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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1917

Page

3

Death of Mrs Alvernon V Marple After Brief Illness

Mrs Alvernon V Marple a well known county woman died at her home after a brief paralysis illness. She was 63, widow of William Marple, survived by six daughters two sons and several brothers and sisters. Funeral at Bethel Church with Rev W J Sampsell, interment in church burying ground.

Alvernon V. Marple Bethel ‘Church W. Jf. Sampsell Marple Anderpoon Asa Mary Anderson William Marple Messrs Albert and Cleveland Marple Monessen Emma Marple Lillie Marple Shenandoah Valley Academy This City Hattie Comra Minnie Marple Winchester Katie Marple Kansas City Rosa Good Donora Gabriel Anderson Kernstown This County Howard Anderson Monossen Enoch Anderson Chico California Mias Margery Anderson Red Cloud Neb Mrs. Eliza Hook Capon Bridge, W. Va

Weather forecast for the middle Atlantic states

The United States Weather Bureau predicts fair and cool weather until Tuesday. Rain is expected with a rise in temperature around Wednesday and again Saturday across the middle Atlantic states.

United States Weather Bureau Middle Atlantic States

New Languages Instructor Named for John Kerr School

At a recent school board meeting Frances Davany of Dendion Virginia was elected instructor in the languages department at John Kerr School. A Woman's College Lynchburg graduate she has taught in Arkansas and Virginia and has begun duties.

Zemo Skin Treatment Promises Quick Itch Relief

An ad touts a fast acting skin remedy from the E. W. Rose Co. It claims 35c or $1 bottles relieve itching and irritation and clear up pimples eczema ringworm and blotches. The liquid is described as penetrating and soothing, leaving skin smooth.

E. W. Rose Co

Quarterly Conference Meets In Winchester Circuit

The first quarterly conference of Winchester circuit will convene to discuss church matters and plan forthcoming services. Church leadership and members are invited to attend the session at the stated meeting place and time.

Winchester

Braddock Street U B Church Meeting Notice

Braddock Street U B Church calls official members to attend next Tuesday at 2 30 p m. Full attendance requested. W H Sampsell Pastor.

Braddock Street U. B W. H. Sampsell

Anuric touted as uric acid eliminator for gout

Advertisement claims uric acid causes gout and rheumatism and presents Anuric as a remedy from the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo New York. It promises relief from pains by driving out uric acid, offers double strength at drug stores or a 10 cent trial packet, and invites readers to send water samples for free testing.

Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y Pierce Dr. Pierce

Mrs. I. V. Massie Improves After Illness at Home

Mrs. I. V. Massie, long ill at her home on Fast Water Street, shows marked improvement today after a period of sickness.

Jews Plan Huge War Relief Fund Assembly in New York

In New York on October 28, a major gathering of American Jews will push the Jewish war relief drive and the $10,000,000 fund for war sufferers. Felix M. Warburg says over 1,000 leading Jews will attend, with figures such as Lord Reading Baron Ginsburg Justice Brandeis and Julius Rosenwald among the assembly participants.

Felix M. Warburg Lord Reading England Baron Ginsburg Justice Brandeis United States Supreme Court Julius Rosenwadk

Cascarets Promise Quick Relief From Headache and Constipation

An ad touts Cascarets as a cure for headache biliousness dizziness coated tongue foul breath and constipation. It claims the product cleanses the stomach removes sour undigested food and poisons, reduces bile, and restores regularity overnight with a 10 cent box.

McCoy Couple Welcome 10 152-Pound Baby Girl at North Kent

Mr and Mrs William McCoy receive congratulations on the arrival of a baby girl at their home on North Kent street on Saturday. The child weighed 10 152 pounds.

William McCoy North Kent Street

War era debate guides Community School League gains

The Community School League met in Berryville Virginia on Friday evening with Dr Edward Harris calling the session to order. Ralph Ware read minutes and a debate on wartime impact followed with Montague Royston and Professor Brown supporting advantages and Elizabeth Timberlake and Edith Estep opposing. Judges Crown Fishpaw and Archibald Osborne ruled for the affirmative.

Community School League Court House Edward Harris Ralph Ware League Montague Royston Professor Brown Herman Bell Elizabeth Timberlake Edith Estep Joseph Crown Roy Fishpaw Archibald Osborne

Unclaimed letters list for Winchester post office

Unclaimed letters remaining in the Winchester Virginia post office for the week ending October 20 1917 are listed below. The notice records names and initials of addressees awaiting pickup in the local mail system.

Winchester

Petersons Ointment Praised For Skin Disease Cure

A letter from William Haase of West Park Ohio credits Petersons Ointment with ending years of leg pain and a severe sore. He claims the product cured eczema piles and skin blemishes and notes the ointment is widely praised by druggists, priced at 25 cents off.

Petersons William Haase West Park Ohio P.G. Reitz

Lemon Juice Beauty Lotion For Skin Whitening

Old recipe explains making a lemon based lotion to whiten and beautify skin. Mix juice from two lemons with three ounces orchard white into a quarter pint bottle, strain to remove pulp, and apply daily to face neck arms and hands for softness and brighter complexion.

Suspicious Return Sparks Office Smoke Alarm

A man returning from sick leave in Kansas City triggers comment as colleagues note he smokes a large black cigar on his first day back, raising questions about his recent absence and appearance.

Kansas City Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Martinsburg W. VA Emmert’s Frank S. Emmert & Son Mr. Marple Ryan & Orndoff Claridge Stephens City V. Samuel Cook Frances Davany Den Paator New York Ameri Berryville, Va Tages Hattie Carper B. R. Chapman Hiettes Thos. Sim Lee W. Joy Byrd Moorman Mary Santimire H. I. Stephens Judge FE S. Turner Hstella Wilson J.M. Whitting J. W. Sibtrt Teamster Peterson John W. Larrick, JR
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