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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1917
Page
4
A homebound narrator lists daily concerns from rising prices and repair needs to Easter plans and budgets while seeking solace in Bertha Clay or Laura Libbey. Walt Mason signs a quip on domestic worry at day’s end.
The piece reports on Germany preparing a major west front offensive by mid April as observers expect a shift from trench warfare. It also notes the US State Department notifying foreign governments that armed guards and guns will be placed on all US ships leaving for the submarine zone, with implications for wartime strategy. Blanche Ritter departs for Baltimore for a visit.
Miss Mary Boyce of Winchester visited her father in Apple Grove. Sylvia Boyce stayed with Miss Ruth Manuel on Tuesday. Mrs. FE E Carpenter and Mrs. John Racy of Relief called last week. Mr. Ginn visited N M Manuel family. Paul Crabill of Pennsylvania visited relatives here. Edward Fauver was in the area on business. Kenneth Boyce called at Stanley Ginn’s home in Relief. Jim Fetzer of Relief was a business visitor Thursday.
Local bulletin from Refuge Virginia on March 12 reports Ethel White returning to Winchester to work as a telegraph operator, Mrs. James Orndorff’s improved health after hospital treatment, livestock trades, measles affecting families, and household moves. Snow and high water have worsened roads and halted mail delivery.
Mrs H D Fuller who recently underwent a surgical operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital is greatly improved and is expected to be discharged to her home on North Washington street later this week. Mr Porter W Post of Clarksburg West Virginia arrived at Hotel Jack last night.
Advertising copy touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle vegetable laxative and liver aid that cleanses the system without the dangers of calomel. It cites a seventeen year medical background and urges readers to take one or two nightly for a week, priced 10c and 25c per box, available at all druggists.
Frederick county ranked third in Virginia document stamp revenue for the year ending September 30 with 228 dollars turned to the state treasury for use by clerks of courts. Augusta County matched this amount, while Dinwiddie Lunenburg and Stafford counties reported no sales. Total statewide stamp sales reached 13,075 dollars and 30 cents, with Winchester and other towns posting small amounts or none.
Mr. Matthew Ebersole and his mother were returning from Brucetown when the horse suddenly frightened on Senseney lane. The front wheel collapsed the buggy causing a spill. He sustained a badly sprained arm while she escaped unhurt except for shock.
Mr. Co. of Richmond Virginia is spending some time in town on business and is registered at Hotel Evans. Mr. Clarence M. Hummer left on Saturday for Putnam Florida to spend time with relatives.
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