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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
The notice lists numerous registered names from Middletown Precinct and Winchester residents learning to exchange the 014 back for a stronger one. It highlights individuals across multiple families, followed by an advertisement for Doan's Kidney Pills with a Winchester endorsement from Mrs. W. M. Sumption.
A community fundraising appeal for a local scout camp seeks 350 dollars by July 15. Contributions to treasurer Robert W Schultz will be listed weekly in The Star until the goal is met. Names of donors will be printed weekly. Carpers Valley residents report multiple visits and family gatherings across nearby towns.
Boyd R. Richards announces candidacy for the House of Delegates to represent Frederick County and the City of Winchester, subject to the Democratic Primary on August 7, 1917.
Mrs. Flora Perry sues in Frederick county Circuit Court claiming Edward Perry deserted her after about three months of marriage begun June 3 1913 in Norfolk Virginia and that prior cruelty endangered her life. decree grants Mrs Perry absolute divorce with costs but no alimony.
In two Frederick County Circuit Court cases the court granted divorce for desertion over more than three years. The couples C. L. Lockhart and Neva Lockhart and William B. Vance and Lillie Clark Vance had their bonds severed forever with no alimony awarded in either case.
Mrs J R G Winchester writes to The Star praising Common Council members who resisted compulsory sewerage connections. She notes she cannot vote but can influence others and expresses pride in those who acted for the people. Dated June 14.
Frederick Maryland News records mention Charles D Butler of Winchester in a brief item, noting his association with a local matter. The snippet provides minimal context and names only Butler and Winchester.
Henry Dixon colored, a regular in police court, guilty of chicken theft and given 25 days in jail plus a 10 dollar fine. Ollie Ford acquitted. Mr. W. Taylor Wall testified as complainant. A hen found at Ford’s coop walked to Wall’s nest and laid an egg, proving ownership beyond doubt.
A children’s day service will be held at Sunrise Church next Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. An excellent program has been prepared and all are invited. Rev. Mr. Ritter will preach.
By virtue of a 1904 deed of trust from John Hawkins the trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester courthouse a lot at 557 N Kent Street. The eight room home fronts 55 feet on Kent and extends back 165 feet, with outbuildings reserved. Sale at noon with terms: one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and insurance, Maurice M. Lynch, Trustee. Auctioneer Wm. M. Bowen. May 29.
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