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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
3
Miss Emma Howard Wight of Middletown Virginia gave an address at the Waldorf Astoria New York reciting from the front page of the Baltimore Southern Methodist dated April 18 titled A Prayer Amid Ruins. The talk drew a return engagement with a fifty dollar fee.
Cedar Grove reports the Sept 26 marriage of Herbert Fries of Greenspring to Hazel Smith of Cedar Grove in Hagerstown. It also notes relatives visiting Maryland and West Virginia, with local residents hosting guests from Tablers and Martinsburg. In Brucetown, Carroll Lloyd Snapp arrives safely in France and sends greetings. weekend stays include Misses Stipe, Drummond, Snapp, and others. Mabel Lambert recovering from appendicitis and Rev. C. D. Lambert’s niece improving. Myerley continues duties at Mt. Solon while wife remains locally. various visitors noted including Pierce family guests and a narrow gun accident.
The great relief afforded by Chamberlain's Tablets in many cases proves the value of this preparation for a weak stomach and impaired digestion. In many cases relief has become permanent and sufferers have been restored to health. For sale by all dealers.
Washington dispatch urges registrants to seek deferred classification if they doubt the right to serve due to dependency or other reasons. Exemption is not automatic except for physically unfit, aliens, and felons. others must justify why they should not be inducted. Local boards need guidance from the questionnaire, as the War Department demands rapid mobilization and little time for thorough reviews.
Corporal Harry E. Allemong of Company I 186th Infantry Winchester writes from France to clear rumors of his death. He confirms he is alive with Capt Robert Y. Conrad and Lieut G H Grim, praises their officers and the unit, and says they faced German fire in trenches without injury.
Invitations issued in Washington DC announced the marriage of Marian Chalmers Bryant to Arthur Herbert in Alexandria Virginia. The ceremony set for Saturday October 1 at St Pauls Church. The bride is the daughter of the late A C Chalmers and her family has social prominence in Winchester. Her uncle General John Twigg Myers USMC is noted as well known in the area.
The fragment notes Kaiser 6 suffered a defeat on Ue Reet Drive involving a team or event referenced in partial OCR. Details are incomplete but indicate a loss outcome tied to a specific drive or game action.
The excerpt lists liabilities and capital figures including capital stock paid in 10000 and surplus funds 10000. It shows undivided profits 837.65, dividends unpaid 1200, total individual deposits 138448.72, certified checks and cashier's checks 869, and reserves for accrued interest 325.06 and taxes 50.00. Includes names James L. Gardner C H Cougill H A Dinges as directors.
The First Troop of Boy Scouts met with 35 members present and received war service emblems and bars from W. S. White. They sold 1,431 bonds totaling 146900 dollars with 100 percent participation and hear talks from C Vernon Eddy and others on Red Cross work and the Fourth Liberty Loan. Patrol leaders Goode and Gray spoke, and Lieutenant Robinson was noted as the troop’s senior private leader. The meeting included drill, exercises and wrestling, with the troop pledging service to local Liberty Loan committees to keep Winchester and Frederick county “Over The Top.”
An advertisement promotes a lemon juice and orchard white mix for sunburn relief and freckle reduction. It claims the lotion softens skin, fades blemishes, and whitened complexion with daily use at low cost. The pitch targets girls and emphasizes safety and affordability.
Carpers Valley hosts a consecration service Sunday morning September 20 following Sunday school with preaching at night. The event opens a week long meeting at the tenth place. Pastor Bew Brubaker urges every member to attend and support the effort. Buy Thrift Stamps and beat Hans.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It promises relief after three to four capsules daily, claims Holland’s long history with the remedy, and offers refunds if not satisfied. Look for the GOLD MEDAL mark.
An old advertisement extols Danderine claiming it cleanses hair of dust oil and dandruff, leaves hair thick glossy and wavy, and improves scalp health. It urges purchase from drug stores or toilet counters and promises lasting shine and growth.
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