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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1918
Page
4
A wartime themed poem by Walt Mason reflects on labor and sacrifice during conflict. The speaker recalls years of idleness followed by duty, pondering whether society will remember the toil and the note of national effort when soldiers return.
A pleasant surprise marked the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Good of Rock Enon last Thursday. Their five daughters hosted the event at 2 pm with a dinner and lawn photos including grandchildren and guests. Many handsome silver gifts were given, and attendees included relatives from Romney Swimley and Washington D C.
Alice Jasper a Hagerstown resident brought a woman infected with smallpox to Winchester by auto. He was arrested and jailed after a hearing before Police Justice Kreby and Health Officer Doran. Jasper received six months on the state roads and a $20 fine plus costs.
A 19th century advertisement touts Calotabs as a safer, more effective calomel. One tablet at night cleanses the liver and purifies the system by morning with a hearty breakfast ahead. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents, with pharmacist guarantee of satisfaction.
Mr and Mrs Abijah Carter Whitacre of Siler Va were guests at a wedding supper hosted by Mrs W W Clark in Martinsburg West Virginia avenue. The couple married Tuesday afternoon in Cumberland by Rev Mrs Richardson United Brethren Church and then traveled home to Virginia.
Spring Valley Illinois resident Miss Kate Lawrence reports months of periodic pains ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She quotes marked improvement after six bottles and urges others to seek relief, noting the company offers guidance based on forty years of experience.
The Winchester and Frederick exemption board notes a ruling that many men in the new registration now in deferred status will be moved to Class 1 for active military service. Married men with dependents in Class 4 A may be reclassified if not in essential industry.
A list shows bond totals and additions acknowledged since Saturday. Amounts include 927,000 Vv previously, with multiple individuals contributing amounts from 1,000 to 60, and additional sums noted for various names and anonymous contributors.
The article traces how proverbs express shared ideas across languages, noting similar forms like cup and lip, better an egg today, and luck proverbs from English, Arab, German, Spanish, and Latin sources. It cites Greek origins and multiple national variants, emphasizing cross cultural parallels.
Laura Hamilton recalls a courtroom episode in the south where a young lawyer defending a man charged with larceny launches into family history to plead acquittal. The defendant, an old darky, grows desperate and shouts that he is guilty, warning the jury of pending severe punishment.
Two American war correspondents spot a familiar Greek lieutenant in the line of battle. He once ran a boot blacking stand near Steenth avenue and Umtp iph street. He shouts Shine as troops advance, and the phalanx pushes the enemy back with a polishing finish.
A lively line mentions a back room pounding with a quip about a speech and its possible speaker, reflecting a humorous crowd reaction. The snippet notes Mrs. R. B. Moore returning today to Gaithersburg Maryland after a visit.
By virtue of a deed of trust from A. S. Bowers and wife dated October 31 1910 the property in Frederick County Virginia near Rest village is offered at public auction in Winchester at noon. The two acre six point six poles site includes a nearly new two story six room house with porches a cellar cistern a carpenter shop and outbuildings. About half the land is in improved fruit. Terms: one third cash with the balance in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. M M Lynch trustee Duvall Dunn Auctioneers. 9-19-4w
Notice to all stock owners of the Valley Turnpike Company to file proof of ownership with Secretary D B Dinges of Middletown Virginia by October 15. If original certificates are held, forward them. if not, provide sworn statements detailing ownership or claims. Secretary will review claims after October 15 with aim to minimize delays. Queries directed to Secretary. H F Byrd, President. 9-12-1m.
Notarized record listing W B McGuire ER Cheveregeer Geo W Haddox Scott Grant as directors with signatures sworn before Mary J Brown on Sept 7 1918. Commission expires June 21 1922. Amounts referenced 100000.06 and 100000.00 appear as figures in the document.
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