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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1917

Page

5

Dp and 220 305 352 416 440 Sco 555 610

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Court orders reference in Kiger estate with lien and debt inquiry

In Frederick County Circuit Court the Union Bank of Winchester sues Clementine M. Kiger et al. The court orders a Master Commissioner to determine the land ownership, annual rent value, and all liens with their priorities. The case is consolidated with Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester v Lula May Anderson et al. A June 18 hearing is set in Winchester Virginia.

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

Canning Clubs Organized With County Outreach

Miss Magdelene Zinn organizes a canning club meeting at Bryarly school where Miss Teresa Murphy will form clubs for girls and possibly women. Public gatherings invite men and boys. Round Hill and Clearbrook groups already demonstrate progress. Murphy’s countywide assistance grows with a telephone hub at her home and Chamber of Commerce coordination.

Magdelene Zinn Bryarly School Teresa Murphy Frederick County Round Hill School Hugh Lupton Clearbrook Canning Club Murphy Peing United Wadesville Champer of Commerce Miss Murphy

Last Call for Officers Made

The second and final training camp for Virginia war service officers runs August 27 to November 26, 1917 at Fort Myer. Applicants aged 21 to 44, with emphasis on those over 31, may apply via Alexander Forward in Richmond or Captain John T. Rowe at Fort Monroe. The Rev. W J King resigned as pastor of College Church Hampden-Sidney, to take a call in Gerardstown West Virginia.

Virginia Fort Myer Alexander Forward Governor’s Office Richmond John T. Rowe Fort Monroe W. J. King College Church Hampden-Sidney West Hanover King Gerardstown Www

Police Hunt For Camera Fiend

An excursionist from Baltimore photographed the scenery at Rouss Spring, the city water source. Officials alerted Mayor Ward and the police who used a patrol car to pursue him, but the photographer vanished before contact.

Baltimore Rouss Spring Ward

Red Cross Tag Day Celebrated in Berryville Virginia

Saturday was Red Cross tag day in Berryville with girls collecting funds and a lawn tea at the manse. The event featured crimson decorations, Red Cross nurse waitresses, a musical program including Kathleen Estep and Dr. Osborne, and a throng of attendees supporting the cause.

Berryville Red Cross Kathleen Estep Herbert Whiting Osborne Alfred Kerfoot

Large Excursion From the Cities to Winchester

Upwards of 400 residents from Baltimore and Washington joined a Baltimore & Ohio special excursion to Winchester yesterday. The train carried 467 passengers departing Harpers Ferry, with many visitors spending the day in Winchester and the surrounding county. Railroad officials caution that summer and fall excursions depend on war conditions and cannot be announced far in advance.

J. C. McCarthy Chamber of Commerce McCarthy Ernest H. Rowe Baltimore and Washington Winchester Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Harpers Ferry Shenandoah Valley Washington Baltimore

Triplett Scholarship Aids Hampden-Sydney Ministry Prep

Dr. J. I. Triplett of Mt. Jackson funded a scholarship at Hampden-Sidney College. The Triplett Scholarship funds will be invested and the proceeds used to cover college fees for young men preparing for the ministry.

J. I. Triplett Mt. Jackson Hampden-Sidney College Triplett

Visit Highlights From Rosenberger Farm Day

Rosenberger Virginia residents John Myers and son Walter of Winchester spent a day at their Rosenberger farm. Mrs Preffitt and daughter of Winchester visited Mrs MecY lwee. Z T Pitcock of Winchester called on friends here. Rev Peter Miller of Warrensville West Virginia and Rev Mr Sloope spent Friday with Mr and Mrs I t Frye.

Z. T. Pitcock Winchester Peter Miller Warrensville W. Va Mr. Sloope I. It Frye John Locoke Brucetown Locke

Return From Visit Delays and Family Gatherings

Mr T K Cartmell and his daughter Mrs D C Randoph are back from a three weeks visit to Cartmell’s niece Mrs John Graham in Newville Pennsylvania Mrs Graham was formerly Miss Kate Cartmell Mrs Walter T Lineweaver and her daughter Miss Mary Rhodes Lineweaver of Harrisonburg Virginia visit the parents Mr and Mrs J W Rhodes in Middletown

W. H. Garrett Washington H. W. Baker W. R. Gregg Edward Wall Miss Perrine Newark T. K. Cartmell D. C. Randobhph Walter T. Lineweaver Mary Rhodes Lineweaver Harrisonburg, Va J. W. Rhodes Middletown Harry Mouliden Mrs Walter Flowers Welltown

Goetz Freeman Court Speeding Case Sparks Court Tension

Harry S Goetz of Charles Town frequent Winchester visitor was fined 1000 for speeding in Frederick Maryland while racing with H D Ash of Fairmont. The pair reportedly hit 55 mph on a hill near E Cline with Deputy Derr recording 45 mph. Goetz appealed claiming proof was lacking and accused the magistrate of bias. Justice Brust later urged revocation of Goetz's operator license.

Harry S. Goetz Charlestown W. Va Winchester Frederick Ih. D. Ash Fairmont Goetz Brust Oscar F. Derr Ash E. Cline Derr

Fort Fairfield woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy

Mrs Alton D Oakes of Fort Fairfield Maine says backache from female troubles vanished after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and she now has a healthy baby and performs all housework. She urges other women to consider the remedy and notes that letters are read by women only at Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.

Fort Fairfield Maine Lydia E. Pinkham Alton D. Oakes

Erecting New Residence on West Leicester Street

Mr W L Fultz has begun the erection of a handsome new brick residence on West Leicester Street. It will contain modern conveniences and be an attractive addition to town. He and his family will occupy it as a residence. Miss Mary Louise Oldham of Marietta Ohio visits her sister Mrs S C Oldham for a few days. Advertise your spring good.

W. L. Fultz Leicestere Street Mary Louise Oldham Marietta, Ohio 5. C. Oldham

Confederate reunion visitors reach local friends after Tampa trip

Mr and Mrs John Wingpigler and several relatives from Florida attended the Washington Confederate reunion then visited Wingpigler's sister Miss Mattie Wingpigler and Mrs Lucy Brown. Wingpigler born nearby returns after 27 years. he is about 80. Local notes cover visits, travelers and forthcoming Ridgeway camp meeting August 3 to 13 led by Rev W R Hardesty.

Rest Wwa John Wingpigler Corine Johnnye Hamin G. T. O’brien Tampa Florida Washington

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