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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

2

Soldiers Win Promotions At Camp Lee Virginia

The Star reports at Camp Lee Petersburg Virginia that more clothing has been secured and nearly all troops have winter outfits. Appointments as of the first of the month include Sergeant Ashley H. Hill, and corporals Warl J. Clowser Hartry W. Hicks Benjamin Ford and Harry L. Reardon.

Harry L. Reardon Camp Lee Petersburg Ashley H. Hillyard Warl J. Clowser Hartry W. Hicks Benjamin Ford

Chas. L. Lewis Dies At Middletown

Charles L. Lewis a well known Middletown tailor died at his home at 2 o clock yesterday morning after stomach trouble. He was born in Cumberland Maryland and later lived in Baltimore before moving to Middletown about 15 years ago. He was 58. Survived by widow and three children and twelve siblings. Funeral Friday at 10 20 from his home with Rev A Haley officiating. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Charles L. Lewis Middletown County Lewis Cumberland Baltimore William Fewell Washington, D. C Raymond Co. Lewis Alma Lewis A. Haley Mount Carmel Cemetery

Rouse Hempstone and Company Incorporates in Baltimore

Announcement reports the incorporation of Rouse Hempstone and Company a Baltimore wholesaler of nations and ladies and gentlemen furnishings with capital stock of 1 000 000 all issued to insiders. Officers listed include William Rouse president John G Rouse first vice president ge W Corner treasurer and T sie secretary. The firm long established in Baltimore trades with Virginia and West Virginia with representatives E B Sheetz and George Jolliffe in the region.

Rouse,Hempstone and Company Nations Baltimore William €.Rouse John G. Rouse Ge W. Corner T. Sie Rouse, Hempstone and Company Virginia West Virginia Messrs E. B. Sheetz George Jolliffe

Liberty Bond Drive Urges Public Support and Participation

A wartime appeal emphasizes helping Uncle Sam by buying Liberty bonds. Citizens are urged to invest to aid national defense and strengthen the war effort.

Uncle Sam

United Brethren Christmas Service Preview

The United Brethren Sunday school plans a Christmas program at 7 30 Tuesday evening December 25 featuring music recitations solos and duets. Primary classes perform with modest decorations to honor the nation’s conservation call, and an offering will be taken.

United Brethren Sunday School

Local Invitation Extended To Community Members

A cordial invitation is extended to residents to attend the gathering at the place where the subject resided for a period. The call emphasizes neighborly involvement and communal participation.

Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Digestive Relief and Constipation Help

Chamberlain's Tablets are marketed for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and claim success in long standing cases. They are said to permanently ease chronic constipation when directions are followed and are available from all dealers.

Doan’s Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Winchester

Winchester residents endorse Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney pain backache and back cure. J H Cooper carpenter praises the remedy noting relief and regulation of kidneys after use. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foseer Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes Dean’s Kidney Pills with consistent local trust.

Doan Winchester America Bright J. H. Cooper Carpenter South Braddock &J Dean Cooper Foseer-Milburn Co., Mfers Buffalo, N. Y

Pinex Cough Remedy Claims Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Pinex as a highly concentrated Norway pine extract cough remedy. It promises rapid relief for severe coughs throat and chest colds and warns against imitations while noting a money back guarantee and directions.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Public sale of Winchester parsonage property in 1918

The committee offers for sale at 11 o'clock on Saturday January 19 1918 the northeast corner of Washington and Armphurst streets Winchester Virginia fronting 100 feet on Amherst street and 60 feet on Washington street a substantial dwelling with modern improvements heating plant long used as a parsonage by Braddock Street Southern Methodist Church One third cash remainder in equal annual installments secured by Deed of Trust Names listed include Wm R Hillyard John W Rosenbereed M Orndoff T S Jolliffe Wm G Hardy and Frank M Richardson Howard Shockey.

Washington and Armpherst Streets Winchester Amherst Street Washington Street Braddock Street Southern Methodist Church

Truster's Sale of 112 Acre Frederick County Land Near Whitacre

By deed of trust dated January 3 1912 and recorded in Deed Book 133 871 in Frederick Virginia the substitute trustee Warren Rice will sell at public auction in front of Winchester Court House at 11 AM Saturday January 12 1918 two adjoining Thomas Kerns tracts totaling 112 acres near Whitacre Post Office. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two equal annual payments at 6 percent interest secured by purchaser bonds and 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

Bohrer Divorce Suit Filed in Frederick County Circuit Court

Ada Bohrer seeks a divorce a mensa recusatione on desertion grounds. The defendant James William Bohrer, not a Virginia resident, must appear within 15 days after publication. The notice will run weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star and be posted at the Frederick County Courthouse.

Circuit Court County of Frederick Ada Bohrer James William Bohrer Virginia Evening Star Winchester J. W. Bardr Clerk M. M. Lynch

Notice to Rouss Firemen Special Meeting Tonight

Special meeting of Charley Rouss Fire Company at 7 30 tonight. After the meeting the company will attend a friendship bazar. Every member is urged to be present. Meeting called to transact important business requiring immediate attention. J H Seal Jr President

Charley Rouss Fire Company Friendship Bazar J. H Seal, JR

Local Wedding in Ridge Way and Frederick County

Mr James Lester Price of Ridge Way West Virginia and Mrs Belle Ritter daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas Cornwell of Frederick County were married this week by Rev W W Brubaker at the Gigguit parsonage on North Main Street.

James. Lester Price Ridgeway W. Va Belle Ritter Jas. Cornwell Frederick County W.W. Brubaker Methodist Episcopal Church South Gigguit Parsonage North Main Street

Important Scout Meeting Friday at Five

A very important troop meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon at five o’clock. All scouts must be present. Scoutmaster.

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