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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
6
A forthcoming program features Mary Miles Minter in a popular juvenile role and J Carringan in Dimples. The light comedy with Mr and Mrs Sidney Drew appears as the main attraction with 10 cent admission. The Iron Claw chapter ten returns Tuesday and continues on Wednesday to stay in order.
An engagement announced in Upperville Virginia unites Miss Rozella Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs James Abner Johnston with Thomsen Baker son of the late Mr and Mrs Baker of Fredericksburg Virginia The wedding is expected in summer Baker a Cornell Class of 1917 electrical engineering student
Mr Z T Branter of Martinsburg West Virginia longtime B and O Railroad employee toured the city returning from Stokesville Virginia where he spoke at an Odd Fellows celebration. He has a wide circle of friends in this city.
Mr Branter, veteran master mechanic for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has served the company fifty three years. He recently overhauled an early U S mate from 1838 and attached a matching coach. He piloted the throttle on a unique train carrying President Daniel Willard, drawing much comment and enjoyment.
A note warns that bad nickels are in circulation with lighter weight suggesting aluminum in the alloy. The counterfeit dates from 1883 and bears the motto E Pluribus Unum replacing the cent's usual inscription, a key detail for detection.
A spring tonic claim promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifying and toning medicine. It asserts improved vitality and appetite, strengthens the blood, and offers testimonials from many users nationwide. The ad urges purchase from any druggist and promotion of year round use.
A reader letter from Winchester urges civic effort for yard cleanliness and dog control during Clean-up Week. The writer supports Civic League help, criticizes needless street expansion, and backs Mr Field's leadership while offering to assist. Dated May 3, 1916 by Ira S. Capper.
Mrs. W O Cooley travels to visit relatives in New Hope and Lexington for two weeks. I K Grover sold his farm to George Dovel of Luray for 9000 dollars with possession given. Mrs Lee Little and Kathryn visit Mrs Sadie Gruver in Reliance. Goldie Rinker will summer in Washington. Mr and Mrs B J Hillidge call from Front Royal. W R Kline returns home to Washington, Mrs Kline visiting in Front Royal. Mrs C E Cooley visits Middletown with Edith and Ida May Dinges.
Mr. Jacob Gruver traveled Saturday to see his sons J. S. Gruver and B. H. Gruver in Washington and Rev. W. F. Gruver in Martinsburg. Miss Bertha Gruver visited Winchester on Tuesday.
The Federal Reserve Board announced a nationwide check clearance system that will allow collection of checks drawn on national banks at no cost to the payee. The system goes into operation on June 15. James L. Keller arrived from Washington and will stay several days with Mrs. Keller and their daughter Miss Imene Keller at Hotel Jack.
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