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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1917

Page

4

Evening Star Enters Postoffice Notice Winchester Va

The Evening Star is entered at ch Postoffice in Winchester Virginia as a 2 2nd last mail matter.

Ch- Postoffice Winchester

Speculator Is The One Sought By Virginia Wood Prices

Letter from Robert Worsley of Winchester argues wood haulers are harmed by unfair pricing in 1917 Virginia. He notes two wood classes, compares wood and coal heat value, and counters calls to regulate wood prices while urging fair hauling costs and profits.

H. F. Byrd Virginia Winchester Frederick Bradstreet F. and M. Bank Mountain Pine Hill Robert Worsley Laxfield Russell A. Shryock Peoples Bank, Inc Stephens City Fred- Belt State OF Virginia

Apples and the Red Cross as the Solve for Hard Times

A verse piece by Walt Mason critiques indolent townsfolk and wealth while praising charitable action. An elderly widow toils to aid the Red Cross, contrasted with a plutocrat always ribbed by debt and rent, urging duty during peace and hardship.

Ike Earth Red Cross Walt Mason

Berryville Personal Notes Reflect Local Activities

Local residents share updates on visits and travels. Bert Booker of Northumberland visits his grandson. Mrs. George C. aids winter plans in Baltimore. Archibald Osborne attends events for his brother. Mrs. Hubert r and Miss Henrietta Benedict discussed. State officials and local leaders attend meetings on war savings and suffrage activities.

W. M.S. Hammond Baltimore Archibald Osborne Hubert R Henrietta Benedict Jesse M. Jones Farmers Club Court House Hanley Indiana M. E. Church John B FG. Haterbell Joseph Bakewell Pitts, Pa

Fireman and brakeman die saved riders in crash

Corry Pennsylvania December 4 frail accident on the Pennsylvania Railroad killed fireman William Eckley and engine man Frank Morton. Morton sacrificed his life to save hundreds of passengers after a pony truck wheel broke and the locomotive overturned. Both men died crushed when the engine toppled while passengers escaped unharmed.

Corry Igineman Frank Morton Pittsburgh Express Pennsylvania Railroad Lves William Eckley Morton

Bolsheviki Warn Entente Nations Over Russia Policy

London December 4 authoritative circles say Bolshevik leaders issued a warning against Entente interference in Russian affairs but it will have no influence on the policy the allied nations are formulating toward Russia.

London Russia

Mrs. Virginia Baker Thomson Buried in Maryland

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Virginia Baker Thomson of Winchester died Saturday at her daughter’s home in Stonebridge. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery Frederick Maryland. She was 80, widow of James H. Thomson of Baltimore and mother of Mrs. John F. Sowers and Mrs. Charles H Gibbs with grandchildren Thompson Sowers and Virginia Gibbs. She was a half sister of Franck Baker and J E Walk and sister of Mrs. E S Brent.

John F. Sowers Stonebridge Thomson James H. Thomson Baltimore George We Emily S. Baker Winchester Clarke County Charles H Gibbs Baltmore Thomon Sowers Virginia Gibbs

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Winchester Resident

Winchester stationary engineer J. M. Panglie reports relief from kidney pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He notes relief from back pains and helps kidney issues, priced 60 cents at dealers, with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY marketing the remedy. The notice also mentions Rev. Mr Linden and hospital seating arrangements in Gainesboro district.

Winchester Doan Pangle Foster-Milburn Co Mfers Buffalo, N.Y. Ee Vie Wiemortal Hospital An der Linden Gainesboro

Miss Margaret Reardon Returns to Washington Secretarial Post

Miss Margaret Reardon returns to Washington to resume duties as secretary to Representative W. Harrison.

Margaret Reardon Washington W. Harrison

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