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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1917

Page

5

Races Attract Crowds Despite Bad Track At Clarke County Meet

The Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association hosted a crowd at the Berryville grounds though rain made the track soggy and officials did not record times. Winchester attendees and the Citizens Band provided entertainment while steeplechase drew keen interest. Results list winners in multiple races led by Leona and Royal Onyx with other placers named.

Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association Berryville Winchester Citizens’ Band

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad in Toledo 1886

Oath by Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co Toledo promises paid hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured or not by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notarized December 6 1886 by A W Gleason. Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists with accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. W. Gleason

Public Sale of 86 Acre Farm in Jefferson County West Virginia

Public outcry sale in Charles Town on Thursday November 1 1917 at 12 noon listing 86 acre farm adjoining Mc Cann Hardesty and others with 8 room dwelling barn outbuildings orchard and a never failing well Located eight miles west of Summit Point and one mile north of Swimley Station near B and O Railroad. Right reserved to tenant to harvest 1918 wheat two fifths of crop and two fifths of phosphate. possession April 1 1918. title perfect. one third cash with balance in one and two years with notes secured by deed of trust on the land executed by Dr G W Swimley owner.

Corporation Court of the City of Winchester Mary R. ‘Trundle Louis M Oelock M Mary R. Trundle East Gerrard Street Gerrard ‘Street Handley School Williams Rm Eee Mill Jjroad M. M. Lynch McCann, Hardesty G. W. Swimley

Itching Torture Co Reare I One Tamedy

Fragmentary text describes a product claiming to relieve itch by softening skin and offering rare relief. The readable material mentions E. W. Rose Sh and references a medical or cosmetic remedy, but details and context are unclear.

E. W. Rose

Mrs Fultz Leaves Hospital For Home

Mrs. Fultz returns home after eight weeks in Memorial Hospital with typhoid fever. She moved into a new residence on West Leicester Street soon after her illness began, a house that complements the neighborhood.

W. L. Fultz Memorial Hospital West Leicester Street

State Law Plan Faces Milk Price Push and Distribution Debate

The Food and Dairy Commission weighs production costs for milk as producers seek a rise from 30 to 35 cents a gallon and distributors demand 25 cents more for distribution. The commission argues distribution costs are too high and favors a single price for all buyers. delivery vs depot purchase could replace separate charges. Commissioner Purcell doubts higher prices and future mill distribution by grocers. Read The Star.

Food and Dairy Commission Commission Dairymen’s Association Purcell

Potomac Synod in Hagerstown Adopts Patriotism and Bonds

Reverend T K Cromer reports the Potomac Synod meeting in Hagerstown Md was patriotic and inspiring. The synod pledged support to the government and subscribed 1000 for Liberty bonds. A stirring prayer service honored the nation as My Country Tis Of Thee was sung.

T. K. Cromer Centenary Reformed Church Gery Willson Congress Kieffer Dr. Kieffer Zion Church Richard F. Kieffer France Synod

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound to break up colds within hours. It claims rapid relief from blocked passages sneezing sore throat and feverishness after repeated doses every two hours for a total of three. The product supposedly works without assistance and is inexpensive.

Car won in Williamsport Knights of Pythias auction

Residents of Winchester who entered the Potomac Lodge of Williamsport Md horse off auction were told that the car won by William Loudenslager of Hagertown Md.

Winchester Potomac Lodge Knights of Pythias Williamsport William Loudenslager Hagerstown

MISS GILLS LEAVES HOSPITAL FOR RICHMOND NURSING

Miss Alma B. Gills, after three years of training at Winchester Memorial Hospital, departed yesterday for her Richmond Virginia home to pursue professional nursing. She was well liked by staff and patients during her stay in the city.

Alma B. Gills Winchester Memorial Hospital Richmond Gills

Stow Your Patriotism Buy A Careful Tee

Fragmented OCR reads like a clothing ad or slogan about patriotic wear and care notes. The readable bits mention a tee shirt and a call to be careful with patriotic messaging.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proclaimed Most Reliable

Mrs A C Kirstein of Greenville Illinois testifies after years of using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home. She notes it quickly cures colds and bronchial troubles and remains the most reliable cough medicine she has used. For sale by all dealers.

A. C. Kirstein Greenvill , Ilils Chamberlain

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