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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
2
A notice advertises towels at reduced prices with Turkish bath towels 35c worth 60c selling at 25c 15c towels 10c to 25c Huck towels offered at 14c 25c 12c 20c and 10c 20c. The sale emphasizes low prices and bulk lots.
Mrs. Margaret Ness of Philadelphia recounts seven years of back and irregularity pain and relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges others with displacement or headaches to try the root and herb remedy and contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance.
Trains from Winchester to Philadelphia and New York listed with departure and arrival times. The record notes arrival of trains from Winchester at 8.20 a.m. and 7.27 p.m. daily, with four trains daily and Sunday service only on some days. Signed by H. A. Riddle and Supt. Tongh.
The Winchester mayor and Frederick County circuit court clerk announce federal registration duties for men turning 21 after June 5 1917 and before or on June 5 1918. Registration occurs June 6 1918 at 7 to 9 PM at Winchester City Court House in Winchester Virginia under the Selective Service Act.
Train times and connections listed for Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah Hagerstown and Philadelphia with Pullman sleepers Parlor cars and cafe cars. Notices show multiple routes from Norfolk and Western including Williamson Jacksonville Shenandoah and Roanoke with connections to Memphis Philadelphia and New York. Inquiries directed to W C Saunders General Passenger Agent and H P Will Traffic Manager.
Chairman Luther Pannett of the local exemption board describes new rules under Crowder that would draft all men of draft age or force them to abandon current jobs and work on farms. Barbers, hotel staff, chauffeurs, clerks, lawyers and others could be affected as the draft age limit may be extended to 45 or 50, mobilizing the manpower nationwide for the war effort.
Soldiers and sailors on furlough or traveling at their own expense will receive special passenger rates of about one cent per mile under an order by Director General McAdoo. The reduction becomes effective after required forms are printed, likely within two weeks, and requires a certificate from commanding officers. The plan aims to ease home visits before overseas deployment and applies to officers and enlisted men.
The Dutch steamer Catherina's sinking prompted testimony about German submarine brutality. The mate said the crew laughed when they learned the captain was killed, while the shipping inspector condemned the act as inexcusable and noted Germans now fired without warning.
The body of Scott Miller, 24, was found on Branch mountain near Lost River by J. R. Hawse and Morrison Miller. Officials believe he suffocated in deep snow around April and died weeks ago while employed by the Keyser Orchard Company since March.
In Charlottesville Virginia on May 27 the thirtieth anniversary of Archdeacon Frederick W. Neve’s rectorship and the mountain work inauguration was observed at St Pauls Church. Bishops Gibson and Brown led a service with about 200 in attendance as confirmations were presented and communion shared. A reception followed on the rectory lawn.
A Mrs Hanlon from Newaygo credits Vinci tonic with strengthening her delicate child after long illness and cough. Miller's Drug Store promotes the cod liver and iron tonic with a guarantee and claim that children love to take it.
Special Commissioners under a Winchester Corporation Court decree offer for sale at public auction on May 25 1918 at 11 A M in front of the County Court House the south side Hart Street lot with eight room frame dwelling. Payment terms require one third cash and two equal annual installments with bonds deed of trust and insurance.
An 1918 decree directs a Winchester court commissioner to determine George R. Stump realty and its heirs, their interests, and creditor priorities. It requires accounts of William R. Stump and Beatrice Stump, and to publish notice in the Winchester Evening Star for four weeks before reporting to the court. Public session set for May 30, 1918 at the commissioner's Winchester office.
Miss Brent Holland of Gainesboro Tennessee travels to Basic City Virginia for an extended visit with Rev and Mrs BE G Hoenshal. She plans to spend some time there while attending to Mrs Hoenshal.
An affidavit shows Charles Johnson Mary Johnson and infant Lottie Johnson and Wm Johnson are nonresidents of Virginia The defendants must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect their interests A copy of this order will be published weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Star and posted at the courthouse front door by May 6 1918 J W Baker Deputy Clerk Ward Larrick partners
A reader from Calvert Mia endorses Foley Kidney Pills, claiming they relieved kidney and bladder issues and back pain after trying other remedies. The letter notes the product’s wide availability and recommends it to men seeking relief.
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