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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1918

Page

4

Fultz, Hardy and Baetier Named in Court Notice

The notice lists W. L. Fultz, Harry Hardy and Geo. Baetier as party names in a legal proceeding. Details specify action type and jurisdiction as stated in the public filing.

Pay Up Week and the Street Ghosts of Debt

A fragmented reminiscence tells of a town in a Pay Up Week where merchants press for payment and a debtor hides from creditors. The speaker recalls buying goods, facing shame, and finally facing consequences as past debts are confronted and a sense of fear retreats.

Junction notes and social news from Cross Junction Virginia

Local items recall visits and weekend gatherings among Mason Braithwaite and Peace families in Cross Junction and nearby areas. Residents Nina and Annie Braithwaite return home after visits in Bloomery and Martinsburg while John Rice and S N Appleby visit Baltimore. Cleanup week urged with curbside rubbish removal May 18.

Is Junction Ison Mason Chambersburg W. R. Baker C. E. Coe Stephen Is. S. H. Braithwaite Juss Annie Braithwaite Clyde Peace Bloomery Nina Braithwaite Clyde Peacemaker

Mother's Day at Golden Rule Bible Class

The Golden Rule Bible Class plans a Mother's Day program next Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in their classroom. Features include mother songs, prayers, a Prov. 31 address by Prof. H. S. Duffey, solos by Mrs. A. E. Willison and Mr. Wren Trammell, a duet, a roll call of those called to the colors, and a joint church service. Members are asked to wear a white flower and invite their mothers.

Golden Rule Bible Cra Boehm H. S. Duffey A. E. Willison New York City Wren Trammell

Greenwood School Elects Officers

The Greenwood Sunday school elected officers for the year at its regular session. Rev. H. G. Spencer presided and urged support from members and friends. Officers chosen include Superintendent Herbert Harmer, assistant superintendent James Sole, treasurer Harold B. Popes, librarian Miss Lillian Pope, teachers Mrs. E. W. Pope, Bible class Mrs. George Pope, Class No. 2 and H. E. Hottel in the primary department.

Greenwood Sunday School Old Greenwood H. G. Spencer Greenwood Church Herbert Harmer James Sole Harold Popes Ganiat Marie Crotinse Lillian Pope E. W. Pope George Pope Hottel

Atlantic Port Boyes McDonald Escapes U Boat Blow

Captain D. J. McDonald of the American schooner John T. Walters escaped a German U-boat by knocking out its commander in the conning tower. After the attack on March 24 while carrying coal from an English port, he jumped overboard and hid among wreckage until picked up by a British destroyer.

Atlantic D. J. McDonald America John T. Walters English McDonald

Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Promoted

An old home recipe for turning gray hair dark is advertised as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. A bottle costs about 50 cents and supposedly darkens hair naturally without visible roots. Users dampen a comb or brush and apply into hair, then sleep to achieve a fuller color by morning.

Wyeth’s

Capper Sells Bromley Farm in Clarke County

BURNT FACTORY VA May 10 Mr M Lohr Capper of Winches has sold Bromley Farm to Landon Kackley of Clarke County. The 260 acre state land property sold for 12500 dollars. Miss Helen Bromley Miss Helen rb and Miss Childs Glendale school scholars visited their schoolmates this week. Mrs Ada Tanduary and daughter Miss Lucy Tanquarry and Miss Nannie Barr visited Mr and Mrs B F Lengdon in Jefferson County last Sunday.

Burnt Factory M. Lohr Capper Winches T Bromley Landon Kackley Clarke County Helen Helen Bromley Nannie Barr B. F. Lengdon Jefferson County

Charles Whydham's Condition Improves

Mr. Charles T. Wyndham a West Water street merchant was recently operated on for abdominal troubles at Memorial Hospital. His condition, once precarious, is now improving with nourishment returning strength increasing and relatives hopeful. He was taken ill suddenly weeks ago after supper and operated that night.

Charles T. Wyndham West Water Street St Memorial Hospital

Spring Tonic Advice for Health and Vitality

A promotional piece urges readers to combat spring ills with mild laxatives and tonics. It extols Dr. Pierce products including Pleasant Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery, promising renewed energy, improved sleep, and increased ambition through herbal and vegetable extracts.

Siamil Wien J. Pierce Dr. Pierce

Seven Men Leave Winchester for Fort Thomas Camp

Seven men from the local draft, Romandus Orndorff, W G Wingfield, A R Patton, John G Bowman, Ira R Beeler, Strother W Grim, and Jamney Milburn, depart Winchester by way of Cincinnati for Fort Thomas training. They proceed with orders to join the camp tomorrow night.

Winchester Baltimore Road Fort Thomas Romanus Orndorff W. G. ‘Wingfield A. R. ‘Patton Hn G. Bowman Ira R. Beeler Strother W. Grim Jamney Milburn Cincinnati

Winchester Gas and Electric Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice to stockholders of Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co. of the annual meeting and election for the coming year. Details appear garbled but indicate a meeting date and location set in a city with a secretary treasurer named Fred Goss.

Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co Ames Aris Frida

Red Cross Melting Pots Placed in Agco Drug Store

Notice urges public to bring metal items to Agco Drug Store and Hotel Jack for Red Cross salvage drive. Citizens are asked to contribute tin copper old silver and other metals to support war relief efforts.

Red Cross Agco

Miss Emma Dunn Struck by Loom Shuttle at Virginia Woolen Mill

Miss Emma Dunn daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Dunn of South Market street was seriously injured when a steel loom shuttle weighing about three pounds flew from a loom at the Virginia Woolen Company mill in the afternoon. She received first aid at the mill then was rushed to Memorial Hospital by Manager McCarthy's car. Her condition improved today as she rested at home.

Emma Dunn Patrick Dunn South Market Street Virginia Woolen Company Ion Miks Dunn McCarthac Memorial Hosiital Dunn

How This Nervous Woman Got Well

A Christopher reader recounts four years of weakness and nervousness then describes relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial asserts the product cured irregularities and restored health, urging others to consult the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance.

Christopher Lydia E. Pinkham Alice Heer Lydia E. Pinkham V. Pte Lydia E.inkham

Mother's Day Service at Centenary Reformed Church

An attractive program is planned for Mother's Day at Centenary Reformed Church on Sunday at 11 o'clock with Rev. T. K. Cromer in charge. The pastor will preach a fitting sermon, and the service will feature special music and other engaging elements. The public is invited.

Centenary Reformed Church T. K. Cromer

Mrs. Bowles Undergoes Intestinal Adhesion Operation

Mrs. Joseph W. Bowles, daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Grim of North Braddock Street, underwent surgery yesterday in Garfield Hospital Washington for intestinal adhesion. Mr Bowles returned to the city and said she had rallied and rested comfortably, with plans to return to Washington.

Joseph W. Bowles William E. Grim North Braddock Street Garfield Hospital Washington Bowles

Tomato Plant Sale From Winchester Vendor

Cabbage plants 30¢ each or 2 per dollar 190. tomato varieties John Bear Tomette I X L and Early Wealth promoted. 24 plants fit a 6-carrier basket and fruit in 30 days. 50 to 76 tomatoes per plant possible. Mail orders accepted with postage. F W Magruder 650 N Main Winchester Va Ball phone 300-1.

John Bear F. W. Magruder Main St Winchester

Foley products advertised for coughs and pills

An old advertisement urges readers to mail five cents with a slip to Foley & Co. for a tridl package of Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Peyton J. Marshall a VMI captain returned home on Stewart Street for a short leave before entering officers' training camp.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley Peyton J. Marshall Virginia Military Institute W. C. Marshall Stewart Street

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