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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1918

Page

5

Balance Sheet and Tax Stamp Figures show 1918 Bank Cashier Certification

The document lists silver coin values and tax stamp totals totaling 335164.84 with various line items for liabilities including capital stock 50000, surplus 15000, undivided profits, and deposits from 358199.09 along with time certificates and certified checks. It closes with a certification by John I. Sloat, Cashier, before Mary J. Brown, N. P., dated January 9, 1918 in Frederick County Virginia.

J. A. Richard J Henry Moling James M. Brown A. C. Slonaker Herbert 3. Larrick State of Virginia Frederick John I. Sloat Mary J. Brown N. P

Norfolk and Western January timetable details 1918

Schedule notes for Norfolk and Western dated January 27 1918 list Pullman parlor cars to Bristol and sleepers to Roanoke Memphis and Philadelphia. It notes connections to Roanoke Bristol Washington and Philadelphia with services to Hagerstown and York and advises contacting W C. Unders general passenger agent for details.

Norfolk & Western Briostol Ams Isterm Broiler Bristol Roanoke Sine Gola Rocanovtas Welch Norton Williamson Jacksonville Fla Roarok Memphis Shenandoah Ato Bagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia York Jund- Washington Hagerstown Pullman Sleeper

Southern Railway Schedule Between Washington and Harrisonburg

Railway timetable lists routes among Washington Alexandria Strasburg and Harrisonburg. Details include Strasburg departures No 23 daily Sunday 7 30 am local to Hartisonburg arrival 9 30 am, onward to Harrisonburg 2 30 pm, and various Saturday Sunday services with buffet parlor cars. Debuts by D He DeButts Div Pass Agent Washington DC.

Southern Railway Washington Alexandria Strasburg Harrisonburg Hartisonburg Aarsonburg Harrisonuws Rastround Sun Aletsam Alexandra Washington Waujyex Harrisonbors S Rabery Arnie Strasburg Washington, DC

Cumberland Valley Time Table January 20 1918

Train schedule shows departures and arrivals among Winchester Martinsburg Hagerstown Greencastle Chambersburg Shippensburg Carlisle Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg with connections to Philadelphia New York and weekly Sunday and daily services. Officials H A Riddle General and J H Tonge Superintendent issued the timetable.

LEAVD Winchester Martinsburg Hagerstown Grecastie Chambersburg Shippensburg Carlisle Mechanicsburg Harrisburg Philadelphia New York

Fine Coasting Spoiled By Snow In Bruce Town

Snow disrupted village life with canceled school and colds spreading among youth. A wool box fire caused by a cigarette stub damaged storage but spared other property. Preaching and conference plans announced for February 2 and 3 with Rev D L Blakemore in charge.

Brucetown Montgomery D. L. Blakemore

Olive Tablets and a 1918 Winchester notice mix

The text advertises Olive Tablets as remedies for pimples and dullness while including a 1918 court decree from the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia. It describes a master commissioner’s order to locate real estate heirs and creditors with publication notice in the Winchester Evening Star.

Corporation Court of Winchester William Robinson Elizabeth Robinson Win ©R Evening Star A. J. Tavenner T. Russell Cather

Toll Gate Keeper Joins This Army

Adel to the long set of men and women who have told of results from the new rb medicine Dreco. Mrs P E B Keiser, toll gate keeper on the Valley pike near Staunton, signs a testimonial. She suffered from indications of eczema and nervous, run down feelings and reports weight gain after two bottles. Dreco is sold at many drug stores including Wiler's Drug Store.

Adel Dreco Mra. P Keiser Valley Pike Staunton Route Spottswood Wiler

Bloom farmer John H. Clowser dies after long illness

John H. Clowser, a Bloom resident and farmer, died after a long illness at age sixty six. Survived by his widow and eight children, the funeral will be held at 11 o clock Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Sloop officiating, burial in the churchyard.

John H. Clowser Bloom Clowser St. ‘Hn'’S Lutheran Church Sloop

Finland Asks Sweden For Armed Intervention

A Finnish government delegation has arrived in Stockholm to request armed intervention from Sweden, according to a dispatch to the National Tiden. The move underscores gravest regional tensions as Finland seeks external military support.

The Star Copenhagen Stockholm National Tidene

Britons In U.S. Can Be Drafted

Secretary of State Lansing told the Senate that agreements with Great Britain and Canada allow drafting of their nationals in the United States. The move expands conscription to foreign citizens residing in American territory amid wartime.

U.S Washington Lansing Senate Great Britain Canada United States

Roumania Navy In Peace Parley

Copenhagen reports separate peace talks opened between Roumania and central powers. Bulgaria may concede Dobrudja back to Roumania in exchange for Bessarabia annexation.

Roumania Copenhagen Bulgaria Dobrudja Bessarabia

Death notice for William Funk Confederate veteran

The Star reports the death of William Funk formerly of Shenandoah county. The obituary notes two of his sons Leonard and John Funk of this city were omitted. He leaves a widow five sons and two daughters all devoted to him.

William Funk Shenandoah County Messrs Leonard John Funk Funk

Te eeup ae of Cooking.

A fragmented line from a page appears to mention a book title or author phrase with promising tone, suggesting a readable item in a historical list or catalog. No clear event or full context is available.

Cure for Eczema via Blood Cleansing Remedy Promoted

An advertisement claims unbearable itching and blazing eczema come from skin infection. It promotes S. S. S. as the thorough blood cleanser that reaches the infection deep down and relieves symptoms, urging readers to obtain a bottle at any drugstore and write for free expert medical advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Barn Destroyed By Night Fire Near Reynolds Store

In Whitacre Virginia on Jan 30 Mr Charles W Moore near Reynolds Store lost his barn and outbuildings to a late night fire. He had two horses inside which perished and many farming tools were ruined. Insurance stood at about 100 dollars. The cause remains unknown as snow covers the ground and the Bloomery mark carried the route to Winchester with Harry Good as carrier.

Whitacre Charles W. Moore Reynolds

Absolute divorce granted in Winchester court

A decree in the Corporation Court of Winchester grants Mrs. Addie Reddish an absolute divorce from James F. Reddish. Married in 1910, he allegedly deserted the couple and their two children in May 1913. the wife was formerly Miss Addie Oates and the children are Winifred and WarErase Reddish. The husband is said to be the son of a leading Baltimore businessman.

Corporation Court of Winchester Addie Reddish James F. Reddish Winifred Warerase Reddish Addie Oates Baltimore

Tax Review Board Named By Court

Judge F B Whiting of the Corporation Court appoints the 1918 tax review board. Shirley Carter chairs with H H Hable and H C Sheetz as members. J B Beverley serves as clerk. The board reviews taxpayer returns for personal property and realty to ensure accuracy and compliance.

F. B. Whiting Corporation Court Focal Board of Review Shirley Carter H. H. Hablend H. C. Sheetz J. B. Beverley

Anuric Promoted as Quick Relief for Urine Ailments

An advertisement touts Anuric double strength from Dr. Pierce as a cure for rheumatism kidney tremble and related pains. It urges readers to heed warnings like dizziness backache and sciatica and warns of dangers from delay such as Brights disease diabetes or bladder trouble. A 10 cent trial offer is included to prove it eliminates uric acid.

Bright Pierce

Mrs Mary A Sibert Ill After Illness At Home

Mrs Mary A Sibert widow of J W Sibert the former Winchester jeweler has been seriously ill at her North Kent street home for a week. She showed pneumonia symptoms for a day or two but was reported improved this morning though still confined to the house.

Mary A. Sibert J. W. Sibert Winchester North Kent Street

Heat Prostration Reported After Sudden Temperature Rise

A heat prostration occurred in Savannah Virginia on January 30 as temperatures rose quickly. The incident notes a single case linked to the weather shift and emphasizes the abrupt temperature increase in the area.

Savannah

Dead Man's Shoes Delay Caution in Avarice Advice

A terse line counsels patience to profit from life’s gap by tricking an easy mark into boarding. The advice implies waiting for a deceased owner’s shoes and suggests manipulation to secure a gain rather than direct action.

Stop Neuralgia Pain with St Jacobs Liniment

Pain relief claim touts St Jacobs Liniment as instantly ending neuralgia pain in any body part. Advertisement urges readers to ask a druggist for a small bottle citing harmless formula that doesn’t burn or discolor skin.

St. Jacobs Liniment

Also Mentioned on This Page

Virginia State Corporation Commission Resources John I. Stoat Commercial & Savings ‘Bank State of Nec LEAY Berryvile Daily Fmont Cumberland Valley H. A. Riddle J. H. Tonge N.S.S. Eee Hoover William Dunn Clarenc Keler Well Town Stephenson O. D. Lambert Mary Ware Ripnon W Va John Ware Ww. B. Timberlake Reading Dr. Edwards Edwards Thomas Higward Nora Harris Ails F. W. Snyder Clearbrook J. E. Cadwallader Vaucluse P. E. Kelser Finland Sweden Wire Bloomery Harry Good Tax Review Board Uncle Sam Liberty Bond Anuric Ford Chapman’s Auto Supply CO South Main Street Faulkner Building Racine Neel Motor CO Open Borders Spe Barnsley Stephen Green & Bro. Rices Aing & Sebal Neel Motor Company MFN Huntsberry Ws.s. Ee Kutlery Tito
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