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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
4
The verse lampoons mob panic and gloomy forecasts as it urges cheer and goodwill. It references peacetime optimism, criticism of pessimists, and a light heart amid worldly woes. The piece remains playful, centering on social anxieties and resilience.
Memorial service of the Grand Army of the Republic by Mulligan Post with prayers, hymns, addresses, songs and a saluting squad of Winchester State Guards. Notables include Rev. F. M. Richard ein Rev. H. G. Spencer Mrs. Louise Bekey Mrs Elmer V Hodges and Mr Morgan Anderson. Taps closes program.
Armel Virginia notes report Macedonia will hold Decoration Day services on Sunday June 1 with Rev F A Strother of Stephens City expected to deliver the memorial address in the afternoon. Local residents including Arthur Armel and Jesse Armel are noted with various family travels and military returnees referenced.
Chester spent Monday and Miss Marjorie Haymaker of Bethel visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs Samuel Haymaker. Mr and Mrs J W Newcome enjoyed Sunday evening in Winchester.
At Bunker Hill West Virginia on May 28 Miss Hattie Lockhart of Martinsburg visits Mrs E F Gardner. Several residents travel to Martinsburg and Richmond Furnace. The death of Levi Lyon from Middletown is to be interred at Chambersburg. Church services are planned and local graveyard cleanup is called for May 30.
In Winchester Virginia a bank cashier sworn to the truth of a statement sworn May 19 1919. The document cites directors J D Fuller W P McGuire M M Lynch J S Haldeman and notes the state bank statement and attestations. The fragment mentions a murder charge and an escaped prisoner from Bellevue Hospital with details about a feigned paralysis.
May 28 Burnt Factory Virginia reports visitors from Martinsburg for the Centenary movement. Local families host guests including Meta Frazier of Clearbrook and Bromley and Wright couples. Rain slows corn planting while George Stump recovers from flu related rheumatism. Creek water gaps wash away as fast as they are rebuilt. Chicken thieves raid roosts along the area.
Messrs. E. V. Weems and Shirley Carter depart for Mexico to inspect a large sugar plantation in which they and other capitalists hold interests. The ranch lies about 200 miles south of Vera Cruz with unrest noted in the country. The superintendent was reportedly kidnapped and a ransom of $8,000 demanded, but he escaped.
Paris May 28 Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain is said to consider favorably a proposal from the American peace delegation that he visit the United States this year. He may attend the first meeting of the League of Nations in Washington in October.
Attorney in fact for the heirs of J A McCauley decd offers a 4 acre tract with orchard for public auction June 14 1919 at 11 am in front of the Winchester Virginia courthouse The land lies between Kernstown and the Winchester and Strasburg Railroad terms: one third cash day of sale balance in two equal annual installments at 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust and fire insurance policy.
Geneva hosts a historic first as Swiss airman Burafour carried mails and landed at Geneva on the Paris to Switzerland route. Flight duration and exact hour are reported but cut off in the copy.
Several banks announce closures on Friday May 30 1919 a legal holiday. Paper maturities due that day will be payable on the next business day May 31 1919. Cashiers include Shenageah Valley National Bank Fermite Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester and others.
Balance sheet shows resources including loans 1 847 174 51 and U S bonds pledged 2 626 11. cash in vault 172 804 12. deposits 2 141 358 08. capital stock 96 941 40. surplus 65 197 45. undivided profits 31 743 95. total 3 378 779 00. Verification by cashier Wm G Hardy and directors Lewis F Cooper and W A Beker sworn May 21 1919.
A historical notice lists multiple candidates for local offices subject to the Democratic primary. Names include Robert Shade for Commissioner of Revenue, Hugh G. DeHAVEN, ISAIAH C. ROE for Supervisor, DICK GOOD for Back Creek Board, MARSHALL LEWIS for Gainesboro District, WM. D. DeHAVEN, ELON D. SHENK, WM. E. SMITH for Sheriff, A. R. RINKERS, LUTH PANNETT, and JOHN M. MASSIE, with varying service notes and pledges.
A candidate lists T Russell Cather seeking re election as Commonwealths Attorney and C Phil H Gold for County Clerk. The notice notes Democratic Primary August 5 and asks for support from friends and fellow partisans. C Brannon signs as official.
Robt S Smith announces candidacy for Treasurer of Frederick County subject to the Democratic Primary on August 5 1919 and seeks re election to the House of Delegates for Frederick County and Winchester also subject to the primary date.
For sale 45 percent acres of limestone land with 12 acres in bearing apple orchard and outbuildings on an asphalt pike three miles from railroad. Price 12000 dollars. 198 acres with fine buildings on macadam road featuring 18 acre Apple Orchard and 26 acres virgin timber soil suited for fruit. price 21000 dollars. Suburban residence with concrete cellar and servant house on a large, beautiful home site.
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