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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
4
The Richmond Times Dispatch argues Woodrow Wilson will be reelected if no sudden change occurs. It notes Republicans recognize only a miracle could defeat him, citing his masterful handling of foreign relations this past year as decisive.
A nostalgic verse recalling September's late summer calm and rituals. The speaker, attributing to Walt Mason, praises cooler mornings, briefer nights, returning routines, and the renewed vigor of work and appetite as summer wanes.
Sept 13 Wickliffe Va. Philip Powers visited grandmother Mrs R M Powers. Virginia Anderson returned home after four weeks with Mrs Walter Bell near Bergeyville. Mrs Symons of Roxbury spent a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs William A Johnston. Charlie Crim returned to Kassas Va after a week with his father.
The remains of John Scott aged 22 who drowned at Mt Wolfe Pennsylvania on Saturday were brought to his father Winston Scott at Clearbrook and interred in the local graveyard. He was noted as color ea and the narrative mentions the quarry filled with water from recent rains.
Mrs. W. M. Sumption of Winchester reports taking Doan's Kidney Pills for back weakness and relief from lumbago. The ad claims kidney trouble causes fatigue and urinary issues and touts Dean's Kidney Pills as effective. Price 50 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Harrisongarg Va Sept 13 coroner's jury returns verdict that Joseph Early Kinsey struck John H Elick in the head with an axe, killing him. Elick found in the road near Standardsville Green County after leaving a Greene county tavern and paying for whiskey. Kinsey linked to a local saw mill operator Blick and the pair had frequented a Blind tiger in Greene County. Blick, originally from Augusta County, had a wife and several children. J N W Funk and Mrs Harry Funk left on an extended tour of northern cities.
A North Carolina mother recounts how Grape-Nuts helped her sick 18 month old become well after teething illness. She notes the cereal aided weight gain and recovery, and mentions La Grippe cases improving when others could not eat. The letter ends with the slogan There’s a Reason. Name given by Postum Company.
Berryville notes list visits and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stribling of Norfolk, Di Reynolds of Scranton visiting Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, E. L. McGill of Petersburg, and H. W. Patteson’s party with Mrs. Eve of Washington. Neill and Phillips midshipmen return from Annapolis and Sioux City, with bridge prizes awarded at Brentwood and Rockledge events. Community hosts include Miss Bowen, Miss Williamson, Mrs. Win and Mr. Stribling hosting auctions and social gatherings at local homes.
Misses Margaret McCann and Elizabeth Taylor of Chicago Illinois returned to their home of Mr and Mrs Edwin Diffenderfer of South Brad dock street after a month visit.
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