Late Mrs Strode Rites With Lutheran Church Service
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Virginia Somer Strode were held Tuesday afternoon at the Lutheran Church with Rev. R H Cline and Rev. C Sydenstricker officiating. Pallbearers included J W Dix C E Staples S P Carbaugh H E Shryock Frank Barley and Brisco Williams. Surviving sisters Annie and Frances Sonner and a brother Earl Sonner of Stephens City are joined by sisters Mrs Royce Weaver of Chambersburg Pa and Mrs M F Pomeroy of Frederick Md. Rev W D Smith will address the Red Cross Sunday at 2 PM. Emma Gardner and Rhoda Shertzer are noted locals visiting or training nearby. A plate glass accident harmed Prof A M Smith requiring stitches. Local people and visitors are named with travel to Camp Lee and other nearby towns.
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Ons
City
Virginia Somer Strode
Lutheran Church
R. H. Cline
C. Sydenstricker
Messrs
J. W. Dix
C. BE. Staples
S. P. Carbaugh
H. E. Shryock
Frank Barley
Brisco Williams
Annie
Frances Sonner
Earl Sonner
Stephens City
Royce Weaver
Chambersburg
M. F. Pomeroy
Frederick
W. D. Smith
Winchester
Red Cross
Marguerite Peery
Church and ‘Home Infirmary
Washington
Mamie “Maphis Sonner
Strasburg
Helena Peery
Buck
Carlisle
W. L. Wise
Zeigler
Marriet
Robert L. Painter
Philadelphia
Reddish Divorce Case Set in Winchester Rules Court
In Winchester Virginia on September 10 1917 Addie Reddish sues James F Reddish for divorce a vinculo matrimonii on grounds of desertion. The non resident defendant must appear within 15 days after publication. Order to publish weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and post at court. Clerk J B Beverley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Corporation Court
Winchester
Addie Reddish
James F. Reddish
Evening Star
Court House
J. B. Beverley
Worthy Prayer and Strength of Soul Quote
George Meredith notes that prayer for worldly goods is fruitless while prayer for strength of soul fuels the passion that births inner gifts. The reflection contrasts hollow desires with enduring inner power and spiritual resilience.
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George Meredith
Deserter Thomas Located in Chicago as Pullman Porter
John Henry Thomas, listed as a deserter with a $50 reward, has been found working as a Pullman car porter in Chicago. He registered in Winchester on June 6, fled after registration, and did not appear for examination. Local and Chicago authorities will act. he faces desertion charges and possible death or imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Thomas
Chicago
Thomas
Winchester
Board of Exemption
Adam Forney
Pullman Company
Willie Green
Willie
Local Market Prices For Wheat Flours Eggs Butter And More
Daily market report lists retail and wholesale prices for winter and spring wheat flour crackings corn middlings bran eggs butter potatoes and mixed hay. Prices shown include creamery butter wholesale and retail and various meat cuts. values appear as scanned figures with uncertain exact figures in places.
Market Prices Reported for Cattle and Hogs
Markets corrected as of closing the day before publication. Cattle ranges include Choice steers at 12.25 and 10.25 to 11.50 for good butcher, 9.76 to 10.50 for choice heifers, 7.35 to 8.60 for medium, and 8 to 15 for calves. Hogs show heavy pigs at 18.00.
Beecher on Lecture Prep and Dieting Advice
An anxious theology student asks Henry Ward Beecher for sermon preparation tips. He replies in one sentence to fill yourself with the subject and let nature caper. A parallel note on hygienic dieting advises spreading a liberal table and letting appetite caper.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Plans outlined for second Liberty loan bond sale
A Richmond conference of nearly 100 bankers from the district outlined general plans for conducting the second issue of Liberty loan bonds. The drive will be organized locally by a district board with committees around each banker, and will reuse methods from the first campaign including mass meetings with national speakers and theater engagements to reach every potential buyer.
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Firth Reserve District
Richmord
H.D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of
Wirtchester
John B. Neill
Bank of
Bank of Glarke ‘County, Berryville, and Mr. George H. Bowman
Front Royal
Daniel Annen
Second National Bank of Cumberland
Richmond
George J. Seay
Federal Reserve Bank
Acs
Ave
Stuart
America
George Ainslie
Douglas S. Freeman
John Kerr Sranch
William G. McAdoo
Black Draught Praised As Gentle Laxative By Patient
Meadowsville Kentucky resident Mrs Pearl Patrick writes of relief from severe constipation sour stomach and digestion trouble after using Black Draught the laxative she found easy to swallow gentle and effective Thedford s Black-Draught has long been valued for stomach liver and bowel ailments praised by thousands who have used it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowsville
Pearl Patrick
Illegal Exemption Is Alleged In Favor of Rich Young Men
Roanoke Virginia October 3 district exemption board for Western Virginia faces a protest over a unique exemption. Twenty three Montgomery county men accuse exempting two sons of wealthy parents on agricultural grounds after being certified for service. Attorneys’ affidavits and agency review are reported as part of the protest and investigation.
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Roanoke
Western Virginia
Montgomery County
Board of
National
Fama
Ope Ataenes
Christianburg
Federal Department
Miraculous Cure Claim At Staunton Plant
Staunton merchant J F Fisher of The Fisher Welding Plant reports his three bottle Dreco cure for long running stomach problems. He claims a seven pound gain and enhanced appetite after using the natural remedy. Dreco is dispensed at Miller's Drug Store in Winchester with the Dreco Man visiting daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Fisher
Fisher. Welding
Reservoir Streety Staunton
Drece
Dreco
Winchester
Miller’s
Miller’s Drug Store
Teeth Under Suspicion in Thorough Health Exams
The report links poor dental health to heart disease and kidney trouble. Germs from an infected root can enter the system, sometimes revealed only by X ray. It notes children recovering when their teeth are properly cared for and places teeth alongside tonsils in routine examinations.
Odd Patents Exhibit Strange Inventions At Office
A reader notes that the patent office holds numerous unusual devices and contraptions. The writer wryly comments that what seems genius often skirts insanity, citing odd inventions as proof.
Calotabs Bring Joy to Saturday Night Feelings
Advert describes Calotabs as a pleasant liver cleanser for biliousness constipation and indigestion. Claims no taste or nausea and easy to take before bed with water. Sold only in sealed packages at thirty five cents for twenty doses with refund if unsatisfied.
Public Auction at Berryville Va for Susan Stanard estate sale
The undersigned offers for sale at public auction on Saturday October 20 1917 at 11 a m on her premises Berryville Virginia valuable personal property including Empire mahogany sideboard swell front mahogany bureaus reproduction mokerses walnut window boxes and brackets white French onyx mantel clock antique seven piece oak bedroom set walnut bedstead mattress and springs sewing machine bamboo rocker over 100 piece dinner set Wilton rug draperies china glassware and many small items plus apples potatoes and lingnips. Cash and six month credit terms with notes and bank endorsements. Auctioneers D G West and W A Bradford. 10-3-2t
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Amminster
Smyrna
Pablos Utensilly &c
Franklin
Henderson
York
Eish
Berryville
Susan L. Stanard
D. G. West
W. A. Bradford
Von Bluecher's Career and Death in 1819
Gebhart von Bluecher born in Tid2 Rostock Prewsin entered Swedish army at fourteen. Captured by Prussians four years later he became lieutenant. Known for Seven Years War actions under Frederick the Great. Later retired then re entered service after the king's death. Participated in Waterloo era and died in 1819.
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von Bluecher
Gebhart von Bluecher
Rostock
Prewsin
Himi
Bluecher
Frederick the Great
Fife
Drisskin
Napoleon
Wellington
Waterloo
Hat Taste Reveals Upright Mexican Pride in Wardrobe
The passage notes Mexicans value headwear highly, spending savings and effort on hats even when poor. A man is described as prioritizing a costly sugar loaf styled hat, showing pride and care in appearance despite overall poverty.
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Ile
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair
Oldtime remedy promoted for restoring gray hair to natural color using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold at drug stores. Instructions advise applying on a strand at a time with a sponge or brush. results seen after a day or two with darker, glossy hair. Not a disease treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Wiyeth
Royal Civic Officials Notified Of Crown Referendum
A fragmentary notice describes a centuries old ritual sending to the Lord Mayor of London, the sheriffs, and civic officers including the recorder, chamberlain, town clerk, common sergeant, and remembrance. Bucks receive similar copies in July.
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Royal Parks
London
Bucks
Public Sale of a Valuable Limestone Farm in Berryville Virginia
The executor offers for sale at public auction in Berryville Virginia on a date to be announced a 203 acre limestone farm once owned by the late Jacob H M Rinker. The property lies along the Charles Town Road near Wadesville and Berryville with 113 acres of improved land and 90 acres unimproved. Sale includes buildings, crops reserved, and two parcels option. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and a mortgage policy on the buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob HM. Rinker
Charles ‘Town Road
Wadesville
Berryville
Sal Perty
Ayray
John M. Fishpaw
Jacob H. Kinker
Dramatic Bidder Speech Echoes in Odd Exchange
A fragmentary exchange shows a bidder asking about crew and a critic noting tension. An agent responds with a surreal line about a cowgirl and glass balls, while a judge is mentioned in the chaotic vignette.
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Dr. Smith
Emma Gardner
Newcastle
Rhoda Shertzer
Garfield Hospital
Stitute
Prof. A. M. Smith
Rachel Orndorff
Buena Vista
Stephens City High School
Worthington
A. M. Smith
Lutheran
H. L. Shryock
Virginia Shryock
Akron
Canton
Mansfield
Ohio
Claude Hinkle
Interstate Automobile Company
Munsey
Ind
Collis
Reliance
C. F. Headley
Market Report
Stas
Baltinome Markets
Cation
OLDS
H. BD. Fuller
United States
Army
Staunton
Patent Office
Trison
Ryan & Orndoff
Thomas Circle
Vermont Avenue
14Th Street
Capitol
Union Station
White House
Frederic H. Hoover
Footer
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
A. Heller & CO
Ues-Thur-S
John
Wiese Trever
Johny
Johns
Mic
Publacg
Sturday
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