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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
5
An old cough syrup formula is praised as the most valuable natural concentrate for healing coughs and throat troubles. The ad notes its popularity across the United States, warns that imitations exist, and promises absolute satisfaction with purchase.
The regular monthly meeting of the Teachers Association of Frederick County and Winchester will be held Saturday December 7 at 11 a.m. in the John Kerr school. The program includes prayers, singing, reading of minutes, reports from Richmond delegates, addresses on pupil expression and rural school junior league, the question box discussions and a teachers reading course.
Miss Mary Louise Chamberlain worked undercover in New York canneries to document harsh conditions for young workers. Her findings will be included in a State Factory Commission report to the State Legislature.
A mix of personal updates and social notices includes Mr. Fewell, a government employee, hosting guests and future home plans. Travelers like Miss Lucy Larrick and Mrs. George Edmondson are mentioned with Thanksgiving visits, while others such as Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell of Pittsburgh and Mr. O Leary return from western trips and extended stays.
Enrollment in the association is higher than in years past and President Stickle aims for full county teaching staff participation. Prominent leaders in state politics and public life recognize the organization’s influence, as teachers are urged to attend to make the event live and profitable. trustees patrons and others in educational work are invited.
Miss Catherine Virginia Lewis and Mr William Fewell wed at the bride's home in Middletown at 8 pm on Wednesday. Rev DeWitt Berry officiated amid green and white decor. The gown was white satin and the bride carried roses and ferns. Only close relatives attended and refreshments followed.
In Whitacre Virginia on December 3 Mr Nun Place died at Sleepy Creek after brief illness and was interred at Wesley Chapel. Rev Wendell Allen led funeral services from James Chapter 4 verse 14. He was over 82, survived by widow second wife and many descendants. Also Frederick Shirley died at Collinsville aged about 75 after paralysis. Interment at Pine Grove Church on Back Creek. Surviving sons include G R Nelson and Luther Shirley. Mrs Conrad Heironimus ill with pneumonia near Cross Junction. Dr Anderson attending. others were gathered. John Hinckle ill at his Hinckle post office home.
Baltimore wholesale market prices reported for December 3 show spot wheat No 2 red 102 cents, December 102, corn new 54, ear 58.5, hay timothy 20, clover mixed 15 to 30, clover 14 to 14.50, eggs Virginia and nearby firsts 83 to 84. butter pancy creamery 6 1/6 to 6 1/2 cents, Virginia dairy prints 21 to 23. live poultry prices include young chickens 15, small to medium hens 12, young ducks 13 to 14, young pigeons 20, old turkeys 11 to 15.
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