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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
4
A fragmentary poem expresses a speaker's longing to fight for freedom in France, while self doubt and fear keep them from joining the war effort. The speaker imagines valor, glory, and stories of battle, yet remains tethered to a quiet life by a rusty lyre and home fires.
The Star from Cham reports M. C. Kennedy of the Valley Railroad left for France to assist in building railroad systems for American troops. He arrived safely in Persburg Pennsylvania on Tuesday and will engage in war work.
A blaze at Winchester Laundry on Kent Street was stopped after a neighbor saw a refl a light and alerted authorities. Jackson Brothers, operators of the laundry, found the door to the engine room ajar and emergency crews removed chemicals to extinguish the fire, preventing serious damage.
Alice Record of New Castle Indiana credits Vinol cod liver and iron tonic with restoring her health after measles cold and lung issues. She says six bottles revived her energy and appetite enabling full housework. The testimonial promotes Vinol as a remedy for weak nervous conditions.
An advertisement claims applying a damp cloth with Danderine through small strands cleanses the hair and doubles its beauty. It promises reduced dandruff and renewed growth, claiming new soft hair appears after a few weeks. A bottle is advertised at a few cents.
A marriage license issued yesterday in Hagerstown Maryland to Elijah Peter Nagley of Frederick County and Minnie Pearl Kern of Bunker Hill West Virginia. The groom was drafted in Frederick County but will not be called in the current draft batch.
Advertisements claim Zemo eases eczema pimples black heads blotches and ringworm. The product is sold by the E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio with small 35c and extra large bottle prices, described as a clean penetrating antiseptic liquid that is non greasy and easy to apply.
Public notice states the Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company will seek approval from the Virginia Corporation Commission on November 8 1917 at 10 a m for a revised gas rate schedule in Winchester. The proposed charges vary by monthly consumption with per thousand feet prices ranging from 1 75 to 1 45 dollars and a 5 percent discount for prompt payment, with brackets for different usage levels.
The Shenandoah Valley Academy cadets lost to Fishburne Military School 39 to 3 on Monday. SV A scored a single field goal after a blocked kick, while Fishburne earned all points and benefited from early injuries to SV A captains Pope and Taylor. Breckenridge led SV A despite overall defeat as Hart, Yates, Shannon and others contributed on defense and offense.
Samuel B. Shearer once of Middletown is jailed in Chambersburg charged with aiding the cashier of the defunct Lemasters National Bank in automobile purchases. Enos D. Myers Clyde E. Coon also linked to the scheme. others detained include Taos D. Myers. He seeks bail claiming a millionaire friend will post bond.
Bruce town Va Oct. Jesse Connell left Sunday to accept a government fabric inspector post in New York City with a handsome salary.
Norfolk and Western timetable details listed for No. 13 9.22 and No. 1 2.27 and connections from Roanoke to Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Nortom intermedate stations. Pullman Parlor Car to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate points. Sleeper to Philadelphia New York. Shenandoah cafe car. connections at Sherman Junction and Washington with Hagerstown service. Contact W C Saunders for information.
The article notes the resignation of a Scranton woolen goods maker turned preacher and his departure after years in the wool industry. Friends extend best wishes as he accepts a position promising early promotion. Services are scheduled for Sunday October 28 at Round Hill Paxton Chapel and Lamps with times listed.
Miss Henrietta Benedict of Leesburg announces engagement to Mr Hubert Taliaferro Plester of Seat Pleasant formerly Leesburg. The planned wedding is set for the evening of December 1 at St James Episcopal Church Leesburg.
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