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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1913

Page

3

Win a Lovely Bride in a Yellow Theme Engagement

Ursula Daniels of Teche partners with J Ira Ritter of Winchester in a yellow and white decor engagement announced with a clever dining room display. Ritter, once with Virginia Woolen, now a traveling salesman, and Daniels are likely to reside in York Pennsylvania.

Iynene Lawson Ely Ursula “Daniels Teche J. Ira Ritter Winchester Winleingis Yor Pa Ata Matthey Agester Bruce Martin Iss Peele Mr. Ritter Ang.tragement Deci Were Ritter Virginia Woolen Company United States York

Guardian seeks funds from Frederick County sale for minors

Howard P. Kerns guardian of Stella W. Kerns and Edith H. Newcome announces a special term of the Circuit Court of Frederick County in Winchester on August 30 1913 to obtain an order to pay to him the money from the real estate sale in the chancery suit Cora D. Hott v Stella Kerns et al. for eventual renewal to West Virginia.

Code of Virginia Circuit Court Frederick County Court House Winchester Virginia West Virginia Stella W. Kerns Edith H. Newcome Frederick Cora D. Hott Stella Kerns Howard P. Kerns

Labor Day Bank Closings and Holiday Notices

Labor Day holiday notices from Farmers and Merchants National Bank Union Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank state banks will close Monday September 1 1913. Paper maturing on that day may be paid Tuesday September 2 1913. Lieut Graham Youngs of Squadron A New York National Guard is spending several days here to visit friends and inspect the cavalry camp near town.

Farmers and Merchants National Bank D. Fuller Union Bank Winchester Lee R. Grim Shenandoah Valley National Bank J. W. Rich Graham Youngs New York National Guard

Kenny Family Illness Touches White Post Community

Mrs J A Kenny remains seriously ill at Greenway Court, with daughter Nellie Kennerly and son T M Kennerly summoned from Richmond and Bon Air respectively. Local residents visit, cavalry camp draws crowds, and Dr Sommerville hosts a Saturday lawn event to raise Episcopal church funds.

White Post A. Kenny Greenway Court Nellie Kennerly Richmond T. Im. Kennerly

Dance On The Lawn By Light of Torches

A Bowly home near town hosted a dance and supper last night at Willow Lawn. Guests included Winchester residents and army officers with wives. The scene featured a Winchester orchestra, lanterns, torches, and car headlights lighting the lawn despite yesterday afternoon’s storm.

Charles L. Bowly Willow Lawn Winchester United States Bowly Annie R. Hack Winchester W

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by J Cheney Co

An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucus surfaces. It asserts a physician recommendation and lists ingredients as tonics and purifiers. The firm, J Cheney and Co, is based in Toledo Ohio.

Aidteach Hall J. Cheney& CO Prop Toledo Ohio

Mrs Winkfield Dead After Illness and Surgery

Mrs. Winkfield dies after indigestion attack following October surgery at Memorial Hospital. She would have been 31 next September 9. She leaves husband and son James Marshall Winkfield, mother Mrs. Thomas Fritts of Success Warren county Va, brother Lemuel Reswick of California, sister Mrs Charles Bowman of Bridgewater, five step brothers, and many Virginia relatives. Funeral at 3 pm Monday from National avenue home with Rev. W C Talbert and Rev Ancores W Stover officiating. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Robert Fritts Front Royal Bushrod Edward Fritts Success George Fritts Washington Messrs Charles Lemuel Fansler Virginia Winkfield Winkfield Wis United Brethren Church National Avenue Mount Hebroh Cemetery

Macedonia Church Revival Attracts Attention In Macedonia Va

Rev Dorsey will lead an all day meeting at Macedonia Church with revival services drawing attention. Cavalry camp is well attended in the mornings from 7 to 10 to watch maneuvers. Miss Bernice Welsh of Cedarville visits Mrs Dora Funk. Mrs A A Robinson of White Post visits Mrs J B Fries.

Macedonia Dorsey Macedonia Church Bernice Welsh Cedarville Dora Funk A. A. Robinson White Post J. B. Fries

Americans Waiting To Leave Mexico

A wire dispatch from Vera Cruz reports about 150 Americans remaining in Mexico seeking word from Lind and President Wilson on negotiations. Lind and Foreign Minister Gamboa are marking time while General Shanklin in Mexico City may provide passage money to those out of funds. Officials in Huerta’s regime anticipate a major demonstration in Mexico City tomorrow as warnings to leave anger officials.

The Star Vera Cruz Huerta Mexico City

Infant Remains Buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery

Remains of Barbara Gladis Whettell aged nearly three months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart C. Whettell of Frederick County Maryland, laid to rest in the Whettzell lot at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The infant died at home of her parents and was brought home last night. funeral services were conducted at the Amherst Street residence by Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy. Mrs. Whettell was formerly Miss Barbara Gladys Hodgson of Baltimore, a Fort Loudoun Seminary graduate.

Barbara Gladis Whettell Stewart C. Whetgell Clear Brook Frederick County Whetzell Mount Hebron Annie Japton Amherst Street J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church James Whetzell Clearbrook

Remarkable Cure of Dysentery

A Snow Hill resident, B. W. Till, details a two month battle with dysentery starting mid July, losing weight from 145 to 125 pounds, and failing with other medicines until using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After two bottles, permanent relief followed and the remedy is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain B. W. Till Snow Hill X. Cc

Orndorffs Return From Northeast Trip

Mr. and Mrs. J. Orndorff and their daughters Grace and Alice returned from an extended trip through New England and the Middle Atlantic states. They attended the National Association of Retail Monument Dealers annual meeting held in Boston.

J. Orndorff Grace Alice Orndorff New England Middle Atlantic States Mr. Orndorff National Assoction of Retail Monument Dealers Boston

Swarts Returns From Clarke Vacation

Mr. Robert Swarts has returned from Clarke where he spent his vacation.

Robert, Swarts

Winchester Teachers Conference Highlights New High School Courses

Faculty meeting at John Kerr School led by Prof. N. D. Cool outlines updated high school courses and grade changes by order of the City School Board. Miss Susan Saulsbury of Denton Md arrives to lead the new commercial course. Opening day Sept 1. white and colored schools begin at 9 am.

Winchester Public Schools John Kerr N. D. Cool Susan Saulsbury Denton

Isaac F. Stokes Stricken At Brunswick Bottling Works

Isaac F. Stokes, an employee at the Brunswick bottling plant on Hast Piccadilly, fell ill suddenly this morning and collapsed. Dr. Walter Cox attended him. he was conscious and somewhat improved by afternoon. Family illness, including typhoid fever, is cited as a possible cause, with another relative recently hospitalized.

Isaac F. Stokes Brunswick Piccadilly Lgebt Walter Cox Beime Stokes’ness Las Ive Stokes Memorial Hospital

Cherries Preserved With Cloves

Instructions for preserving cherries with cloves and sugar. Use two pounds of sugar per two pounds of cherries, add one half pint of water per two pounds, make a syrup, boil cherries briefly to retain shape, drain in batches, boil syrup one hour, then pour hot over cherries. Add a quarter teaspoon ground cloves per two pounds for slight spice.

Artistic Porch Pillows From Burlap and Silk Strips

Instructions describe making natural colored burlap porch pillow covers. Cut inch wide silk strips from discarded neckties or ribbons, weave through loosely woven burlap squares and form swastika motifs. Several towers can be completed in an afternoon and arranged on a settee or hammock on a summer bungalow piazza.

Corn Cakes Recipe Fragment

One half can corn with one egg and seasonings. Stir in bread crumbs until thick, let stand 20 minutes. Batter should drop thickly and not run. Fry in bacon fat until browned and crisp. serve with bacon.

Water kept cranberries stay fresh for months

A contributor notes cranberries can be kept in water in a Mason jar to stay edible for an indefinable time. Thanksgiving berries remained in perfect condition four months later when kept submerged.

Split Pea Soup Method and Bright Paint Preservation

Split pea soup recipe directs boiling two cups split dried peas in four quarts water with pork, onion, celery, and seasoning for about four hours then rubbing through a sieve and serving hot. A tip suggests brightening varnished paint by soaking in water with a flax seed bag and wiping with a cloth to clean the paint.

Prices From Wholesalers Outline Market Quotations

The notice lists quotations from wholesalers in Philadelphia Baltimore and other markets. Items include mixed hay rye oats flour millfeed young chickens and potatoes with price ranges and retail terms.

Total Bayere and Shippers Phildelphia Baltimore Weenington CORR Vests Timothy Sivas Hutter Steven

Baltimore Wholesale Price Report for August in Belle Noré markets

Prices in Baltimore wholesale markets show spot and futures figures for Hays Wheat and related grains. Timothy and clover hay grades range from $16 to $18 per unit, butter at around 20 cents, Virginia dairy prints at 20 cents, and live poultry prices listed for chickens ducks and pigeons with varied weights and conditions.

Baltimore Belle Nore Hays Virginia Borfnt Bus

Vaulcluse Briefs From The Past Week

The report lists residents and visitors in the area including Mrs J Wise and daughter Misses Dorothy and Leva from Middletown, Mr Kline and daughter from nond, Dr Harry Hopewell of Btrai n, Mildred Kane with typhoid fever, Mr and Mrs Charlie Tiong of McKeesport with William Stickley family, Catherine Stickley returning home, Bethel Berry of Middl, Wingert family from Waynesboro, and Harvey Winkhouser. Cedar Creek fishing party included Wilfred Peery Marvin Kline Hunter Linebure and Scot Ferguson. Riding’s Chapel Sunday School will hold a picnic at Wetus on Saturday.

J. 1 Wise Stephens City Dorothy Leva Middletown Kline Nond Harry Hopewell Btrain Mildred. Kane Charlie Tiong McKeesport W ‘Hliam Stickley Catherine Stickley Hae la Mias Bethel Berry Wingert Wwaynesboro Harvey Winkhouser Cedar Creek Wilfred Peery Marvin Cate Kline Hunter Linebure Scot Ferguson Wetus

Virginia Forecast and Family Travel Note

Fair tonight and cooler southeast portion. Sunday tap. Mr and Mrs John Lamb and daughter Edna Lat plan to leave tomorrow to visit relatives at Bikten Virginia.

Virginia John Lamb Edna Lat Bikten

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