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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
3
The third registration under the selective draft covers youths aged between 18 and 45. In Winchester Frederick County and surrounding areas many eligible men registered by afternoon. officials expect calls to start in September with potential overseas service late in the year.
Senator Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts was elected Republican Senate floor leader by Republican senators to succeed the late Senator Jacob N. (New Hampshire). A resolution supporting nationwide suffrage amendment was passed. About thirty Republican senators attended the meeting.
A wartime note urges saving sugar by using syrups and honey. A buckwheat cakes recipe with molasses is offered as an effective method to cut sugar intake while conserving wheat flour.
By virtue of four deeds of trust from J Wisecarver and Annie Wisecarver to Wa Rice trustee dated March 14 1914 the un designated trustee will offer for sale in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia on September 8 1918 at 11 4 o clock a certain lot with a frame dwelling No 532 on the east side of Highland Avenue fronting fifty feet and extending one hundred ninety feet more or less with two equal annual payments and interest from sale date to be secured by purchaser bonds and property insurance policy on the conveyed parcel
Washington Aug. 24 Vigorous protests were made by Senate military affairs members over delays in publishing American casualty figures from the recent offensive. Senators also complained about delays in paying troops at the front and in distributing allotments to relatives at home. One member cited 20 000 complaints about allotment delays of three to four months. A soldier in France wrote that he had not been paid since February.
Governor Davis visited Winchester today and spoke at the Woodmen of the World picnic in Gore where thousands gathered. Before leaving he will join Winchester Lodge of Elks and be initiated, linking Leesburg as his legal residence with the closest Elks lodge in Winchester.
Residents on South Market street witnessed a herd driver hurl a lumber shard at a cow as it crossed. The strike reportedly broke on the animal’s neck hitting the man in charge. Witnesses call for arrest, describing the act as violent and reckless.
Washington in the Senate the administration draft age bill extending the draft age from 18 to 45 years is said to be passed by the House this afternoon. Senator Chamberlain in charge warns the Senate cannot act before Monday and hints at a possible night session if needed.
Official report lists 302 enemy aircraft destroyed on the Italian front from June 1 to August 20. Today Italian aviators also claimed nine enemy planes shot down in combat.
Amsterdam reports that German forces originally destined for Finland were sent to the western front in France. The move illustrates pressure on German troops on the western front during the ongoing conflict.
State Fuel Administrator H F Byrd returned from Washington where he joined a committee to set coal storage limits for preferred and nonpreferred industries. The group, under Garfield, warned of a serious coal shortage and urged conservation and restriction of improper storage by nonpreferred industries.
Classified notice seeking a management or rental position for a grain and stock farm. Experienced with twenty years on a 600 acre property recently sold. Shares or money rent options offered. Address Box omitted.
London report says British and French patrol boats chased off thirteen German motor boats off Dunkirk early Friday. One German craft is believed sunk. allied stores report no casualties.
David W. Peters, a woolen mill worker who left today for military training, married Miss Zora Z. Orndorff yesterday at the bride’s home. Rev. George W. Stover of the United Brethren Church officiated, with many relatives present.
Very unfavorable weather kept villagers from attending camp meeting at Ridgeway last Sunday though evening services drew more people. Visitors include Mrs Roe of Canada visiting Mrs Drummond in Winchester and Mr Corbin during illness and death. Local guests listed: Miss Mary Bradshaw, Miss Jessie Bishop, Messrs Dunn, Mrs Nettie Hertzog, Mrs Irving Huyett, with hosts the Snapps and Timberlakes.
Miss Conher of Harrisburg visits W. C. Johnson’s. Garner Scrivener arrives overseas with American forces. Mrs. Bernard and son of New Jersey visit Mrs. Kible. Mrs. J. D. Barrow and children return to Piedmont Virginia after weeks here. Miss Beulah Trumbo of Brandywine visits Whitacre residence.
Mr A Parrill and family were visiting friends near Augusta West Virginia last Sunday according to a brief local note.
In Alb in Virginia Aug 24 Mr and Mrs Fred Thwaite visit Pittsburgh while Mrs Edith Algire and Pauline Morgantown spend time with friends. John Gough of Chambersville calls on locals Saturday evening. Mrs W A Orndorff hosts guests Thursday night. A storm Saturday damaged Joseph Robinson's home tearing a flue and causing other damage.
Stockholders of the Winchester and Western Railroad are informed of a forthcoming call or action related to corporate matters. The notice outlines eligibility and procedures for participation and any required submissions or votes. Specific dates and instructions appear in the full notice.
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