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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1918

Page

3

Major Lusberry Killed in France Air War

Major Lusberry of Wallingford Connecticut, credited with downing eighteen German aircraft, was killed this morning in the Toul sector after serving with the French escadrille in ongoing battles. He and 22 other Americans were commissioned as majors in the U S aviation reserve in France last December.

France Lusberry Wallingford, Conn Escadrille Wiliam Thaw United States Army Pershing Lasberry Toul London Laisberry

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O Leary Missing After Trial No-Show

Jeremiah O Leary editor of the M newspaper Bull disappeared in New York after failing to appear for trial on charges of violating the espionage act. He was among others called for trial as government suppression of the publication remains recent.

New York Jeremiah O'Leary Bull O’leary

Funeral for Mrs Lillie E Sheetz Held at Home

The funeral for Mrs Lillie Evans Sheetz wife of EK Blair Sheetz who died suddenly Friday night at her North Malin Street home will be at 10 oclock Tuesday morning from her late residence. Rev J H Lacy of the Presbyterian Church will officiate and burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Lillie Evans Sheetz EK. Blair Sheetz North Malin Street the Star Ther J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Cemetery

Poor Cockerel as Handicap in Poultry Raising

The piece argues that a poor cockerel hinders progressive poultry raising and calls for using purebred males from strong producing strains to head the flock. It notes not all poor cockerels are mongrels and urges selecting the best to improve flocks.

Bohemians Cheer Wilson Name Amid Prague unrest

Prague declares a state of siege after anti German demonstrations at the national theater. Processions in the streets cheer President Wilson and premiers Clemenceau Lloyd George as police struggle to control the disturbance. Ray Mialtison returns to Camp Lee after visiting his parents in the county.

Zurich Prasgue Bohemia National Theater Ray Miautison Camp Lee Petersburg Todiay Cain Mattison

Planes to Cross Seas With In-Flight Refueling Plan

American seaplanes to fly the Atlantic by staged fueling from ships at agreed stations. Plan aims to cut deck space needs and save fueling and assembly time, while British and Canadian authorities oversee takeoff and landing stages and patrol steamer lanes. Experts will map the flight for maximum protection and reliability.

Aimericam Amoon Janes Will

Local Officials Push Registration Amid Confusion

Fragmentary text shows local boards required to oversee voter registration at county offices. Mentions May 25 deadline and awaiting official action. References Lane Stern and a local poll or registration office unsure of exact steps.

Gila Renibiasden JO Lane Stern

British Carry Out Raid On Amiens Sector

British forces captured Wilfe San-Ancre in the Amiens sector taking 360 prisoners and 20 machine guns with slight casualties. Americans billeted with British shown good cooperation aiding amalgamation. Northwest of Albert and near Hamel additional prisoners and machine guns taken. Amsterdam reports fourteen killed and many injured in Cologne bombing raid by Allied aviators.

Wilfe San-Ancre Amiens Haig Albfert Hamel Amsterdam Cologne

Charlestown H G Rally Planned For Tri Celebration

Charlestown will host a large tri celebration with attendance by Maraivall, Governor Cornwell of West Virginia and many invited dignitaries. A 1:30 p.m. parade will form, featuring automobiles, horsemen, carriages, and decorated floats. Citizens are invited to enter decorated cars by notifying the parade management officer, Mr BE G Henson, by post card.

Tweswadl Ie Dey Maraivall Cornwell Wiest Virginia United States Soldiana Winchester Elaside Sands Paraxte BE. G. Henson

Nervous condition relief claim promotes Lydia Pinkham remedy

A Philadelphia mother describes chronic fatigue backache and sickness claiming improvement after using Lydia Pinkham vegetable compound. The letter extols renewed health and appetite and warns of medical uncertainty amid modern maternal stress.

Roanoke Mayor Urges National Noon-Day Prayer

The Roanoke mayor calls residents to a daily moon nine reminder prayer at noon for America and its soldiers, citing Staunton News. The appeal urges nationwide devotion to support troops and the national cause.

Brotin Roanoke Thait America Staunifon News

Training Camp At the Virginia Military Institute

Announcement from the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington says an officers training camp will be held this summer from June 15 to August 15 inclusive. Applications close June 10. Captain Lount of the Canadian Expeditionary Force will assign tactical officers. Men aged 18 to 35 with suitable physical condition may apply. camp capacity is 250.

Virginia Military Institute Lexington Yhici Lount Canadian Expeditionary Force

Virginia Odd Fellows and Rebekah reports compiled

The grand secretary notes 419 oiges and 29 591 membership funds totaling 29 458.75 passing to the grand treasurer. The Rebekah branch lists 66 assemblies at year start, 3 formed, 7 charters revoked, 62 remain with 2644 members. Orphanage trustees report 103 children, 57 girls 46 boys, home maintenance 45 410.78 and wards' support described as remarkable.

The Odd Fellows Virgala

Public Sale of City Real Estate in Winchester Va

Special Commissioners under a decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester announce a public auction of a single eight room frame dwelling on W Hart St in Winchester. Sale Saturday May 25 1918 at 11 a m at the County Courthouse with one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and purchaser bonds.

Corporation Court of Winchester Thomas Hequard Nora Harris County Court House of W. Hart St William and Elizabeth Robinson R. Gray T. Russell Cather Roy P. Duvall J. B. Beverley Corporation Court

Divorce Suit Filed in Frederick County Circuit Court

The Clerk's office records a case by Daniel H. seeking absolute divorce from Laura A. Pool on desertion for over three years. An order requires publication in The Winchester Sun and a court entry by May 6, 1918, with service by publication and appearance within fifteen days.

Circuit Court County Frederick Daniel H Laura A. Pool Winchester SRN Ee J. W. Bakdr

Filk Bridge Opequon Creek Bid Notice Virginia 1918

Richmond Virginia May 14 1918 bids will be received at the Clerk's office Winchester Virginia until 12 noon Friday May 31 1918 for construction of filk approaches to a bridge over Opequon Creek Wadendale Clarke and Frederick counties Virginia Plans and specifications on file at Frederick County Clerk Winchester Clarke County Clarke Berryville offices A certified check of 50 must accompany each bid Right to reject any or all bids G P Coleman State Highway Commissioner.

Richmond Winchester Virginia Wadenville Clarke Frederick Counties Frederick County Clarke County Berryville

Public Sale of Desirable Building Lots in Winchester

By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester entered April 4 1918 M M Jwach as administrator of Nelson Ashton deceased offers for public auction two building lots at the corner of Highland Avenue and Kern Street Winchester Va Each lot fronts 36 feet on Highland extends 100 feet east sale Saturday May 25 1918 at 12 noon in front of the courthouse Winchester Terms one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by bonds of the purchaser payable in one and two years from sale with interest and a trust deed on the property.

Corporation Court of City of Winchester M. M. Jwach Admr Nelson Ashton Jackson Ashton Court House Winchester Highland Avenue Kern Street Elson Ashton Robert Dens Ae Settee Fries M. M. Gynch J. B. Beverley Corporation Court of

Proceedings in Winchester Court of Nelson Ashton estate

Notice to interested parties that M. M. Lynch as administrator and Commissioner in Chancery has set Wednesday May 22 1918 at the Winchester office for execution of the order of reference. Creditors and heirs must attend to address division of realty and settlement of accounts or adjournments will follow.

Nelson Ashton Winchester Virginia

Public sale notice on county realty decree

Bond has been given by Jas Reardon Special Commissioner as required by the decree Deputy Clerk of the Court notes the public sale of county realty. Sale details and timing implied in the decree.

Jas Reardon

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