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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
2
Dr John A Ferrer reports on hookworm impact on rural schooling and the path to eradication in a free United States Bureau of Education bulletin. Rural schools are leading the movement to remove health handicaps and improve progress.
Miss Amanda Elizabeth Robinson and John R. Rinker of Re-Manes Sparren county Virginia were married Tuesday afternoon in Hagerstown at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church by Rev. E K Thomas.
Opequon Virginia December 18 residents report rapid progress on Gus Pierce new Cedar Creek grade home promising to be one of the area’s most attractive houses. A valuable horse owned by C B Headley fell gravely ill but is expected to recover. H C Piecre has returned from a trip to Upperville Virginia.
A Berryville Virginia merchant J D Hart testifies Doan's Kidney Pills give satisfactory results for backache and irregular urine. He uses the remedy and recommends others try it. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Props Buffalo NY.
Fort y men of the Emden crew, left on Cocos Island after Sydney forced the cruiser ashore, have captured a collier and mounted two Maxims to raid commerce in the Pacific. The report, via the British steamer Malacca at Jolo, is not officially confirmed. Lieutenant von Muecke leads the German party, which departed with a schooner and provisions.
Howard Funk of Strasburg dislocated his knee and broke the leg above the knee while visiting his uncle Mr. Clark Carper. Doctors including Dr. Hopewell set the bones and he received care from his family. Other local items note hospital stays, illnesses, a child's death, and ongoing school construction.
Mr W H Painter installs a hot air furnace at home. Mr J A Guard adds an acetylene light plant. Trus sell and Trussell near completion on their new store. Hunter Barley moves from Kernstown to Peters place. Mr Howard Grove of Winchester visits grandfather T W McArtor last Sunday.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a district reorganization. S A Jordan is named assistant superintendent of the Baltimore division with HQ at Brunswick Maryland. H F Howser becomes road foreman of engines and assistant train master for the Shenandoah district with offices in Harrisonburg Virginia. Jordan oversees the Shenandoah district Washington County Branch and Brunswick yards. Previously he served as Winchester superintendent and spent eight years in Baltimore as district engineer of maintenance of way.
Reynolds Store Virginia notes several visitors including N H Hovermale Ward McIntire and O B Shads at the Shads home. Lila Scrivener and Russell Scrivener visited David Murphy and Mollie Dick with N M Hovermale. Frank Murphy and Guy Stotler spent Sunday visiting friends. Ward McIntire and family hosted Havermale relatives last Sunday.
Farmers should treat trunks with lime sulphur wash to deter rabbits and mice from girdling or damaging young trees. Mix a thick paint from lime sulphur, water, and lime, apply from ground level to two feet high. Protectors are less effective and costly. Also note report of Major General George B. Davis’s death in Washington, a Grace United Brethren drive raises funds, and Brunswick postmaster candidate Musgrove endorsed after ballots.
Health in advancing age depends on regular bowel movements. Cathartics are too strong. a mild laxative tonic with herbs and pepsin, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is recommended. Price 60 cents or one dollar. free trial bottle offered by Dr W B Caldwell, 451 Washington St, Monticello IL.
The Star publishes the full list of Apple Fund contributors with barrels donated, totaling 120 barrels. The report notes the Robinson Cold Storage plant provided car space, Cumberland Valley Railroad hauled it free, and Loomis & Co. sold it without commission. net receipts were 267.50. Notable donors include Yorks, Ben Davis, Jennettes, Stayman, Pippins, and many others with barrels ranging from 1 to 10. Also mentions aerial mail service expansion and Morgan’s Alaska Railway proposal.
White Post Virginia notes show James Denny visiting Baltimore friends while G R Green stayed in Berryville. Several residents plan trips to Washington Winchester and Front Royal with visits to relatives and local hosts including the Sowers Meade and Massey families.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick remedy for croup. It touts relief from thick mucus and phlegm, a reduction in coughing, and easier breathing for better sleep, with availability through local dealers.
Mrs John Whittington and her daughter Miss Blanche Whittington of Rest Virginia have arrived in the city for an extended visit with relatives.
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