White Post Bond Pledges Rally Supports Liberty Loan
The Liberty loan rally in White Post Virginia drew strong pledges despite rain. Reverend G B Palmer offered chaplain services to the army, and Rev Mr Lawson succeeded Rev Mr Grosscup at the Methodist Church. Local residents attended convocation in Berryville and visited relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Post
Robert Hines
Rea Cross
G. B. Palmer
Episcopal Church
Berryville
Turner Hughes
Buena Vista
Misses Hughes
Colored Men In Engineering Corps Leave for Fort Wayne
The four colored men slated for selective service leave on Thursday May 2 and will be sent to Fort Wayne Michigan. They will be assigned to the engineering corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lee
Fort Wayne
Michigan
Engineering Corps
More Men To Be Direct To France
The government offer to accept drafted men for civilian army positions expired Saturday night. The local exemption board received three additional applications for service: W. W. Perry of Middletown as railroad brakeman Fred M Lemley of Stephens City as chauffeur and Curtis Creswell of Winchester. These men will be sent directly to France once orders arrive from the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Perry
Middletown
Fred. M.lemley
Stephens City
Curtis Creswell
Winchester
France
War Department
Bible Class Buys A Bond
The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddeock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South purchased a $100 Liberty bond. This adds to prior bonds bought individually by the class members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddeock Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Larrick Serves in Paris Mail Duty for U S Forces
Fred J. Larrick of Middletown, long a railway mail clerk on the Baltimore and Ohio between Brunswick and Lexington, has joined the oversea service and is reported on duty in Paris handling mail destined for American soldiers. He has written home praising the work and the country around Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red. J. Larrick
Middletown
France
Paris
Larrick
Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio
Brumswick
Lexington
Pershing Adored By The Marines
Atlanta readers share a letter from Mrs. W. M. Walton praising General Pershing as Marines in France pledge devotion amid battles. The note notes Pershing’s praise of the corps and the enduring bond between leadership and the Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Marines
Atlanta
France
General Pershing
Vee Sey
W. M. Walton
James
Final Bond Drive In Carper's Valley
A house-to-house canvass is planned in Shawnee district Carpers Valley to solicit Liberty bonds. A committee will divide the district into sections and personally seek every resident to buy at least one bond. Sheriff Luther Pannett leads with John C. Coe Asa L. Rosenberger John H. Myers Robert Golightly Peter Hammond and T A Brown on the main committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Carpers Valley
Luther Pannett
John C. Coe
Asa L. Rosenberger
John H. Myers
Robert Golightly
Peter Hammond
T. A.brown
Katie Henry Weds in McKeesport Pa
Charles Brannon of McKeesport and Miss Katie S Henry of Winchester Va were married Saturday afternoon at the Coursin Street Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage in Versailles Avenue by Rev H J Giles. They went to housekeeping on Harrison Avenue in McKeesport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Charles “Brannon
Katie S. Henry
Winchester
Coursin Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Versailles Avenue
H. J. Giles
Harrison Avenue
Thrift stamps teach saving habits to youths nationwide
A brief item notes thrift stamps are used to teach children and families the value of saving money. It highlights community programs encouraging young savers and mentions local participation in promotions and classroom activities.
Mother's Friend advertised for expectant mothers in 19th century ad
An advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother's Friend to ease physical strain and nerves during birth. It claims external application softens muscles, reduces pain, and aids health and beauty. The Brad-Regulator Co. markets the product from Lamar Building in Atlanta, offering a booklet on motherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Langer
Brad- Rerulator Co
Lamar Bidg
Charles T Wyndham Undergoes Urgent Surgery
West Water street merchant Charles T Wyndham underwent a surgical operation at Memorial Hospital late Friday for perforated intestines after a sudden visit to surgery from supper. He was taken in suddenly Friday evening and operated on about 10 30 p m. His condition was slightly improved the next day but remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Wyndham
West Water Street
Memorial Hospital
Vinol Removes Cause of Chronic Coughs
Lagrange North Carolina reader reports long term cough relief after using Vinol. He says sleep improved, appetite returned, and weight gained. The ad touts Vinol as a tonic and tissue builder with formula on bottle and money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange, N. C
W. I. Ren
Lagrange
N. C
Public Sale of Desirable Building Lots in Winchester
Public auction of two building lots at Highland avenue and Kern street Winchester Va bids start with one third cash payment and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust. Sale to occur at the courthouse in Winchester at noon under decree from the Corporation Court of Winchester dated April 4 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of City of Winchester
M. M. Lynch
Admr
Nelson Ashton
Jackson Ashton
Highland Avenue
Kern Street
Winchester
Robert ‘Adams
James Fries
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court of
Court Refers Estate of Nelson Ashton for Division
In Winchester Virginia the Corporation Court references the Nelson Ashton estate to a Master Commissioner to determine real and personal property, transferable interests, and whether division in kind or sale is best. Creditors and taxes will be noted, with attendance set for May 22, 1918 in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Ashton Et Als
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Nelson Ashton
Virginia
Skin Disease Prompts Search For Deep Source Cure
A newspaper snippet describes eczema as a burning irritation with temporary relief from salves. It argues that true cure requires reaching the disease’s source beneath the skin, noting local remedies only ease pain briefly.
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Kearsley Wysong
Charlestown
Henry Page
J. F. Kennerly
Shirley Miller
Nineveh
William Dearmont
Grattan Crawford
Louise Crawford
Kernstown
Kennerly
Ftta
Anna Grim
Kremer
West Piccadilly St
Frederick
Maryland
J.L. Herrell
Buffalo Hotel
Smomas & Messer CO
Baltimore
Miller’s Drug Store
Dollie E. Newcome
Route 1
ARES
Pressisa Rt
Ayelles
Uncle Sam
Fred. J. Larrick
Carper’s Valley
Katie Henry
A.tavenner
Mom. Lynch
Western Newspaper Union
Saamigese
Beaton
Eve
Aileen
Este Matteson
Matteson
Red Cross
Editha Morris
Glover
Ile
Drake Beaton
Walter Matteson
Secret Service
Mortimer Harkins
Washington
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
United States
Seth Thomas
Soldier Boys
Denny-Clowe CO. Inc
Bell Phone
R. A. Denny
N. Main St
Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
William’s
Duchess
Baldwin
M. B. Twigg
N. W. Greening
McIntosh
York Imperial
California
Hansbrough & Carter Real Estate
Investments Bay Liberty Bonds
Kreso
Dip No
ASCO
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