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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1918

Page

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Beginning Monday Jen’s Slips 20c Sale Ends Soon

Beginning Monday and all week Jen's slips on sale at 20 cents each. An exceptional offer at less than cost of material. Shop early.

Jen

Wounded Men in France Share War Ambulance Duty

Henry S Baker Jr of the Washington and Lee University Hospital Ambulance unit in France writes of daily duty behind the firing lines. He describes long drives to haul wounded, rare danger, meals in field kitchens, a French section crew, and vivid scenes of wounded officers and soldiers amid ongoing bombardment. He reflects on Easter from the front and hopes for peace.

Henry S. Baker, Jr France Henry S. Baker Henry S.baker, Jr Washington and Lee University Hospital Atire Dada Neadly Bowie Light Artillery

Grimes Box Social For Red Cross Set At Woodbine

Miss Virginia Yeakle will hold a box social at Woodbine school in Grimes on April 30 at 8 p m for Red Cross funds. Public invited. Several local residents are noted visiting relatives and friends. A large crowd attended the Liberty loan rally in Winchester last night.

R. G. Clevenger Washington Liberty Loan Winchester

Cardui Report From Marksville Woman

Mrs. Alice Johnson describes years of back and side pain and insomnia relieved after taking Cardui. She notes regained strength and ability to work, urging others with female complaints to try Cardui as thousands have since. NC-133

Marksville Alice Johnson Cardus Carol Cardui

Public Sale of Desirable Building Lots in Winchester Virginia

Public sale of two corner building lots at Highland avenue and Kern street Winchester Va to be offered at 1 pm on May 25 1918 in front of the Courthouse. Lots each 35 ft by 100 ft may be sold separately or together with one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and bonds. conducted under decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester in the Lynch vs Jackson Ashton case. M M Lynch Special Commissioner certifies bond with approved security. April 19 1918. J B Beverley Clerk.

Corporation Court of City of Wincheste M. M. Lynch Admr Nelson Ashton Jackson Ashton Cour House Winchester Highland Avenue Kern Street Robert Adams James Fries J. B. Beverley Corporation Court of

Winchester court directs inquiry into Nelson Ashton estate

The Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia orders Master Commissioner to report on the realty and personal estate of Nelson Ashton deceased including shares, division options, creditor accounts, unpaid taxes, and any other relevant matters. A public hearing for creditors and interested parties set for May 22 1918 in Winchester.

Jackson Ashton Corporation Court City of Winchester Nelson Ashton Vas Virginia Nelsom_Ashton

If I Were a Farmer Medicinal Kit Guide

A farmer describes keeping a small set of Chamberlain remedies at hand for bowel complaints coughs sprains stomach troubles and biliousness. He argues these medicines save trips to town and allow treatment of minor ailments promptly.

Chamberlain

Liquor raid fails as bootleggers pass Martinsburg tollgate

Four Petersburg Va autos carrying liquor crossed Martinsburg tollgate last night. Officials led by Sheriff Panett and Police Chief Doran surrounded the area but bootleggers did not appear. Witnesses say the same driver who eluded officers last Monday night led the group on a circuitous route. Crowds gathered, some with equipment to film the event, while officers planned a repeat capture.

Winchester Petersburg Val Panett M.A. Doran Internal Revenue Collector A. B. Armely Martinsburg Yeserday Jaseo

Barr dies at Memorial Hospital after operation

Mrs Volunta Virginia Barr wife of Clinton Barr died last night at Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. Funeral set for Monday at the Christian Church where she was an active member. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She was born in Hagerstown Maryland in 30 years ago. Survived by husband two children and many Morris siblings.

Volunta Virginia Barr Clinton Barr Memorial Hospital Christian Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Barr Alexander Morris Hagerstown O. W. Morris Eddystone John W. Morris Leveland Ohio N. L. Morris Highview Ww- Va Garland Morris Albin Arthur Morris Jacksonville Fla

Death of Infant John Albert Staunton

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Albert Staunton died last Sunday at 129 West Water Street aged 9 months Funeral was held Tuesday at 3 o clock and interment followed in Weynesboro Virginia

John Albert Staunton Albert Staunton West Water Street Weynesboro

Liberty Bond Campaign Calls for Every Home Participation

A government appeal urges a Liberty bond in every American home. Officials emphasize nationwide savings to support national defense and boost the economy as wartime needs grow.

Uncle Sam

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