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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
4
A June 11 1918 election is announced with nominations by the Democratic Executive Committee of Winchester. Fred L Glaze Dr and B M Knight are named as nominees by the convention led by Wider.
Marshall McCormick of Virginia was a skilful and effective jury lawyer whose long career in the courtroom showed zest, vigor, and fair play. He faced hard cases with optimism, struck convincing blows, and respected opponents while defending his clients with prepared, sharp cross examination and quick-minded strategy.
The obituary recalls a big brainy man with a sunny disposition who cherished friends and family. It notes his devotion to clients and friends, a life of industry and honesty, and his partnership with his wife in a virtuous, faith driven life. His death closes a chapter of sweetness and light in the community.
The New Republic advocates a universal population registry from ages eighteen to fifty five to measure present employment, experience, and abilities. It argues pairing with an industrial survey to map labor resources, identify skilled carpenters, and shift work between skilled and unskilled labor if needed for war production and housing.
A May Forum piece by Lewis Allen Brown argues two million German parented youths in the United States are indoctrinated at home to favor Germany. He warns against German language schools and German texts, urging removal of German influence to protect American ideals.
A playful verse by Walt Mason extols dairy farming and simple fodder rules. The speaker celebrates a cow’s vigor and self sufficiency, claiming plain oats and hay sustain health and vitality. The piece reads as light verse with rural humor and a wink at agricultural life.
Marshall McCormick, prominent Clarke County figure, dies leaving a vast law practice and extensive farms. He owned Rose Hill estate in Berryville and once held a significant trotting horse investment. Survived by six daughters and two sons, his funeral provided by Grace Episcopal Church with burial in the churchyard.
Cedar Grove Virginia May 16. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Fries and family from Loudo und county spent the weekend with Levi O Fries. Alson Smith son of D J A Smith is ill with appendicitis at home. Hazel Brannon of near Gerrardstown visits Mrs Ollie Miller. Kenney Roberts of Ridgeway spent Sunday with Nathen Roberts. Carl and Ray Hicks of Renni spent Saturday and Sunday with J W Hancher. He and Mrs Jerry Bennett and family spent Sunday with Goel DeHaven. Alvin Dick and family spent Sunday with D A Smith.
The fragmentary verse references a cow eating hay and grass with talk of food and peace. It lacks clear events or identifiable people or organizations to anchor a broader news item.
An advertisement claims Zemo soothes eczema blotches ringworm and similar irritations. The penetrating liquid is marketed as a cheap cure at 35 cents and directs buyers to purchase from The Smooth and a Rose Co in Cleveland Ohio.
Waterloo notes report Mrs H B DeHaven and children returning from a week in Shnghai W Va and Elva Lee Armel visiting Sunny Side the home of Mr and Mrs 8 S Armee Mrs Er Ness Shenk spent Friday with Mr Johnson has moved to Pennsylvania for a new post Neth Riley and family return from Rockingham county visit Mrs Jesse Armel of Armel visits Sunny Side with her daughter Mrs Lawrence S Anmel E R Shenk John Cooper and daughter Allie visited Sunny Side Sunday evening
Abs Kernstown Virginia May 16 Mrs Phil Crismim of Winchester was Sunday guest of sister Mrs John Bright. Mr and Mrs William Lutleton and children of Berryville spent Sunday with mother Mrs Nannie Turner. Mrs William Cammer ill but improving. Mr Wilbur Tidter and family of Fauquier county stay with Mrs Tidter s parents Mr and Mrs J R Triplett. Epworth League anniversary at Methodist Church next Sunday May 18 at 8 o clock. Grace Barrick oper at Memorial Hospital returns home much improved. Mrs Emmi Leidig and Ruth Myrtle Fry of Winchester guests at the Robertson home. Mr and Mrs Phil Cammer and daughter Dorothy spent Sunday with brother Charles.
Mrs Neil Cooper stayed with her daughter Mrs Ethel Cover stone at Middletown and accompanied her brother home. Mr and Mrs Hintmifston and children from Charlestown W Va visited Mr and Mrs Carson Keyser and Mr and Mrs John Clarke visited Mr and Mrs Harry Steele. Daniel Luttrell of Shockeysvile spent days with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Steele for Kernstown carts during cleanup week May 1818.
An article touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a relief for rheumatism, claiming it can ease pain and restore rest. It notes the product is sold by all dealers. Cyrus Greenawalt departed for Martinsburg and Scranton to visit relatives before joining Camp Lee as a volunteer in the veterinarian department, son of BE Greenawalt of Albin.
The Washington Sunday Star reports that Uncle Sam strengthens army readiness by screening draftees. Thousands rejected on examination may be treated to remove minor defects, improving fitness for service.
A terse wartime bulletin notes volunteers rallying for a national effort with citizens urged to support and participate in home front activities.
Albin Virginia reports a quiet Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Swider calling on friends. Mrs Scott Fahnestock visited her daughter Sunday evening. Martinsburg pairs O B Snapp and Fred Snapp spent time with Mr and Mrs B F Lineburg. Mr W A Orndorff left for—
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