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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1916
Page
5
Timetable shows arrivals and departures for Cumberland Valley routes in Winchester. Repeats of daily trains excluding Sundays with morning and evening times, noting supervision by Supt HA Rippie and Gen F A Tomer.
Norfolk and Western timetable entries dated October 20 1915 show Leaving times at 9:18 a.m. and 6:38 p.m. for Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah areas with parlor car service and connections to Memphis and other cities. Additional details list trains to Hagerstown Philadelphia York and connections at Shenandoah Junction Washington with intermediate stations noted.
Trustees announce a public auction of I N Conner property per June 20 1916 court decree. Tracts include 73 5 acres near Stephens City 95 acres adjoining 2 acres 8 poles and 130 acres 14 miles south on Valley Pike to Dunkard Church with crops reserved. One third cash with two year notes and deed of trust securing interest. Special commissioners sign and bond noted August 19 1916.
The city awarded a Seagrave fire engine contract featuring a 40 gallon chemical tank, 200 feet of chemical hose, a 325 gallon per minute multi stage turbine pump, and extensive tool kit. The Reuss Company notes Seagrave’s half century of fire apparatus experience across the U S Canada and overseas.
Charles William Reilly of Philadelphia and Nora Fitzgerald of Parkersburg WV wed at St Francis Xavier Church Parkersburg. Reilly, a Virginia Tech and Harrisonburg High School graduate, works as a leather chemist for England Walton in Philadelphia. They will live at 39th and Walnut in Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Manuel of Relef spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Smith. Mr. Omps of Whitacre visited Mr. KE. W. Knee on Wednesday. Mr. D. Ambrose and wife of Clary, Va visited Mrs. S. G. Jamison on Tuesday. Miss Pearl Kneistey visited Miss Gussie Stickley on Sunday.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy. It claims a physician approved internal treatment with tonics and purifiers, offering testimonials and a 75-cent price. The plea includes a related recommendation for Hall's Family Pills to ease constipation.
Minnie Wood Chapel notes describe a Crums Sunday school picnic at the Ope ration and social visits to local families. Several out of town guests from Rockville Maryland Elizabeth Pennsylvania and Winchester are listed along with a hospitalized boy and upcoming moves to nearby White Post Virginia.
Marlboro Virginia residents report visits and social travel on a busy weekend. Robert Stokes and family from Front Royal stopped by A L Martin. B C Shull and Thomas Cover traveled from Winchester to see Mrs Jamison.
Company I reports a strong showing after three days of hard work cleaning equipment and drills. After long days of formation and inspection they rest, noting ready train crews and two months of border provisions. About fifteen thousand troops prepare to return home, fueling homesickness and hopes Winchester becomes a major railroad hub.
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