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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
3
Advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline claiming immediate hair cleansing and doubled beauty. It promises softer, fuller hair, dandruff removal, scalp invigoration, and new hair growth after weeks of use, urging purchase of a 25 cent bottle.
Miss Nellie Garrott, daughter of the late Dr. Joseph B. Garrett of Frederick Maryland, died Sunday after a long illness at her mother's home in Frederick. She is survived by her mother and sister Mrs James Allen of Elkins West Virginia. Her mother was Miss Henrianna Louthan, daughter of John Louthan of Millwood and Milton Valley Farm. Optimistic Thought. Labor is the foundation of wealth of every country.
Mr Edward J Evans undertakes extensive upgrades to his North Main street store room adjoining the Taylor Hotel. A handsome glass front will grace the property, already one of Winchester’s oldest business stands and longtime tobacco shops. Mr C N Fraser of the Washington branch of Underwood Typewriter Company has been registered for several days at Hotel Evans.
Cedar Grove Virginia March 15 Mrs Leslie Fries and her son Fred E of Loudoun county are visiting her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Lewis O Fries at Cedar Grove. Lucien Light has moved to Lew county on Mr Lewis Jackson's farm. The Bowley farm near Well town owner has moved to a farm nearby. Heavy snows and high waters caused some damage in the area though the peach crop shows little harm after investigation.
Roanoke Virginia March 15 mystery surrounds the shooting of Stockton Heth Jr three times in the home of Prof Charles E Vawter at Virginia Polytechnic Institute The Vawter couple and Bernard Williams the student who rooms there refuse to speak The wounded man is reported in favorable condition while his brother Lieut Clement Heth and two sisters stay at his bedside None of the involved parties has spoken hoping for a statement from Heth to clear the incident
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liver remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels without causing salivation. It claims calomel is dangerous, promises a 50 cent bottle at drug stores, and guarantees improved energy and well being for the entire family.
Donald Thompson, two years old and son of Mr and Mrs Thornton Thompson, died at home near Berry Ferry Millwood. Funeral services were held at the house by Rev B D Chambers and the body was taken to Berryville for burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
Trustee Laura V Keller deed dated 1909 offers sale of 13 acre property with eight room residence stable and outbuildings. Located three and a half miles from Winchester along Winchester Berryville Turnpike with possession immediate. Terms require one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and building policy. Auctioneers W M Bowen announce season tickets from Empire Theatre dates April 16 to 21.
A tree sparrow reportedly eats 700 grass seeds in a day, despite its small size. A White-tailed eagle weighing 12 pounds with a six foot wingspan is said to lift and carry a 42 pound creature to a height of 100 feet. The tale notes a hunter shooting the bird after it pursued a pig owner’s swine across a field.
A chaotic excerpt shows a Scottish nationalist voice among English friends, joking over literary fame and self assertion. The scene recalls British writers and critics as onlookers, with biting humor about authorship and pride.
A Kansas editorial addresses readers about the influence of cheap sensational literature. Chester argues poor reading yields cheap thinking and conduct, noting newspapers reflect life and shape mentality through supported periodicals like Leslie's.
W. P. McGuire, M. M. Lynch, C. R. McCayn, J. J. Ridgeway appear among participants in a forthcoming local gathering with organizers awaiting final confirmations.
Mrs J E Glenn and her daughter Miss Esta Glenn arrived home after a six week visit to friends and relatives in Orlando Florida. They were accompanied home by Mr Glenn.
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