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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1926

Page

2

Jefferson County Chooses Bridge Approach Cooperation Plan

The Jefferson County Court agrees to cooperate with the State Road Commission of West Virginia to build approach fills and connecting roads for a Shenandoah River crossing at Bloomery. The action aims to have the bridge usable soon, pending state funds and final plan details with further coordination expected. B. E. Gray, division engineer, attended from Keyser.

Charles Town Court of Jefferson County Shenandoah River Virginia Bloomiery State Road Commission W. Va

Civil Service Examinations To Be Given Again

The United States Civil Service Commission will repeat exams for physiotherapy aide and assistant posts in St Elizabeths Hospital Washington DC and in Veterans Bureau and Public Health Service. Applications close May 15 1926. admission cards set assembling date. Apply to the Secretary of the Civil Service Board at your local post office for details and links.

United States Civil Service Commission Washington St. Elisabeth’s Secretary of the United States Civil Service Board

Virginia Law Prohibits Tree Destruction in Public Lands

Virginia General Assembly acts prohibit picking tearing up digging up or destroying any tree shrub vine or turf on private or public land without written permission. The act defines offenses as misdemeanor with a possible bar to further prosecution if owner or park officials later approve in writing or in court.

Virginia General Assembly The Civic League General Assembly of Virginia

Public sale of household goods on May 8 at 225 BE Water St

Public sale of household goods Saturday May 8 at 10 30 a m at 225 BE Water St includes dressers beds bedding writing desk Singer sewing machine extension table range stove and many other articles. Some antique furniture and blue English dishes. Terms cash Duvall Dunn Auct.

Water St Singer CASH Duvall & Dunn Auct

middle aged women embrace new interests and health benefits

A reader testimony promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for long standing ailments. Testimonials from Mrs Haaver and others claim improved appetite, energy, and better health after using the product and its Sanative Wash.

Womaj Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkham Smith St West Hobokem N. J

Virginia Veterans To Attend Reunion In Birmingham

Richmond delegation to the Confederate reunion in Birmingham May 18 to 21 may need two Pullman cars. General W. team commander-in-chief of the veterans said plans were under way for the trip and that an ex- veteran leader anticipated participation.

Virginia Birmingham Richmond General W Eetect

8.8.8.8. Restores nerves and blood to strength

A vintage ad touts 8.8.8.8 as the salvation for nervous exhaustion and weak blood. It promises restored nerve power and muscular endurance, clearer skin, and firmer flesh, urging readers to trust the century‑proved remedy available at druggists.

Confederate veterans plan for Birmingham reunion in May

Generals Freeman and Taylor lead a 30 strong Sol diers home party from Richmond on May 17 aboard special Norfolk and Western cars. The Sons of Confederate Veterans join as a large contingent for the Birmingham reunion featuring a monster parade and balls May 17 to 23. Other army commanders include Hal Walker of Tennessee and R A Sneed of Oklahoma City.

Richmond General Freeman Gener E. D. Taylor Northern Virginia United Confederate Veterans Sons of Eumeniaed Norfolk and Western Railway Birmingham Sons of Confederate Veterans Freeman Confederacy Hal T. Walker Tennessee Montgomery Ala R. A. Sneed Okla Eta Homa City

Hall’s Catarrh Medicine Sold by Druggists for 40 Years

Historical ad copy touts Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a blood purifier that relieves catarrh and restores complexion. It claims quick relief through the blood and notes long sales by F. H. Cheney & Co.

HALL F. J. Cheney & Coy Giilo

Norfolk and Western Passenger Schedule Highlights

Train times include a 2:45 A M sleeper to Bristol via Berryville and Roanoke with connections to Memphis Nashville and Washington. A 9:20 A M local to Bristol Roanoke and intermediate stops. 12:26 P M locals to Roanoke. 6:53 P M local to Shenandoah. 8:39 A M to Hagerstown with Shenandoah Junction connection. 7:29 P M to Philadelphia via Maryland. Pullman reservations via Berryville or Roanoke offices.

Roanoke Bristol BlueGeld Welch Norton Pullman W. Va Memphis Nattanoga Nashville Briatol Allman Shenandoah Hagerstown Shenandoah Junction Washington Baltimore Stwn Baltiphia Paflore Hagers' Aia Pullman Sterstown Philadelphians Src Erstown Philadelphia New York Faroso H. H. Burks Berryville Jnc Bladon Gen. Pass

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