinci with restored energy and sleep. The advertisement touts Vinci as a tonic built on beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates with Miller's Drug Store and Druggist Everywhere promoting it.

Saratoga Cal Vinci Isaac W. Bradford Miller’s

Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Lauded As Grand Remedy

A Bishop California reader Mrs Margaret Smale writes that Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound acted like a charm for a lingering cold last week. The advertisement promotes the product as a reliable remedy sold everywhere.

Margaret Smale Bishop Calif Foleys

Arrival of Son and Son-in-Law in France

Mrs. Benj. Taylor reports the safe arrival of her son Ellsworth Henry and son-in-law Clinton Morri son in France confirming their wartime status and location.

New Calotabs Promised as Delightful Medicine

A promotion touts Calotabs as the best and most useful medicine with dangerous qualities removed. One tab at bedtime purges the liver and system, leaving a hearty morning appetite and no diet restrictions. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with money back if not delighted.

Former Pastor Gassed in France While With Troops

Bishop John N. McCormick of the Western Michigan Episcopal diocese was reported gassed in France while serving with American troops. He is said to be recovering from a touch of gas exposure. McCormick previously led Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South in Winchester and later entered the Episcopal ministry.

John N. McCormick Western Michigan Episcopal Diocese France Grand Rapids Mich McCormick Bishop McCormick Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Winchester

Trench Imagery Inspires Labor Ethos Across Ranks

A proverb notes that drudgery can be framed as trench work, urging perseverance across tasks. The maxim links grit to regular labor, resonating in unions, firms, and schools seeking steady, disciplined progress.

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