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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1916

Page

4

Tennis Tea Draws Forty Guests at Five Oaks

White Post notes a tennis tea hosted by Mrs. H. Sommerville at Five Oaks on Wednesday from three to seven. About 40 guests attended including distant visitors from New York and Frostburg. The column lists numerous local visits and minor society notes through the week and reports a birth at the end.

White Post H. ©. Sommerville Judith Thomas Rippon W. Va Five Oaks Barbee New York Bell Frostburg Elsie Boyden New Market Miss Morgan Roanoke Robert C Lass Winchester Dearmont Health Board Berryville Kerns Maryland James Riley Cluse E. M. Tevault Opequon Wardensville Wolford Berlin New Mexico E. H. White Lester Price C. D. Price

Armel excursionists visit Baltimore on Sunday

Arm ele, Va. Sept 2. Messrs I J Gardner and Walter Haymaker were among excursionists from Arm el who spent Sunday with friends in Baltimore. Mr Henry Armel of Martinsburg also appeared among the travelers.

Armel Messrs Gardner Walter Haymaker Baltimore Henry Armel Martinsburg

Stephens City Social News Highlight Visitors and Local Updates

Roanoke County’s Miss Jamison visits Miss Elton Stickley and local hosts in Stephens City. Updates on H. J. Frazier’s paralysis and M. K. Dean’s shoulder dislocation. Guests include Miss Mamie Robinson from Winchester and Miss Katie Bill Evans from near Tulip. Others travel between Romney and Winchester. Georgia and May Poung of Baltimore also seen visiting.

Stephens City Jamison Roanoke County Elton Stickley Samuel Slokom Samuel, Jr Virginia Slokom Christiana Penn Stephens’ City A. W. Dean H. J. Frazier M. K. Dean Louisa McLeod Mamie Robinson Winchester Dorothy Flanagan Strasburg Nellie Huber Katie Bill Evans Near Tulip Alva Steele Romney Helen Dean Walter Kronk Mt. Jackson May Grove Georgia May Poung Baltimore

Foot Rest School Stockings Ad at People’s Bargain Store

Foot Rest stockings remain whole and wearable under rough usage by sturdy youngsters. They look well and feel well at equal price. Colors white tan and black. Priced 10c and 15c per pair with two pairs for 25c. People’s Bargain Store 134 N Main St Bell phone 341.

People’s Bargain Store N. Main St. Bell

Banks Observe Labor Day Holiday on September 4 1916

Monday September 4 1916 is a legal holiday and banks will be closed. Paper maturities due that day may be paid on Tuesday September 5. Signatories: WM G Hardy cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank H D Fuller cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank Lber R Grim cashier Union Bank of Winchester John I Sloat cashier Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester.

WM. G. Hardy H. D. Fuller Farmers and Merchants National Bank Lbe R. Grim Union Bank of Winchester John I, Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester

Local social notes from Ripst Virginia and Winchester area

Mrs. M. Taylor visits relatives then returns to Winchester. Mr. Joseph Feagan and daughter Annie visit Loudoun county and attend the Loudoun camp meeting. Miss Annie Brady and Miss Francis Moulden visit friends. A baby boy arrives for Mr. Harry Lewis. Joseph Snapp and family visit from Bunker Hill. Grangers picnic at Williams Grove draws area residents. Try a want ad for results.

Joseph Feagan Annie Feagan Loudoun County Loudoun Camp Annie Brady Baltimore A. S. Bowers Francis Moulden Walter Flowers Welltown Harry Lewis Joseph Snapp Bunker Hill

Bethel Church to Hold Special Services This Weekend

Special services at Bethel Church on Friday and Saturday September 1 and 2 at 7 p m with preaching by Pastor Norman E Cooper. Holy communion Sunday morning at 10 30 administered by Rev George S Bowers. Mrs W South Taylor returned from Williams Grove fair.

Bethel Church Norman E. Cooper George S. Bowers

Cardui touted as relief for long term womanly troubles

A Mount Airy reader recalls six bottles of Cardui improving her five year history of womanly and stomach ailments. She urges others with headaches backaches sleeplessness or fatigue to try Cardui and get the Chattanooga Medicine Company’s 64 page booklet with treatment advice.

Mt. Airy N. C Sarah M. Alell Cardus Cardui Nooga Medicine Co Ladies Advisory de Chattanooga Tern Specia N.G

The Matuashife Insurance Co Ad in Virginia

The oldest in America and in Virginia reports 1915 figures with gross premiums of 26 008 463 49 dollars and Virginia payments of 1 026 007 12 dollars. It seeks a local representative in Winchester Frederick County Virginia on a commission basis and renewal. Applications to THOS P MORGAN Mer 423 Southern Bldg Washington DC.

Virginia Winchester Frederick County Thos. P. Morgan Mer Southern Washington, D.C

For Sale Limestone Farm 104 Acres Near Winchester

Highly improved 104 acre limestone farm on a pike near two railroad stations. Modern acetylene lit buildings with 25 acres in bearing orchard. Located at Box Clearbrook Virginia. Advertisement dated 8-28-2w.

Pike Winchester Clearbrook

Stephens City High School Extends Term to Nine Months

The High School Department at Stephens City will open September 18 for a nine month term to meet state requirements for a first class high school. An added month will involve a small tuition fee. Enrollment on opening day is urged as new rooms are being prepared to accommodate all students and details available from the principal.

Stephens City

Virginia Quarantine Rules Against Plague Update

The Virginia quarantine covers New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania and all their parts. It bans travel by train boat car carriage and foot for those under 16 from quarantined states and requires two weeks' isolation except for Virginia residents returning with a carrier certificate. Public carriers may enforce the same two week quarantine for all under 16 and polio or other contagious diseases remain travel bans.

New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Virginia

Benefit Show Pleases as Pleasant Vaudeville Night

The Benefit Show featured Miss Oldham and Miss Ducius Faulkner in strong performances with Mrs Gore as a charming French maid. The mandolin trio could not perform due to unavailability. Notable appreciation goes to flower gifts from Aulick Bester and Gude, with out of town guests including Mrs Gardier Brown and Mrs Ridge ly White among others.

Miss Oldham Mrs. Gore John Stuart Tack Natl Ducius Faulkner Aulick Bester Hagerstown Gude Washington Gardjier Brown New York Ridgely White Baltimore Rogers Massie Newport News Merritt Herbert Stotesbury Old Point Comfort Hopkins

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The Evening Star Harry Floop Byrd Evening Star Publishing Company Morning News Re Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror Bell 33 United White Post News Roberta Winter Leland S. R. Bryarly Cora M. Robinson F. C. Hughes Waldasta Lillie Massey Harrisonburg Co. P. Massey Rhea Gamman Ohio Mr. Conrad Gaines Photo Gaines Fitzpatrick Hughes Dora Plank Jenkins Mrs. Blakeman Front Royal Furgeson Margaret Elliott Ben Lowe Wilson P. W. Brown McClure Burk H. C. Sommerville Susie. R Mary Beverley Sommerville Larena Barbee Guilford Canton Mrs. R. PD. Johnston South G. Ds Gray Leesburg, Va Walter Gardner Vau C. E. Pifer Feo Oh Peruna Itt Peruna Columbus News OF Sie Huntsberry M. W. of A Boyce Shenandoah Valley National Bank Ee Te Ee Ebe Ripst iMrs. M. Taylor L. Snapp Grangers Pirnii Williams Grove C.R. Shubbs Funnea Park Ave Special Services W. South Taylor Mrrs. Chappell Matuashife Ins. Co of New York America Real Virginia Company Ste Panley F. Hoover Timberville, Va Mount Williams Simon Snapp Henry Camp J F.stout E. C. Colvin S. Washington St Reservoir Park Barton & Barton, Attys Grove Bros. Dept. Store Footer Footer’s Dye Works Cumberland A. Heller & CO Yes-Thur-Sat Baltimore & Ohio R. R. ‘Seashore Excursions Atlantic City Pullman Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Stone Harbor Wildwood Baltimore & Ohio Railroad J. R. Edmonds J.G. Harrison & Son E. Hearn CO Philadelphia, Pa Mr. Dixon Winchester Six P. O Ee. Hearn CO Philadelphia Tollgate Martinsburg Pike
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