This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
2
An old advertisement lists Ladies' Union Suits at 33 cents with a value of 50 cents, Ladies' Pants at 29 cents with a value of 39 cents, and Ladies' Vests at 10 cents with a value of 15 cents.
Fishburne Military School of Waynesboro Virginia completes its third straight prep baseball championship, going undefeated in sixteen games this season. The 1917 team, managed by A. J. Mosely and coached by R. A. Smith, holds a 54 game stretch with a lone loss in 1916 to Staunton Military Academy.
Mr. Denit of Co. D. Denit has been seen on Salem streets for the first time since a serious automobile crash near Woodstock six weeks ago. He spent weeks in Memorial Hospital and at home as friends greet his return. Mrs. William Edwards and daughter Alice return to Nutley New Jersey after visiting the Misses Miller. Mrs. John B. Hoffman goes back to Wilmington Delaware after time with her mother Mrs. Virginia Nulton on West Piccadilly Street.
Mrs William W Baldwin, who had been staying with her parents Mr and Mrs William Wierman near town, has returned to her own home.
The plan to cut passenger train service across the Cumberland Valley and other lines aims to conserve coal and reduce congestion. Branch and local trains see most curtailment while through main line trains mostly unchanged. The Pennsylvania Railroad also trims 102 trains effective July 1, with several car types discontinued.
Substantial financial figures appear, followed by a sworn statement. MacGuire Chiles Jeck are named directors. Maud J. Brown, N. P., attested the document on June 27, 1917, with a commission expiration in 1918.
In July and August the Christian Endeavor group and the evening preaching service unite at First Christian Church. The 8pm service features music by the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor, then a pastor or visiting speaker closes the program. Prof. Early Fox, a leading Epworth League worker, will speak at tomorrow night’s session at Braddock Street M E Church. Public welcome.
A British steamer attacked by two submarines in the Mediterranean on June 8 escaped to an American port on June 30. The ship, one day from port, returned fire and drove off one submarine while the other resumed shelling before abandoning the pursuit.
Walter Nichols, a youth jailed for robbery and escape, fled from the Warren county convict gang yesterday. Guards fired twice but he remained at large. He was serving a one year sentence, six months for robbery, six more for breaking jail here, and a $20 reward is offered. Officials fear he may head toward Madison county and hide in the mountains.
A Dutch warship reaches the harbor today signaling government plans to convoy Dutch merchant ships through the danger area. It is the first warship flying the Dutch flag to arrive here in years.
Torrytown West Virginia notes list local visits and gatherings across families and neighbors. Dr Morgan and family from Gerrardstown visited Zeph Morgan. Mrs Lulu Morgan in Martinsburg. Samuel G Morgan and Har ry Abrell at Summit Point sale. Normal Rainer family in Inwood. Harry Abrell plus friend and John Abrell family visits. Edith Newcomb Virginia Hott visiting Perry Kerns York Pennsylvania. Alva Morgan in Martinsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Baker and Miss Gera McDonald left on a motoring trip to New York City Red Hook and the Catskill Mountains. They were joined in Philadelphia by several friends.
Children’s Day services will be held at Valley Chapel on Martinsburg pike at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. The Sunday school will render songs and recitations and a Sunday school worker will give an address. The public is cordially invited.
A short note reports Miss Elsie Miller returning from Winchester where she stayed with her sister Mrs G M Hansbrough. The item from Harrisonburg News Record notes a phrase about sea fish density estimating 120 million fish per square mile.
In Chambersville Virginia a surprise gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Keckley’s home Possum Holler honored Miss Bertha Keckley and Mr. Dewey Keckley. Guests included Edna Whitacre Elsie Taylor Ocie Bayliss Eula Moore Hilda Hawkins Julia Legg Lilly Cooper Roy Hawkins Dewey Keckley and Cleve Carpenter family members and friends enjoyed games music and refreshments with Miss Keckley at the punch bowl.
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant herbal remedy superior to calomel. It claims quick morning relief, regular bowels, no salivation, and a money back guarantee from druggists for a 60 cent bottle. Children may take it without cramps or sickness.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.