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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1917
Page
3
A list of monetary amounts tied to the names C R McCann M M Lynch Geo W Haddox H B McCormac and others shows totals such as 112 500 and 200 000 in a columnar ledger style. The fragment suggests an accounting record or balance sheet entry with multiple figures.
A sequence of monetary amounts in pounds shillings pence appears, totaling various sums such as 323 197 13 520 48 and 237 85 389 50, with listed items including 100 000 00 and 10 000 00, suggesting a ledger or account tallies. The text shows mixed numbers without clear labels or dates.
Announcement from Bunker Hill West Virginia dated October 2 reports the marriage of William Herbert Legg son of Mr and Mrs A G Legg to Miss Clarice Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore John Cook of La Junta Colorado The couple wed in La Junta September 27 and plan to reside in Elkhart Indiana after October 15 Legg is a native of Bunker Hill and has been active in western business.
Statement of the financial condition of the Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester Frederick County Virginia at close of business September 11 1917 for the State Corporation Commission. Resources list loans and discounts furniture and fixtures exchanges and a day’s clearings cash items due from national and state banks and trust companies paper currency fractional paper and cents gold coin silver coin liberty loan accounts. Figures show totals.
The Virginia Conference of the United Brethren Church at Petersburg, W Va, reports gains in membership to 15 754 and total funds raised of 113 517 21 for the year. Nine new ministers joined. six ministerial changes are listed with several assigned to circuits and churches statewide including Harrisonburg and Shenandoah City.
The document lists financial entries such as total amounts 8 764 61 174 9 and 152 330 02 in capital stock paid in surplus funds and various deposits. It notes amounts due to state banks and reserved sums for accrued interest and taxes along with signatures including W. H. Painter and L. A. Adams.
Mr Edward C Oldham Jr visits this city with Mrs Oldham. He recently supervised electrical work at Camp Devans Massachusetts near Ayre. He will return there in a few days then proceed to France as a member of the United States Army engineer corps.
Jobbing prices in various apple markets across the country reported from Winchester to early afternoon. Virginia and Ohio shipments rise while demand stays steady. Jonathan and Virginia York varieties show prices from $3.75 to $6.50 with car counts totaling 372 for October 1.
Consterna tion grips Berlin as British forces advance along the Bagdad railroad in Mesopotamia. Dispatches say about 320 miles of railway from Basra to near Baghdad are held by General Maude's troops, who continue driving forward.
The Commercial and Savings Bank reports additional Red Cross Relief subscriptions. Donors include Miss Mary Moling and Miss Rebecca Bell each giving $1, Mrs. T J Orndorff $2, and several $1 gifts from Mrs. Sadie Hamrick Mrs G H Schlack Fred S Boyd Mrs John J Sloat Mrs Robert Wee Robert W Schultz Mrs C Williams Mrs Virginia ere oe Harry tia and Miss May Heist plus T S Jolliffe and T S Jolliffe both $1.
A garbled sentence reflects on gender roles and marriage duties. It references a husband who equates obligation with financial provision, implying a wife performing tasks for a board or cue but the text is incomplete and unclear.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for headache biliousness sour stomach and constipation. It promises a night’s cleanse and a clear head by morning claiming the product removes poison and waste from the liver and bowels.
Miss Carter B. Conrad treasurer for the Winchester branch notes the receipt of contributions from Miss Kate McVicar Mrs John B Tilford Mr Fred S Boyd and Mr Courtney Weems to the Library War Fund for Soldiers and Sailors.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a hearing for October 22 on petroleum rates east of the Mississippi to Pittsburgh and south of the Ohio. The session aims to clear confusion among oil and railroad interests on applying the 15 percent rate commission rule.
An advertisement claims Danderine cleanses dust and oil, thickens hair, and reduces dullness. It promises wavy, light, fluffy hair and new hair growth after weeks of use, advising a moist cloth to draw through small strands. A 20 cent bottle is urged for those with neglected or thin hair.
Secretary of War Baker will inspect the National Guard camp at Charlotte North Carolina next Saturday following a conference with Secretary Baker and Representative Webb.
London dispatch reports heavy fighting across a wide west Flanders front during the night. German counterattacks were driven off at numerous points and failed to capture Zonebeke as British batteries repelled assaults leaving German dead in the field.
The executor advertises a public auction of 203 acres of limestone farm land near Berryville Virginia in front of the courthouse at 1 30 p m on Saturday October 20 1917 with option for private sale. The property includes a residence a barn and timber land divided into two parcels 118 acres with buildings and 90 acres without improvements. Possession to be given March 1 1918 with crop shares arranged and two bonds secured by deed of trust and insurance. One third cash and balance in two annual installments. John M Fishpaw executor of Jacob H Kinker deceased Berryville Va. Two phones listed.
Stockholm October 2 Sweden will continue its policy of neutrality. The declaration came from leaders of major political parties and has royal backing. Government changes followed exposure of German use of Legion in Buenos Aires for unneutral aims, but efforts to recruit Dr Branting as post head failed.
In Philadelphia the new addition to the Philadelphia Electric Company building collapsed today and several workmen are believed buried. Ambulances arrived as rescue operations continued at the scene.
Rev. C. E. Queen, former pastor of John Mann Church now at Boyds Maryland, will preach at John Mann Church tomorrow night. He invites all former parishioners to attend and meet him afterward.
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