Vestry Grants Indefinite Leave of Absence to Rev Dr Smith
The Christ Protestant Episcopal Church vestry declines to accept Rev Dr W D Smith's resignation as rector and grants him an indefinite leave of absence for wartime while he serves as Army chaplain. He will conduct farewell services October 13 and plans to sail for France around October 17, with requests for addresses of Winchester and Frederick County soldiers serving in France.
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Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
W. D. Smith
United States Army
Winchester
Frederick County
France
Dr. Smith
Bell
Famous violinist Praises Dreco Herbal Medicine
Max Stonefield the renowned violinist and teacher from Portsmouth reports relief from gastritis headaches back and limb pains and constipation after trying Dreco. The testimonial notes three pounds of weight gain and urges purchase at local drug stores including Miller’s in Winchester. Bond market mentions Liberty bonds selling at a premium amid war.
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Dreco
Max Stonefield
Crawford Street
Portsmouth
Stonefield
Ito
Orreco
Winchester
Miller’s Drug Store
Rich Virginia Tax Suits Target Major Corporations
Richmond Va Oct 11 Suite against six major corporations chartered by the state of Virginia seeks to collect taxes claimed as due the commonwealth The suits name National Securities Pierce Oil Southwestern Utilities Tobacco Products Union Carbide among others with amounts listed 48886 70 12910 25 45000 68446 65 57182 71 The board clashed with its examiner over assessments and hearings were held at the request of the corporations
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Richmond
Virginia
Commonwealth
State Tax Board
Examiner of Records Lands
Major Sands
Davis
Mr. Sands
Cor
National Securities Corporation
Pierce Oil Corporation
Southwestern Utilities Corpora
Tobacco Products Corporation
Union Carbide Company
Edgar B Drake Writes Relatives From Front
Edgar B Drake of Stephens City reported by the War Department as reversely wounded in France writes Sept 13 to relatives. He says he left hospital Sept 4 and expects to return to the front soon to rejoin his company and "get a few more of the square heads" for knocking him out after enduring gas.
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Edgar B. Drake
Stephens
War Department
France
Hyomei Promises Quick Relief from Catarrh
A promotional notice urges readers to visit their druggist for Hyomei to drive catarrh quickly. It describes Hyomei as a pure antiseptic breathed into the lungs, killing germs and soothing inflamed membranes with no stomach dose, sprays, or douches, and warns the disease can be dangerous and lead to consumption.
Third Troop Boy Scouts Meet for Liberty Loan Briefing
The Third Troop Boy Scouts meet tonight promptly at 7.30 in uniform at their scout room. At 8.00 they will go to the First Troop rooms for final instructions on the fourth Liberty Loan drive starting tomorrow and continuing through next Saturday. Every scout must be present for next year scout cards.
California Syrup of Figs Advised for Children's Wellness
A 19th century mother’s guide promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative to cleanse a child’s bowels and improve health during illness. It warns against counterfeit syrups and urges asking a local druggist for the genuine bottle with usage directions for all ages.
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California
Gratitude for Chamberlain Remedy From Logansport Woman
Mrs William Bell of Logansport Indiana writes she used Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to end a severe diarrhoea attack three years ago calling it the only medicine that relieved her For sale by all dealers
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William Bell
Logansport
Ind
Chamberlain
Mrs Buckner to Visit Barrs in Washington
Mrs Buckner of Washington is expected to visit Mr and Mrs Fred Barr at their West Water street home tomorrow.
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Theodore Parker
Ida Fisher
Berryville Pike
C. Buckner
Washington
Fred Barr
West Water Street
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Miller Fletcher
J. H. Henry
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Square Head
BOY Scouts
Grild
York
Baldwin
Mattias
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Sheetz
Gray
Piccadilly St
Fred L. Glaize
Pt Ae
Hodgson & Brown
Liberty Bonds
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