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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
5
Associate Membership Week for Scouts of America runs June 8 to 14. The notice lists names such as Elien Mann and Baker V.Baker among enrolled members and reference details of Baker.
A compiled list shows Robert Shade and others announcing candidacies for Frederick County offices including Commissioner of Revenue Northern and Southern Districts. Several figures such as Hugh G DeHaven Isaia h C Roe and sheriff candidates like Pee A Rinker and Luther Pannettt pledge service and primary action dates in August 1919.
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester, in vacation, June 11, 1919, M. F. Bowman vs Grace Hipsley Bowman. The suit seeks a divorce a vinculo on grounds of union and adultery. Grace Hipsley Bowman is a non resident of Virginia. She must answer within fifteen days after publication. The order will be published weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star. J. Bobeverley, Clerk.
A candidate declares for the Democratic primary for county clerk. He states support from friends and citizens and names C C Brannon as another candidate in the same race.
From June 17 to August, weekly 2 30 p m meetings invite parents to bring babies and children for weighing, measuring, examinations, eye tests, nose throat and teeth checks. Avoid contagious cases. doctors will refer for thorough exams. If transportation is a barrier, contact Miss Bettie Bradford for a ride.
Danville Virginia readers learn that David P. Garvin, formerly of High View West Virginia, has been appointed city collector after Robert H. Herndon’s resignation and announces his candidacy for the unexpired term. Garvin is an uncontested candidate and praised for courtesy and efficiency.
I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Treasurer in Frederick County subject to the Democratic Primary to be held in Aneanet Red 101. The notice references the secant date and local party procedures.
For House of Delegates re election to the House of Delegates for Frederick County and Winchester subject to the primary held August 5.
H O Pierce runs as an independent candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates to represent Winchester City and Frederick County subject to voters in the November election.
Reports from Archangel indicate part of the British force recently landed at Murmansk is taking part in operations against Petrograd. The dispatch notes involvement of British troops in the northern front as the war moves to the Baltic region.
A Johns Hopkins University entomologist urges adding 17 year locusts to menus, claiming they taste like shrimp and are a real delicacy based on personal experience. The remarks highlight edible insect cuisine and culinary novelty.
Albert N. Sawyer advertises a public auction of farm machinery and a house and lot near Berryville on June 20 1919. Items include Frick traction engines, Peerless separators, a Geiser saw mill, a Ford car, tools, and more with terms cash for small sums and credit for larger purchases. The second sale portion covers a two acre property 3.5 miles from Berryville with a 7 room frame dwelling, well, cistern, fruit trees, and deed of trust financing. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn. J M Fishpaw, Clerk.
An order from the district court in Lynchburg Virginia directs the distribution of 27469.15 dollars to landowners whose land was sold to the government for Shenandoah great forest reserves. The funds go to the respective owners as compensation.
The USDA warns that the 17 year cicadas are not good for chickens if eaten in large amounts. Poultry keepers in the area are advised to limit fowl consumption of locusts amid the outbreak.
William Potter of Boston, secretary of the National Equal Rights League, presented at a peace conference a petition from the colored citizens of America. It asks that a clause be added to guarantee equal rights for Negroes nationwide.
A special representative of the Chinese government has purchased De Havilland airplanes with Liberty motors in Dayton. He also negotiated for several commercial machines with another company, indicating active procurement activity in Ohio.
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