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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1917
Page
4
An advertisement lists subscription prices: one year in advance three dollars, six months one fifty, three months one dollar and a quarter, and one month twenty five cents. The Evening Star is entered at Winchester Post Office as second class mail matter.
Garnett Affleck, 14, eager to join Uncle Sam's Navy, enlisted without parental consent, went to Staunton and Richmond, but his parents refused to sign a release. The Navy rejected him and he returned home as his father reimbursed rail fare.
Mr Clyde Morgan of Washington a former resident of this city was taken ill suddenly on Saturday while lunching at the Greek restaurant on North Main street. He fell from a chair and received aid from two physicians. He suffered acute indigestion, was rushed to his hotel, improved, and later returned home. Morgan travels for a large art calendar firm and was in town on business.
Charlo tte s ville Va April 30 Residents of the Proffit neighborhood in Albemarle county are aroused over the action of a stranger riding a bicycle with dogs around his neck He stopped at the church near Rivanna and bored a hole through the wall after he spent two hours at Laurel Hill Baptist Church where he chiselled and bored a hole through a fifteen inch wall On officials being put on his trail he suddenly dis-
The Maples, formerly the Rau farm of about 200 acres between Halltown and Harpers Ferry, was sold by Frank Higginbotham to George B. Goetz and then to C. F. Wall and the A. D. Goetz Company. The deeds do not disclose the consideration.
Kansas City man Mr Hodges touts Vinol as a cure for bad blood and dizziness noting rapid improvement after four days. The ad claims Vinol combines beef iron cod liver peptones and glycerophosphates to enrich blood improve circulation and restore strength with a guarantee.
Enchant Pa resident Mrs Augustus Baughman describes long female troubles and nervous spells. After trying doctors she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound prescribed by a friend and reports restored strength and ability to work. The ad invites others to seek free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Major Claude R. Cammer, commander at Shenandoah Valley Academy in Winchester, was notified by the War Department of his appointment as a first lieutenant in the officers reserve corps. He expects no interference with academy duties until term end and remains ready for any call. He is from Mountain Falls, Frederick County, a Virginia Military Institute graduate noted for his exemplary record. J R M Roszel, Shenandoah Valley Academy principal, is a major in the quartermaster reserve.
A tentative program for the Confederate veterans reunion in Washington lists trips to Manassas and Fort Stevens on June 5, a parade on June 7, and an excursion to Gettysburg for the Confederate monument unveiling on June 8. President Wilson is invited to speak June 5. On June 4 Union veterans will greet Southern veterans and tours of Washington are planned.
A princess with a checkered past was escorted from a Norwegian liner to Ellis Island for an Immigration Board hearing. Mrs Catherine Kolb formerly Princess Catherine Radziwill arrived from Europe intending to lecture on Russia’s royal history and life. her intrigues allegedly span Europe and Cape Town where forged Rhodes records once landed her in prison.
Men seeking the three months training for Army officers may apply directly to Fort Myer as the recent order cuts the posting route. Ten of forty candidates at Fort Myer refused the enlistment oath, offering various excuses, while Captain Archie Miller confirmed the oath issue to reporters.
Co H Boxwell Sr retired merchant of 302 North Main St Winchester testifies his kidney trouble caused pain backache and poor sleep and that Doan's Kidney Pills restored his health. Six years later he still keeps a box and endorses the remedy price 60 cents at dealers Milburn Co NY
A reader urges formation of a real live Chamber of Commerce to advance Winchester and Frederick County. He calls for cooperation between wage earners and the well off, and stresses need for experienced leadership to develop natural resources and civic growth.
The article advocates early closing of stores starting May 10th to help the war effort. It notes many businesses already close at six in summer and asks if five o'clock closing could be adopted this year. It cites public support and mentions national guard mobilization and potential home rifle purchases.
A Winchester, Virginia reader argues city folks should not replace rural labor as the farm faces shortages for military needs. She questions how a farmer would feel if urban buyers demanded goods while sons and husbands grow up learning the land. She urges fair play and support for farmers. April 25.
Dr N A Cobb notes tens of thousands of nematode species exist with most unknown. Parasitic nematodes affect vertebrates with thousands of identified species, while free living soil nematodes vastly outnumber them and are highly prolific. Estimates place soil nematodes in the thousands of millions per upper foot of arable soil.
A fragmentary ad notes Lethe and PeeS promoting spring goods with sparse copy and unclear details. The brief items hint at seasonal offerings and a local advertising push without specific products or prices.
An advisory text argues women wear high heels cause corns and proposes freezone drops as a quick relief. It describes applying the ether preparation to remove hard or soft corn and advises purchasing a quarter ounce from a druggist.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated December 11 1905 from Mrs Eliza Clarke and Hamilton Clarke the undersigned offers at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 1 oclock a m on May 12 1917 the tract containing about sixty acres with buildings adjoining the lands of Harry Kern Matthias Loy and others about three miles north of Gainesboro in Frederick county Va The land has timber Terms of sale One third cash on day of sale and the balance in one and two years bonds payable with interest secured by a deed of trust and a policy of fire insurance on the buildings. Lynch trustee Win M Bowen auctioneer 4 11 18
Samuel Mason estate sale of 208 Valley Ave Winchester Virginia listed for May 12 1917 at noon. Two story residence fronting Valley Ave and Warwick St offers potential nursery or multiple building lots. Purchase terms require one third cash day of sale with balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. J M M Lynch trustee and Wm M Bowen auctioneer.
Notice to the public to settle all claims or debts against the estate of the late Lawrence McK Boyd within 30 days from date. Signed by Adam Forney City Sergeant Admiral. Includes a separate sales pitch for Foley products urging mail-in reply for a trial package.
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