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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1917

Page

2

Pingley suit seeks partition or sale of Frederick realty

In the Frederick County Circuit Court on May 8, 1917, TM M. V. Pingley sues Chas Pingley and others to settle accounts of Fannie Orndorff as guardian for Elizabeth Pingley insane, to partition the realty, or in default, to sell it and divide proceeds among entitled parties. Defendants Allan Grandstaff Permilla Shivots and Maud Y Gibbons must appear within 15 days of publication to protect their interests. notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star Winchester and posted at the county Courthouse by May 21, 1917.

Circuit Court County of Frederick M. V. Pingley Chas. Pingley Fannie Orndorff Elizabeth Pingley Allan Grandstaff Permilla Shivots Maud Y. Gibbons Virginia Evening Star Winchester J. W. Baker, JR Larrick

Convocation Hears Mission Lectures in White Post

The Valley convocation at White Post on Auxiliary Day featured lectures on missions by Mrs Julia Emery of New York Miss David of Leesburg and Mrs Eird of Yancey Va. Lunch for ministers delegates and visitors followed at the rectory. Several local residents noted visits and health updates including Mrs J B Dearmont improving and newborn news from the Kennerly family.

White Post Regetry Julia Emery New York David Leesburg Eird Yancey H. C. Sommerville Susie Mary Sommerville Judith Thomas Winchester Mr. Greeswood Roanoke W. R. Stuart J. E. Stuart George Riley J. B. Dearmont Lewis Kennerly W. L. Green Spitzer Luray Supply Company Harry Bowman Harrisonburg Montreville J. W. Riley West J. F. Sowers Thomas Shumate Berryville Lucie Hughes Lola Wilson Brunswick C. M. Gardiner Jane Riley Hagerstown J. S. Denny R. R. Renolds Front Royal

Local News From Hogue Creek Va May Meeting Concludes

Reports from Hogue Creek Virginia on May activities include visits among Larricks Nail Cooper and Orndorff families. The Mount Olive protracted meeting closed with 11 conversions seven additions and more to join. An upcoming Mount Olive service is announced for May 20 at 7 30 p m with Wilton Tinsman of Winchester.

Mount Olive Mr. Campbell Ritter Winchester Clarence Pingley Farmer Philadelphia Ab. Pingley Wilton Tinsman

Mother’s Friend promotes relief during pregnancy

A historical ad recommends "Mother's Friend" as a safe external lubricant to ease abdominal muscle strain and pain during pregnancy. It urges husbands to obtain a bottle, apply the product twice daily, and read free user books from Bradfield Regulator Company to support prenatal comfort.

Eirest Bradfield Regulator Company Dept. D Atlanta, Ga

Doan’s Kidney Pills Earn Winchester Endorsement

J H Cooper of 318 S Braddock St Winchester testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieve backache and regulate kidney action. He notes they remove discomfort quickly when his back feels lame. Sold for 60 cents at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Winchester J. H. Cooper Carpenter S. Braddock St Doan Cooper Foster-Milburn Co., Props Buffalo,n,’ Y

Estate settlement plans for Handley estate detailed

The Handley estate accounts show a ten thousand dollar asset held by the Board and that the Board may cancel this by paying itself, reducing the estate by ten thousand. Equity Improvement Company assets may not fetch book value, yet Mr. Williams believes funds will total at least one million six hundred thousand for educational use. Interest accrues, deposits yield no less than three percent. The Board outlines plans for a public school here, with experts advising a comprehensive plan to be shown to the public before Thanksgiving. A detailed statement of assets and final settlements will be issued to the Board, Council, and then published.

Williams Equity Improvement Company of Scranton Common Council Nho Fazrness Handley Estate

Precautions Tighten Draft Registration Enforcement

Provisions from the Provost Marshal General stress strict enforcement of the draft registration. The law is self executing with penalties for evasion by the individual or any registration board member. Exemptions limited to specific cases and overseen by higher authorities. imprisonment penalties apply for false returns or connivance.

Rowder Selective Service Act Registration Boards

California Syrup of Figs Promotes Quick Child Relief

An old advertises a home remedy for sick constipated children. It urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for babies to adults. The copy promises rapid cleansing of the bowels and a return to playful health, urging buyers to seek the genuine 60 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Co.

California California Fig Syrup Co

Miss Gretta Wyndham Gives Notable Piano Recital at Basic

Basic Virginia May 12 Miss Gretta Bee Wyndham post graduate pianist gave a recital May 8 at Brandon Institute of Basic. Her interpretive skill and precise pedal work drew strong praise from a discerning audience. Faculty baritone Mr Naff assisted, and Wyndham, daughter of A B Wyndham of Boyce, Va, will study at Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore.

Basic Gretta Bee Wyndham Brandon Institute of Basic Miss Wyndham Boyce, Va Peabody Conservatory Baltimore, Md

Cable note on motors displacing camels in Egypt

A Minneapolis Tribune item notes motors displacing camels in Egypt and questions whether motorists can go eight days without a drink. The piece blends whimsy with travel mood as a brief cultural snippet.

Egypt Minneapolis Tribune

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