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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
2
A citied sale promotes unusual low prices on underwear and garments. Items described include corset covers, brasieres, children's garments, gowns, slips, towels, and other laces at deeply discounted, limited quantities.
An advertisement notes rising prices on silk garments and teddy bears, urging buyers to stock up now as cotton goods advance. It promises a low price sale to meet future needs and highlights 18c to 22c price points for items like silk permitoles and Mie pants.
Thomas Palmer alias Bert Palmer, a deserter from the U S Navy, is wanted by Page County officials on charges of stealing between 1800 and 2000 dollars from Mrs Mary Freeze of Luray. Palmer, about 33, married a local woman, fled to Shenandoah, then returned to Luray and robbed the Freeze home using a ladder to reach an upstairs room. He reportedly fled by wading Hawk Bill Creek to avoid snow prints and boarded a Norfolk and Western train before arrest efforts.
Marriage licenses issued in the county clerk’s office show Harvey John Price and Miss Ruth Molden of the county as a pair. Price, a Rockingham County Virginia native and woolen mill spinner, is 22. his bride is 17, daughter of Kemper Molden. Edgar B. Lonas and Miss Catherine Golightly, both residents of the county, were approved. Lonas, a 24 year old plumber, wed to 18 year old Catherine Golightly, daughter of John Golightly.
Shenandoah Herald marks 100th anniversary by reprinting its original issue. Captain John H. Grabill, editor since 1869 with a brief interlude under H. H. Riddleberger, is a Confederate veteran who served in the Stonewall Brigade and White's Cavalry.
Stephens City notes report illness for H A Dinges and pleurisy for Charles H Schenck. Visitors and travelers include Hunter Chipley family from Lynchburg and W L Barr from Gaithersburg visiting local residents. G Heffieck travels to Ontario to see daughter Mrs Frank Miller. Proctor from Newport News and W H Painter host visitors.
Reverend Daniel E. Motley of Washington will deliver a sermon at Galilee Christian Church. The service is announced in local notices with emphasis on the visiting pastor's address and church location.
A dense string of business names and addresses from Winchester and Berryville Virginia. Numerous merchants, grocers, and suppliers appear with street addresses on Loudoun Street Cherry Street Market Pay Street Valley Avenue and other local thoroughfares. Names include Kremer Ritter Kremer & Bro Wyndham, Bailey Bros and Lillis with multiple Arlington Road style entries.
The article covers the Virginia General Assembly in joint session with few Republicans, naming leaders such as Roland E. Chase and Beverley A. Davis. It notes bills for a constitutional convention, corporate elections by popular vote, a national Prohibition amendment, and a sword reception for Prince Camille De Polignac. The governor urges strong support for federal war effort while addressing domestic matters for later discussion.
White Post Virginia notes a Red Cross chapter meeting at the rector on Wednesday. Ralph Riley, in training at Camp Lee, visited his parents over the holidays. Lola Jenkins and Eugene Knight returned home after visiting friends. In New Cumberland Pennsylvania Master Chamblin Funkhouser recovers from pneumonia. Susie and Mary Sommerville return to Fort Loudoun Seminary after holidays with their parents. J C Lee made a Baltimore business trip. Robert Buckley with a Bayard position visited family. C G Massey, confined at home for weeks, is mentioned. Don’t forget to blanket the horses.
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