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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1917

Page

2

Pingley vs Pingley suit seeks partition and relief

In the Frederick County Circuit Court on May 8 1917 the suit of MV Pingley H plaintiff against Chas Pingley et al defendants seeks to settle accounts of Fannie Orndorff former committee for Elizabeth Pingley insane decedent to partition Elizabeth Pingley realty or its proceeds among entitled parties. Defendants Anan Grandstaff Permilia Shivots and Maud Y Gibbons not Virginia residents must plead within fifteen days. notice published in Evening Star Winchester and posted at courthouse by May 21 1917.

Court of the County of Frederick Pingley H Seainst Chas Elizabeth Pingley Anan Grandstaff Permilia Shivots Maud Y. Gibbons Virginia Evening Star Winchester J.-W. Baker Jir

Treasury war bonds to be issued July 1 1917

Local interest grows as the United States Treasury announces war bonds to be sold by federal government with banks aiding in sales. The first bonds, authorized by Congress in April, will be dated July 1 1917 and offered at par to the public. The bonds will be tax free except for inheritance taxes.

United States Treasury Department Congress United States

Aged Man Weds Sweet Sixteen in Woodstock

Sy ram E. Hausenfluck aged 72 married Marjorie Henry aged 16 Tuesday evening at the Lutheran parsonage in Woodstock. Rev S W Kuhns officiated. The groom is a Civil War era alumnus of Kdke College and a retired Sarnath. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis Henry of Woodstock.

Woodstock Syram E. Hausenfluck Marjorie Henry S. W. Kuhns Kdke College Sarnath Curtis Henry

Swift & Co. Slogan Promotes Personal Market Basket Use

Louis Maphis of Swift & Co. outlines public guidance to boost production reduce waste and conserve food. The urged policy favors personal marketing and careful selection with a return to the market basket habit and cash payments to avoid extra service charges.

Louis Maphis Swift & Co. Meat Shippers Chicago Swift & Co

Cardui credited with curing long lasting headaches

Mrs. G. H. Schill of Texas City says three years of head pain left her unable to work. She reports taking three bottles of Cardui and perma nently ending headaches, claiming it was the only relief and that the cure is permanent.

Texas City Tex G. H. Schill

Ald to the hearing.

An abstract note reports that authorities will hear testimony as specialists debate how people cope with open mouths.

Just Once Try Dodson's Liver Tone Patent Cure

An 1900s style advertorial urges readers to swap calomel for Dodson's Liver Tone. It claims calomel harms bones and promises a 50 cent bottle will restore vigor, cleanse the liver, and keep families well without salivation or side effects.

Dodson Odson

Railroads Plan To Restrict Special Sidings During War Emergency

Railroads plan to restrict special sidings to keep government business and key freight moving. The move will free locomotives for defense material and food shipments to allies while allowing Baltimore and Ohio to shift mechanics and train crews to exclusive handling of critical shipments. Excursion service on branch lines may be reduced later if demand increases.

Ohio America Baltimore and Ohio Europe

Uncle Sam and the call for open government data

The piece argues for an authoritative agency to publish vital national defense facts. It stresses that while official departments handle much, the public deserves complete and frank statements about public business to foster confidence and partnership.

Smah America

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim

A promotional pitch offers one hundred dollars as a reward for an uncured catarrh case. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as reliable for thirty five years, claiming it acts through the blood to cure mucous membranes and expel poison. Buyers are urged to start now and request free testimonials from F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.

Hall Takine& W Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Passengers Warned Against Riding Train Platforms

War Department issues patrol directives to guardsmen guarding railroad bridges to stop passengers from riding on platforms. The rule targets rear platforms of ordinary day coaches and aims to prevent enemies from dropping bombs. Observation car conductors will screen passengers to stop cross coach movement on bridges.

War Department

Funeral, revival, and village notes from Rest Virginia

The funeral of Mrs. J. F. Schlack was held at Rest Church with Rev. W. R. Hardesty officiating and burial at Paynes Chapel. A quarterly meeting followed, and Rev. R. C. Meeks conducts a revival at 7 30 each evening. Mrs. Walter Brnning and her daughter Ethel visited family near Falling Waters, Nellie Carper visited from near Bunker Hill, a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs E S Rubeck, Mrs. Charles Ridgeway improves after illness, Miss Myrtle Binning hosted friends, Mrs. Harry Moulklen recovers from cat-scratch poisoning, and Mrs. Walter Flowers visited the village.

Rest. Va J. F. Schlack Paynes Chapel W. R. Hardesty Walter Brnning Ethel Ward Triggs Falling Waters Nellie Carper Bunker Hill Stork E. S. Rubeck Charles Ridgeway Ridgeway Myrtle Binning Harry Moulklen Walter Flowers Welltown

Advertise Your Spring Goods

Classified line promoting spring merchandise appears in the page, urging advertisers to place ads for seasonal stock and sales. The fragment hints at an economy of ad space and retail promotions during the period.

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