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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
4
The Evening Star lists subscription rates for three months and one month in advance, notes consolidation with Morning News, Weekly Times, and Weekly Mirror, and states it was entered as second class matter in Winchester Virginia.
An Arlington style notice announces Boyd R. Richards and R L Omps seeking the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates representing Frederick County and the City of Winchester. The declaration notes submission to the Democratic Primary.
A poem by Walt Mason discusses how critics greet success and how envy from others can sour the path to fame. It urges readers to accept setbacks with dignity, persevere, and support fair play rather than dwell on others achievements.
A muddled reminiscence recalls debt and political pressure from the Democratic Party. The speaker describes being summoned as a witness before a grand jury, facing questions about race and governance, and critiques alleged negro rule and party representation.
President will veto the food bill if it passes with committee and food conservation amendments. White House officials informed conferees that the bid could be rejected unless changes are included.
A tangled political clash over the bill ends with a veto threat seen as leverage for Congress to calm tensions and deliver relief from growing food shortages affecting the nation.
The Company I recruiting office reports sixty new enlistments since June first, bringing total to 120 with recruits from Winchester, California, Pittsburgh and New York City. Sergeant A L Coble notes rapid training progress and urges public to watch daily drills, 9 to 10 AM and 2 to 3 PM. The county’s support includes pools funds from Miss Augusta Conrad and Miss Walter Gore and comfort bags from Mrs M M Lynch. Pending orders may send the unit to Anniston, Alabama, soon.
Mountain Falls Virginia reports Mr. William Butler improving slowly. Mrs. Davis Moore of Madera Pennsylvania has returned home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Clowser. The M E Church children’s service last Sunday night drew a large crowd and a fine program. Visitors at Mrs. J B Cornwell’s home included Mr. Edward Brill Mr. Harry Brill Mrs. Hugh Grim and their daughter and Rev M Marshall with wife and son from Wardensville West Virginia. Farmers anticipate a bumper crop.
Eczema and skin eruptions are blamed on impure blood and can be cured by cleansing the blood. S S S has helped hundreds of cases and is advertised as superior to competitors. The Swift Specific Co invites readers to write for personal treatment advice from its Atlanta department.
Special commissioner announces a public auction of three tracts totaling about sixty acres on Cedar Creek near Meadow Mills Frederick County Virginia by decree of the Circuit Court in the O Connior Murphy case. Sale at 12 o clock noon on August 18 1917 in Winchester Court House with one third cash and two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Prospective buyers note the property will be sold as a whole and not by the acre.
Mary Deevers, a likely mentally troubled woman from Rockingham County living in Winchester, wandered onto railroad tracks one mile north of town. Mrs. Stine grabbed her just as a fast freight passed within five feet, saving her from certain death. The sheriff later accompanied the woman back to a friend’s home.
Announcement of the engagement of Miss M. Ruth Houck of Frederick Maryland to Mr L Eldridge Koontz of Baltimore. No wedding date yet. Houck daughter of the late Rev Houck of York Pa and a Nurses Training School graduate. Koontz formerly with New York Central Iron Works now in the Tenth Regiment of Engineers active service.
Mr John Stuart of this city recently joined a Pittsburgh unit of the Hospital Reserve Corps and is now in Winchester awaiting orders to join the colors. He is the eldest son of Dr. B C Stuart. Mr G R Haines left yesterday for Washington.
Mr and Mrs Ashbey L Price hosted a reception Saturday night for their daughter Naomi Price on her birthday with 35 guests, music and games. Guests departed wishing many happy returns. Also visiting were Mr Anderson and Mr Leslie Hensell from Hagerstown, with Mrs Hensell staying the past week. Mr George Wright bought a Maxwell touring car. Mrs Hertzog of Reading Pa visits sister Mrs Timberlake. A number attend Mr Rae funeral.
By order of the Court I have for sale a double stone and frame house on South Kent Street. Mrs Lucy Barrett died possessed. Easy terms to a responsible buyer. Property rents well and is desirable. Hunter Williams Special Commissioner.
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