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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1917

Page

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Kline Elected Superintendent of Winchester Frederick Schools

Leslie D. Kline of Stephens City was elected superintendent of the city and county public schools by the State Board of Education in Richmond. He will take office July 1, succeeding Maurice M. Lynch. The board did not divide the city and county into separate divisions.

L. D. Kline City Frederick County Winchester State Board of Education Richmond Kline Maurice M. Lynch N. D. Cool Winchester Public Schools R. Lee Stickel Board of Education Winichester Becais

Fortieth anniversary for H Douglas Fuller banker

H Douglas Fuller, cashier and vice president of Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester, marked forty years in banking in the city. He began as a boy at Shenandoah Valley National Bank, rose through roles, and became head cashier as the new bank grew under his leadership.

H. Douglas Fuller Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Ion Shenandoah Valley National Bank Farmers and Merchants National Bank Fuller

Anderson's Bowling Alleys Advertises Indoor Exercise

An ad for Anderson's Bowling Alleys at 168 North Main St promotes bowling as a busy man's health regulator and a ten strike in exercise. The notice highlights Tue-Sat hours and frames bowling as indoor recreation that can aid digestion and well being.

Anderson North Main St

Notice to Company TL Report at Barracks 7 Tonight

Captain Robert Y. Conrad directs men of Company I to report at the barracks at 7 o'clock this evening. The text also mentions Winchester Milling Corp and references flour products Magnolia Crystal bran middling screenings.

Robert Y. Conrad Magnolia Winchester Milling Corp

Winchester People in Capital for Wilson Inauguration

A large group from Winchester will attend the Wilson inauguration in Washington on Monday. Many residents have already left for the national capital, with more to depart this evening and early Monday morning. Names of travelers include Mrs S H Hable and son Herman Hable, Mr and Mrs William Striker, Mrs Bentley Kern, Mr and Mrs Charles Watts, Mr and Mrs Boyd R Richards, Mr and Mrs W T Barr, Miss Kathleen Arnold, Mrs R C Baker, Miss L Paylor, Miss Lanham, and several others.

Winchester Wilson Washington National Capital S. H. Hable Herman H. Hable William Striker Bentley Kern Charles Watts Boyd R. Richards

General Jackson in Love and a Quiet Wedding

The piece recalls General Jackson’s courtship of Eleanor Junkin, sister of poet Margaret Junkin Preston. It notes Jackson’s self described soft heart and love beside his public life, mentions a Niagara trip and the Thousand Islands excursion, and hints at a continuation on page four.

Nemo General Jackson Eleanor Junkin Junkin Washington College Virginia Margaret_Junkin Preston Jackson Niagara Thousand Isles the St.Lawrence

Reward Increases For Capture Of Escaped Convict Palmer

Police officers Neville and Inspector Doran received five dollars each for capturing Harland Palmer who escaped the Occoquan workhouse in Virginia. Palmer fled to Winchester, was recaptured in West Virginia, and returned to Occoquan for an additional sentence. Jailer Armel also got government payment for duties in the capture.

Neville J. Robert Doran Harland Palmer Occoquan Virginia Winchester United States Washington Palmer Cosaqgeen Inspector Doran West Virginia Armel

Runaway Buggy Injures Strasburg Man In Virginia

Hubert Rickard of Othasburg was thrown from his buggy near the Valley pike while driving toward Strasburg. He suffered serious injuries including two broken legs, with one leg broken in two places. The accident occurred as a Harrisonburg Grocery Co. salesman approached in an auto. Rickard did not hear it and the spirited horse veered aside.

Strasburg Hubert Richard Rickard Valley Pike W. Ww. Pence Harrisonburg Grocery Company Strasboro

Auction of Household Goods for T T Wall at Main Street

Auction sale of household goods of the late T T Wall and Sarah H Wall at 7 North Main Street next to Liv ick's Drug Store on Tuesday March 6 at 10 a m. Administrators C F Barr and J G Baetjer.

T. T Sarah H. Wall North Main Street Livick’s C.F. Barr J.G. Baetjer

O Ferrall's Daughter Mabel Hutcheson Dies in North Carolina

Mrs. Mabel Binford Hutcheson wife of J Stanford Hutcheson and daughter of the late Governor Charles T O Ferrall of Virginia died suddenly Thursday at Ashville North Carolina after a year of ill health. Her remains were interred yesterday in Hollywood Cemetery Richmond. She is survived by her husband a son four brothers and a sister.

Mabel Binford Hutcheson J. Stanford Hutcheson Charles T.o’ferrall Ofirginia Ash Ville N. C Hutcheson Herrisonbure Hollywood Richmond

Fifty Six Added to Company I Virginia Regiment Roster

The roster of Company I, Second Virginia Regiment, returned to Winchester after more than seven months at Brownsville Texas now lists fifty six officers and men. Discharges reduced numbers from last summer’s larger contingent. medical exams cut several early entrants. The roster includes Captain Robert Y. Conrad, First Lieutenant Fred S. Anderson, Second Lieutenant Robert T. Barton, First Sergeant George H. Grimm, Mess Sergeant Paul Spillman, and Supply Sergeant Robert L. Jones.

Second Virginia Winchester Brownsville Texas Richmond United States Army Robert Y. Conrad Fred. S. Anderson Robert T. Barton George H. Grimm Paul ¢C. Spillman Robert L. Jones

Estate valuation filed in Winchester court for R. T. Barton

Executors file inventory and appraisement showing personal property totaling 30851.49 and real estate valued at 19900 in the Corportation Court of Winchester. Also a classified notice seeking a man clerk for a meat cutter position at L. D. Ritter's Store on National Ave.

R. T. Barton Corporation Court City of Winchester

Settlement filed for Dr Bell's estate in Winchester Court

The settlement of accounts of Miss Margretta Miller executrix of the late Dr William A Bell has been filed in the Corporation Court of Winchester. The decedent's personal estate is valued at 7461.58 dollars.

Margretta Miller William A. Bell Corporation Court of Winchester

Ships Hunt for Submarines Off Cuba Waters

United States destroyers sweep adjacent waters near Cuba amid unconfirmed reports of German submarines in the area. Officials downplay the arrest of Pablo Dreher linked to a revolutionary plot while courts embargo the Yacht of General Gomez and prepare a $250,000 asset bond list.

Havana United States Cuba Pablo Dreher Gomez

Man Clerk Wanted at Ritters Store on National Ave

Job notice seeking a meat cutter and clerk at L. D. Ritter's Store on National Avenue. Apply in person for the two week to two week term. Reward offered for lost auto dicen with Star office number 26218.

L. D. Ritter National Ave

Justice Fuliz Delivers Judgment in Dog Cruelty Case

In the police court Justice W L Fultz heard the state versus Fred Nail and John Stewart for cruelty to a dog owned by John Dillis. The court suspended sentence, finding the defendants intended to inflict torture as liquid caused visible pain or fear to the animal. Continued on page three.

W. L. Fultz Fred. Nail John Stuart Fred Nui John Stewart John Dillis

Health board told of measles cases in Winchester families

Health authorities in Winchester report several measles cases where parents did not notify the board or call a physician. A law exists requiring reporting of infectious diseases, and authorities urge prompt isolation and immediate notification to prevent further spread. noncompliance may invite legal action.

Winchester Board of Health

Mrs. A E Roberts Died After Lingering Illness at 78

Mrs. A E Roberts died at 2 a m at her sister Mrs James W Sibert’s home on North Kent street after a lingering illness. She was 78 and from Brandy Station Virginia. She was formerly Miss Abbott and sister to Mrs Sibert and Miss Filla Abbott. Funeral arrangements not yet set, likely Tuesday.

A. E. Roberts James W. Sibert North Kent Street Roberts Brandy Station Miss Abbott Sibert Filla Abbott

Banquet Speechmaking Event At Rousa Hanto Sipe

Friends of Company I invited to hear the post banquet speeches at Rousa Hanto Sipe. Attendance is free of cost as they gather for remarks by ERLE.

Company I Rousa Hanto- Sipe

Germany Says Plot Against America Defensive Move Justified

German Foreign Secretary Zimmermann defended alleged plots to seek Mexico and Japan's aid in a war against the United States. He claimed such actions were defensive and a warning against U.S. efforts to enlist South American nations, citing Argentine and American press comments and quotes from Edward Price. He did not confirm the Mann letter's authenticity.

Germany America Berlin United States Mexico Japan Zimmermann Transecan Mann Mexico City Eral Carranza United Herr Zimmermann la Prenza Edward Price

Veteran James L. Timberlake laid to rest in Brooklyn burial set

Intelligence confirms James L. Timberlake death at 4 p.m. Thursday in Brooklyn New York after paralysis and pneumonia. Civil War Confederate veteran born Jefferson County West Virginia 79 years ago. funeral 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at 612 South Braddock Street with Rev W C Talbert officiating. interment Mount Hebron. Survived by daughters Miss B M Timberlake and son Hunter Timberlake formerly of Winchester Georgia?

James L. Timberlake Brooklyn New York Timberlake Jefferson County West Virginia Twelfth Virginia Mra. Timberlake South Braddock Street W. C. Talbert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount ‘Hebron Bmw ‘Timberlake Hunter Timberlake Winchester

Public Auction and Lost Money Notice in County Court

On March 10 at 1 p m in County Court Houge the farm of Jonathan DeFaven consisting of 290 acres located 3 miles north of Gainesboro is offered for sale. J M Lamp March 3 1911 lp 51. March 15 at 11 a m John Fishpaw near Burnt Factory will hold horses cattle and hogs up for auction. A lost five dollar bill offers a reward for return to 311 N Kent St lp

Point of Houge Jonathan DeFaven Gainesboro J. M. Lamp John Fishpaw Burnt Factory N. Kent St

Hansbrough & Carter Offer 6 Percent Loans and Real Estate Services

For thirty five years our office has handled real estate loans totaling over four million dollars with no principal loss and prompt interest payments. We conduct personal loan investigations, use top title lawyers, and offer confidential investment opportunities yielding six percent interest semi annually.

Hansbrough & Carter

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M. M. Lynch Leslie D. Kline Stephens H. D. Fuller Othasburg Grey O’ferrall Dr. Bell U. 5 Wire Justice Fuliz Health Board Herr Zimmerman Pan-American Congress James.l. Timberlake 12Th Regiment Safety and Service Abell Baltimore West Mount Vernon Place Billy Sunday Mount Vernon ‘Place A. S. Abell Abells Iebraker George Abel
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