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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
6
An old medical advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood, improves reader health, and removes tumors and outward effects. It asserts the remedy is more successful than any other medicine.
Miss Mollie Creighton Tabb returns from Old Point Comfort Virginia. Mrs KR M Taylor of Charlestown Virginia spends a day in town and is registered at Hotel. Mrs Bryan Harman returns home near Harrisonburg after visiting her sister on North Market Street. Miss Mary Rhodes of Middletown visits her sister Mrs Walter E Huntederry on North Main Street. Miss Hattie Russell returns from Maryland. Mr J L Maphis returns from Baltimore on business tied to Baltimore and Ohio changes. Mr and Mrs Ray Robinson depart for Washington to visit relatives. Mr SC Alder of Cohen Alder Shoe Company leaves for Baltimore after several days in town. Mr George Andrews leaves for New York. Rev and Mrs H G Spencer and two children return from Maryland.
A marriage license was issued at the clerk of the Circuit Court of Frederick County to Robert Lee Barney and Ada Irene Cather. Barney is a farmer, native of Berkeley County West Virginia, residing in Frederick County.
The Corporation Court for the city of Winchester records a marriage license for George Gary and Mamie Thomas both colored. Gary is a Clarke county native now employed in Winchester as a butler.
Mrs G G Baker and her daughter Miss Mary Bruce Baker return from Philadelphia where they had been visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs J Frank Eddys. Baker was taken ill in Philadelphia and was removed to a hospital for special treatment. She is much improved.
The retrenchment policy under Fle Malegad affects Brunswick with temporary layoffs and reduced hours. Many experienced workers are out of work as cold weather sets in, and even remaining employees fear imminent layoff in the yard and shop.
Testimony covered licensing issues and wreck scene observations. Witnesses described tire and brake conditions, possible sliding on a steep grade north of the bridge, and the car’s license tag confusion after the inquest.
Train No. 6 known as the Shenandoah Special on the Baltimore and Ohio was over two hours late arriving in Winchester from Lexington due to engine trouble in the cold. The delay caused missed connections with the southbound main line, drawing passenger ire at Harpers Ferry after hours of waiting.
Beginning tomorrow December 17 the entire stock of wall paper paints and painter s supplies from Gardner B Hillyard will be retailed at cost. Luther Pannett Trustee.
100 pullets at 1 dollar each 30 pullets 1 dollar each 4 roosters 5 dollars each All pure bred White Leghorns government strain Pullets beginning to lay Movable poultry houses and appliances Listed by Mrs George H Kinsel date 12 8 1p eod 8t
An order in Corporation Court appoints Benjamin F. Davis as administrator of his sister Mrs. Lillian Rudolph. He has qualified and posted a $600 bond with Mrs. Elizabeth A. V. Davis as surety.
Edna Rush daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Rush of Clarke county is awarded a handsome gold medal appropriately engraved for being the most accomplished pupil at Mrs Naitwie Me ulres nus tic class at Berryville.
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