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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
3
A testimonial promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women with stomach trouble and indigestion. Mrs Burr Williams of Newfield New York reports improved health after two bottles and suggests the product restores appetite and strength after meals.
Executor offers for sale at public auction in front of Winchester Court House at noon on Saturday September 30 1916 a three story brick building at 160 North Main Street owned by the late Oscar Barr The property offers high business potential and second and third floors could be flats Immediate possession Terms: one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments with notes secured by deed of trust and building insurance. M M Lynch executor A G Swanson auctioneer.
At the weekly meeting in Hagerstown the police reported 28 arrests and 33.50 dollars in fines for the week. The Winchester force makes similar output in a month with 14 officers in Hagerstown.
John Alfred Bibb superintendent of the Round Hill quarry near Bridgewater Virginia died from injuries after a ten ton boulder struck him while he warned four other men to flee. The blast dislodged rock from a cliff side, sending the boulder toward the men sheltering beneath it.
Hilary S Hunter of 211 East 28th Street Norfolk VA reports Tanlac cured catarrh sick stomach headaches and drowsiness. He urges others with rheumatism kidney bladder indigestion or constipation to buy Tanlac at Miller's Drug Store Norfolk or Charles Blencowe Berryville VA.
Dr. R. W. Crawford of Wilmington North Carolina and former Rocky Mount chief surgeon of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway died at his Strasburg home yesterday afternoon aged 37. The funeral was held at Samuel Fisher’s home conducted by Rev. J. F. Leeper with burial in Riverview Cemetery. He was a son of the late Robert W. Crawford and survived by sister Anne Searles Crawford and relatives in Strasburg including Dr. G. G. Crawford. He never married.
Charles M. Stickley died after a paralysis stroke at his Oranda home in Middletown Virginia. He was sixty four and survived by a widow and six daughters, two sons, a sister, a full brother and a half brother. funeral set for Walnut Springs Christian Church at 10 a m Saturday led by Rev M Allen Stickley.
Advertiser touts Resinol and Resinole products as effective remedies for eczema itching ringworm pimples and other skin conditions. Includes patient testimonials and claims of rapid relief and clear healthy skin attributed to the ointment and preparation. Mentions David B Stickley of Marlboro Virginia as a referenced individual.
General Haig quips with biblical wit during Boer War recollections and WWI grind. He fancies Burns, reads Scriptures at the front every Sabbath, and remains a grimly Scottish figure in spirituality despite war’s strain. He laments London’s music neglect yet praises a growing British military band.
Mr and Mrs Charles White and daughter of near Opequon visited A L Nail family. Mrs J S Orndorff and children visited uncle Charles R Smithey at Brucetown. Mrs Mary Keckley and Miss Laura Keckley of near Cherry Grove dropped by Harry White. Mollie Briercamp visited S T Larrick. W F Sipe and children spent time with Caroline Clowser. Lee Orndoff and L M Larrick visited Mrs Joseph Larrick near Gainesville. Emma Nail hosted Taylor visit. Renie Orndoff returned from visit to Marion Cooper. Velma Light visiting Mrs Vivian Rosenberger. Mrs Harry White remains ill after paralysis. Boyd Ramey and Magge Light visited her. Luther Sarrick finished a new attractive house.
Mr. Charles Hudson and Mr. and Mrs. A. G Lege visited on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Walker and Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Lees attended the Winchester fair.
Mrs Lulu Morgan and daughters Josephine and Mildred left Torrytown West Virginia to spend from Thursday to Saturday at the home of her cousin Miss Veyna Swimley in Winchester and attended events there.
Portamouth Virginia plans to hire a city manager. The city council will accept applications and recommendations for the position by Friday October 16.
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