07 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1919
Page
1
A barn owned by Barnes and several head of livestock were burned in a midnight fire. Investigators reported wooden structures and contents including coins and hay valued at $1,100 and $500 respectively, with fences and attributed debris also damaged.
In Winchester on March, NiA Smith poses whether human law aligns with divine justice. The note questions if reformers share responsibility for theft and deceit when judging moral order under the proverb As ye sow.
A fire crew returning from a call sank a rear truck into mud on James Street, requiring a tractor to pull it free. The incident left streets too soft for heavy apparatus and halted response to nearby fires until rescue. Brumback led the crew on site.
Bargain sale of the Oyler property a 10 room residence barn orchard and outbuildings to be held in front of the Court House at 10 p m on a Saturday in March or September. The estate includes water power wood and coal kilns and a tool shed with good drainage and orchard facilities.
The notice indicates discharged service members are eligible for a $60 bonus via the finance office in Washington D C. It urges claimants to write soon and mail forms to receive the benefit promptly, noting millions have served and will be processed as quickly as feasible.
Mr W L Falla real estate dealer announces the sale of the Yardley Brown farm of 70 acres on the Middle road near the Valley Pike to Mr C B Omps son of Hon Richard L Omps for 20000. The property includes a 40 acre apple orchard and excellent land quality. Amos Shryock and family previously owned the farm after buying it for 11600.
Real estate ad lists several 6 room dwellings and modern bungalows with prices from 2 000 to 9 500. Properties include brick bungalow and large garage options. Sale listings appear under GOOD CO. at 18 Rons: Avenue Blp-3t.
The Frederick County board votes on a plan to spend around 40 600 dollars on county roads. Officials outline funding sources including state aid and joint county investments to improve road conditions and support engineering work.
A readable fragment notes a real estate entry in a suburban area with an address 48 Rouse Ave and references to county dealings. The text hints at property details or listing notes without complete information.
A church conference will be held at Teeter Carpers estate on March 1 at 10 a.m. led by Pastor E. W. Brubaker. Also announced is a sale of 16 head of horses and road cows at Heery barn Fairfax lane on March 1 at 10 a.m. under Himmelright.
A dance will be held Saturday night at 7 30 at Friendship Hall for a charitable benefit. Tickets or donations assist a local company truck project. Address and entry details appear in the notice.
Notice invites attendees to a March 3 meeting at the Mund Ley Library Auditorium. Dr Brydon, connected with the State Health Department, will share valuable ideas for UW. Charley Rouss is noted in the fire company schedule for a regular monthly meeting and officer-led entertainment to follow.
Winchester Auto Sales Co announces available used cars at low prices. Includes contact and availability details for customers seeking bargains.
The pastor Mev Charles Adey will lead the pulpit at 1 a.m speaking on The Voice of Imperialism. Calvary theme 7 30 p.m. Sunray school 9 30 a.m. Young People's service 6 30 p.m. Found white shepherd dog with tan breast and feet. owner asked to call Walsley Veterinary Hospital for safekeeping.
The Civic League will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday March at 4 o clock at the Bike Club Salp 21. Lost tortoise eye glasses reward 34 Roussayes 6 p 3t.
A garbled notice mentions a regular meeting tonight under an order from Captain John Cather and a sale to commence at 1 p m on March 1. Local mentions include Mrs Himma Gerbert and Mrs Sry Latham visiting relatives near Chambersburg Pennsylvania and a family visit from Maine Richter to Baltimore.
Editorial reflects on Frederick County’s development and connected prosperity noting agricultural and horticultural progress. It emphasizes a progressive food system aligned with material resources and ongoing achievements in the region.
A few weeks after arriving as a total stranger Rev Gypsy Smith preached in daily services for four weeks. His earnest, thoughtful preaching earned broad attention and praise. The local press notes his unfailing courtesy and the deep impression left on the community by his evangelistic work.
Stan Greayeett leads the Corvenlon Fruit Growers Association in a two day session at City Hall. Industry experts will present on taxation, governance, and revenue strategies as growers seek guidance for government policy and market pressures.
Mr Hodgson purchases the Hagseet property from the estate of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Hassett, paying 2000 dollars. The Hassett family occupied the house for years, and Mrs H Kreis will visit relatives after the sale while Mr Russell and wife had previously held the interest and lived there.
Tickets sold well at the Empire as the musical comedy Naughty Naughty drew good crowds in city venues and surrounding towns with strong seat sales and optimistic prospects for a large audience tonight.
Claude M. Showalter announces in The Star that he purchased the American Beores Corporation drug store on North Main, now sole owner. He is a well known young business man and registered pharmacist. The store was opened years ago by Barry Livick and later owned by American Beores.
Mr and Mrs James McFadden arrived here last evening from Nitro West Virginia where they had lived for several years and will visit relatives before moving to New York state Mr McFadden will take a position with Armour and Company with headquarters near Niagara.
A late notice recalls the death of Charles Sloat aged seventy something, longtime city resident linked to Market Street Methodist and Episcopal church builders. Former soldiers and workers from the 1863 era are named, with descendants and local ties noted in funeral arrangements.
Fragmentary wire copy from Berlin reports troop movements and a possible government shake up. Mention of wounded and a food parley with Kiel. no clear date or names due to damaged text.
By wire to The Star, Burleson said the Postmaster General sees revenue to front the postal service as the most accurate barometer of current and future business conditions.
William Dunin leaves for Howard Colorado to set up a home after twenty years in the city. Mrs A Diethenkel departs to spend a week with friends in Washington and elsewhere. Mrs Charlya Chiff returns to Marton Station Maryland after visiting sisters Witliam Grove and Mrs Carl Ritter. Miss Didier and Miss DuPay of Winchester Memorial Hospital travel to Baltimore and Washington for an aughor trip.
Fragmentary lines describe a maneuver by Marely and others to clear the Berl ides with a strike fate referenced, unclear overall context, likely a partial archival snippet with missing verbs and nouns.
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