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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
2
A judge tells a cautionary tale about guiding a beginner reporter to focus on one side of a story to avoid errors. The anecdote underscores newsroom mentorship and the ethic of careful reporting.
An advertisement touts Pinex cough syrup made at home with Hinex and Pinex ingredients claimed to quickly ease coughs and bronchial irritation. It describes Pine extract benefits, suggests a 2% ounce dose, and promises a money back guarantee from the Pinex Co. based in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Winchester West Virginia bank report lists assets and liabilities as of October 31 1914 with capital stock surplus undivided profits deposits and notes payable. It shows trust deposits cash items and reserves and provides cashier H D Fuller certification and directors' attestations with notary Madge Affleck.
Frederick County Sunday School Council convenes at 2 pm Saturday December 12 in the Hotel Evans parlor. Officers and department secretaries from county districts and city associations will discuss important business for Winchester and Frederick county Sunday schools.
The principal cause for a cholera outbreak is cholera bacilli in the drinking water. The disease strikes suddenly and widely, with the stricken often dead or recovering within 24 hours. Sometimes fever lasts days, and death can follow. It is not believed to be contagious.
Eva Evans daughter of William Vane and granddaughter of Willem Evans married Jwaldo H. Pinn of the Tenth Cavalry United States Army. They soon left for Boston where Pinn will take a government post after his honorable discharge for meritorious service in the Mexican troubles. He served under Captain Holcomb at Naco Arizona and was with Troop B during the Winchester encampment in summer 1918.
A reflection on friendship stressing the value of honest speech and the assurance that telling the truth to a trusted friend will not cause offense or rupture the bond. The quote underscores candor as a test of loyalty, trust, and mutual respect.
An advertisement touts Bly's Cream Balm as a fast fix for blocked nostrils and head colds. It claims immediate opening of air passages, relief from dull head symptoms, and says repeated use will end catarrh and sore throat with a small bottle from any drug store.
The Central Frederick Farmers Club will hold a regular Saturday meeting at 2 p m in Stephens City. Prof Hutcheson and Dr Hays will address the gathering. C Koontz will summarize the Frederick County Partners Bureau work and livestock improvement plans.
A farmer’s wife from Roseville Ohio credits Chamberlains Tablets with relieving long sick headaches after indigestion. An aside notes a Bath Maine man claims to live on beans for ten cents a day, citing cost of living concerns.
Christmas shoppers will find a vast assortment of useful and ornamental articles. Eastman Kodak products priced from $1 to $20, Kodak supplies, thermos bottles, prams, bottles, hot water bottles, Sternan solid alcohol, safety razors, and a Parisian Ivory line with brushes, trays, combs, boxes, manicure sets. Also domestic and imported perfumes in boxes and near Christmas holly wreaths and evergreens available.
Mr. G. C. Mason of Wheeling Wa is staying at Hotel Jack as part of a brief visit. Local residents report no further details available about his stay or purpose.
A Winchester Ministerial Association meeting at Handley Library set up a committee to plan the annual week of prayer services in Winchester churches in early January. Members: Rev. William T. Walters, Rev. Dr. Ww. D. Smith, and Rev. w. OO. Talbert. A future meeting will finalize the program before ratification. Volcano notes mention Mount Rainier's heat, Mount St Helena eruption in 1842, and Mount Baker eruption in 1843.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a trusted kidney liver and bladder remedy. It invites readers to try a sample bottle by sending ten cents and the address to Kilmer Co and promises to mail a trial bottle by parcel post. Regular bottles cost fifty cents and one dollar.
Trustees and special commissioners announce the public sale of a brick dwelling and lot at No 515 North Main Street Winchester Virginia by decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County. Auction December 31 1914 at 11 a.m. with one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
In the Frederick County Virginia circuit court Annie Smithey sues Clara Burner et al regarding the Mary Jane Feight estate. A master commissioner is appointed to determine real estate, heirs, creditors, and administrator accounts with notice by weekly publication in Winchester. The hearing is set for December 19, 1914, at the commissioner’s Winchester office.
Trustees announce a public sale of Lots 2 3 4 and 5 Block 1 Harris Addition situated east of Winchester on Berryville Turnpike. The property includes a seven room pebble dashed dwelling and space for three more houses. Sale January 6 1915 at the County Court House terms: one third cash day of sale balance in two equal annual installments. R P Duvall Auctioneer.
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