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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
2
A fragmentary OCR shows times and routes between Philadelphia and New York with scattered figures like 11.20 a and 4.45 pmtbm. The lines also include numbers 2.30 and 6.28, a mix of unclear codes and times, suggesting a historic travel schedule.
Norfolk and Western timetable details routes to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Shenandoah and onward connections to Winston-Salem and New York. Pullman sleepers cafe car service linked to Memphis special and junction connections at Harrisburg Washington and other intermediate stations.
A Nebraska family recalls Gilbert’s severe eczema at age three, describe raw facial sores, and credit Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clearing his skin after doctors failed. They praise the remedies and offer a testimonial from Mrs. H. ht of West Point, Aug. 96.
The circuit court of Frederick County on June 28 1912 orders sale of the real estate of Sarah E Hamilton deceased and division of proceeds among heirs. Defendants not Virginia residents must appear within 15 days to protect interests. notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star and posted at the courthouse front door on the next rule day.
An advertisement offers a free copy of a mysterious prescription said to cure nervous debility and weakened manhood without drugs. It claims quick restoration and invites men to write Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit for the sealed prescription.
A group of Virginia Democrats issue a telegram to William Jennings Bryan on June 26 1912 urging him to support Woodrow Wilson as the Democratic standard bearer. They claim Virginia’s sentiment differs from the Baltimore delegation and insist Wilson reflects the party at large despite alleged influence from powerful interests. Signed by numerous Richmond leaders including Bryan Vaughan Pollard Shiflett Kerr Harper Hart Page Warren MeShelborne Tucker Gray Minor Frand Dickerson and others.
Clarke notes list residents and visitors with travels to New York Detroit Washington Buffalo and Niagara Falls. People mentioned include Joe Bakewell Eugenia Swann Polly Edwards Virginia Butler Helen Butler Sophie Powers and Senator Blackburn Smith along with McCormicks visiting Alexandria Baltimore and Patterson New Jersey.
A sprained ankle may be cured in three to four days by applying Chamberlain's Ointment and following directions. Not more than one in ten rheumatism cases require internal treatment. Free application and massaging at each use relieve pain and soreness. For sale by all dealers.
The engagement of Miss Edith L. Schaffer of Martinsburg to Mr. Frank F. Clendening of Charles Town has been announced by their families. The notice confirms forthcoming wedding plans.
Mr Sites and Mrs Henkel wed after traveling from New Market by train to Baltimore. The bride daughter of the late Capt William Rice and widow of Charles Henkel, now plans housekeeping in a renovated dwelling. The groom, son of the late William Sites, runs a New Market to depot auto line and survived a Kernstown crash with no serious injuries.
The pastor Rev D. Taylor will occupy the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church pulpit at 11 a.m. Sunday with the sermon titled Christian Perfection. Sunday school follows at 2:15 p.m. Baraca Class meets then, presided by newly elected President Mr Price, with Rev C D Taylor leading the lesson. An 8 p.m. patriotic sermon titled Americanism completes the day.
Col Theodore Roosevelt has been invited to attend the Lutheran reunion at Pen Mar on July 25 and deliver an address. No reply has been received yet but acceptance is believed likely. The program includes addresses by Rev Dr A Granville of Pineinlicaiin College and Rev Dr J M Reiniensny der.
Cecilion Maryland resident George Richards recounts a 12 year search for relief from chronic stomach troubles. He says dried peaches and buttermilk worsened pain while raw eggs brought relief, and credits Thedford's Black-Draugh t for significant improvement after years of illness and costly treatments.
Mrs James W Thomas is referenced in a public notice while Mr Clen dening serves as a mail clerk on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the readable text.
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