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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1914

Page

2

Court to appoint master to report on Winchester estate liens

In Frederick County Virginia the II oe Circuit Court orders a master to ascertain and report on estate and lien priorities involving L. H. Orndorff Gertie M. Orndorff and others. A publication notice will run four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star to summon all interest to appear May 30 at law office Rouss Avenue.

Frederick County Virginia Ma Orndorff Gertie M. Orndorff R. Grayliams Sant L. H. Orndorff M. Orndorff Gertie Win- Tvening Star Rouss Avenue Winchester Vhrna

Local Notes from Macedonia Virginia and Nearby Towns

Miss Carrie Crintz of Ridgeway visits her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Charles Price in Macedonia. Memorial Day plans include a visit to Shenandoah County and friends there. Mrs Jacob’s daughters Miss Josephine Jacobs spent a day recently at Stephens City.

Carrie Crintz Ridgeway Charles Price Macedonia Susan Price Martin and Jacob Josephine Jacobs Stephens City

NAIN NEWS NOTES Hears of Local Visits and Junior Civic League

Miss Estelle Purcell visits grandfather Mr John Clayton near Cedar Grove. Edith Luttrell returns to Washington D C. Mrs James Pelter improving. Families of Bayliss Reed and Mianple visit. Mrs Holmes Yeakley spends time with Samuel Brown family. A Junior Civic League forms with Cyrus Greenawalt as president and Beulah Hartman as vice president. Next meeting at the school house June 4 at 8 p m for Bryarly School welfare involvement.

Nain Estelle Purcell John Clayton Cedar Grove Edith Luttrell James Pelter Arthur Bayliss Charles Reed Frank Mianple Holmes Yeakley Samuel Brown Cyrus Greenawalt Beulah, Hart- Man Minnie Parlett Elizabeth Munich Raymond Mattison Theelfare Bryarly School

Pay Day for Shenandoah Valley B&O Workers

Last Friday was the semi monthly pay day for the Shenandoah Valley division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Train No 55 brought the payroll messenger to Winchester station with checks issued to trainmen and other employees after noon arrival.

Shenandoah Valley Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Winchester Station United States Express Company

Get Rid of the Torment of Rheumatism

An old advertisement touts Poley Kidney Pills as a quick fix to clear toxins from the blood and relieve pain from rheumatism, backache, swollen joints, and stiff muscles, promising users can feel spry again. The copy targets longtime sufferers seeking rapid relief.

Health bulletin warns of water dangers after drought

The State Board of Health warns Virginia citizens about polluted water after the first heavy rain following a prolonged dry spell. It cautions against drinking muddy spring water and urges boiling, well cap protection, and careful well and water-supply practices to prevent dysentery and typhoid fever. Free protective literature is available by writing to the Richmond office.

Richmond State Board of Health State Board Virginia

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted For Female Ills

A promotional paragraph describes women facing female troubles with the need to smile for others. It endorses Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a forty year remedy to ease obstinate illness, urging every woman to try it and listing druggists as sellers.

Mr Doran Appointed Agent for Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Mr J R Doran the local sanitary inspector is named agent for the Winchester branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He is normally at the police station in City Hall and messages can be left with the police in his absence.

J. R. Doran Winchester Society For the Prevention O City Hall Iin

Wind Endorsements Highlight Cod Liver Oil Remedies

Physicians praise Vinol as a superior cod liver preparation for strengthening frail patients and easing chronic coughs and bronchial conditions. Dr. C L Dreese of Goshen New York Dr L B Bouchelle of Thomasville Georgia and Dr W N Rand of Evans Mills New York all attest to Vinol's palatability and beneficial results in bronchial pulmonary ailments.

C. L. Dreese Goshen N. Y Mays L. B. Bouchelle Thomasville Vinci W. N. Rand Evans Mills

Be Generous in dealings with others

Advice urges focusing on others' good qualities and kind acts. When conflicts or drifting apart occur, keep a pleasant thought to preserve connection even when the other is distant. Exchange columns offer timeless guidance on maintaining goodwill.

Epigram on Love and Debt Sparks Lingering Wit

In a witty exchange Professor Swiggs muses on whether I love you is the sweetest phrase in English. A skeptical listener quips that some authorities deem there is a better ending to a debt than a declaration of love.

Professor Swiggs

New Theory on Lightning Sparks New Optical Illusion Idea

A German scientist says lightning flashes zigzag is an eye twitching illusion caused by the viewer. Other notes describe wildflowers yielding soap from soapwort corn cockle and scarlet pimpernel and horse chestnut fruit with saponine qualities used in rural districts.

The One Exception Brings Attention to a Neglected Chaperon

A brief note points out that a chaperon is largely credited for neglect, highlighting the irony and social expectations surrounding guardianship and responsibility in a civic context.

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Winchester Man

Winchester citizen A F Ritenour testifies three decades ago to relief from kidney pain and backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He confirms lasting benefit and urges others to buy the same remedy, priced 50 cents at dealers, from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.

A. F. Ritenour W. Kent St Winchester Doan Dean Mr. Ritenour Foster-Mil Lurn Co Buffalo, N. Y

Bids Wanted for Exhibition Building Construction

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society announces bids for an exhibition building to be opened by the Board of Directors June 12 at 2 pm. Plans are available from architect Stuart Edmonds in the Farmers and Merchants Bank building after June 3. Occupancy by August 15, 1944 is required. Bids due 2 pm June 12. right to reject any bid. Old lumber may be used. Details from Ocharil ds R. McOann chairman. Blanche Lynn visiting Martinsburg father John W. Brown.

Board of Stuart Edmonds Farmers and Merchants’ Bank Shenandoah Val. Agricultural Soc’ty. Ocharilds R. M’oann I Aice

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