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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
3
A user testimonial proclaims Resinol ointment cured a severe skin eruption after failed resections and itching. The ad claims the product clears eruptions and soothes skin, urging purchase from druggists. It lists a River Street address and promotes Resinol Soap as part of the treatment.
The session lists clergy moved to new year's courses, trustees reelected for Lebanon Valley College, and licensing of preachers. Rev J Ridenour gave benediction, Rev J C Myers led devotions, and transfer Rev W G McNeil joined from the Alabama Conference. The evening covered United Brethren publishing interests.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce held a breezy meeting led by president Mr Wowbacas. Topics included 6 o clock city closing, a committee to gather merchants views, and a plan to advise local industries and attract outside mills and branch offices.
Alma Barbee Jackson, 61, of Front Royal, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital of acute kidney trouble. Survived by husband R. H. Jackson, two sons R. H. and Paul, three daughters Ruth Elinor and Mrs William Weaver. Funeral at Front Royal residence Sunday at 10. Interment in Front Royal cemetery.
The Misses Slonaker of Fairmont avenue are touring the west and will visit the San Francisco and San Diego fairs before returning home. Mrs. Albert O. S. Reily and her daughter Miss Bush return from Woodstock Virginia after a short relatives visit. Mr. and Mrs. M. Jy. Russell of South Main Street begin an extended visit to relatives in the middle western states. Colonel R. P. Chew, after a stay in Lexington Virginia with Dr. and Mrs. B. M. Roszel at Shenandoah Valley Academy, returns to Charlestown.
Troop 1 scouts of Winchester held an afternoon swimming exhibition at Glaize Pool featuring races diving off high and low boards and playful games such as a potato race. Lanier Gray won first with 28 1 2 points followed by Eugene Aulick 12 1 2 and Harry Green 9 1 2 as Marshall Baker directed events and Court of Honor judges evaluated performances.
Mount Williams Virginia reports a series of Sunday visits and local social ties. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. W T Williams with the Burners, Mr. and Mrs. E R Clowser at the Smith home, and Leslie Clowser from near Winchester visiting his parents. Other locals include H W Orndorff in Winchester on business and Noel Williams at the Williams residence.
Alvyn Kerns and Arthur Purtlebaugh depart Trone for Farmville to attend the P O of A state convention. E Russell Hook visits Keyser. Local residents make weekend visits, nursing staff enjoy vacations, and a coroner’s note reports a copperhead incident at a stable. Stephens City hosts visits, home projects, and church sewing society gains with historic sums.
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a blood and mucous surface medicine, prescribed by a prominent physician, made from tonics and blood purifiers, with testimonials available.
Mr and Mrs James Whitlock stayed with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Tom McKee on Sunday. Mr and Mrs L B Barrett and son Ernest Barrett and Mr Charles Barr visited Mr and Mrs J B White. Mr R F McKee and son Walter were also mentioned in the notes.
An engine explosion at Rock Springs electric light plant endangers operator Clyde Bowser, with flying debris. ten days to complete faked repairs as plant shifts to the other cylinder. Wm. R. Miller departs with 35 hands to harvest apples in Ludoun county. Ruth Whitlock visits in Winchester. Rev. Copp and Mrs. Painter return from Panama-Pacific Exposition. R. Lee Wilson sells top of Fishers Hill property to Casper Fangle. Oranda patrons plan a new high school. Mrs. Mary Beeler and Mr. Albert Fisher wed in Hagerstown.
Miss Gertrude A Boyce of Opequop visits her aunt Isabelle Perry and half brother Taylor Perry in Mount Pleasant. Miss Mamie Malone of Winchester visits her parents Homer Malone and wife. Many locals attend the Winchester fair. Russell Carpenter moves his sawmill home and resumes work.
Closing day prices show wheat No 2 bed at 1.09 14, corn spot 85 asked, barrel cob corn 4.20 4.25, butter steady eggs dull and produce steady. Livestock prices include chickens 18 17, hens 14, lambs 9 1 2 per lb, calves 14 to 20, hay ranges 18 to 21, sheep 4 1 2 to 8 3 1 2 per lb. Mr Ernest Ely leaves for Barnesville Ohio. Miss Frances Page heads to Baltimore for a visit.
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