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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1918
Page
2
The text lists a general rule for baking with wheat and buckwheat, specifying liquid amounts 1 4 cups, salt 1 teaspoon, baking powder 2 teaspoons, and flours 1 cup whole wheat or buckwheat, plus potatoes and fat amounts. It emphasizes using potatoes in dough.
Mrs. Mary M. Lyman widow of Nathan Lyman and daughter of Gen Kenton Harper and Eleanor Calhoun died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Philadelphia on Saturday in her eighty fourth year. Her remains were taken to Staunton Virginia for interment.
Notice from 1918 court action by Buy Liberty Bond Wim. R. Stump as Admr against Anna Stump directs public notice in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks and sets May 30 1918 as the execution date to report fealty heirs creditors and partition feasibility with attendance of interested parties.
Walter McDonald has recovered from an operation at Winchester Hospital and will resume duties as an operator. Liberty bonds are urged by Cumbo Martinsburg Journal.
Daniel Poitter Ray aged 53, a member of a pioneer Jefferson county family, died in Roanoke. Survived by his widow, formerly Miss Avis of Berkeley County, W Va, nine children and two sisters Mrs H C Shull of Roanoke and Mrs Minnie Thompson of Martinsburg W Va. He was a near relative of the late Mr John Ray of Winchester.
In a northwest Toul front clash two planes and their pilots exploded in flames. Aviator Charles Chapman from Waterloo Iowa and a German opponent perished as American and German fliers engaged during patrols. Four of five Americans returned safely.
Mrs F Anderson of Pitman New Jersey says a bottle twice taken restored appetite and sleep and increased her strength at age 73. The advert promises a money back guarantee if Vinol fails to benefit and notes the formula on every bottle from Miller's Drug Store.
Lieut. Herbert Ss. Richey died of wounds in France on April 15 likely becoming Shenandoah Valley’s first casualty for the allied cause. He was son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Richey formerly of Berryville. Richey trained at Fort Benjamin Harrison then served in the Ninth United States Infantry.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond reversed Judge A G Dayton's verdict in the Charles Harper versus Joseph W Harper case. The Martinsburg district court had awarded $5500 damages for alleged affronts to the plaintiff's wife, which the defendant's counsel appealed. The reversal follows an appeal to the federal appellate court.
Private John H. Morris colored heavy artillery veteran returns to the city after honorably being discharged for heart trouble. He entertained hopes of passing a medical exam to rejoin overseas service and join brother Walter C. Morris, who is en route to France from Camp Lee. John will resume his former job with James Gearing.
A laboratory visit reveals the care and cleanliness in producing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's health. Many herbs are prepared at peak seasonal potency, solvents extract medicinal properties, and all vessels are sterilized, pasteurized, and sealed. Letters from users attest to the remedy's virtue.
Berryville Virginia May 6 Mr J M Fishpaw executor of the J H Rinker estate sold the estate farm to Charles Harper for 19000. The 200 acre Clarke county limestone land includes a fine residence and sturdy outbuildings and sits in the center of the apple belt. Harper a prosperous Frederick county farmer will move onto the property soon.
Mrs Marshall H Russell of New York and Long Island visits White Sulphur Springs W Va with children Betty and Thomas Shevlin. Formerly Elizabeth Sherley of Kentucky she married Thomas Shevlin of Minneapolis. Also notes Annie Dorsey visiting Washington with relatives. Uncle Sam urges every household to buy a bond.
In the Frederick County Circuit Court a suit by Daniel H. Pool seeks an absolute divorce from Laura A. Pool on grounds of desertion for over three years. Laura A. Pool is not a Virginia resident. she must appear within 15 days of publication. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Star and posted at the courthouse by May 6, 1918.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia the Master Commissioner is ordered to inquire into the realty and personalty of Nelson Ashton deceased. He will determine shares, assess if division in kind is possible, or if sale and distribution would benefit all parties, and settle accounts of the personal representative. A. J. Tavenner Commissioner in Chancery dated April 20 1918. IT BUY LIBERTY BONDS
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