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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1918

Page

3

Virginia bank officer oath and tax stamp notice

A Virginia bank record shows John I. Sloat cashier swearing to a statement regarding war tax stamps and Silver coin figures, with directors James M. Brown T. S. Joniffe Kiompus H. C. Sheetz and H. M. Bond. The document was sworn May 17, 1918, before Alice L Osborn notary, noting expiration July 2, 1921.

James M. Brown T. S.joniffe P. Kiompus H.C. Sheetz H. M. Bond State of Virginia Frederick John I. Sigat Alice L Osborn N P

Five Dollar Stamp Purchases Medical Aid Supplies

Readers learn how a five dollar savings stamp funds bandages gauze and plaster to treat wounded soldiers. The note lists quantities: one stamp can cover fifty-five wounds or provide materials for many injured, including fifteen to forty operations and first aid needs.

King's Daughters Convene in Millwood Clarke County

The annual King’s Daughters convention of Clarke county met at Christ Protestant Church Millwood with members from four county circles and visitors from nearby. Rev. Malcolm S Taylor gave the address. Mrs. John B Neill presided at business. officers elected include Mrs. John B Neill secretary and Miss Agnes Page magazine correspondent. a reception and refreshments followed.

Berryville King's Daughters of Clarke County Christ Protestant Church Millwood Lora Stinson John B Neill Josephine Hollagay B. Lafollette Agnes Page

Market Report Summary of Daily Farm Commodities

Daily market notes list prices for winter and spring wheat flour corn cracked corn middlings barley and butter among others. Includes potatoes and fresh country butter with retail and wholesale figures and notes unclear dates. Named items show regional farm goods and farm market pricing context.

Tochy Timothy Bhay

Desirable Property to be Sold at Public Auction

Trustees sale of land near Bethel Church, 13 acres with a residence and orchard, owned by J. D. Oates. Auction in Winchester Virginia, June 29 1918 at noon. One third cash, balance in two yearly installments secured by two purchaser bonds and a deed of trust. Possession given immediately. Trustee: EHLAIRRY H. LYNCH.

Deeee Court House Winchester Virginia Bethel Church Fries Stottler J. D. Oates Tprims Ehlairry H. Lynch

Counter Blows Hit Morris Sector Cantigny After Capture

Vigorous counter blows drive 200 yards in Morris sector northwestward. Cantigny, west of Montdidier, remains under heavy attack as Americans hold firm in the village. German air raids bomb hospitals in Picardy. several civilians and a French nurse were killed while many Americans faced danger from shattered glass.

Morris Cantigny Montdidier Picardy Flaing Glass

Winchester Mayors Notice of 1918 Federal Registration

Pursuant to Federal Registration Regulations No 2 the Mayor and Clerk notify men turning 21 after June 5 1917 and by June 6 1918 to report at Winchester Virginia City Court House between 7am and 9pm for registration under the Selective Service Act authorizing the President to temporarily increase the U S military establishment J F Ward Mayor and Phil H Gold Clerk of the Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia

Winchester County of Frederick United States J. F. Ward Phil H. Gold Fredericle Ean

Freckle and Tan Lotion From Lemons and Orchard White

A home remedy suggests squeezing juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint facial lotion. The mixture is marketed as a cheap, harmless complexion beautifier for freckles and blemishes, to be massaged daily on face neck arms and hands.

Baltimore Markets Reported Closing Prices

Markets are corrected as of closing with butter near 41 cents in Virginia and nearby dairy prints, eggs at 32 cents, live poultry including chickens and ducks listed, corn spot prices at 7.25 dollars for nearby yellow and 9 dollars for white, and No 1 Timothy hay around 31 dollars with lighter clover mix at 28 dollars.

Virginia Viginia Amd

Peyton Marshall Graduates From Virginia Military Institute

Peyton Marshall of Winchester is listed among VMI full graduates in chemical engineering. He ranked first captain of the cadet corps and earned several honors. Marshall did not attend the finals due to being called to officers training camps. he is at Camp Grant, Rockford, and expected to receive a commission soon.

Virginia Military Institute Peyton Marshall Winchester William C. Marshall Marshall Marehall War Department Camp Grant Rockford

Peterson's Ointment Claims Pimples Vanish

A promotional pitch urges readers to use Peterson's Ointment to clear pimples blackheads eruptions and rashes within a week and promises money back from the druggist if not satisfied. The message features quoted endorsement and a sales claim aimed at both men and women seeking a flawless complexion.

Peterson

A Whole City Ten Go Without Bread

The Bristol Virginia food administration reports a citywide wheatless pledge after Wheat conservation appeals read in twenty Bristol churches. Fourteen thousand people join voluntary wheat abstinence until after harvest while local mills shift output to the government and local businesses cooperate.

Local Food Administration H. B. Sproul Federal Food Administrator of Virginia Bristol Ploover Atk Patriotian Oncur Atent

Haworth League Monthly Meeting Notice

Regular Haworth League meeting set for the Sunday school room Braddock Street Church this evening at 8 30. Members are especially urged to attend.

Miss Catherine Willis Visits Harrisonburg From Washington

Miss Catherine Willis of the Providence Hospital nursing staff in Washington arrives in Harrisonburg to spend a vacation with her mother Mrs Ida V Willis and visit Mrs C E B Hoover on South Market Street before returning to Washington.

Catherine Willis Providence Hospital Washington Ida,v. Willis Harrisonburg C. EB. Hoover South Market Street

Obituary of Mrs. L. E. B. Harford

Osawatomie Kansas records the death of Josie Bell Tolbert Harford born August 11 1888 who died May 21 1918. She leaves a husband Bebsie and Ermett children sisters Mrs. Robert Haley and Mrs. Pearce and her in laws Mr. and Mrs. Woods. Funeral held at home with H S Maynard pastor of Holiness Christian Church officiating and I O O F presence.

Josie Bell Tolbert Harford, Sr Bebsie Ermett Robert Haley Osawatomie Pearce Colorado Ww. B. Woods Harford H. S. Maynard Holiness Christian Church State Hospital

Winchester Resident Praises Doan's Kidney Pills

J. M. Pangle, a stationary engineer from 128 South Market Street, shares a testimonial about kidney pains and back trouble. He states Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his symptoms and remains effective for kidney issues, noting a price of 60 cents at dealers.

Winchester J. M. Pangie South Market Street Doan Cohn Pangle Foster-Milburn Con. Mfers Buffalo, N. Y

Fruit and Poultry Farm Near Winchester Va

Three acre property with storm frontage offers excellent buildings in a good neighborhood and a well located site. Address inquiries to W A Haley Front Royal or G C Miller Winchester Virginia.

Winchester Addrese W. A. Haley Front Royal G. C. Miller

Cumberlann Valley Time Table January 30 1918

Train schedule page lists arrival and departure times for routes to Philadelphia and New York. Officials H A Riddle German P J A Tongh and superintendent Bupt provide transit notes.

Cumberlann Valley

Roanoke Roanoke Train Schedules Include Sleeper Service

Historic timetable notes No. 2 16 a m Roanoke to Winston Salem and Philadelphia connections. Pullman cars operate to Hagerstown and Philadelphia with sleepers to New York. Information available from W and Saunders general agent.

Roanoke Brine Feid Potahontias Welch Norton Inte Pullman Ey Hii Niamson Winston Salem Nat Cafecas Roangke Coen Cs Roasok Bor Shenandoah Erme Jinte Itarriatura Slade Junction Washington Hagerstown Pullman

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