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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1914

Page

6

Prayer Offered For Rain By Local Church

In Christ Protestant Episcopal Church last evening the rector Rev. W. D. Smith led a prayer for rain to end the dry spell plaguing crops and gardens since early May. Mr. Loring A. Cover returned to Baltimore this morning after visiting his family on South Washington street. Miss Margaret Pearson returned to Philadelphia today after visiting at the home of her brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pearson on National avenue.

In Christ Protestant Episcopal ‘Church Eevning W. D. Smith Mr. Loring A. Cover Baltimore Washington Street Margaret Pearson Philadelphia Lewis Pearson National Avenue

Frederick County to consider County Supt. of Roads applicants

The Board of Supervisors of Frederick county will be asked to consider applications for the position of County Superintendent of Roads. Applicants should provide references, state qualifications and salary expected. Address Phil H. Gold, County Clerk.

Frederick County

Winchester Folks Praise Doan's Kidney Pills

Winchester residents credit Doan's Kidney Pills with curing Mrs. Mary V. Rainsberger of kidney pain and backache after years of misery. She reports relief after trying other remedies failed. The ad notes the price as 50 cents and urges asking for Doan's Kidney Pills by name at Buffalo dealer locations.

Mary V. Rainsberger Market Winchester Dean Doan

Cobb Tops AL Batting Race With .347 Average

CHICAGO June 22 Only nine batters in the American League exceed .300 this week. Ty Cobb leads the list tied with C Walker of St. Louis at .347 while Covaleski of Detroit sits at .343 and Baker of Philadelphia at .432. The Athletic leads AL team batting at .267 with Detroit next at .254. Miller of St. Louis paces the NL at .364, followed by Hummell and Dalton of Brooklyn. Philadelphia and New York head the NL. Buffalo’s Lavinge tops the Federal League at .500 in 11 games. Indianapolis stars Kauff at .401 in the Federal League, while Indianapolis team batting sits at .262. McCormick of Chattanooga tops the Southern at .862, with Kirby of Mobile at .360. Atlanta leads club batting at .272.

Chicago Ty Cobb Miller St. Louis Hummell Brooklyn Dalton Bberfield Philadelphia New York Lavinge Buffalo Kauff Indianapolis McCormick Chattanooga Kirby Mobile Atlanta

Social Notes From Clarke Virginia June Social Roundup

Barryville notes list residents and visitors including Portia Baldwin Sophia Powers M H Clagett Sam Taylor Ethel Shoemaker Lydie Taylor and Wilmer Gaver. Entries mention trips to Roanoke Washington Philadelphia Blacksburg Richmond and Old Point Comfort plus attendance at V P I finals and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Barryvilile Portia Baldwin Sophia Powers Berryville Charles Im. Broun Roanoke John Neill Old Point Comfort Percy Crown Thas Washington J.M Clagett Philadelphia Sam Taylor Richmond Miz P.h.powers Louise Powers Mrz P. H. Powers, Jr Blacksburg Lydie Taylor

McGill Family Notes and Visit Mentioned

A fragment notes Mrs. McGill's father Dr. R. P. Page and Mire Moore Jr leaving Thursday for Madison Wisconsin to visit her daughter.

Mire, A. Moore, Jr Madison, Wis

Get Rid of the Torment of Rheumatism

An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a quick remedy to clear blood poisons causing rheumatism. It emphasizes restoring prior activity, relieving backache swollen joints and stiff muscles. The copy appeals to readers seeking relief and renewed vitality.

Foley

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