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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1917

Page

3

Remedy for Rheumatism and Gout with Uric Acid Ties

A historical health column explains excess uric acid linked to Bright's disease and kidney function. It advises hydration with lemon water, a daily Anuric tonic, constipation prevention, and weekly vegetable laxatives to boost kidney activity and expel uric acid. It cites Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a sold product.

Merz Futcher E Foon Reach Bright Dr. Pierce

Unknown quantity joke in classroom exchange

A classroom joke frames an unknown quantity as what you get when you buy a ton of coal. The quip reflects a lighthearted math moment between a teacher and student.

Stamp Out Prussianism Continued From Page One

Maxim Gorky editor of New Life opposes Milukoff’s retention as foreign secretary. A Petrograd dispatch says Gorky accuses Milukoff of being paid by Anglo-French capitalists and predicts a crisis where the committee of workingmen and soldiers will reclaim its position.

Maxim Gorky New ‘Life Prof Milukoff Petrograd Daily Express Gorky

Widow of Benjamin Kerns Dead at Pleasant Dale

News from Rock Enon Springs Virginia reports the death of Mrs. Sarah Kerns formerly Miss Sarah Godlove aged about seventy. She died at her home in Pleasant Dale West Virginia after living there for years. Funeral was held Friday and interment followed in the family graveyard. She leaves several siblings and a stepdaughter, Mrs. B. F. Line.

Rock Ebnon Springs Sarah Kerns Pleasant Dale W. Va

Schemers Looted Pittsburgh Life and Trust Company Loss

The Pittsburgh Life and Trust Co failure affected many residents in Jefferson and Berkeley counties West Virginia who held life insurance policies with the company. The looting is alleged at about 1.6 million dollars.

Pittsburgh Life and Trust Company Jefferson Berkeley County W. Va

Remove Freckles With Double Strength Ethnine Remedy

A promotional claim touts a physician written treatment for freckles sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. It promises rapid improvement and even light freckles vanishing after the first application, urging demand for double strength ethine.

Ruthardt Seeks Divorce and Custody in Virginia Case

Susan Millar Ruthardt through attorneys files for absolute divorce from Rudolph M. Ruthardt in Warren County Circuit Court Front Royal for desertion lasting over three years. She seeks full custody of Virginia Elizabeth Ericie Bertha and Rudolph Ruthardt and to annul any marital property rights. Depositions to be taken May 29 in Front Royal. husband, a non resident, notified by publication.

Susan Millar Ruthardt Méssrs. Downing “and Wieaver Circuit Court Warren County Front Royal Rudolph M. Ruthardt Virginia Elizabeth Ericie Bertha Rudolph Ruthardt

Scout Service to Be Held by Troop 1 Boy Scouts

Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts of America will hold a scout service Sunday at 3:30 pm. The program includes hymns, prayers, a flag raising by Eagle Scouts, pledge of allegiance, addresses, a violin solo, and a chorus. The public is invited. seating is provided and weather contingencies are noted.

Troop 1 Boy Scouts of America Ter Aulick Hiymn W. D. Smith Kenneth Cromer Senor Russell Potts

Hamilton Buys Colonial Apartment, Plans 100-Room Hotel

Hamilton formerly of Berryville Virginia and Charlestown West Virginia buys the Colonial Apartment building in Hagerstown Maryland. Remodeling plans convert it into a two story higher 100 room hotel at the corner of Potomac and Antietam streets. He is a noted hotel manager born in Kernstown and father of Mrs W Le Fisher of Winchester with many local friends.

Hamilton Berryville Charlestown W. Va Hagerstown Tie Potomac Antietam Streets Kernstown

Princeton Graduate Frank Tavenner Earns Degree

Frank S. Tavenner Jr. son of Judge F. S. Tavenner and Mrs. Tavenner of Woodstock Va has received his degree and is noted among Winchester area relatives and friends.

Frank S.tavenner, Jr F. S. Tavenner Woodsstock Winchester

Weak and run down Winchester woman hails Vinol recovery

Mrs Odell of Lockport New York reports a dramatic weight gain and renewed strength after four bottles of Vinol a tonic containing beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese. The ad offers a money back guarantee through Miller Drug Store Winchester and other Virginia towns.

Winchester Sarah Odell Lockport N. Y Vinci Odell. Miller Virginia

Princetén University graduate seeks Army officers entry

The subject earned a Master of Arts at Princeton University and passed the mental and physical exams for the officers reserve corps at Fort Myer Virginia. He scored 190 on the tests, is 21, and is expected to be called to active duty soon. He previously graduated from Roanoke College in June.

Princétén* University Officers’ Reserve Corps United States Army Fort Myer Tavenner Roanoke College Princeton University

Italy's Coal Needs Drive U S Mission to Italy

The Italian ambassador Count Sellers said the mission's purpose is to obtain coal and shipping tonnage for Italy. He noted Italian shipping was reduced by submarines and that Italy must rely on the United States to ship millions of tons of coal through the Mediterranean as England cannot help.

Washington United States New York Count Sellers Italy Kingdom Ofly Mediterranean Sea England Ammbassador Mediterranean Kingdom

Virginia Council to Meet on May in Fredericksburg

The annual meeting of the Protestant Episcopal council of the diocese of Virginia will be held at St. George's Church in Frederickburg beginning on the evening.

Virginia Protestant Episcopal Council of the Diocese of Virginia St. George's Church Fredericksenburg

Virginia Diocese Convention Attendance Featured at Winchester

The Virginia Diocese continues session for about a week and covers the region north of the James River. Christ Church Winchester will send its rector Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith and one lay delegate to the convention, with his prior role at St. George's Church noted.

Diocese of Virginia James River Christ Church of

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