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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1917

Page

5

Marriage Licenses Issued At City Office

The corporation clerk’s office recorded licenses issued late yesterday afternoon. N. Clinton Haines wed Ina R Swisher both of Hampshire county West Virginia. The groom is a farmer and son of Noah Haines. The bride is daughter of Perry Swisher. Joseph Cromwell and Effie Tracey, both of Winchester, were married. he is son of Grenville Cromwell and she daughter of John Tracey.

Corporation Clerk's N. Clinton Haines Ina R Swisher Hampshire County W. Va Noah Haines Perry Swisher Joseph Cromwell Effie Tracey Winchester Grenville Cromwell John Tracey

Public Sale of 86 Acre Farm Near Summit Point WV

Jefferson County real estate sale at Charles Town Court House on November 1 at 12 noon. An 86 acre farm adjoining Mc Cann and Hardesty features a 8 room house, barn, outbuildings, wells, cistern, orchard, and woodland. Purchase options include one third down, two-year balance with interest, deed of trust, and possession April 1 1918. Right to reject bids and tenant’s wheat crop share noted. Auctioneer Charles T Engle. DR G W Swimley owner.

Court House Charles Town McCann, Hardesty G. W. Swimley Charles T. Engle

Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast a Splendid Habit

An old health note recommends drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this cleanses sour fermentations and acids boosts appetite and improves appearance and well being.

Special Services at Christ Church Sunday Morning

The Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith announces special services at 11 o clock Sunday at Christ Church to prayers and intercession for soldiers and sailors and a speedy triumph of righteousness. Cards urge church members to attend and the public is invited.

W. D. Smith Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Wilson Ecg

Lemon Skin Beautifier Recipe from Orchard White

A home remedy uses two lemons and three ounces of Orchard White to make a quarter pint lemon lotion. The mix is strained to remove pulp and kept for months, claimed to bleach freckles and tan while softening and whitening skin with daily facial massage.

Bout Evwy

Charmed With the Valley In Autumn

Mr Robert Pascoe and family of Frostburg Md Mr H J Wise and family and Mrs Elizabeth Pascoe of Cumberland Md and Mr C B Pascoe of Somerset Pa motored through Shenandoah Valley and stayed with Mr and Mrs John Lamb in Winchester on Fairmont Avenue They praised the Virginia Valley scenery and autumn air before continuing homeward.

Robert Pascoe Frostburg H. J. Wise Elizabeth Pascoe Cumberland C. B. Pascoe Somerset Shenandoa Valley Salem Winchester John Lamb Fairmont Avenue Virginia Valley

Mrs. Helen Rice Hatcher Joins Husband in South

Mrs Richard F Hatcher formerly Miss Helen Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Rice of this city arrived in Anniston Alabama to stay while her husband Lieutenant Hatcher of the United States Army is with troops at Camp McClellan He is on duty with a machine gun company.

Richard F. Hatcher Helen Rice L. E. Rice Anniston Ala Lieutenant Hatcher United States Army Camp McClellan Hatcher

California Syrup of Figs Aids Child Digestive Health

Mothers use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults to cleanse the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping. A coated tongue signals need, and a teaspoonful clears foul waste within hours. Beware counterfeits. buy genuine from the California Fig Syrup Company.

Dr. Well California California Fig Syrup Company

Jad Salts touted as cure for kidney and bladder trouble

An old medical claim credits Jad Salts with neutralizing urinary acidity to relieve bladder irritation and nocturnal urination. It describes the acid source in kidneys and suggests a spoonful in water daily for two days to calm the bladder and prevent irritation.

Soi Now For Spring Prepare the Soi Now For Spring

Washington October 26 Over thirty eight million land fighting men of the warring nations eat five billion five hundred million dollars worth of food a year. They produce none at all. Judge Charles Lathrop Pack of the National Emergency Food Gardens Commission cited these figures to urge America to start home gardening now to prepare the soil for next crop.

Washington Werring Nations Charles Lathrop Pack The National Emergency Food Gardens Commission America Army of

Major Carpenter Goes To Key West

Major Harry W. Carpenter of the United States Marine Corps, linked with the judge advocate general's office in Washington, has been transferred to Key West Florida and will command the Marine Barracks there. He and Mrs. Carpenter recently spent several days at their home.

Harry W. Carpenter United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate General's Office Washington Key West Fla Marine Barracks

Longview Leader Leaves Clarke County for Florida Duties

The Longview figure departed Clarke County to begin new duties in Florida after leaving on Tuesday.

Longview Clarke County Florida

Miss Daisy Brewer Secures Washington Government Post

Miss Daisy Brewer of Boyce Clarke county has been notified of her appointment to a government position in Washington after passing a civil service exam. She previously worked at O Neill's store in Baltimore and has many friends in Winchester.

Daisy Brewer Boyce Clarke County Washington Brewer Winchester O'Neill's Baltimore

Sherrard Goods Sold After Death Clearance

The house with effects of the late Miss Esabeth Sherrard were sold at her late home on Tuesday October 23. The entire estate was sold quickly and at good prices reflecting steady demand for household items.

Esabeth Sherrard

Mrs. Charles J. White Stricken Near Canterbury

Mrs. Charles J. White of near Canterbury was taken ill suddenly on Thursday and was for a time in serious condition. She has since shown improvement and is under care of Dr. P B Stickley of Stephens City. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs David Newcome of near Red Bud.

Charles J. White Canterbury P. B. Stickley Stephens City White David Newcome Red Bud

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