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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
2
Tax Valley towns from Staunton to Winchester welcome the Bell Telephone Company as poles sprout along the road ready for installation. In Winchester, mechanics and laborers anticipate a busy, prosperous era when the system begins.
A local carpenter, George W. Taylor of 4148 Kent Street, testifies he suffered years of intense itching hemorrhoids until using Doan's Ointment from Franck Baker & Son. He reports first good rest in years and full relief, praising Foster Milburn Co. as US agents and urging customers to remember the brand.
Thanksgiving was marked by family reunions and goodwill with no church services on Sunday. Local residents visited and hosted guests. Santa Claus appeared at country stores brightening children’s spirits. A carriage mishap injured Mrs. Carrie Lee but no serious harm occurred.
The Fremont communion services were postponed from Sunday to 2 30 p m for the Sacramental feature. Pastor Rev W J Smith preached a strong sermon despite very poor attendance from morning weather. Miss Lillie Windle of Hayfield visited Shenandoah county and returned Saturday with Miss Dottie Racey who will stay with Jacob Rosenberger.
The funeral for Tilbury Spade, late postmaster of Concord West Virginia, was held yesterday at 11 am from his home. Interment followed at the Christian Church near Highview. Mrs Margaret Anderson remains ill and unable to lie down, resting in a chair. Jacob Good is reported on the sick list nearby.
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