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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1919

Page

5

Announcement of Several County Candidacies in Democratic Primary

A sequence of notices announces candidacies for county offices in Frederick County, including Commissioner of Revenue Northern District Robert Shade and others such as Sheriff County Clerk Commonwealth's Attorney and Board of Supervisors candidates. Dates referenced include August 5th and 6th, 1919, with officials pledging to uphold duties and seek re election where noted.

Robert Shade Coe Brannon Lee N Whitacre Isienet of Havelles Ann D Ena Sestioncaret Frederick County France Shepherd Cole Hugh G. Dehaven Board of Supervisors Back Creek Dick Good Gainesboro WM. E. Smith Luther Pannett Commonwealth’s Attorney

Frederick County Treasurer Primary Announcement 1919

Election notice for the Democratic Primary on August 5 1919 naming candidate Robt S Smith for the office of Frederick County Treasurer. The filing appears as a political notice seeking support in the county race.

Frederick Winchester delegates seek re election August primary

A notice announces the House of Delegates candidates for Frederick County and Winchester City seeking re election in the August 6 primary. The filing specifies the district and subject to party rules for nomination and election.

House of ‘Delegates Frederick Winchester

Pierce for Virginia House Candidate Objects to Voters

Independent candidate H. O. Pierce seeks to challenge the voters will in the November election for the Virginia House of Delegates representing Winchester city and Frederick County.

Virginia House of Delegates Winchester Frederick Co

Winchester resident backs Doan's Kidney Pills for back relief

James M. Pangle a stationary engineer at 1288 Market St. reports back pain eased by Doan's Kidney Pills after kidney issues began five years earlier. He reaffirmed the recommendation in 1919 saying the pills continue to help. Sold for 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Winchester Dean James M. Pangle Market St Doan Pangle Foster-Milburn Co Mters Buffalo, N. Y

Public notice of gas rate increase in Winchester Virginia

The Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company will seek approval from the Richmond Corporation Commission on July 10 1919 at 10 am for new gas rates to take effect July 15 1919. Rates tier by usage from 2000 cu ft at 2.00 per M to 10000 cu ft at 1.65 per M with a 50 cent minimum monthly charge.

Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company Corporation Commission Richmond Virginia Winchester Ccs Ee Winchester Gas and Elegdrig. Light CO

Public Sale Near Berryville Listings Farm Machinery and Home

Albert N. Lawler announces a public auction at his late residence four miles west of Berryville on June 20 1919. Items include two Frick traction engines two Peerless separators two 8 barrel water wagons a Geiser saw mill a large truck a Ford automobile and assorted tools with terms cash for small sums and twelve month credit over ten dollars with a note. Also offered is the Bailey Wyndham home property three and a half miles from Berryville on the turnpike with two acres a seven room frame house well cistern porch fruit trees and outbuildings. One third cash day of sale with balance in one year secured by deed of trust. Sale to be postponed to a later date announced in this paper.

Mesbine Berryville First National Bank of Hattie’ Everhart Old Bailey Wyndham Berryville and Winchester Albert N. Lawler Duvall and Dunn J. M. Fishpaw

Rebels Put to Work by Red Cross in Montenegro

In Montenegro the Red Cross Balkan Commission and American doughboys aid relief efforts while Montenegrins resist moves toward a unified Yugoslav state. A brief revolt in Cetinje failed as U S troops intervened and two hundred forty rebels with women were enlisted by the Red Cross for work.

RED Cross Associated. Press Montenegro Athens Nicholas Red Cross Balkan Commission Kentucky

Children’s Day Services at St John’s Church Bloom VA

Children's Day services were held at St. John's Church in Bloom Virginia with decorations of flowers. The program included recitations by George W. Huber and Marguerite Rinker, songs, exercises, a short pastor's address, an offering, and a closing duet.

Bloom St. John’s Church Ruth Sloop George W. Huber Norman Bean Jesus Walter Frye Marguerite Rinker

Britain Hunts Oil and Flax Aid Planned

The British government sets aside five million dollars to search for petroleum in Great Britain and assigns one million dollars to support flax production, primarily in Ireland, according to the financial secretary to the treasury in the House of Commons yesterday.

Associated Press London Great Britain Treasury House of Commons Ireland

Nephew of Zapata Proclaims Himself Heir to Zapata

In Chautla Morelos on May 22 a manifesto circulated by Fortino Ayaquica, an outlaw chieftain, declares himself a worthy successor to the late Emiliano Zapata, claiming ties to the Plan of Ayala and signaling he could be a contender to lead Zapata’s ailing faction under General Pablo Gonzalez’s forces.

Chautla Morelos Emiliano Zapata Pablo Gonzalez Fortino Ayaquica Attila Ayala

Reforms in Mexican Congress Stall Over Oil and Bank Bills

In Mexico City on May 22 Associated Press reports the special session of Congress fails to advance key labor, oil nationalization, and central bank reform measures before adjournment. Foreign oil and banking interests press for changes amid heated debates.

Associated Press Mexico City Congress Bank of Esion Chamber of Deputies

Much Sugar Is On Hand In Porto Rico

Sugar shipments to New York resume at 40 000 tons monthly after a three week halt. Porto Rican centrals report output under estimates by about 20 percent. Of 2 291 088 bags manufactured, 1 033 899 shipped and 83 491 sold locally, leaving 1 173 689 bags on hand.

Associated Press San Juan New York Sugar Producers’ Association Board of Equalization United States Shipping Board Centrals Association

Nerv Worth praised by a nervous patient in Uniontown

Mrs J B Boyce describes severe nervous symptoms mild digestion heart flutter insomnia and weight loss improving after taking Nerv Worth as sold by Miller's Drug Store. She endorses the remedy with a dollar back guarantee and reports renewed strength and weight.

Uniontown Wade H. Guyton J. B. Boyce Morgantown St City

Burnt Factory News Highlights and Social Guests

Miss June Fishpaw entertains Miss Mary Virginia Russell from Blackstone Woman's College. Miss Ridgeway of Ridgeway W Va visits the Kackleys. Rev Dr J H Leight of Hinton WV preaches at the Methodist Church. Farmers busy with corn alfalfa hay and wheat harvest. Jannette and Marie Pitzer visit Forest Glen at June Fishpaw's home. The Butler and Hite families visit relatives in Fredricksburg Md.

Burnt Factory June Fishpaw Mary Virginia Russells Blackstone Woman's College Ridgeway W. Va Jannette Marie Pitzer Inwood Forest Glen J. M! Fishpaw

Inducements For Men To Re-Enlist In Army

May 14 Brest reports soldiers may choose their unit upon reenlistment with mileage from New York to their original US enlistment, a sixty dollar bonus, and a one month furlough upon reenlistment if possible. The Eighth Infantry is absorbing into the Second Division in occupation.

Associated Press Brest Eighth Infantry Army of Occupation New York United States France

When Jack Came Back Delights Stephens City Audiences

Stephens City notes report Mrs Stickley returning home from Manassas visit a local theatre show titled When Jack Came Back staged by Frank Davidson. Earl Sonner returns from overseas duty as residents share social visits with Miss Katie Shackelford and Miss Loma Gordon while Ida Guard visits Winchester and Etta Haseman spends vacation nearby.

In Memoriam for Aljourn Ware

In sad loving remembrance of my dear father Aljourn Ware who departed this life one year ago today June 17 1918 Atone in silent pontebron beneath the sod and never one Pasay thie a pie

Aljourn Ware Pontebron

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roe Marshall Lewis WM. D. Dehaven Elon.d. Shenk A. R. Rinker John M. Massie T. Russell Cather Phil H. Gold Saubusy Co. C. Brannon Robt. S. Smith House OF Delegates R. L. Omps H. O. Pierce Millwood Road G. U. Snapp Bell Phone T Hos South Baal Dock Street Siuick Beyet A. B. Richards Terence Cettinje Fizsica Britain Zapata Porto Rico Tll George Butler William Hite Fred Apd Harry © Woodward Om Stinday Fitnell Union Richelieu Pat, Dence H. K. Green & Bro Stephens City Moling & Seal OOD
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