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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1915

Page

4

Prohibition Gains Ground in South Carolina Debate

The piece discusses South Carolina moving toward total prohibition, noting statewide vote support but strong Charleston opposition. It highlights state control flaws, political rewards in offices, and anticipated enforcement challenges across the South, with broader implications for saloonless periods in the region.

South Carolina Georgia North Carolina Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Charleston Memphis Nashville Tennes New York Evening Post

Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Promises Relief for Women

Adrian Michigan resident Mrs Atonzo Baker recounts weakness and backache eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter highlights female illness and work strain and endorses the remedy from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co of Lynn Massachusetts.

Adrian, Mich Lydia E. Pinkham Atonzo E. Baker Tecumseh St Adrian Mich

Dumba Recall Strains U S Europe Diplomatic Ties

Amid secretary Lansing's recall request, Dr Constantin Dumba seeks safe conduct and home leave while Austro-Hungarian response remains unconfirmed. The Times-Dispatch notes his dismissal and the rising tension between governments and people. Boose reference remains a trailing, unclear aside.

Constantin Dumba Europe Lansing Dumba United States Times-Dispatch

In Memoriam Robert F Thompson Petersburg Death

Robert F Thompson son of Mary C Thompson and the late James H Thompson died in Petersburg Virginia on September 4. The funeral will be from John Mann M E Church Tuesday at 2 30 PM. He leaves his mother four sisters Mrs Sadie E Harris Mrs Nellie V Brown Mrs Augusta B Dyson and Mrs Mary E Hunter and two brothers George F and Frederick Thompson. The notice also mentions a family verse and obituary notes. Mr R B Snapp has left Washington DC to resume studies at Georgetown Dental School after visiting his parents in Fairmont Avenue.

Robert F. Thompson Mary C. Thompson S. Loudoun Street James H. Thompson Petersburg John Mann Sadie E. Harris Nellie V. Brown Augusta B. Dyson Washington, D. C Mary E. Hunter Boston George F. and Frederick Thompson Washington R. B. Snapp 3. O. Snapp Fairmont Avenue Georgetown Dental School

A Woman’s Balk

A testimonial ad for Dean's Kidney Pills cites Miss Lou C. Jones of Winchester who says the pills relieved her backache and irregular kidney action after several doses. The ad urges purchase for 50 cents at all dealers.

Lou C. Jones Cork St Winchester Dean Vox

Virginia Prohibition Advocate Speaks at WCTU Convention

Martin Williams of the Virginia House of Delegates addressed the state convention of the Woman's Christian temperance union in Lynchburg. Don Carter Glass introduced him as the movement's promotion. Tazewell was named for next annual convention and Chester for mid-year meeting. Prizes for scientific temperance instruction went to Eastern Shore and Danville City Unions. Memorials honored workers who died during the year.

Lynchburg Martin Williams Virginia House of Delegates Williams Don Carter Glass Temperance Union Mr. Prossman Tazewell Chester Eastern Shore Danville

Apple Tree Growth Fascinates Berkeley County

MARTINSBURG W Va Sept 27 Mr Dr Gold Miller of Gerrard said in town he saw a specimen of remarkable growth in Berkeley county A slip or branch 6 1 2 feet long grew from the top of a four year old apple tree in his orchard The growth in the orchard ranges from four to six and a half feet The past summer was notable for large growth and fine crops

Martinsburg W. Va Gold Miller Gerrard Showtown Berkeley County

Miss Olive Fristoe Sells Harris Shoe Store Charge

Miss Olive Fristoe has managed Harris' shoe store for the past two Saturdays, while visiting her Martinsburg West Virginia home.

Olive Fristoe Harris Martinsburg W. Va

Entertaining In Clarke County

Clarke County social news notes a week of house guests and a Friday dance in honor of Midshipman Baldwin Neill at the Neill residence. Attendees include Elizabeth Baldwin of Norfolk Ellen Mott of Dixondale Rosebud Mason of Charles Town and many others from Annapolis Baltimore Winchester and White Post.

Berryvlille John B. Neill Elizabeth Baldwin Norfolk Ellen K. Mott Dixondale Gloucester County Rosebud Mason Charlestown W. Va John K. Jayne Washington, D. C Arthur Warthen Front Royal Ellen McGill Baker Elizabeth Moore Julia Cox Kitty Mc Strib- Donald Portia Baldwin Anne Nannie Eustaphieve Koken Edward Joeling Bayard Stevens Samuel Taylor McCormick Bowles Lippitt Moore Wilfred Warde Rob Barton Arthur Winchester Jack Johnson Ernest Meade Charles Green White Post Richard Wilmer Washington Charles Horton Newark C. C. Lewis Auction Bridge Rockledge W. T. Lewis Edward Harris Co. F. McGuire Archibald Cummins Mamie White Pattie Luke Eliabeth Moore Ernie Stribling Jane Lily Powers A Lee Nannie Thomas W. B. oRse E. McCormick Osborne Frank McCormick T. Lewis W. H. Patteson Petersboro H. B. Whiting Roanoke Lexington W. T. Milton John 8. Goldsmith Birmingham Ala Page Mary Morrison Baltimore Clara Moore Sandy Spring Md Frankford S. S. Thomas, Jr Freda Warde Wilfred Boston Bob Elder

Widow of Captain Hyde Dies in Oakland Maryland

Mrs Amanda Crane Hyde widow of Captain Jacob S Hyde died at her son F G Hydes home in Oakland aged 7 years She was from Strasburg Virginia and widow of the Captain of Company L Sixth West Virginia Cavalry at his death March 12 1865 Surviving daughter Dora M Scott Connellsville.

Oakland Amanda Crane Hyde F. G. Hyde Jacob S. Hyde Strasburg Sixth West Virginia Cavalry Dora M. Scott Connellsville

Chamberlain's Tablets End Biliousness and Constipation

Mrs Chas Peck of Gates New York reports using two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets a year ago cured her pitiousness and constipation. Obtainable everywhere.

Chas. Peck Gates, N. Y Chamberlain

Passenger killed by Baltimore and Ohio train near Paw Paw West Virginia

Joseph Norton, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. C. Norton of Paw Paw West Virginia, was struck by Baltimore and Ohio train No. 1 near Little Capon and killed instantly. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. Mr. Grant Liguallen of Washington visits at the Mead ow Brook farm. Mrs. C. M. Gouchenour and daughters Emma and Lola Gouchenour spend Saturday in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodward and Mr. and Mrs. George Woodward of this city motor to Frederick yesterday.

Joseph Norton T. H. C. Norton Paw Paw W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Ear Little Capon Charles St. Church Mr. Grant Liguallen Washington Mrs. W. H. Huber Meadow Brook Farm C. M. Gouchenour Emma and Lola Gouchenour Charles Woodward George Woodward Frederick

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