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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1919

Page

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Property transfers recorded in city clerk's office

A list of deeds filed in the corporation clerk's office shows numerous transfers on South Main Street North Main Street and adjacent avenues. Purchasers include Mary J. Gray Jadeyn Canning Co C L Filth W K Grim Mrs H Grim and others with prices ranging from 50 to 516. Transfers involve houses lots and estates on Main Street James Street Kent Street Water Street and Market Street with various co ownership and mortgage details recorded.

MM. Lynen Mary J. Gray Houge Amd South Main Street A A J. Mieming Hy McFarland Jadeyn ‘Canning Company Nenth Main Ebreet Arthur H. McFarland James B. Ashwood North Main Sie Belle Finfrock Ito C. L. Filth North Myrkel Stireet Corey Kendall W. K Grim Willé Hmma XK. Grim J. &. Shiley Ols Charice Holmes ‘Conrad, Sr Mixa Garter B. Conrad Georgia B. Conrad Emily A John. W. Diltfender Clifford Atredt Mary K. Schuckter Charlee P. Batley South Kent

Bargain rate for subscriptions by mail renewal

The offer allows renewal by mail at a bargain rate of 96.00 per year.

Guffey Seen as Possible Next Democratic Chairman

Disjointed text indicates talk of Guffey potentially becoming chairman after McCormick resignation. References to the 1920 Democratic nomination, Carter, and a committee meeting hint at internal party maneuvering during a period of leadership change.

Democratic National Committee Mr. McCormick

Fragmentary obituary note from Hampshire court district

A damaged OCR obituary fragment mentions a woman named Venus in Romney and references J. C Oates of Trier RAdee and Mr Jacke. It notes surviving relatives Gare Leore Clemenne and Juinotia Jackeon and several brothers and files. The text is incomplete and unclear about the full death details or date.

Gotter Mins Jaiskenny J. C Oates Trier Radee Hampshire Venus Romney Jacke Tt Nidison

Annie V Athey found dead in Bel Mire home

Annie V. Athey widow of J William Athey of this city was found dead in bed this morning at the home of Mrs. Heittie Bowman on North Kent Street. Dr A D Hensel said death resulted from heart disease. Her remains will be laid beside her husband in Mount Hebron Cemetery after funeral services at Bowman's residence on North Kent.

Annie V. Athey J. ‘William Afthey Heittie Bowman North Kent Street A. D. Hens Kel Levmery Wiltlam Athey Acho Omar North Market Street Mount Hebron

Georgie Jefferson Victim Improves After Mercury Poisoning

The condition of Georgie Bew, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs C Jefferson of Bruce town Delaware, after taking bichloride of mercury in a moment of despondency, is improved today at King's Daughters Hospital with hopes she will recover fully from the poison.

Georgie Beware End Mra C. ‘ Jefferson Brucetown King's Deuighters’ Hospital Holn Polkon

Sufficient Food For Hungry On All Sides

An Allied conference reports enough food exists to feed Europe but distribution to starving regions in France Belgium and central and southern Europe remains difficult. The United States France and other nations have agreed to organize transatlantic food shipments. A recent meeting of the inter Allied food confects was held here.

Paris Europe France Belgium United States Inter Allied

Notice to Patrons About Business Office Hours

Notice to patrons states The Star business office closes at five, (6) p.m. and mentions network connectivity. The fragment signals altered or incomplete timing details for the office closing time.

the Star P.m. Cnet

Tree Colored Woman Dies in Accident Near Home

Paine Dixon, about 50, a colored woman, died at her home on Waste street after a sudden illness while en route to work. She had been employed in Mrs. Jacob By’s household for some time. She leaves several children and a husband. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Paine Dixon Coman Jacob Ba- Ieee Dixon

Power for Martinsburg: Potomac River plant opens

By wire from Martinsburg West Virginia dated January 16 reports the Potomac Light and Power Company’s new dam and generating station at Dam No 6 on the Potomac River is now in operation. The facility promises greatly improved capacity and service for the Martinsburg area.

The Star Martinsburg W. Ve Potomac Lignt Abt Power Company Potomac River

Birthday anniversary of General Rib ent Lee service holiday in Virginia

The birthday anniversary of General Robert E. Lee is observed as a holiday in Virginia by the Daughters of the Confederacy and affiliated groups. Services are planned at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. Commercial paper due on Sunday or Monday may be paid on Tuesday, January 21. The memorial observance will be conducted as planned with no other arrangements.

Ribent Lee Virginia Presbyterian Church Dauke Peiid Jen Affernoon

Notice Sale Bills Printed at The Star Printing Office

Notice states sale bills are printed at The Star Printing Office and inserted in the Sales Directory without delay.

Star Printing Office

City Market Proposals Advance for Progress

Community members including Blont Koonte Hamabrough and George Chapman presented concrete proposals for a city market and industrial use of hardwoods. County agent Mr. Kootts spoke on higher farm yields, urging publicity to attract Winchester buyers. The central committee will meet this week to review ideas and set a plan, with monthly general meetings approved for the future.

Blont B. Koonte G. M. Hamabrough George B. Chapman Ghiee Central Kootts Leiid

Wounded Private Himelright Linked To Local Family

Private Thureston H. Himelright of Strasburg Virginia is reported severely wounded yesterday by the War Department. He is said to be a relative of the prominent Himelright family of Star Tannery neighborhood in this county.

War Department Thureston H. Himeright Strasburg Himelright Star Taninery County

New Revolution Stirs Portugal

A revolution time has broken out in Portugal with fighting and uprisings reported across major cities. Wire to The Star notes Madrid dispatches confirming clashes and a volatile security situation unfolding nationwide.

Portugal Wire To the Star London Wit Hewe Madrid

Letter Praises Luther Panett for War Board Service

Governor Westmoreland Davie lauds Chairman Luther Panett Winchester Va for his work on the dre t board during the War. He notes Panett’s service, leadership, and “happy heritage for your children” while commending his patriotism and dedication to public duties.

Luther ‘Pannett Westmoreland Davie Davie Chaitrman Paennett Panett Is & Bac Siri

Rankin urges federal aid for young mothers in education bill

Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana spoke before the House education committee advocating a measure to provide federal aid for and support to young mothers. She cited annual deaths of mothers due to lack of care before during and after childbirth in the United States.

Washington, Jen Jeannette Rankin Montans House Education Committee

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Tran Aine Eee Wincheser Corporation Clerk John F Slogt Patna Ty Votes Avenue Russell R. J. Shine I. Ea C. C. Althimeon James H. Lockhart West James Street Guffey State Guard Chemer Athey Wire City Market Chamber of Commerce Alto Winchéster Ae i Good Strocron Davis Pannett Deaft Luther “Pennett Winchester Stockholm John Amber Statin
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