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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1917

Page

2

Public Sale of Valuable County and City Properties

Attorney for owner offers at public auction in Winchester on Oct 31 1917 two parcels: a corner house lot at Kent and Leicester with 78 by 107 feet, modern frame dwelling. and a 16 acre tract with 7 room house, fruit trees, bluegrass pasture, wells, near Millwood Turnpike in Frederick County Virginia. Millwood Turnpike to become a U.S. Government road may boost value. Terms announced sale day.

Kent Leicester Streets James Taylor Kent Streets Leicester Street Millwood Frederick County Virginia Winchester United States Williams

Red Cross Seals Boost Fight Against Tuberculosis

Mrs H D Fuller of the local Anti Tuberculosis Association in Winchester explains the upcoming Red Cross seal sale to fund tuberculosis warfare. A letter from Agnes D Randolph urges broad participation and notes scarce hospital beds, suggesting some funds support maintenance for afflicted men where possible.

H. D. Fuller The Anti-Tuberculosis Association Red Cross Winchester Fuller Agnes D. Randolph Richmond State Association

Wall Paper At All Prices

Short notice painting and wallpaper service offered by D. L. Wyndham on West Water Street. Provides sample materials and contract for painting and papering with expert workman ready to complete all tasks.

D. L. Wyndham West Water Street

Dr Fahrney and Medical Notices in Hagerstown ID

An 19th century medical notice lists ailments including anemia, arteriosclerosis, asthma, liver and stomach conditions, rheumatism, tuberculosis, and nervous disorders. A 취 advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and acute attacks with directions for safe use. Mr A M Baker has left for Baltimore on a trip.

Baltimore

Weirich family mourns two deaths in Reliance

Reliance Virginia notes recall of Mr Weirich from Mt Union Pennsylvania after the sudden illness and death of his 10-year-old grandson. J B Weirich is mourned. Philip Weirich and John Horm of Chambersburg returned home after attending services. Mrs Walter Hoffman and children visit relatives in Washington. B N Driver and J S Driver of Washington attended the funeral and returned home after services. Help Uncle Sam buy Liberty bonds.

Walter Hoffman Washington Messrs B. N J. S. Driver

Cascarets Laxative Claim for Liver and Bowels

Ad promises Cascarets as the best 10 cent laxative for liver and bowels. It asserts relief from constipation indigestion biliousness and headaches with nightly use. The copy urges treatment for adults and children and notes all druggists carry Cascarets.

Red Cross warns against selling knitted articles

Mrs Laen transmits a letter from Henry D. Gibson general manager of the Red Cross denying any sale of Red Cross knitted or other articles by chapters or warehouses. The warning urges chapters to notify members and assures that violators risk charter withdrawal and prosecution.

Bhairyville Ww. T. Laen American Cross T White Henry D. Gibson Red Cross Gibson Read Cross United States

Mrs Smith Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets

Mrs. G. H. Smith of Brewerton New York reports long lasting stomach trouble and indiges tion relief from Chamberlain's Tablets. She says one or two tablets ease attacks and heaviness after meals and finds them a pleasant laxative. Sold by all dealers.

G. H. Smith Brewerton N.Y Chamberlain

Marion Fox Weds John S Wilson in Pennsylvania

Miss Marion Bale Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ellwood Fox and Mr John Smith Wilson Sr were married by Rev William Newman Parker at 7 o clock last Saturday in Wood Westph N. A reception followed at the bride's home Angora Terrace. After a short wedding journey the couple will reside at Angora Terrace.

Wood West Ph 'Pa Marion ‘Bale Fox John Ellwood Fox John Smith “Wilson William Newman Parker Florence May Fox Mary Alice Wilson Elizabeth K. Stradley Wilson Harold Barrett Wilson William F. Koehler John Culin Max RB Stockton Henry Co. Fox, Jr John D. Boyd, Jr Albert Clury Angora Terrace

Carpers Valley Social News Recaps Local Visits

In Carpers Valley Virginia on October 27 Mr Paul Kelchner of Martinsburg visited relatives including Mr and Mrs G W Kelchner. Family gatherings drew Bennett Russell and family from Williamsport and Clarke County. others hosted at local homes. Nearby visits included Mrs W H Harmer and Miss Hilda Harmer with Claude Carper household and Edgar W Carper sister.

Carpers Valley Paul Kelchner Martinsburg G. W. Kelehner Stever Carper Bennett Russell Williamsport Randolph Russell Justes J. Russell Clarke County W. H. Harmer Hilda Harmer Claude Carper Cain’s Chapel H. Newgard Palmar Edgar W. Carper Millwood Road J. S. Carper Inlaw Stover Carper William Brothers Woolen Mill Hugh Carper Opequen

Carpers Valley Church Event Noted in Local Notices

Mrs J S Carper of Carpers Valley Church is mentioned and Mrs William Shearer visited Winchester to call on friends during a recent day.

J. S. Carper Carpers Valley Church William Shearer Winchester

Woodmen Camp Subscribes 500 for Liberty Bonds

At a Hickory Camp meeting Woodmen of the World unanimously subscribed 500 to buy Liberty bonds. Private J. E. Snider, formerly of Clearbrook and now at Camp Lee with Company L 318 Infantry, presented the bonds to the lodge, prompting the donation.

Hickory Camp Woodmen of the World J. E.snider Clearbrook County Camp Lee Winchester

Local Cold Storage Opens With Free Insurance

A local storage facility announces free insurance on stored apples and low rates matching competitors. Financed by local fruit growers, the enterprise aims to support the community and promote Liberty Bonds to help Uncle Sam.

Masonic Delegate Returns From Virginia Convocation

Mr William B Wagner returned from Richmond where he represented John Dove Chapter Royal Arch Masons at the annual convocation of the Grand Chapter of Virginia.

William B. Wagner Richmond John

Public Sale of Desirable Residence in Winchester Virginia

The executor will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House at 12 o'clock on Saturday November 3 1917 the residence of Mary E Taylor No 210 East Brad dock Street Winchester VA It has six rooms and a cellar in a central city neighborhood Terms require one third cash and the balance in two equal annual installments with interest secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy Auctioneers Duvall Dunn.

Court House Mary E. Taylor South Braddock Street Winchester

Reddish v Reddish divorce order in Winchester Virginia

Virginia rules in the Clerk’s Office of the Corporation Court in Winchester on September 10 1917 grant Addie Reddish a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from James F Reddish on desertion. James F Reddish a non resident must answer within 15 days after publication. Notice published weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and posted at the courthouse.

Virginia Corporation Court Winchester Addie Reddish James F Reddish James F. Reddish

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