This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
4
Dr Hamill, pastor at Mbf finsburg, pays tribute to George W Buxton of that city who died Friday October 18. Though not a church member, Buxton showed strong individuality and constant support to the ministry and welfare of the church.
Porter of Sterling Colorado describes chronic back pain and weakness from stooping as a traveling salesman. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with prompt relief and renewed strength, noting the product is sold widely.
Miles Esther L. Ridgeway of Ridgeway Virginia has been named deputy clerk of the Circuit Court of Frederick County. She is the daughter of Chas. B. Ridgeway and a Fort Loudoun Seminary graduate. She has served over a year as recordation clerk in the Circuit Clerk's office.
A vintage child health notice urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for gentle laxative relief when a child’s tongue is coated and bowels are sluggish. It explains symptoms like crossness, feverishness, poor appetite, and sleeplessness from built up waste, and promises gentle cleansing within hours.
Mayor Ward acts on a Virginia Council of Defense appeal to strictly enforce existing bans on fireworks and firecrackers during Christmas. Merchants are warned not to stock or sell such goods, and ordinances should be adopted where absent to prevent waste and danger to life and property.
Attorney John M. Steck appointed by the Circuit Court of Frederick County as special commissioner under the 1918 act to determine the taxable basis of property passing by administrations and wills and to calculate the associated taxes for the clerk of the court.
The Baltimore Southern Methodist Sage notes Rev J H Bean, Berryville pastor, has influenza but is improving though not ready to resume full duties for several weeks. He has been confined to bed for nearly a month. The church is making progress along all lines.
Dr C D Bulla sends souvenir from California with a scarlet and green bougainvillea display linked to Eden and the California 2.1l. He comments there is no flower more beautiful than California's bougainvillea. He has attended the Annual Conference for three weeks.
Illness of supply pastor Rev. Borden L. Stanley leads to cancellation of services at the Reformed Church on Sunday November 3. Sunday School proceeds at 9:30 a.m. in the usual room.
Ada Triplette and brother Maynaré Tripplette visited their brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs Festus Fletcher. Dr. and Mrs Martin of Washington are visiting relatives, with Dr. Martin ill from influenza at the Morrison home. Lou Thompson of Capon Bridge, W V, visits Mr. and Mrs C Fenton Giffin. Mr and Mrs Page Cline, married in Charles Town, W V, visit the Hooks. Mrs Cline was formerly Miss Elsie Oates a nurse at City Hospital.
Banks announce closures for the legal holiday on Tuesday November 5 1918. All paper maturities due that day may be paid Wednesday November 6 at Hanrasan Valley Farmers and Merchants Union and Commercial and Savings banks with cashiers Hardy Fuller Summers and Luat noting the arrangements for customers.
Mrs D L Parton of 627 Monument St in Danville Va extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a wonderful tonic for expectant mothers claiming it keeps the mother in fine condition and helps prevent suffering with her sister also vouching for the same.
The will of Ida Virginia Massie, who died recently in Winchester, leaves to her daughter Annie S. Massie the real estate at 216 and 218 East Water Street, all cash and notes for life, and upon her death to be split among four grandchildren of a deceased daughter. Myrtle Smith receives personal property. Annie Massie acts as administratrix with a $2,600 bond.
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out a slip, mail it with a 5 cent stamp to Foley & Co. in Chicago, requesting a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs, Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The notice emphasizes sending name and address clearly and notes the products are sold everywhere.
A German dispatch reports the German kaiser’s wife, severely ill in Borne, Switzerland, is tormented by memories of the Russian revolution and urges the Kaiser to resign.
Mrs. H Stone of Worcester Massachusetts reports lasting monthly pains kept her bedridden for two days. After trying many doctors with no relief her mother urged Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with her health improvement and renewed strength enabling daily chores.
A Winchester farmer, A. T. Ritenour of 314 North Center Street, recalls a kidney ailment from a decade ago and credits Doan's Kidney Pills with restoring his health. He reports almost no trouble since using the remedy and recommends it to others with kidney complaints.
Special Commissioner M. M. Lynch will auction the property at 501 S. Main St Winchester on November 9 1918 at 12 clock. The lot measures 44 ft 2 in by 158 ft and includes a two story dwelling in fine condition. Terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and a insurance policy.
Fragmentary Geog Central dialogue notes a reference to a man with four wonderfully trained memories. The snippet hints at Bod being influenced by his memory.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.