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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1918
Page
4
A nostalgic sketch notes tourists returning from Colorado hills on September 17. It contrasts lavish spending past years with frugal travel this season, locals pondering finances, and a joke about buying bonds to support the war effort while enjoying outdoor recreation.
The annual session of the Virginia United Brethren Church opens in Harrisonburg on Wednesday evening September 25 with Bishop Bell of Washington presiding. About 125 ministers and lay delegates are expected along with many visitors. The Winchester church will be represented by Rev. George W Stover and the Winchester circuit by Rev. W H.
An urging ad extols kidney health as the key to youth and vitality. It promotes Haarlem Gold capsules as a remedy to purge uric acid and keep the body, nerves, and face in vigorous, youthful condition.
Lay delegates will be sent by the various congregations in this city and county.
Bartonville Va September 17 Mr Robert Arbuckle a Scottish born physician longtime county figure died at Springdale on the 11th He practiced in Pernambuco Brazil earlier in life married in Scotland He leaves a widow Betta Hack five stepsons and daughters and several relatives in Maryland England and Scotland He was of cheerful disposition and kindly manners remembered by many for public service and humor
The War Industries Board announces a four class prioritization of industries and plants, with class 1 including those most vital to the war and public. Monthly reports are required by the fifteenth, and failure to comply risks removal from the list. General Crowder clarifies the list does not bind district boards or override their draft deferment actions.
R. S. Smith treasurer presents receipts and disbursements for the year ending June 30 1918. The report itemizes real estate personal property railroads telegraphs and other sources including special assessments penalties and sundry receipts with district and county levies and rates by district for schools roads and other purposes.
Ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel. Claims it cleanses the liver without causing sickness or salivation and suits children and adults. Warns calomel harms bones due to mercury and promises quicker recovery from biliousness and constipation.
Two years ago the speaker suffered frequent stomach trouble and biliousness. They began using Chamberlain's pills advertised locally and claim rapid improvement. The testimonial notes quick relief after starting the remedy.
Boyce Virginia. Sept 17. Boyce High School adds chemical and agricultural laboratories and prepares to open term on Sept 23 with Prof A M Smith as new principal. Smith arrives from Stephens City Frederick County bringing strong educational credentials and a praised record as a school manager.
The great relief afforded by Cham berlain's Tablets in a multitude of cases fully proves the value of this preparation for a weak stomach and impaired digestion. In many cases this relief has become permanent and the sufferers have been completely restored to health. For sale by all dealers.
In the probate matter of lat e vs Louis M Trendle et al the undersigned executor offers two houses for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia. The properties on East Gerard Street run north to 16 and 14 with 08 feet front and deep enough for two parcels. Each house has six rooms and a cellar. Sale options include separate parcels or combined sale. Terms call for cash on day of sale or two yearly instalments secured by bonds and a deed of trust with fire insurance on the property.
Stockholders of the Valley Turnpike Company must file proof of ownership with secretary D B Dinges in Middletown VA by Oct 15. If holding original certificates send them. those without originals must submit sworn statements. The company will review claims after Oct 15 and aim to distribute funds with minimal delay. Inquiries to the secretary.
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