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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
4
Miss Helen Kremer, 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kremer, died after influenza and a long illness. Her mother Mrs Hannah Kremer Oyler also died recently, with two funerals set for tomorrow and later. Edward and John Kremer and sister remain, as the community sends condolences.
An elderly Danville resident reports dramatic health improvement after using a herbal remedy. The letter describes prior nervousness sleeplessness and dizziness tied to stomach issues and notes a 15 pound weight gain in three weeks with renewed vitality.
Dorothy Kremer is described as the daughter of a prominent Winchester man who served for many years on the Winchester City Council.
The Winchester family learns that Corporal Eugene Weems and his brother Captain Donald Weems have met at a Provost Marshal office in France. The reunion occurred after nearly a year of separate service on different fronts with no prior correspondence between them.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a hair cleansing and scalp invigorator that stops itching and hair loss. It claims immediate beautifying effects and, after weeks, actual new hair growth, urging readers to buy four small bottles from druggists or toilet counters at a few cents each.
The funeral for the late Mrs. George Oyler will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from her daughter Mrs. John H. Snyder’s North Avenue residence. Rev. Spencer of Market Street M isl Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery Mamibes Lot beside her late husband. Pallbearers are Jobin Seal Hunter N. Kern John P. Sartelle Edward Bartete John I. Sloat and Wash M. Seal.
Bank notices state that on Tuesday November 5 1918 a legal holiday banks will close. Paper maturing that day may be paid Wednesday November 6. Signatories include William G Hardy D Fuller Gagshirt Farmers and Merchants National Bank Charles Summers Union Bank of Winchester.
Alexander Forward of the State Corporation Commission will join war work under a leave-of-absence rule. He is recommended for a captain's commission by President Wilson and will depart for the Balkans with Lt Col Anderson Lt Davenport and Captain Forward for six months. He has asked Governor Davis to name a temporary successor during his absence. Mrs. Fenward formerly resided in Winchester during her daughter's schooling here.
The body of the late George G. Boxwell, who died on Monday in Lancaster, arrived here yesterday. The funeral was conducted this afternoon in Mount Hebron Cemetery, where the interment was made. The Rev. F. M. Richardson of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South officiated.
The members of Troop 2 Boy Scouts will attend the regular meeting on Friday November 1. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. John Seal Jr., Scoutmaster.
A folksy wartime plea from the U S Food Administration urges Americans to eat less wheat and meat and conserve fat and sugar to feed soldiers. It argues reducing consumption now will prevent shortages for fighters and the nation.
Mrs. Vernon B. Garton of West King Street Martinsburg recovers from influenza relapse and is able to be out after five weeks confined at home.
As executor I announce multiple sales of estate property at Kernstown and Winchester locations. On November 7 at 10 a.m. bid on household and kitchen furniture and other personal items. at 2 p.m. buy 85 acres part of the home farm and 50 acres east of it. On November 8 at 10 a.m. sell eight room dwelling and lot No ps North Kent street Winchester. on November 9 at 2 p.m. sell half undivided interest in John H. Glaize farm near Strasburg Junction containing 163 acres. Personal property to be sold.
A Winchester farmer from 314 North Kent Street reports severe back pain and irregular kidney secretions after a bout with a grip. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with restoring his health and notes he rarely has kidney trouble since using them. He endorses the product and mentions a 60 cent price at dealers.
By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia a special commissioner offers the property at public auction. On November 9 1918 at 12 o clock M the house and lot at 501 South Main Street with 44 feet 2 inches frontage and 158 feet depth are to be sold. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal yearly installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy.
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