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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
4
A tribute to Dr Williams, renowned surgeon and Confederate veteran, praising his compassionate care, humble charity, and steadfast faith. He served rich and poor alike, carried religion into daily life, and died peacefully after a half century of selfless work. The funeral drew a large crowd and reflected the community’s deep affection.
A concise note portrays a distressed person facing a difficult choice. The fragment hints at testing, distress, and potential sadness without defining concrete names, places, or events. The tone remains somber and reflective.
A reflective verse by Walt Mason on luck and fate in life and racing. The speaker notes how winners and losers shift with time and fortune, urging resilience and a grateful, accepting stance as life turns.
Governor William H. Mann, finishing his term, says the district attorneyship for the eastern district of Virginia has been broached by friends and he would probably not decline if offered. He is not an avowed candidate for any office.
By decree of the Winchester Corporation Court a special commissioner will sell at public auction in front of the county courthouse on Saturday December 14 1912 at noon the house and lot owned by Annie L Murnan on South Market Street Winchester Virginia. The property fronts 39 feet and extends 149 feet to the lot of William Burwell bounded by Keckley Lyder and conveyed by deed to Annie L Murnan August 21 1903. Terms include two thirds in bonds payable one and two years from sale with 6 percent interest or cash option.
J B Cooper, a leading member of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League, leaves for Washington for the National League convention. Temperance workers from every state will press Congress for temperance measures. The men's convention runs four days, following yesterday's national Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting. many Winchester residents are expected to attend.
Mr W W Berlin of Steelton and Miss Llewalla Barns of Pennsylvania were married on Wednesday and visiting White Post for a few days. An entertainment for the church benefit is planned December 30 at 7 30 p m by the YMCA A quartette.
Miss Rosalie Jones plans a New York to Albany march with a petition to Governor elect Sulzer for women's suffrage. Her mother, a staunch anti suffragist, protests the journey but Jones remains determined to push for votes for women.
The house lies hushed as we mourn our physician who has died after a long vigil. He has answered the final summons and gone to his heavenly home, resting tonight beneath the flowers while stars keep watch. The cedars seem to bow in sorrow for our beloved doctor.
A fragmented advert notes Foley Kidney Pills offering help to elderly residents in Streator. It cites tone and kidney strength benefits and mentions an individual, Joehn McManteva, with garbled assurance of regulated action.
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