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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1917

Page

3

Sunday church notices list local parishes and service times

A handwritten local church page lists denominations and schedules: Centenary Reformed at Market and Cork led by Rev T K Cromer with Sunday school at 9:45 and services 7:30 p.m and weekday prayer. Christ Protestant Episcopal at Water and Washington with morning prayer at 11, evening prayer and address at 7:30, Holy Communion on first Sundays. Sacred Heart at Main and Cecil with masses 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., vespers 7:30 p.m.. First Christian at Bradock and Clifford with services 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday school 9:45. Friends Meeting at Washington and Piccadilly with worship 10 a.m. and Sunday school 11 a.m.. Grace Lutheran on West Water with services 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday School 9:30. a Methodist Episcopal on Market and Cork with services 11 a.m. and 7:20 p.m., Sunday school 2:15 p.m.. South Methodist on Braddock St with morning and evening services.

Centenary Reformed Corner Market Cork Streets T. K. Cromer J. C. Recher Christ Church OF the Sacred Heart Main Cecil Streets John McVerry First Christian Braddock Clifford Streets W. T Walters Christian Endeavor Society W. T. Walters Friends’ Meeting Washington and Piccadilly Streets Methodist Episcopal H. G Spencer Hunter N Kern

Church Schedule and Classes This Week

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by W B Snider superintendent. Men s Golden Rule Bible Class at 9 30 a m Epworth League at 6 20 p m led by W G Hardy president. Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday.

W. B. Snider

Pentecostal Mission Service Schedule

High land avenue church led by Pastor E. F. Ashley holds Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Pentecostal Mission Highland Avenue F. Ashley

Presbyterian Services Schedule Listings

Presbyterian South Main Street led by Rev J H Lacy D D offers preaching at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM with Sunday school at 9:20 AM and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 PM High Land Avenue Presbyterian holds Sunday services at 7:30 PM with Sunday school at 3:00 PM and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 PM.

South Main St D. D High Land Avenue Presbyterian

United Brethren Service Times at North Brad Dock Street

Rev. G W Stover will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m at United Brethren on North Bradock Street Sunday school starts 9 45 a m with T 5 Mancher as superintendent Young People's Society Christian Endeavor meets at 6 50 p m with L M Fries as president Midweek prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.

United Brethren North Braddock Street Mancher Society Christian Pindeavor L. M. Fries

Miss Ellen Carson On Roll of Honor

Miss Ellen Carson of Winchester is named on the honor roll for the first year at the Virginia Interment College in Bristol Virginia. The first quarter ended November 30 with twenty three students achieving the high record among more than two hundred enrolled.

Miss Ellen Carson Ellen Carson Winchester Virginia Interment College Bristol

Dr Gilkeson to Preach at Presbyterian Church

The Rev Dr Cr D Gilkeson will lead regular services tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church with sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. The readings emphasize faith and community gathering in a period tone.

DR. Gilkeson Presbyterian Church Cr. D. Gilkeson

St Pauls Church Revival Services Continue at Morning and Evening

Revival services at St Pauls A M E Church led by Rev Dr John Offer Custis with sermons at 11 am 3 pm and 730 pm. Morning message The Sun Stood Still afternoon message Since Jesus Came Into My Heart and evening message Weeping May. Gospel choir of about 50 voices to sing after noon and night. All whites and colored invited.

St. Paul’s A John Offer Custis Jesus Gospel G. Oliver Wing

Senate committee rejects cross examination in sugar probe

The Senate manufacturers sub committee refused Herbert C Hoover's bid to cross-examine witnesses in the sugar investigation. Chairman Reed stated the ordinary committee procedure would be followed. Lieut and Mrs E C Yost visit Hopewell before Christmas in Salem Va with Rev W O Tolbert. Mrs John S Sloat returns from Pataskia Ohio after weeks with sister Mrs J D Coffman.

Washington Senate Manufacturers Herbert C. Hoover Reed E. C. Yost Hopewell, Va Salem, Va W. O. Tolbert John S. Sloat Pataskida Ohio J. D. Coffman Columbus

Vinol Claims to Cure Chronic Coughs in Lagrange Ad

A Lagrange North Carolina testimonial states a chronic cough was cured by Vinol, improving sleep and weight with a note by W. D. Ren. The Miller's Drug Store guarantees Vinol for chronic coughs and bronchitis with a formula on every tile and a money back offer if it fails.

Lagrange, N. C W. D. Ren Lagrange N.C Miller’s Dkkub

Iron Tonic Peptiron Promised For Strength And Health

The ad promotes Peptiron as an iron tonic for anemia and nerve debility with added ingredients like pepsin nux celery and gentian. It promises quick results after meals and urges readers to take the medicine for strength and health. A separate court notice from Frederick County Virginia (1917) outlines a divorce suit Ada Bohrer vs James Willison Bohrer with a weekly newspaper publication order and front-door posting.

Markets Report from Local Buyers Prices for Farm Commodities

Market prices listed by local buyers include winter and spring wheat flour retail at 12.54 and 12.54 per unit, cracked corn per bushel 1.7, middlings 0.94, bacon 2.11, potatoes retail 0.14 per bushel, creamery butter wholesale and retail, butter fat, young chickens, pork, and other farm goods with several illegible entries. The report notes price offerings and no stated guarantees.

Cretail Bram Cevnciersenccas Aed Easta Fiame

Market Prices and Livestock Report Near Bargains

The listing shows corrected market closes, with Butter nearby creamery quotes and poultry prices for chickens young and old, plus turkeys and eggs. Corn price at seven dollars per bushel, hay figures for timothy and mixed, and cattle and hog ranges including steers and heifers with calf and pig prices.

Fact That May Return

In my time crandm says girls were more modest. A fippant gin replies it was a fault once. Lily remarks and asks not to forget the horses.

Crandm Lily

Italians Battle in Great Storm Along Piave Front

British and French guns add pressure as Italian artillery shells enemy positions near the Piave river and in the Astaso mountains. Teutons push at Mont Solarelo but are driven back, with hundreds mowed down after losing a trench. Snow storms hinder operations as Italian troops advance.

Rome Piave River Astaso Patent Teutonté Zalvino Mont Solarelo

City Moves to Buy Oil Spreading Machine

The Common Council agreed to purchase an oiling machine to maintain streets, citing quorum issues delaying a formal vote. City Manager Field secured a machine at a low price by trading two spreader wagons and adding 2500 to the original cost.

Common Council

Cuba Vows War on Austria Hungary Senate Sets Action

Havana reports Cuba to declare war on Austria Hungary after Senate approval of a resolution. The House had passed it earlier and the President is expected to sign promptly.

Cuba Austria-Hungary Havana Senate House

Death follows family quarrel over half million fortune

In Buffalo a man identified as Albert Rochevet died after shooting his daughter Mrs. Schaffer and flinging his son-in-law Dr. John B. Schaffer. The ending stemmed from a long family dispute over a fortune estimated at $500,000 and court litigation.

Buffalo N. Y John B. Schaffer

Amber Lights Transform Hotel Guests Into Beauties

An electrician at a New York hotel reveals amber lights as a décor trick that makes guests look more attractive. In the roof garden, a blonde and a brunette compliment each other as they marvel at the flattering glow and its effect on appearances. Amber lighting is praised as a clever, common-sense enhancement for patrons.

New York

Keep Your Ears Open The Gall of the Ages Thrill

A striking line urges readers to stay alert as a moment of high excitement unfolds. The piece emphasizes keen listening and quick perception amid a tense or tense situational atmosphere. It hints at a broader sensational occurrence likely to captivate public attention.

Beulah Ashley Sues Foster Ashley For Divorce

Beulah B. Ashley seeks a divorce from Foster F. Ashley on grounds of non support and desertion. The court orders Foster Ashley to appear within fifteen days after notice to protect his interest, noting he is not a resident of the state. Clerk J. B. Beverley dated December 6, 1904.

Corporation Court City of Winchester Beulah W. Ashley Foster F Hahiaeendant Beulah EB. Ashley Foster F. Ashley J. B. Beverley

Trustee Sale of Two Kerns Tracts in Frederick County Virginia

By deed of trust dated January 3 1912 S A Kerns and wife transferred to E C Whit acre trustee. The substitute trustee Warren Rice will sell at public auction January 12 1918 at 11 AM in Winchester in front of the Court House two adjacent tracts totaling about 112 acres near Whitacre P O Virginia. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual payments with 6 percent interest, secured by a deed of trust.

S. A. Kerns E. C. Whitacre Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Court House Winchester Whitacre P. O Thomas Kerns Warren Rice

Doan's Kidney Pills Tested by Winchester Resident

Miss Julia Jenkins reports relief from back pain with Doan's Kidney Pills after several uses. She notes family members also benefited from the remedy, suggesting prompt attention to weak kidneys.

Doan Winchester Julia Jenkins Main St Saye

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Advertisement

Doan's Kidney Pills praised for splendid results by Miss Jenkins and others. Priced 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn & Og. Manufacturers, Buffalo, N.Y.

Doan Miss Jenkins Foster-Milburn Og Mtgrs Buffalo

Notice in Chroust Court of Frederick County 1917

In The Clerk's Office of the Chroust Court of Frederick County on December 8 1917 Maggie Menketory eins heirs and others are summoned to appear within fifteen days to protect their interest in a suit. A copy will run weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star Winchester VA and be posted at the county courthouse by December 17 1917. Teste J W Baker Deputy Clerk J M Steck p 4a ES fie ¢12-8-40

Circuit Court County of Frederick Ada Bohrer James Willison Bohrer James William Bohrer Virginia Evening Star Winchester J. W. Bardr M. M. Lynch P. G Tory Eins Sete Maggie Orton Court William F. Moreland Wil William F William Moreland Ham Cooper J. W. Baker J. M. Steck

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