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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1917

Page

5

Court orders reference in Kiger case with chancery linkage

The Union Bank of Winchester sues Clementine M. Kiger et al in Frederick County Circuit Court. A master commissioner will determine land ownership, rents, liens and priorities, consolidate with Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester v Lula May Anderson, and report costs. Court sets June 18 at Winchester for the reference hearing.

Circuit Court of Frederick County Union Bank of Winchester Clementine M. Kiger Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester Lula May Anderson Als Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia John M. Steck Circuit Court

City Boy Gains Ground as Farm Helper in War Effort

Washington reports from the United States boys working reserve show over 20 000 lads have joined farm service to aid the country. New York City supplies nearly 2 000 youths with farmers praising the program as dependable and beneficial. Virginia plans 600 to 800 boys to assist Eastern Shore potato harvest.

New York City Arthur F. Payne Hoys’ Reserve Mr. Payne Virginia Charles TL. Weaver

Services Scheduled for Sunday June 24

The following services will be held on Sunday June 24 children’s day at Round Hill at 10 30 a m preaching at Lamps Memorial Paxton Chapel at 3 p m and children’s day services E W Brubaker pastor.

Round Hill Lamps Memorial Paxton Chapel

Ferrari Still Fighting

The Star received a postcard from M. Merrari, formerly of this city, now in the Italian army, sent from the great battle field on May 24. He reports a continuing offensive, and that he is in good health.

M. Merrari

Longest Day Marks Beginning of Summer Season

Today is the longest day of the year with sunrise at 4.40 am and sunset at 7.38 pm. The days will shorten gradually until December 21, the shortest day, signaling winter ahead.

Railcar Shortage Drops By One Third Since May War Board Action

The American Railway Association says freight car shortages fell from 148,627 on May 1 to 105,127 on June 1. The decline is attributed to prompt shippers and railroads responding to War Board guidance.

Railroad War Board American Railway Association

National Guard Needs 2000 More Men

Virginia adjutant general urges volunteers to join the state National Guard to reach war strength. General Sale says 2,000+ recruits are needed and likely early deployment to France before draft-trained troops. Contact the nearest company or the adjutant-general in Richmond for details.

Virginia National Guard General Sale Richmond Guard France Sale Adjutant-General

Venetian oligarchy and Spanish hidalgos contrasted

The passage compares Venice's hereditary oligarchy with Spain's hidalgos, arguing the Venetian system failed from rigid tradition while Spanish nobility lingered in sentiment beyond ability, likening them to Don Quixote as a type rather than a caricature.

Venice Spain Don Quixote

Roses and other blooms named as state flowers across U S

The Philadelphia Ledger notes national floral emblems differ by country and state. France favors the fleur de lis, Spain has no official emblem, while the United States debates a national flower with goldenrod discussed. Several states select roses or other blossoms for state flowers.

France England Spain United States Alabama Kentucky Missouri Andebraska Georgia Iowa North Dakota New York Confederate States Philadelphia Ledger

Dying Chief No Shirt Highlights Northwest Tribes Beliefs

Pendleton Oregon reports the death of Chief No Shirt of the Walla Wallas, illustrating enduring animism and the influence of medicine men. The chief resisted white medical treatment, opposed allotment policies, and was pivotal in tribal leadership, with succession to be chosen by a tribal council.

Pendleton Ore No Shirt Walla Wallas She-low-he-tammy Sham-mook Big Jim Washington D. C Indian Bureau Senator Lane Oregon Hormli Elomi Peu-peu-mox-mox Walla Walla River

BrideSpanked By Burglar After Refusing To Reveal Valuables

Los Angeles nineteen year old Lena Gilloway, a newlywed, was spanked by a burglar who demanded her valuables. She finally indicated a sewing box. he fled with it containing a Confederate bill.

Los Angeles Lena Gilloway

Lincoln-linked arraignment for disorderly conduct

New York. Abhrirhar Lincoln was arraigned for disorderly conduct. The magistrate replied You re not the Abraham Lincoln of malice toward none fame and ordered thirty days.

New York

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