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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1917

Page

2

Council Passes Budget for City Operations

The council approved the operating budget totaling 73 604 00 for the coming fiscal year with allocations for police, health, schools, sewers, and capital outlay including a steam roller and street binder. Increases of 4 639 00 over last year cover rights, poor, City Hall, and other services while decreases of 1 600 00 reduce water and interest on debt.

EOE Ns Board of Review A. T. Tones John HH. Snyder M B. Murnan Hunter B. Grim Edward H. Jones Robert L. Gray C. W. Ramsburg H C. Sheetz Herman H. Hable Gray North Frederick ‘Pike

Council Considers Water Use. Repairs Referred to Committees

Council discusses water consumption by horse and auto. resolution adopted to refer whole matter to the water committee. Edward H. Jones flags conditions at Washington's headquarters building. repairs to the foundation referred to the street committee.

Grim Edward H. Jones Council Washington Street Committee

Martinsburg Couple Are Married Here

A marriage license was issued in Martinsburg West Virginia to Philip Showers and Louise Englow both of Martinsburg. They were married by Rev. Dr. William D. Smith rector of Christ Church. Groom age 30 bride 21. He is son of G E Showers she daughter of G M Englow.

Corporation Clerk Philip Showers Louise Bnglow Martinsburg W. Va William D. Smith Christ Protestant Episcopal G. E. Showers G. M. Englow

Dandruff Cure Promises Hair Revival in One Week

A 25-cent bottle of Knowlton's Dandeline is urged to combat dandruff and halt hair loss. The ad claims the product restores lustre and fullness within a week, with new fine hair appearing on the scalp after initial use.

Knowlton Studeb Studebaker

Crenshaw’s Mental Condition Observed

Crenshaw on bail for house burning and theft at the University of Virginia has been sent to the Tuckerspana torium in Richmond for observation. Reported head injury during a football incident, with lingering concerns about possible mental impairment.

Young S. Dabney Crenshaw University of Virginia Tuckerspanatorium Richmond Young Crenshaw Baltimore

Head Taxes Paid In County And City

961 persons over twenty one paid capitation taxes in Frederick county for year ending September 30 1915 and 334 in Winchester city. State receipts were 1440.50 from county and 501 from Winchester. Each entity receives back one treasury from the state. Mr LeP Cronmiller of Baltimore is staying several days at Hotel Evans on town business.

Frederick County Winchester Auditor of Public Accounts Virginia Lep. Cronmiller Baltimore Russell A. Shryock Peoples Bank, Inc Stephens City Frederick

Pinex Pine Needle Syrup Promises Quick Cough Relief

An advertisement touts a home remedy called Pinex pine extract syrup. It claims rapid relief from chest colds bronchitis and whooping cough and offers a money back guarantee. Customers are urged to ask for Pinex 214 with full directions and bottle instructions.

Goes A. Joosens Pinex Co Frayne, Ind

First Maple Buds Early This Spring On County Property

The first tree to bud fully this spring is a maple on county property along Water street. It budded yesterday and draws attention as it has sprouted earlier than nearby trees for 25 years. The tree is also the first to shed leaves each autumn in this area.

Edward H. Jones Water Street

Bankers Gather for Virginia Association Session at Old Point

The Virginia Bankers Association will hold its annual session at Hotel Chamberlin Old Point Comfort from June 21 to 23. Secretary Walter Scott will not seek re election. Attendees include W F Augustine Richmond W M Addison Richmond J A Willett Newport News and Allen Cuculla Lynchburg with expected representation from Winchester and Frederick County banks.

Old Point Virginia Bankers’ Association Hotel Chamberlin Old Point Comfort Roanoke Executive Council Walter Scott W. F. Augustine Richmond W. M. Addison J. A. Willett Newport News Allen Cuculla Lynchburg Winchester Frederick County

Miss Ruth Guyer Returns From East Visit

Miss Ruth Guyer has returned from a two month visit to friends in New York Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore. Mr D R Shull left this morning for Keyser West Virginia.

Ruth Guyer New York Philadelphia Washington Baltimore D. R. Shull Keyser W.a Lewis Brady

Instant relief from blocked nose with Ely's Cream Balm

The advertisement promises quick relief as Ely's Cream Balm clears nostrils and soothes inflamed mucous membranes. Apply a small amount inside the nose for instant relief from colds or catarrh and easier breathing at night.

Ely

Funeral Services For L N Miller

The funeral of Lewis N. Miller Winchester painter and contractor who died after a several weeks illness was held at 10 30 this morning from his home 123 East Monmouth Street. Rev H G Spencer of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church conducted the services with the church choir. Burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers M W Kremer Clarence Hoover Goff Cooper Wesley Grim Roger Jones and Clifton Grim.

East Monmouth Street H. G. Spencer Market Street Methodist Episcopal Mount Hebron Messrs. M. W. Kremer Clarence Hoover Goff Cooper Wesley Grim Roger Jones Clifton Grim

Lightning strikes Harrisonburg home causing minor damage

A Sunday night storm struck the house of J. J. Reilly in Harrisonburg, hitting the chimney and knocking off several bricks. It was the first lightning sighted in the area this year. Reilly is a near relative of William Keating of Winchester.

J. J. Reilly Harrisonburg Reilly William ‘Keating Winchester

Pneumonia Season Warns of March Cold Dangers

The piece cautions that March dampness favors pneumonia and urges quick care for colds. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs of a cold and notes it is sold by all druggists.

Chamberllain

Washington visitor attends Miller funeral

Mr William G Dorsey of Washington arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of his brother in law the late Mr Lewis N Miller.

William G. Dorsey Washington Lewis N. Miller

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