Evening Star Post Office Entry Notice
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
4
Colored men certified for service face district review
Three to the district to have their cases reviewed as the local board certifies an increasing number of colored men for service. Eighteen so far have been certified, showing loyalty and willingness to serve. The district board of appeal may finish exams by late next week, with eleven cases awaiting evidence from claimants to meet the local quota. Of eleven exempted yesterday, ten were for dependent families and one for physical disability.
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District Board of Appeal
Local Board
District Board
Walter B. Johnson
Harvest Wilted by South Wind in War Year
A Rudyard Kipling style poem by Walt Mason laments a failed harvest as a warm southern wind scorches crops. Farmers, long endured by war, face ruined corn and burned hopeful fields. They pledge to endure and await better fortune next year.
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Walt Mason
Injunction enforces Strasburg Junction connection duty
The Shenandoah area case against two railroads requires passenger trains to stop a full hour at Strasburg Junction for connections. Judge Harrison notes the order remains in effect, upheld by the Supreme Court of Appeals and the State Corporation Commission. The Winchester attorney argued, and the Chamber of Commerce plans to investigate schedules.
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Harrisonburg
Strasburg
T. W. Harrison
Win District
Circuit Court of
Supreme Court of Appeals
Harrison
State Corporation Commission Iso
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Railway
Purcell Illness Update Ties to Washington Residence
Edward Purcell, former railroad contractor, remains seriously ill at his Washington home. Reports indicate his condition improved after an incident involving Miss Ghote Ritter and plans for future living arrangements in Baltimore.
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Edward Purcell
Washington
Rosenberger to Mark 90th Birthday With Family Party
Mr. Jacob Rosenberger, a long time western Frederick county resident and prominent citizen, will celebrate his ninetieth birthday on Monday with a party for his children and grandchildren. He is noted as one of the county's most prosperous residents.
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Jacob Rosenberger
Frederick County
Rosenberger
Colored Episcopal Service At Christ Church Chapel
The colored Episcopal minister will hold services on Sunday August 26 at Christ Church chapel at 4 o clock. The Rev. J T Jeffrey will preach.
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Christ Church Chapel
J. T. Jeffrey
Sermon Subjects At Gospel Tent
Tonight the gospel tent hosts Evangelist Biewell speaking on Ames a Stumbling Block For Others. Sunday at 8 pm the topic is The Home or The Duties of Each Member of the Home. Bring friends.
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Evangeist
Biewell
Ames
War labor shift and shortages hit industry and perfume trade
The piece notes workers deserting soap and perfume trades for munitions, plus shortages of potash and sodium due to wartime controls. It mentions German influence on potash, rising prices, and overall wartime disruption to luxury goods. It also lists personal notices about Miss Marion Finkbine returning to Annapolis and other social updates.
Escapee Elmer Schultz Recaptured After Sing Sing Break and Navy Flight
Elmer Schultz, a Sing Sing escapee who fled on September 11, enlisted in the Navy under an alias, deserted after two weeks, then was recaptured in a pawnshop. He confessed a burglary spree in New York, including stealing $500 and jewelry, before returning to face punishment.
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New York
Sing Sing
Elmer Schultz
Fishel
Schultz
Navy
J. Ford
Deserter Convict Schultz Plots Wedding Heist on Long Island
Schultz, an escaped convict, served one day of a 63 day brig term after desertion. He returned to Hastings to fund his wedding by stealing cut glass and jewelry, then lived with wife at No 72 Townsend Ave Caurel Hill Long Island. Capt Graham found valuables and a bank book showing $125 after a rapid-fire marriage.
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Brig
Schultz
Hastings
Detective Fisher
Townsend Avenue
Caurel Hill
Long Island
Herbert Graham
Manhattan
Graham
Fisher
Hutt
Miss Hilda Dean Spends Time in Atlantic City and Lancaster
Miss Hilda Dean is seen spending time in Atlantic City New Jersey and Lancaster Pennsylvania during a period of leisure.
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Hilda Dean
Atlantic City
N. J
Lancaster
Dean's Kidney Pills Promised Quick Back Relief
Winchester resident Mrs J W Stryker reports back and kidney relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Ad states kidneys fail from overwork and urges purchase of 50 cent pills at dealers with brand cross reference Joan's Kidney Pills from Wester Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Winchester
Donn
Joan
Winchester Cold Storage seeks 30000 first mortgage bonds
On September 1 the Winchester Cold Storage Co offers 30000 first mortgage bonds as part of a 115000 issue. Six percent interest, payable semiannually, secured by a first deed of trust on a modern storage and ice plant with capacity 120000 barrels and 26 tons of ice daily. The company guarantees 115000 paid in before sale and stockholders pledge apples to fill storage. Reservations to C R McCann and officers.
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Bonda
C. R. McCann
H. F., Byrd
John Thwaite
R. McCann
Ray Robinson
Winchester Cold Storage Co
Public sale of Middletown lot in Edmondson chancery case
Special commissioner Herbert S. Larrick will sell the Middletown Virginia lot in front of the Middletown State Bank on September 12 1917 at 2 PM. The parcel measures 43 feet front on Senjany Avenue and 184 feet seven inches deep. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Bond confirms. Deputy clerk J W Baker Sr notes bond filed.
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Woodberry
Middleway
Shepherdstown Pike
Leetown
Charles Town
W. Va
Towit
Thrush & Stough
Kearneysville
Farmers’’and Merchants” Deposit Company of
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Laura Estelle Edmondson
George R. Edmondson
Middletown State’ Bank
Middleawn
Middletown
Sen Jany
Herbert S. Larrick
Chronic Constipation Treated With Chamberlain Tablets
Advert reads that chronic constipation can be cured in most cases by taking Chamberlain's Tablets and following the package directions. It notes the product is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Public Sale of Valuable Realty in Frederick County Virginia
Public sale conducted in Winchester Virginia to settle Preston L Anderson heirs estate. The 214 acre tract lies near Gore Post Office in western Frederick County and was part of the late Preston L Anderson holdings. Sale to occur September 8 1917 at 11 a m in front of the County Courthouse with two equal annual installments and bonds securing deferred payments plus a life insurance policy on improvements. Bond granted by Robert M Ward and certified by J W Baker Jr dated August 9 1917.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Preston L. Anderson
County Court House
Winchester
Gore Post Office
Annual Meeting Notice for Winchester and Potomac Railroad
The Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company informs stockholders of an annual meeting in Winchester Virginia on September 7 1917 at 12 15 p m at the office of R Gray Williams Counsel for election of President and Board of Directors and other business. C W Woolford Secretary.
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Winchester
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company
R. Gray Williams
C. W. Woolford
Sec
Chamberlains Gold Remedy Promised Safe Use
An informal ad touts Chamberlains Gold Remedy as a household bottle for diarrhea and stomach issues. It claims reliability and savings from its use, urging readers to trust those who have used it.
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