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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1918

Page

2

Training as an Aviator Discharged from Service

The local board has discharged Ray mond Rosenberger from U S Army service at his request. He was training for an officer’s aviation commission at Cornell University Ithaca New York but chose not to pursue the aviation branch. He remains subject to the draft and has been reclassified to Class 1 from Class 6.

Board of Exemption Raymond Rosenberger United’ States Army Cornell University Ithaca N. Y Rosenberger

Teamster Rejoices Over Healed Leg After Queer Ointment

William Haase of West Park Ohio credits Petersons Ointment with curing a years long severe leg gore. He says doctors failed yet the ointment healed the wound and he now feels happy. He touts cures for herpes piles skin diseases pimples and blackheads and notes the 30 cent price at druggists.

Peterforts William Haase West Park Ohio P. G. Reitz Peterson America

Convicted Neff Gang Member Begs Jail Time

Dave Neff, second Neff gang member tried for assaulting Sheriff W. D. Stoner, was found guilty and sentenced to two years in Woodstock jail. Paul Neff already sentenced to four years for burglary and assault. he is to start at the penitentiary. Other gang members' trials loom.

Woodstock Dave Neff Neff Gang of Outlaws Sherif W. D. Stoner Neff Hackley Mt. Jackson Paul Neff Stoner

Americans Enter Naval Raid On Zeebrugge Sub Base

London reports an American naval lieutenant joined the air raid on Zeebrugge targeting the German submarine base. He barely escaped German fire and aircraft while bombing air dromes and harbor facilities. Another American reportedly helped sink a German submarine with a bomb.

London Zeebrugge The Chronicle

Appreciation for kindness after our daughter's death

We express deep gratitude for the kindness shown by friends during the quiet period of sorrow following the death of our little daughter. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Stanton.

Mrs A. A. Stanton

Zemo Promises Eczema Relief From Drugstore Buy

The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland Ohio offers Zemo to treat eczema and skin troubles. A 35 cent bottle and a one dollar extra large size are advertised with claims it heals skin conditions, soothes irritation, and cleanses wounds and burns.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Reliable Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad

For years Dr Kilmer Swamp Root has been promoted as a physician prescribed kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is claimed to strengthen these organs and assist their natural work. The ad urges testing with a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. for a sample and mentions Winchester Star.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Free Consultation for Chronic Diseases in Hagerstown

Doctor Fahrney in Hagerstown offers free consultations for chronic ailments. He invites patients to send name and address to receive a mailing case and question blank. He warns against using drugs for chronic troubles and emphasizes determining the cause for cure.

Public Sale of Desirable Building Lots in Winchester

By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester entered April 4 1918 M M Lynch special commissioner will sell two building lots at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Va at noon on May 2 1918 lots are corner Highland avenue and Kern street each 25 feet frontage eastward 100 feet to be sold separately or together with one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust bonds payable in one and two years bearing interest. J B Beverley Clerk confirms bond with approved security.

Corporation Court of City of Winchester M. M. Lynch Admr Nelson Ashton Jackson Ashton Highland Avenue Kern Street Winchester Highland Avenues Robert Adams James Fries J. B. Beverley Corporation Court of Jackson Ashton Et Als Corporation Court City of Virginia Nelson

Winchester Court Refers Estate Case to Master Commissioner

In Winchester Virginia the Corporation Court refers Nelson Ashton estate to Master Commissioner for inquiry and report. Proceedings include division of real and personal property and creditor accounts with May 9 1918 hearing date and adjournments if needed.

Winchester Virginia M. M. Lynch Admi Nelson Ashton

Car shortage worsens coal production fears for next winter

Reports warn of severe coal shortages due to rail car scarcity and heavy wartime demand. Government officials clash over causes as mines fail to run at peak efficiency, risking a fuel famine comparable to last winter. Congress may probe the coal production decline if agencies fail to settle on remedies.

McAdoo United States Congress Fuel Administration Railway Administration

Whooping Cough Remedy Praised For Easy Expectoration

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to keep the cough loose and promote easy expectoration. It notes the product is for sale by all outlets.

Chamberlain Ail

Wisecarver Dies in Opequon After Long Illness

James H. Wisecarver longtime Winchester resident dies at 67 at daughter Mrs Jessie Lonas home in Opequon after rheumatic years. Survived by widow Annie Wisecarver four sons John Philip Carson Carter and five daughters Nannie Smith Katie Foeh Jessie Lonas Margaret Wines Hazel Jenkins. Funeral in Mount Hebron Chapel with Rev W R Alexander. Interment in family lot.

James H. Wisecarver Winchester Jessie Lonas Opeduon Wisecarver Mount Hebron W. R. Alexander Annie. _Wisecarver Messrs John Wadesville Philip and Carson Opequon Carter Wisecarver

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