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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1917

Page

4

Candidacy Announced for House of Delegates in Frederick and Winchester

Subject to the Democratic Primary I announce my candidacy for the House of Delegates representing Frederick County and the City of Winchester. The declaration signals bold bid in local political race with emphasis on county and city interests.

Frederick County Winchester House of Delegates Boyd R. Richards Cig of Daniel H. Boone Hinman Avenue Evanston Illinois

War Poem by Walt Mason on Kaiser Wilhelm and German War

A wartime verse condemns German expansion and Kaiser Wilhelm with sharp satire. It contrasts Allied motives with German autocratic command and calls for broader freedom as soldiers march to battle.

Kaiser Bill Europe Willie Heaven Mars Walt Mason

Brucetown Local Socials Quiet Weekend Visits

Brucetown residents report a weekend of family visits and guest stays. Jack Boden and Raymond visited Martinsburg with Mary Boden, while Emily Pierce and Sarah Tanquary stayed with grandmother Mrs. W. W. Tanquary. O'Connell family also traveled to Martinsburg, Ettie to stay another week. Mrs. Eli Janney and daughter plus Mrs. Charlies Willingham from Martinsburg visited Brucetown, with Mrs. Janney staying on. Alma Brady of Baltimore visited with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. Parrott and Miss.

Brucetown Jack Boden Raymond Mary Boden Martinsburg T. AL. Dunn Emily Pierce Sarah Tanquary W. W. Tanquary Jesse O’connell Douglass Ettie

Local Social Roundup At Home and Visiting Guests

Mrs Albert Clendening and daughter Virginia visit Bunker Hill as guests of Mr and Mrs William Clendening. Nelile Moling ends visit with cousin Miss Sadie Snapp. Gertie Ritter and daughter Weller from Hagerstown visit Mr and Mrs Charles Tharp.

Bine Albert Clendening Daugh ‘Ter Virginia Bunker Hill William Clendening Nelile Moling Sadie Snapp Gertie Ritter Weller Hagerstown Charles Tharp

Social Notes From Marlboro And Vicinity

Marlboro Virginia residents share weekend visits with relatives including Mr and Mrs E Hite visiting Edinburg and Mrs John Anderson from Middletown visiting Mrs S G Jamison. Others travel to Winchester for shopping and business while Mr E S Brents friends learn he is recovering at Winchester Memorial Hospital and plans to return home soon.

H. E. Shull Winchester E. W. Knee and

Virginia Prepares for July 1 Prohibition Enforcement

Prohibition Commissioner Peters outlines two interpretations of the new law. Liquor may be shipped to dry Virginia for medicinal use with a physician’s prescription, but cannot enter in personal baggage. Police will receive guidance on enforcement as bootlegging is expected to rise after July 1.

Virginia Peters Ann

Klaxon hand horns special price and spark plugs deal

An advertisement offers Klaxon hand horns at a special price and Champion spark plugs priced at 35 cents. The promotions highlight automotive accessories with promotional rates.

Peach Miley in Auto Accident near Indian Springs

Charles Town resident Peach Miley a division manager for Standard Oil in Baltimore had his car overturn on a curve near Indian Springs while en route to Hancock. He escaped unharmed after emerging from the wreck with assistance from E. R. Crowe and helpers. Miley said he was passing two vehicles and blamed no one but himself.

Peach Miley Charles Town W. Va Standard Oil Company Baltimore Indian Springs Hancock E. R. Crowe Hagerstown

Real estate sale on South Main Street to George H. Eagle

Real estate agent W i L Fultz sold a four acre lot on South Main Street belonging to Rev J George Graichen to George H Eagle for 13500 dollars. The report notes an announcement for spring sales.

W.il. Fultz South Main Street J. George Graichen George H. Eagle

Ridgeway Services Preaching Schedule Issued

Ridgeway charge of the Church of South posts preaching at Darkesville at 11 a.m. and Rest Chapel at 8 p.m. on Sunday July 1. Pastor W R Hardesty conducts services with Mrs A F Brand visiting the area after attending the funeral of Mrs G W Haines.

Ridgeway

Harvest prep and local notes from Mountain Falls

Mountain Falls Virginia reports crops thriving after recent rains and harvest readiness. Local births and illnesses noted with congratulations for Cora Butler James Butler Isaac Orndorff. A road repair for Rev Sloop and son to reach Grav el Springs. Baseball and a yard party planned for Saturday June 30.

Mountain Falls Cora Butler James Butler Isaac Orndorff Sloop and Son Gravel Springs

Virginia Pharmacists Meet Aboard Schooner Off Sea

The thirty sixth annual Virginia Pharmacists Association convention will run July 10 to 12 at Old Point Comfort. A featured event will be a session aboard a schooner while at sea.

Virginia Pharmacists’ Association Oldpoint Comfort

Orchard Diseases Fully Discussed

Bulletin by G. S. Ralston and Roy E. Marshall from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute explains spray treatment aims to combat common orchard pests. Copies available from Jesse M. Jones, director, Blacksburg.

G. S. Ralston Roy E. Marshall Virginia Polytechnic Institute Jesse M. Jones Blacksburg

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Winchester Resident

Miss Julia Jenkins of 115 S Main St testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve her back pain and that her family also benefited. She urges others to use Dean's Kidney Pills, priced 50 cents at dealers, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Winchester Julia Jenkins S. Main St Doan Dean Price Miss Jenkins Foster-Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo, N. Y

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