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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
4
Clogged nostrils vanish in one minute and early morning relief follows. The ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as an easy nasal treatment that soothes inflamed membranes, clears air passages, and stops nasal discharge, claiming rapid, noticeable relief from cold symptoms and catarrh.
Nancy Leishman, American heiress from St Louis, wed the Duke of Croy despite German nobility protests. The Duke previously fought to block issue from a former marriage from princes status, and the Almanach de Gotha notes the match is not a marriage of equal birth, limiting her royal privileges.
Post master-general Albert S. Burleson urges government ownership of telegraphs and telephones in his annual report. He cites parcel post success and a large year-end surplus as support, arguing the Post Office should control all means of communication of intelligence and that private monopolies hinder national needs.
Bishop Dennis J. OConnell of Richmond presided at the consecration of a white marble altar and new stations of the cross in the Church of the Sacred Heart, funded by the late Nathaniel Routzahn. The ceremony included a 7 oclock service, a high mass, and lengthy rites. Attending were former pastors Rev William A McKeefry and Rev John A Curran, along with Rev James Gilsman and Rev John McVerry. the visitors later went to Martinsburg, staying at the parish house of Walher McVerry.
A four year old asks whether a canary will grow into a canary or a parrot as she watches the bird. The playful inquiry captures childhood wonder about animal growth and transformation.
Washington reports December 11 1918 criminal record for Benjamin F Patterson No 2246 white in Metropolitan Police Bureau files. Entries show 1903 false pretense in DC with Woodward Cothrop as witnesses. 1904 release to Chase City VA. 1910 grand larceny in Buffalo NY. 1911 two years in penitentiary. 1919 arrest in Olean NY with bail set. multiple wanted notices for NY NJ PA towns.
A formal contest of Shenandoah City December 9 dry election is filed in Page County Circuit Court. Judge Haas will hear the case likely after February term. if not set aside, Shenandoah’s two saloons must close March 9. Grounds claim early poll closing, doubtful ballots, and Rev M A Ashby's voting while allegedly living in North Carolina.
Announcement states Miss Hildegarde Portner remains hospitalized in Washington due to illness and will not marry Representative Henry D. Flood on January 7. Miss Anna Portner stays with her as the social wedding is postponed to an unspecified later date.
The commander of the battleship Ohio reports additional smallpox cases aboard the vessel in Havana Cuba with details sparse due to the damaged telegraphic dispatch.
Since yesterday several cases of smallpox have developed aboard the battleship. No crew member is permitted to go ashore until further notice.
A brief in Sacred Heart Review notes the value of a trustworthy friend with a playful quote about how sweet it is to have such a companion. The item highlights friendship and trust in a light, reflective tone.
In the Corporation Court clerk’s office a deed records Harry C. Stouffer and wife transferring a house and lot on the north side of Southwark street to N. M. Smalls for $10 and other valuable consideration. Parcel extends 201 feet, with an arch extending northward the same distance along Southwark street.
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