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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
4
A clipped reminiscence notes the 1812 conflict winding down with the Ghent peace treaty signed December 1814. It recalls the January 2, 1815 departure to New York and discussions on early communication speeds and inventions, citing Glanvil and Royal Society ideas.
A satirical verse laments the fading flu while mocks public health fuss. It offers cheer despite aches jokes about measles mumps crepe and debt to pills, urging resilience through humor and memory of alma mater.
The War Department announced two local casualties. Corporal William EB Goss of Winchester Connedral, with Company I of the 116th Infantry, was wounded October 8 and earned the Croix de Guerre for bravery under fire after rescuing two wounded men. Corporal Georges Boyce of Chambersville is reported slightly wounded. Both are said nearing recovery.
Mrs. H D Fuller leader of the District Nurse Association received a letter from Thomas Nickens president of the Brotherhood and Amanda V Jordan president of the Ladies' Aid of John Mann Methodist Church Cork Street colored. The two societies sent five dollars each to aid a treasury deficit and expressed ongoing support for the nurses.
Message urging American youth to remember a noble inheritance won by ancestors. Entreats youths to improvise wisely and be vigilant to preserve peaceful life and liberty for future generations.
War Department announced the death of Sergeant Miles D Sanger of Clarbrook from wounds received in battle. He had been wounded severely earlier, had been promoted to Sergeant, and died after leaving Winchester with Frederick county troops. He leaves parents and several brothers in Clear brook.
Miss Carter Mullikin daughter of Mrs James Nolan debuted in Washington on a Saturday afternoon tea at Brighton hosted by Mrs Nolan. The reception drew many official and resident social circles with flowers and a white chiffon velvet gown noted. An evening dance at Raecher's followed with hundreds of young guests and entertaining hosts.
Board of Directors at Winchester Virginia meeting November 29 1918 adopts plan to dissolve Valley Turnpike Co and calls a special stockholders meeting for December 30 1918 at 10 a m at Hansbrough Carter office to act on the dissolution. President HH. F. Byrd and Secretary D. S. Dinges sign the notice.
After a long absence Miss Julia Evans formerly of this city now living in Cleveland Ohio visits her brother Samuel Evans on North Kent Street. It is her first return to her old home in years.
A report on the United War Work Campaign uniting seven wartime agencies to support American troops. It highlights YMCA YWCA National Catholic War Council War Camp Community Service Jewish Welfare Board American Library Association and Salvation Army providing huts, theatres, canteens, libraries, hostesses, meals, and hospitality in camps abroad and at home as part of the effort to aid soldiers and sailors.
Mrs Pearl Patrick of Meadorsville Kentucky reports severe constipation and sour stomach improving after using Black Draught. She says the laxative is easy to swallow gentle and reliable with no after effects and credits it with restoring normal digestion and mood. The ad touts Black Draught as a longstanding stomach liver and bowel remedy trusted by thousands.
The late Col William D. Davis of the United States Army, killed in France on November 1, receives the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Gesnes from September 26 to October 1918. He repeatedly manned the front line amid heavy fire, led his regiment through critical moments, and remained in command until relief on October 12 despite severe casualties.
A Bel gian legation thanks readers for a Queen's Flower sale benefiting Belgian babies. Mary Spottiswoode Buchanan praises Miss Nennie TM Thomas and many contributors including Catherine Baetjer, Miss Frances D. Burdette, Miss Lillie Baker, and Mrs. Theodore Brown.
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