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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
3
A testimonial advertises Cardus as a cure for female ailments citing a mother’s recovery after taking eleven bottles. It urges women to act soon, claiming the medicine has helped thousands over fifty years and promises renewed strength and ability to do daily chores.
J H Cooper of 3185 Braddock St Winchester testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills regulate his kidneys and relieve backache. He notes repeated successful use for lameness in the back and urges readers to obtain the remedy for 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes.
A substituted trustee advertises a public auction of a 26 acre tract near Winchester Virginia about 4 1/2 miles NW of Winchester one mile from Hambersville in Frederick County. Property includes a four room dwelling, outbuildings, and an 11 year old apple orchard with a never failing stream. Sale is Sept 30 1916 at 12 noon with terms one third cash and balance in six and eighteen months secured by deed of trust. Immediate possession. M M Lynch substituted trustee A Stickley attorney. For details contact J W Fisher Strasburg VA.
The Kiel Canal measures just over 61 miles making it the second longest ship canal. The Suez Canal stands as the longest, underscoring its global maritime importance.
Mrs. Anna Howe sister of President Wilson died early today in New London Conn after several weeks illness. The President planned to visit New London but postponed engagements and may travel to Columbia to attend the funeral while the funeral train is to meet at Trenton N J tomorrow evening.
The treasury department issued a call for the convention of national banks as of the close of business September 12. Edward Jefferson states his son Edward Jefferson Jr. was not connected with the theft of single trees and a stay chain, and his other son Robert Jefferson was innocent, per his request to The Star.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon No. red wheat stood at 148 1 2 cents a bushel while corn was quoted at 94 cents, reflecting prices in the Baltimore wholesale market.
New York dispatch reports two people killed and several passengers injured when an electric motor engine crossing at the north tunnel entrance of the Pennsylvania Railroad crashed into a Washington bound passenger train. Conductor William H. Piercoli was the most seriously hurt, trapped between door jambs in the debris.
A premature dynamite blast at a York Pennsylvania quarry killed David Williams and injured Arthur Roberts of Baltimore in the first incident. In Pittsburgh, an explosion at the Aetna Chemical Company plant in Oakdale killed 13 munition workers total, with one more death at the hospital.
A Northern Virginia power company failure left Winchester and nearby towns without light from 7 to 9 PM and again this morning. Local industries halted as electricity dropped.
Daily market list shows retail and wholesale prices for flour white corn cracked corn timothy and mixed hay middling butter and related dairy products live young chickens roosters and new potatoes with per unit figures and per peck amounts. The Star notes prices are provided by local buyers and not guaranteed against errors.
As of the day before publication the list shows buttercreamery dairy prices with 32 for choice creamery and 2068 Virginia area loss off. Live poultry varies from 22 for young chickens to 11 for roosters. Corns1 spot and Sept 93 nominal. Hay No 1 timothy 18, mixed 16.50, clover 11.50. Lambs fair to choice prices per pound around 9 to 10. Spring lambs 10.5, heavy calf prices 20 to 25 per head.
A line notes that every man bears three characters: the outward self shown to others, the inner hesitancy he hides, and the private thoughts he believes himself to possess. The remark frames a meditation on honesty and illusion in daily conduct.
Listing of local churches with service times on Sunday including Centenary Reform, Christ Protestant Episcopal, Sacred Heart, First Baptist, Grace Lutheran, First Christian and others with morning and evening worship, Sunday schools, and midweek meetings. Names include Rev. T. S. Cromer Rev. W. D. Smith Rev. John McVerry Rev. W. R. Alexander Rev. W. T. Walters, and organizers J. C. Recher J. EK Cooper.
Talbert pastorPreaching services will be held at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 45 a m W B Snider superintendent Men s Golden Rule Bible Class 9 30 a m worth League 6 20 p m W G Hardy president Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday
Rev. J. H. Lacy D. D. pastor conducts preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday school 9 20 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 10 p.m.
Daily apple market bulletin reports roving prices for Pippins and Jonathans across major markets. Prices span Virginia and West Virginia Grimes and Yorks varieties with varie d quality levels and notes on demand and condition.
Pastor F. Ashley leads Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. at High Land Avenue BE. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the same location.
Sunday services at 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 3 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 20 p m
North Brad dock street Rev G W Stover preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 45 a m 28 rancher superintendent Young People's Society Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m L M Fries president Midweek prayer meeting 7 30 p m
A historical advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy. It claims a physician endorsed formula with tonics and purifiers, sold by druggists for 75 cents, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Testimonials are promised to support the cure.
Amos Marker, a well known Opequon resident in Frederick County, is confined to his home with serious illness after years of delicate health. Marker was injured years ago when a barn door fell on him and has not fully recovered. J Archy Sellman has been seen working in Burings for weeks and returns to his Baltimore home.
Methodist Episcopal notices list Rev H G Spencer pastor preaching at 11 a m and 7 20 p m Sunday school 2 15 p m Harmer N Kern superintendent Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Another Methodist Episcopal entry references Rev W C at Braddock street with services in sportsy area.
The Panama Exposition Carnival Company wraps up its run at the Winchester fairgrounds with shows open until midnight tonight. Despite intermittent power outages, crowds stayed orderly and reported no thefts. Rumors of afternoon racing were denied as the fair closed last night. Baltimore visitor William Byrd arrived for a short stay with relatives while Dr and Mrs J Tyter Smith and daughter Miss Smith visit Mr Day Smith at the Bay.
An article discusses constipation and a recommended laxative Chamberlain's Tablets. The piece also notes visitors and local social entries, including a visit by Jowkgie to Rev. Dr. and Mrs. La at the Presbyterian manse on Braddock street. Also mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. G Butler and others from Cumberland, Md., staying at Hotel Jack and Mr. C B Boyd of Ancon Canal Zone registering at Hob Evans.
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