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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1917

Page

5

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Bridge Mention in Scripture and Ancient Arch Bridges

The article notes a bridge recall in Geshur near the Sea of Galilee called the Bridge of the Sons of Jacob. It claims Romans first built arch bridges over streams.

Geshur Sea of Galilee Jacob

Supplies Needed by the Marines for War Aid

Winchester women organize a drive for knitted woolen dressings and garments to aid 2500 Marines sailing to France under Pershing. Donations to Surgical Dressing Associations or Navy League treasurers. headquarters open Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 30 to 12 30 in Dr Swinsey's former office opposite Hotel Jack.

Kipling France Pershing Navy League Winchester Frances P. Page T. Russell Cather Winchster Dr. Swimsey Jack

Man 69 Refuses Ether During Major Abdominal Operation

Orange engineer Old Pop Parker 69 undergoes a major operation without anesthesia. Surgeons Banks and Bangert proceed after Parker declines ether, chatting through the procedure as he parries with jokes and recalls losing his right arm in an engine accident.

Pop” Parker Orange N. J Pilhomas A. Edison St. Mary’s Hospital, Orange Mr. Parker

Leads World in Divorces Tokyoo Statistics

Government data show Japan leads the world in divorce to marriage rates. Among 20 000 marriages in Exareland only two end in divorce in the United States eighty two in Japan one hundred seventy three. From 1883 to 1902 Japan had 59 000 divorces with 409 by lawsuits. most by mutual consent via go-betweens. More Japanese women now seek court relief.

Tokyoo Japan Exareland United States

Shaded man identified as Franklin’s wife in town pursuit

In Athens Go Franklin noticed a shadow following him. He alerted police and a plainclothes officer shadowed the shadow. The figure was revealed to be Franklin’s wife, who confessed she suspected infidelity and sought evidence of her husband’s alleged attentions.

Marne Democracy Peter MacQueen America Athens Will Franklin Police Franklin

Wedding in the Family at Millville NY

Mrs Mary E Petes aged sixty six married James Mc Neal aged sixty eight with her mother Mrs Janes Facemire aiding the ceremony. Maid of honor was Miss Bianiche Hughes granddaughter of the bride and the bridegrooms grandson Harvey W Hughes served as best man. Health is a deposit in the bank of nature.

Millwille Mary E. Petes James Mc Neal Janes Facemire Bianiche Hughes Harvey W.’. Hughes Wes

First Bunker Hill High graduates receive diplomas

The first class at Bunker Hill High School graduated Saturday night before a large crowd. The ceremony featured diplomas presented by Principal C. R. Beall and speeches by Prof. S. C. Bond. The school, organized in 1915, offers a two year course and plans to expand to a four year program. The 1916 prospect shows strong enrollment interest.

Bunker Hill W. Va Bunker Hill High School George E. Henson Board of Education Cornelia McKown Katherine R. Laise Leta Rogers Marion L. Rogers S. C. Bond Clifton Tabb C. R. Beall W. L. Pinder Katherine Laise Marion Rogers 8. C. Bond Shepherdstown Mill Creek

Be Amiable and Happy with Chamberlain's Tablets

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a cheerful helper. It claims the tablets ease constipation, improve appetite, and strengthen digestion. Sold by all druggists.

All Zista

Albin Notes Report Local Social News

Edith Alkire and Pauline of Morgantown W Va stayed at A J Tavenner in Albin. Wilbur Stine of Washington visited his parents FE Stine. FE S Brown of Lew visited neighbors. Joseph Robinson remains ill at home. ER L Stine and Mrs Stine visited Martinsburg friends.

Albin Edith Alkire Pauline Morgantown W. Va A. J. Tavenner Wilbur Stine Washington FE. L. Stine 8S. E. Brown Lew Joseph Robinson ER. L. Stine Martinsburg

Women At War Take On Men’s Work In Europe

Report from travelers in England and France show women replacing able-bodied men in uniform, driving trains, conducting cars, and performing heavy labor. The article notes women's ailments and presents Lydie Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy claimed to restore strength and productivity.

Europe England France Lydie FE Pinkham

Fortymile Gold District’s Role in Alaska’s Klondike Boom

Discovery on the Fortymile river bars in 1886 spurred inland Alaskan mining and led to the Klondike placers. About $6.5 million of the $200 million plus from the Alaska Yukon placer camps came from Fortymile, per a U.S. Geological Survey report on The Fortymile Quadrangle in the Yukon Tanana region.

Fortymile Alaska Alaskan Yukon Basin Fortymile River Klondike Canadian Alaska Yukon Place United States Geological Survey Department of the Interior Yukon-Tanana Region

Get Rid of Rheumatism with Chamberlain's Lihimenta

A vintage notice touts Chamberlain's Lihimenta as a relief for rheumatism. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain

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