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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1916

Page

4

Splendid Democratic City Council Ticket Named

The Democratic primary in April nominated a six member city council ticket for May 20. In the first ward the nominees are Hunter B Grim Edward Jones and Herman H Hable. In the second ward the ticket includes W A Baker and B Mitchell and, if elected in June, will introduce new men to the council. The paper endorses Baker Jones and Hable as young business men with bright prospects for local government.

Messrs Hunter B. Grim Edward Jones Herman H. Hable Mestre W. A. Baker Dr. B. Mitchell Messie Baker Jones Hable Focal

Confederate veterans invited to Washington reunion

An article envisions a Confederate veterans reunion in Washington that would unite North and South. It praises reconciliation and comradery between former foes, predicting shared ceremonies with Grand Army of the Republic and a pledge to memory and patriotism.

Washington South Grand Army of the Republic Far South

Reunion Vision for Confederate and Union Veterans in 1918

The Richmond Journal editors urge friendship across old and new ties, honoring gray veterans as their ranks fade. They propose a 1918 reunion in Richmond for both United Confederate Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic, envisioning a single united veteran gathering.

Washington Confederate Veterans Grand Army of the Republic South Richmond United Confederate Veterans United Country Richmond Journal

Unhappy Father in a Humble Home Poem

A distressed father returns to a home pressed by constant wants and debt. Daughters lament worn clothes and travel limits while a wife decries worn rugs and missing dishes. The narrator hints at escape through death as a grim but hopeful end to relentless hardship.

Father

Splendid Laxative for Elderly People

The piece extols Dr. W. B. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentle effective laxative for seniors. It warns against harsh purgatives, cites a 30 year history, and notes a 50 cent price with free trial bottles by writing to Monticello New York. It quotes a 71 year old user from Galesburg Kansas praising its benefits.

W. B. Caldwell Monticello N. Y

Nineveh Notes Highlight Local Visits and Church Dedication

Nineveh Virginia notes record Mrs William Buck visiting Buena Vista, Miss Margie Jacobs visiting brother Edward Jacobs in Millwood, Mrs Jacob F McKay improving, Worrell of Carroll County moving to G S Hicks home, Hensell of Middletown visiting E Elkins, Revaca Mrs Wilson White Post attending Presbyterian Church dedication with Mr and Mrs Charles Powers, Daniel Hughes Charlestown guests of Mrs Hughes mother J A Miller, Bessie Golse Maryland visiting Mrs Jacob McKay, Julian Steele Stephens City guests of Mr and Mrs F K Weaver, and Rev Dr Alfred T Graham Lexington spending night then leaving for New York.

Nineveh William Buck Front Royal Buena Vista Mccartney Margie Jacobs Edward Jacobs Millwool Jacob F. McKay Alfred T. Graham Lexington New York

Jubilee News Notes from Jubilee Virginia May 20

A group of area youths attended Friends meeting at Hopewell last Sunday. Norman Lanham and family visited Winchester in their new car to see Mr. Lanham’s father. Rev George V Stover and Mrs Fries and son Clarence Fries joined Mr and Mrs T G Fries for a Sunday visit. Mr Guy Lind and two children visited B F Sollenberger. Albert Slenacre is very ill. Bertha Fries spent Wednesday with sister Mrs G F Lind.

Jubilee Hopewell Norman Lanham Alexandria Winchester Lanham J. B Roson George “V. Stover J. Et. Fries Clarence Fries T. GS. Fries Guy F. Lind B. F. Siolenberger Albert Slenacre

Cross Roads News notes local visits and illness

In Cross Roads Virginia on May 20 G W Parish of Winchester spent Wednesday in the community. Russell Miller visited Aljourn Kerns and Mr and Mrs B H Keler hosted guests. Mrs James Whitlock and daughter Goldie Whitlock visited Mrs Tom McKee. Misses Esta and Grace White called on Mrs H E Oates. Mrs V J Marple and Miss Malissa McKee visited the aunt Mrs H Miller. Isaac Sirbaugh, former resident, is ill after staying with Mr. and Mrs J B White.

Cross Roads G. W. Parish Winchester Russell Miller Aljourn Kerns B. H. Kelier J. B. White James Whitlock Daugh‘er Goldie Whitlock Tom McKee Esta Grace White H. E. Oates Malissa McKee H. Miller Bee Isaac Sirbaugh Sandy Ridge Sirbaugh

Dr McCuaig to Speak on Home Responsibility for Social Evil

Dr McCuaig, an educator and national lecturer, will speak Monday night at 8 about The Responsibility of the Home for Social Evil. His reputation includes West Virginia and western Pennsylvania tours, with Governor Hatfield praising his educational impact.

Sremaane McCuaig West Virginia Pennsylvania Charleston Hatfield Wheeling Ohio McCuaigim Fred. O

Dr J A McCuaig to Speak at Bible Class Next Sunday

Dr J A McCuaig of New York will address the Golden Rule Bible Class next Sunday morning the 21st on the subject Success. He will also lecture at the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon. Meet at the place room at 3 15 p.m. for attendance.

J. A. McCuaig New York Presbyterian Church Ya -Wody Plageroom

Gladys White Recovers After Throat Operation

Gladys Madeline White the young daughter of Mr and Mrs J B White of Kernstown has recovered from throat operation at Memorial Hospital. Doctors Philip W Boyd and R McC Glass performed the surgery and report she is progressing satisfactorily. Mrs Robinson and daughter Miss Leawuise Robinson left for Lexington Virginia to visit Mrs Robinsons son at the Virginia Military Institute. Mrs Wick Clemens and Harold and Willie Clemens of Elizabeth Ohio and Joe Blackburn of Johnson City Tennessee were among motorists registered at the hotel.

Memorial Hospital Philip W. Boyd R.mcc.glass Wic Clemens Harold and Willie Clemens Elizabeth Ohio Joe Blackburn Johnson City Tenn Ceegaters

Public Auction Notice in Winchester Virginia

By virtue of four deeds of trust from Nelson Ashton dated April 20 1915 of record in Frederick county Deed Book 139 page 150 the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction in front of Court House Winchester Va at 12 o clock on.

Nelson Ashton Frederick County Court House Winchester

Lightning Strikes Brookfield Home Causing Smoke and Damage

A bolt struck the residence of Mr. W. W. Frazier in Clear Brook on a late Tuesday afternoon. The weatherboarding tore away and several windows shattered. Frazier and his daughters sought safety elsewhere and returned to find multiple rooms filled with smoke and fumes.

W. W. Frazier Clearbrook

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised in Baby Whooping Cough Case

A Blanden Springs Alabama parent reports success using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe whooping cough in their baby. The testimonial claims the medicine brought relief quickly.

Chamberlain S.W. McClinton Blanden Springs Ala Namberlain

Mrs Fry Improves After Surgical Operation

Mrs Stanleyy E Harmer has returned from Washington and spent several days with her mother Mrs Nannie Fry while Fry underwent a surgical operation at Gadrfield Hospital. Fry’s condition is reported as improved.

Stanleyy E. Harmer Washington Nannie Fry Gadrfield Hospital

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