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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
3
The listing covers Christ slippers and "Prame" Cyprian bottles, hot water bottles, Sternan solid alcohol stoves, and safety razors by Gillette Ever-Ready and Durham. Parisian Ivory brushes and manicure sets, hair and clothes boxes, trays and powders, plus perfumes in boxes. Holly wreaths and greens expected near Christmas.
The report outlines Austrian and German claims of retreats and heavy losses in Serbia, with Austrian forces pulling back in Carpathians and Dukla. It notes intense fighting in Poland with many towns ruined, civilian flight from Lodz, and alleged atrocities. Western fronts show limited movement near Verdun and St Mihiel amid mud and hardship.
An advertisement extols Ely's Cream Balm as fast relief for colds and catarrh. It claims the small bottle clears nasal passages and throat, stops nose running and hawking, and ends misery by morning. The copy urges readers to buy at drug stores and use balm for relief from stuffed head and sore throat.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Mary Elizabeth Dodd widow of Robert D Dodd a Winchester manufacturer and merchant were held at the home of her brother Captain George W Kurtz 21 South Main street The rites were simple with Rev W O Talbert and Rev Dr J H Lacy conducting Hymns were sung and floral tributes were sent The remains were moved to Mount Hebron Cemetery beside her late husband pallbearers included John F Kitemet W A Bell James W Fortyard William Hite Charles McCatty and M T Reed
A compact meditation on education linking intellect, natural law, character, and the shaping of will. It frames schooling as forming thoughtful citizens who align with nature and virtue.
Dr J H Gore lecturer from Washington will present Belgium and Her People with self taken stereopticon views. The free talk in Frederick county on Thursday starts at 8 30 pm with doors closed at 8 50 to avoid disturbance. All are welcome.
John J. Oakley, Civil War veteran with ties to Winchester and lower Shenandoah, died suddenly at his Elizabeth New Jersey home. A U S Army veteran, he visited Winchester annually since 1895, spoke at Sunday school meetings, and stayed with M. D. Boehm on North Braddock Street. Oakley belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Madison Lodge No. 6. The obituary notes a heart-related death and reflects on his battlefield service in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
A quantity of apples stored in Jefferson county has shipped to eastern and European markets as activity in fruit movement rises in the last two to three weeks. Prices obtained are fairly satisfactory. Rousa Brothers shipped a large order of pippins from their cold storage in Kabel town. C L Rolinson and Son sent three carloads of the Gala variety for export, with two cars to Glasgow Scotland and one to Liverpool.
A severe sleet storm in Frederick county Va caused heavy damage to fruit trees with many long established limbs breaking under the weight and some young trees felled. Wires broke and roads blocked for days as linemen repaired the damaged lines amid reports of similar orchard losses across the Frederick and West Virginia border counties.
Prices paid in Baltimore on December 15 include wheat at 118 7 8 for spot and December, corn at 69 1 4 per bushel, and prime new yellow corn at 3.30 per barrel. No. 1 timothy hay at 18 20, clover hay at 18 19.50, butter fancy creamery at 34 1 2, eggs Virginia at 36, live poultry prices varied by species, rabbits at 1.80 to 3, partridges 4 to 4.50 per dozen, pheasants 1.50 to 1.60 each.
The document lists prices from wholesalers for various farm goods at Stephenson including yellow corn old at 4.00, yellow corn new at 3.50, white corn at 3.50, Timothy hay 19, mixed hay 17, flour retail 6, butter 26 and 16, live young chickens per pound 9, potatoes 65, and other feed items such as millfeed and middlings. Also shows beef, turkey, and chicken notes with scattered pricing for farm staples.
Daily Thought reflects on people who possess the gift of finding joy everywhere and leaving it behind. Their presence lights the path of others, and their influence becomes a lasting, uplifting boost to the heart.
Mrs. John Bishop of Ros ville Ohio says indigestion caused her sick headaches which lasted days. A friend advised Chamberlain's Tablets and they relieved her quickly. For sale by all dealers.
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