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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
3
Mary Reinsberger of 1124 Market St Winchester Va reports years of kidney pain backache and weak bearing down pains. After trying other remedies she used Doan's Kidney Pills and was cured within a short time her opinion unchanged since. Price 50 cents at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
Christmas shoppers can choose from Eastman Kodak products ranging $1 to $20 plus Kodak supplies Thermos bottles Prams cygian bottles hot water bottles guaranteed Sternan solid alcohol stores 50e Gillette Ever Ready and Durham razors Parisian Ivory beauty items brushes trays combs powder boxes manicure sets and a wide line of domestic and imported perfumes. Holly and evergreens will be available near Christmas.
William B Wagner, a longtime city letter carrier, was elected worshipful master of Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, succeeding A Slonaker. Officers were moved up except secretary and treasurer with new appointments by the worshipful master.
A brief admiralty statement says a British squadron under Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Sturdee sighted five German ships on December 7 near Kalkland Islands. The Scharnhorst Gneisenau Nurnberg Leipzig and Dresden were sunk. The Dresden and Nurnberg fled pursued. two colliers captured. British casualties described as few with some survivors rescued from Gneisenau and Leipzig. It is presumed Count von Spee and his crew perished.
An advertisement promises quick relief from nasal congestion and head catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm. A small bottle is urged for immediate soothing action, clearing swollen membranes, stopping discharges, and curing cold or catarrh by morning.
Mrs. Clara Irwin widow of Dr. Joseph S. Irwin died at her Woodstock Virginia home on Monday night. She leaves five sons and a daughter Mrs. J B Bush of Woodstock. Funeral services were held and she was buried at Massanutten Cemetery in Woodstock. Mrs. Irwin joined the Reformed Church in youth and was highly esteemed locally. Survivors include sons William Irwin Newark Ohio Lin R Irwin Richmond Va P Irwin Har- city. Intelligence confirms death of Mrs Clara Irwin.
A fragment lists prices from wholesalers including wheat at Stephenson and various corn, hay, oats, barley, straw, millfeed, middlings, live chickens, butter, potatoes, beeswax, and pellets with per unit or retail figures though several entries are incomplete or garbled. The entry notes retail ranges and per unit amounts where legible.
In Brucetown Virginia on December 10 Misa Annie Feagan returns home after a visit to cousin Mrs H B Jobe. Local residents including Frank Paule and Kate Samuels visit relatives while others attend revival meetings and church events. A cantata Santa Has the Grip is planned for December 26.
The funeral for the late L. J. Pet Hefflebower who died of tuberculosis will be at 2 PM Friday in the chapel of Mount Hebron Cemetery. Burial follows in the family lot with parents George and the late Mrs Hefflebower. John H. Enders of Berryville, a cousin and undertaker, arrived to supervise the burial. A generous donation fund supports flowers and expenses.
The courthouse crowd heard Joseph Renner not indicted. Three Stephenson residents testified they bought only pure apple cider from Robinson and it was non intox icating. Judge McDowell and DA Byrd processed many pleas and fines for revenue and game law violations.
Baltimore markets record shows WHEAT spot and Dec at 117 cents. CORN 68 1/2 cents per bushel, Prime new yellow corn. HAY No. 1 timothy 20 dollars, No. 1 clover 20.50. BUTTER fancy creamery 34 ½ cents, Virginia prints 21. EGGS loss off 36. LIVE POULTRY prices for chickens hens roosters ducks spring whites puddle geese pigeons turkeys. RABBITS prices by size. PARTRIDGES 3.50 to 4 per dozen. PHEASANTS 1.50 to 1.60 each.
Mrs John Bishop of Roseville Ohio describes recurring stomach disorders and sick headaches lasting days. A friend advised Chamberlain's Tablets and relief came quickly, with the remedy effective for indigestion and headaches. Sold by all dealers.
The report notes jurors and witnesses received three days pay at $3 per day and mileage at 10 cents per mile one way from home. District Attorney Byrd could not itemize Harrisonburg court costs but praised efforts to reduce expenses, expecting records under the Wilson administration to show a material reduction from Republican totals.
A lively recital at St Pauls Church on Port Mill aims to raise aid for Belgium homes. The program starts 8 30 pm with doors at 8 and features speakers from local ministers among its varied program.
David T. Moore of Richard, West Virginia, a Frederick County native, sends a $3 check to the Belgium Relief Fund. He expresses pride in Virginia’s leadership in the cause and pledges continued help.
The Virginia relief slip to carry state contributions for Belgium will sail from Norfolk on December 20. The 6,000 ton ship lacks a full cargo, and Gov. Stuart urges rapid sending of foodstuffs and clothing to Norfolk to complete the load. Time is short and items must be sent at once.
Mise Carrie Brent arrived from Richmond and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barr on Peyton Street then departed for Bridgewater in the afternoon.
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