Palmer Shoots Wife At Restaurant in Street Feud
Irene Jennings Palmer, shot in the right shoulder by husband William Palmer at Robert Daingerfield’s restaurant on Mrs Piccadilly street, shows improvement and is expected to recover. Palmer, recently released from the army after service in Cuba and the Philippines, said he did not recall the act. He expressed remorse and claimed he is unknown to the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Jennings Palmer
William Palmer
Robert Daingerfied
Palmer
Doran
Washington
United States
Cuba
Philippines
San Bren Hy
Pastor Explores Why People Attend Church
A Salem Virginia Baptist event features a decorated pulpit and a sermon by Rev. W. R. Alexander built on Matthew 16 18. He argues church attendance serves the salvation of souls, not merely sermons, fellowship, or entertainment, urging vital Christian involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Orphanage
Salem
Miss Haldeman
Presbyterian Church
Home Department
Christian Fellowship
Christ
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted as Easy Laxative
The article critiques harsh laxatives and touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective remedy for constipation. It quotes John D. Keister of West Virginia praising its ease of use and noting it is sold by druggists nationwide for fifty cents.
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Thie Rass Vanere
Eee
Eos Sabet
Stecall
Caldwell
Syricp Gonetr
John D. Keister
Planty Wine
W. Va
Legiolatur
Tr. Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
United States
Dr Caldwell's Symeon Pepperin Promoted as Family Laxative
An advertising blurb touts Dr Caldwell's Symeon Pepperin as a safe mild yet strong household laxative for all ages. It warns buyers to avoid imitations and ensures the product bears Caldwell's signature and portrait on the packaging. A free trial bottle is offered by mail from Dr W R Caldwell, 455 Washington St, Monticello, Tennessee.
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Washington St
Monticello
Titineis
Heavy fruit movement on Cumberland Valley Railroad routes
Fruit shipments from Martinsburg to Winchester surged with two trains totaling 97 cars hauling about 16 000 barrels on Saturday night. Berkeley and Frederick counties contributed 57 and 40 cars respectively while Baltimore and Ohio routes moved about 8 04 barrels from North Mountain Martinsburg Kearneysville and Cherry Run. Valley branch shipments matched barrels totaling roughly 32 000 for the day, with an estimated 150 000 barrels moved last week across the belt, the heaviest of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Martinsburg
Winchester
Berkeley County
Frederick County
Baltimore and Ohio
North Mountain
Kearneysville
Cherry Run
Valley Branch
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promoted for Quick Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Coughs Remedy as a long established, narcotics free treatment for the common cold. It claims rapid relief and notes availability everywhere. The copy stresses safety and reliability after years of use.
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Exetento
Crecin
Ilento Medicine CO
Atlanta
John J. Piter Dead After Long Illness
John H. Piter longtime stage driver between Winchester and Bluemont died at his Baker Street home after eight weeks of illness. He was 62, survived by widow Florence Delia Mason and daughter Larrie Piter, last of five siblings. Funeral at his home conducted by Rev. William T. Walters, with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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John H. Piter
Winchester
Bluemont
Baker Street
Pifer
Blue Ridge Mountain
Joseph Pifer
Stephens City
Florence Delia Mason
Larrie Piter
Piter
William T. Walters
The
Christian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Carter attends General State Hospital Board meeting
Mr. Shirley reports Carter left yesterday afternoon for Lynchburg Virginia to attend a meeting of the General State Hospital Board where he serves as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley. Carter
Lynchburg, Va
General State Hospital Board
Lown
Virginia
Cascarets Advertisement Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An old advert extols Cascarets for headaches bilious feeling dizziness coated tongue and foul breath caused by torpid liver and fermenting bowels It claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food and poisons and induce regular bowel function by morning with a 10 cent box from the druggist.
Public Sale of Valuable Personal Property in Winchester
By two executions the sheriff of Frederick County Va offers for public sale on October 21 1916 at 10 am at the residence of F A Graichen antique furniture including a living room suite mahogany pieces chairs and set pieces a large pile of stone and stock of gloves and factory items. Terms are cash and removal after sale. Auctioneer R P Duvall.
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George — Tr. Kinzel
F. A
Carrie D. Graichen
Norfolk Auction Company
F. A. Graichen
F. A. Gratchen
County” Hitching Yard
iOwit
Winchester
Ile
Public Sale of I N Conner Property in Frederick County Virginia
Trustees and special commissioners announce a public auction of I N Conner property in Frederick County Virginia based on a 1916 Circuit Court decree. Four tracts range from 2 to 130 acres with houses and barns, located near Stephens City and Valley Pike. One third cash, balance over two years with bonds and deed of trust. Sale date to be held in Winchester in front of the County Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Jefferson Cooperage Co
Stephens City
Valley Pike
Dunkard Church
Herbert S. Larrick
Geo. M. Beltzhoover
Braithwaite Family Moves to Winchester After Western PA Tour
Mr. O D Braithwaite the traveling salesman returns from Stoneborough and Meredith PA where he demonstrated Bowker Insecticide products. The entire stock in his store was purchased by Meséra S H J 8 and EB W Braithwaite. The Braithwaite family will relocate to Winchester to make their future home. Mr William R Baker attends Winchester High School.
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Cross Junction
William R. Baker
Winchester High School
O. D. Braithwaite
Stoneborough
Mer‘eck
Pennsylvania
Bowker Insecticide Company
Meséra
EB. W. Braith
O.D. Braithwaite
Winchester
R. G. Braithwaite
House Party Guests Attend Soiree at Wrens Residence
The Misses Weems hosted a house party at the Wrens family home on Fairmont Avenue. Guests included Miss Agnes Lundman, Mr. Dorothy Bentley, and Mr. Henry Cowarden of Baltimore, among others.
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Weems
Kb. V. Wrens
Fairmont Avenue
Agnes Lunmdan
Dorothy Bentley
Henry Cowarden
Baltimore
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EE Peabody F CO. Inc
Iker
W. BR. Alexander
Dee
John J. Piter
Bunker Hill
Gold Orchard CO
Garrett Aenica
Luther Pannett
R, P. Duvall
Kirschbaum
Ryan & Orndoff
Hagerstown
Maryland
Thos. A. Poffenberger
D. H. Staley
I. N. Conner
R. M. Ward
A. ©. Stickley
R. Gray Williams
H. R. Kern
R. T. Barton
Herbert Larrick
J. W. Baker, JR
Fred’k
Thomas & Messe
Balthgate
Fred
Braithwaite
Edward Anderson
A. T
Warly Collins
Illinois
Charles Fp, Collins
J. Vance Bell
G. H Idwards
George
Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Strasburg
Virginia Synod
Stockholders’ Meeting
Winchester & Potomac R. R. Co
Potomac Railroad
Gray Williams
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Shaler
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New England
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