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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
2
An advertisement proclaims a medical cure for chronic disorders including stomach, liver, and kidney problems. It claims relief for severe pain and mobility using a doctor prescribed tonic, touting nationwide availability across six states and small bottle dosages.
A fragmentary note reflects on misfortune and fate with a lyric line about deserved outcomes and a reference to a character named Pear amid a somber social scene.
A large Berkeley county reception last Friday at A. C. Clendening home honored son H. N. Clendening and his bride Maupin recently wed in Prairie Grove Ark. About 165 guests attended a buffet supper. The couple plan to live in Kingwood after a stay in Baltimore.
A memorial service was held at Bethel M. R. Church in Trone on Sunday. Graves in the adjoining cemetery were decorated with flowers by Sunday school members. Rev. C. W. Stump led services with assistance from Mr. A. Spaid. Attendees included Mrs. Belle Faulkner Mrs. E. F. Giffin Mr. Wilbur H. Chapman and others from Capon Bridge Winchester Rowlesburg and Keyser.
A Virginia Grand Lodge committee discussed a proposed home for aged and infirm Masons. Findings showed no members in need of support and many lodges small, leading to the conclusion that building a home is not yet timely.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a quick remedy to clear the blood of poisons causing rheumatism. It promises restored energy and mobility by easing backache swollen joints and stiff muscles.
Thomas J. Marshall a Woodstock horseman and Eva N Monroe were married at the bride’s Round Hill home in Loudoun County Virginia on Thursday June 18. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Hildebrand of the Southern Methodist Church. The couple now reside in Woodstock.
Four heavy rains drenched Harrisonburg area ending a 47 day drought. In Bridgewater a severe wind and hailstorm caused damage as the largest hailstones on record fell. The rain followed a revivalist sermon by Rev. Frazier Farr of the Southern Methodist Church.
A reader puzzle in the Star promises a two dollar check hidden within the tomorrow page of advertisements. Clues lie in extra letters across ads that form a sentence revealing the check’s hiding place and timing. Misses Ruby and Elizabeth Gaver visit Miss Selah Shull in Washington DC.
Winchester resident Mrs. Mary V. Rainsberger testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her years of kidney pain and backaches after trying other remedies. She reports relief, praising the medicine and noting continued trust in its effectiveness. Price is 50 cents at all dealers, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Mrs L D Glasscock returns home after visit in Washington. Mrs Philip Henry improving at home. Mrs Clarence Pur and son visit Charlestown area. George Glasscock family and others visit Ernest Carter family near Charlestown. Miss Evin Carper and Busey visit Berryville sister. Mary Coleman visits Locke family in Summit Point. Families of Henry and Carter noted. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound advertised for cough relief.
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