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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
4
Burnt Factory Virginia reports Ada Tanguary discontinuing and renting her time out and planning to live with her son-in-law and H Carter at the Hast Fairax parsonage. A large crowd gathered at As. Danguary gate last Tuesday. Ernest Hley of Barnesville visits sisters Misses Wood at Woods mill.
Army officials in Paris report plans to repatriate all American war dead after the conflict. The Grave Registration Bureau is coordinating steps but has not fixed a final policy or timetable for return.
Mary Gardner widow of Cyrus Gardner died Sunday at Highview after a long illness aged about 65. Funeral was held Tuesday at St. his Church with interment in the same place. She was formerly Miss K of Hampshire County and leaves two sons Dr EB F Gardner of Japon Bridge and Clarence Gardner of Highview and two daughters Mrs Walter Lockhart of Baltimore and Geneene Oaites near Baltimore.
Shar Ford widow of Ollie Ford contends the death was caused by pneumonia rather than the flu. Ted confirms the pneumonia diagnosis as the true cause, counter to prior statements.
Fragmentary text discusses memory training and decorative abilities. It appears to be an informal note mentioning a person with tusk-related or animal imagery. No clear event or source organization is identified.
An exchange tells the romance of Edith Haas a half Indian horse thief in Fairfax County jail awaiting trial in Culpeper Va. She reads and writes poetry while claiming guilt refuses a lawyer and plans a Richmond transfer to serve a three year sentence for horse stealing.
An article emphasizes that kidney disease can affect all classes and ages. It describes the kidneys as the body's main purifiers and lists common symptoms such as weariness, sleeplessness, backache, urinary difficulty, and pain in the loins. It warns that untreated kidney trouble leads to further illness.
An advertisement urges readers to use Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to aid kidney function and fight inflammation and germs. It promises rapid improvement within 24 hours and offers continued daily use to prevent future attacks, with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
In wartime, physicians depart, and proprietary medicines fill gaps. The text extols pharmacal facilities and various remedies claimed to aid diseases of blood nerves stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It urges readers to obtain one or more remedies and begin treatment immediately.
Fragmentary text describes a romance or social scene with unclear names Wirt and alona Q Bi IS te. The readable portion hints at flirtation and affection but lacks complete context or dates. Further content needed for a solid summary.
Special Master orders hearing on October 11 1918 in Winchester Virginia to examine tax liens, other encumbrances, and costs on 968.04 acre Frederick County tract largely on North Mountain. The notice lists grants and parcels, sets deadlines, and directs witnesses to present evidence and claims.
A Winchester reader describes back and hip pain from kidney trouble eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. J W Stryker of 1159 Main St credits the remedy with quick relief and improved strength for housework. Sold 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y offer.
A decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia will auction a two story house and lot at 561 S Main St on November 9 1918 at noon. Property fronts Main St 44 ft 2 in and extends 158 ft along Leicster St. Sale terms: one third cash day of sale with balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and a policy of insurance. Special Commissioner M M Lynch Duvall Dunn Auctioneers. Clerk J B Beverley confirms bond and security.
A newspaper ad seeks a reliable white man with a small family to work and be useful. Offers a five room brick lodge house with garden and stable, furnished, plus liberal yearly or monthly wages. Apply by October 31 or at the first Board meeting. GEO Co. THOMAS, Mer, Green Hill Cemetery Co.
For rent on Amherst Street with possession October 1. Apply to Mrs B E Byrd at 1758 Q Street Northwest, Washington DC.
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