Public Sale of Valuable County and City Properties
Attorney for owner offers at public auction in Winchester at 11 o clock a m on Wednesday October 31 1917 two county and city properties. Includes the James Taylor property corner Kent and Leicester streets with 78 by 107 feet plus a 16 acre tract near Millwood Turnpike with a 7 room house 50 apple trees 700 peach trees and blue grass pasture. Millwood Turnpike to become a government road increasing value. Terms to be announced sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
City of
Winchester
Kent and
Leicester Streets
James Taylor
Kent Street
Leicester Street
Millwood
Frederick County
Virginia
United States
Williams
Doctor Fahrney Offers Free Consultation On Wide Range Ailments
A historical notice lists numerous conditions including anemia appendicitis arteriosclerosis asthma biliousness bladder disorders blood disorders constipation consumption diabetes dropsy drowsiness gall stones gastritis headaches heart disease indigestion nervousness neuralgia rheum rundown condition sciatica liver skin diseases stomach trouble and tuberculosis with a free consultation offered. The text appears within a medical advertisement style entry from a past issue.
Women Suffer From Aches Linked To Kidney Trouble
Noting that many women from middle age to younger years suffer back pain, swollen ankles, and rheumatic pains from overworked kidneys, this ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills as effective medicine for kidney trouble sold everywhere.
Churches Hold Union Services Across Nation War Prayer Observance
Across the country patriotic Christians prayed for victory as the first executive proclaimed day of prayer since entering WWI. In Winchester a Union Service at Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd with ministers from multiple denominations delivering prayers hymns and patriotic addresses. The President and Mrs Wilson attended a Washington service at Central Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Antilles
Wilson
Central Presbyterian Souares
Washington
James H. Taylor
Taylor
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
Winchester Ministerial Association
J. H. Lacy
W. T. Walters
The
Christian Church
H. G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
George S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
W. D. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
F. M. Richardson
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
W. R. Alexander
Baptist Church
Justice Fultz Dismisses Speeding Case After Accident
In the police court Justice Fultz dismissed Daniel Greenwalt on the charge of speeding and reckless driving south of town on the Valley turnpike. P. R. Crabill alleged Greenwalt ran him down as he stepped from a wagon, but evidence showed Crabill stepped in front of the car. Crabill was knocked down and injured his arm.
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Justice Fultz
Daniel Greenwalt
P. R. Crabill
Greenwalt
Crabill
Potts Arrives in France With Rainbow Division
Major Allen Potts of the Rainbow Division has arrived in France, formerly of the quartermaster corps and the Virginia National Guard. The message from Virginia notes Potts was ordered to Mineola New York several months ago.
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Allen Potts
Rainbow Division
Quartermaster’s Corps
Virginia National Guard
France
Virginia
Potts
Mineola
N.Y
Death of Infant Knight Buried at Mount Hebron
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Harry Knight on Senséney road near Winchester died yesterday and was buried this morning in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Knight
Senséney Road
Winchester
Ana
Mount Hebron
Vinol touted as health restorer for delicate children
Mrs. Frederick Sommers of Monaca Pennsylvania says Vinol, a cod liver and iron remedy, restored her weak, nervous child who struggled at school. The advertisement claims the formula is on every bottle and that children love it.
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Monaca
Harrisonburg State Normal to raise standard after session
President Julian A. Burruss announces Harrisonburg State Normal School will raise its standard after the current session. High school branches except the fourth year will be dropped next winter and more emphasis placed on advanced work. The school led Virginia summer normals with 1,033 enrollments for twelve weeks. Unclaimed letters in Winchester Post Office for week ending Oct 27 1917 listed to be collected with one cent per letter. Dellinger J A Kinsey A E Lorando Emilio McCord Mrs Woodson Mumma Fred Montague Hill Peer B L Robinson J H Whiting Lucien J W Sibert P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School Board
Julian A. Burruss
Harrisonburg State Normal School
Burruss
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Winchester
Hunter Shoots A Boy Accidentally In Woodstock Va
Woodstock Virginia October 29 1900 Guy Emewiller 14 son of M F Emewiller Calvary Shenandoah county was shot yesterday by Perry Hollar The lad ran in front of him as he was about to shoot Twenty six shot entered the boys head and back The boy is said to be hopeful though serious Emewiller his son and Hollar were hunting when the accident occurred
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Woodstock
Guy Emewiller
M. F. Emewiller
Calvary
Shenandoah County
Perry Hollar
Winchester Methodist Conference Set in New Market
The Winchester District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church south will convene in New Market Virginia next Tuesday evening the 30th and close Thursday night. D L Blakemore presiding elder will lead sessions covering education church extension and missions among other topics with a strong list of pastors and lay speakers. Delegates to the Baltimore An nual Conference will be elected and a missionary meeting will cap the closing night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
New Market
D. L. Blakemore
J. J. Rives
C. M. Hesser
W. M. Compton
C. D. Harris
Early L. Fox
R. C. Meeks
J. R. Jacobs
E. W. Aaron
BP. A. Strother
A. Knox
F. M. Richardson
H. P. Hamill
C. Sydenstricker
W. H. Sanders
J. H.bean
W. P. Licklider
Baltimore
C. C. Bush
J. Harry Smith
Mary F. Powers
Woman’s Missionary Society
J. Howard Wells
T. J. Copeland
Baltimore Conference Woman's Missionary Society
R. Frank Barr
T. J. Orndorff
N. N. Good
J.,w. Rice
A. H. Jackson
J. L. Whitlock
J. M. Orndorff
Busy Baltimore editor Harris serves multiple duties
Rev Dr Garlton D Harris editor of the Baltimore Southern Methodist church weekly duties keep him in demand. He attended the Rockingham district conference at Mt Solon Virginia and dedicated the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church South near Front Royal Virginia. That night he preached in Middletown Virginia and Monday conducted Mrs Elizabeth Schells funeral in Martinsburg West Virginia. He will attend the Winchester district conference at New Market Virginia next week.
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Garlton D. Harris
Baltimore Southern Methodist
Mt. Solon
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Front Royal
Middletown
Martinsburg
Elizabeth Schell
Harris
Winchester
New Market
W. Va
Cyclist Falls and Fractures Skull Near Harrisonburg
Karl Shirkey a nineteen year old cyclist is hospitalized in Rockingham Memorial with a fractured skull after losing control on the Valley Turnpike near Harrisonburg. Doctors removed a two by one inch skull fragment and expect recovery. Miss Alma B. Gills of Richmond and Miss Lucy Jane Clarke of Lexington returned home after visiting Ruth Jackson on Fairmont avenue.
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Harrisonburg
Karl Shirkey
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Alma B. Gills
Richmond, Va
Lucy Jane Clarke
Lexington, Va
Ruth Jackson
Fairmont Avenue
Chambersburg Man Is Examined For National Army Service
Charles Barton of Chambersburg Pa appeared Saturday before the local draft board for examination and was certified to the Chambersburg board for service. Harry filed a claim for exemption on grounds of a dependent wife and may be granted. Barton is employed at the Virgryca Woolen Company's mill in Chambersburg and registered there.
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Charles Barton Eer
Chambersburg
New National Army
Chambersburg Board
Harry
Virgryca Woolen Company
Mille
Chambersberg
Miller Motor Company Inc Chartered in Staunton Va
The Corporation Commission of Virginia grants a charter to Miller Motor Company Inc of Staunton to engage in the automobile business. Authorized capital is 15 590 dollars. President is W I Hicks of Winchester and R B Miller of Staunton serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Commission of Vireginia
Miller Motor Company, Inc
Staunton, Va
W. I. Ficxs
Winchester
R. B. Miller
Stannion
May Resort Next To Barrage Fire
Richmond dispatch reports a North Carolinian seen near Capitol Square with a bottle of pop a flask and camouflage items while carrying several packages during a visit. He asked about secret plans to slip into the Capitol and drink inside a washroom, attempting to evade detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Capitol Square
Roy
Local Light Social Notes From Town and Nearby
Mrs Pyall of Cincinnati rests with the Shryocks before returning home. Miss Mary Robertson visits Martinsburg relatives. Miss Nettie Argenbright resigns from United telephone to teach south of Berryville, Marion Ewings replacing her. Eldridge Lemley takes a Washington government post. Rev R H Cline visits his paralyzed sister in South Carolina. Mrs Jo Ambrose of Middletown ill. Justice Keffer of Mountain Falls visits. Sugar coal and wood are scarce. Mr Hunter Lineburg visits Parkersburg parents. Mrs A H Young of Roanoke visits her brother B A Guard.
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Mary Robertson
Martinsburg
W. Va
Nettie
Argenbright
United Telephone Switchboard
Berryville
Marion Ewings
Eldridge Lemley
Washington
R. H. Cline
South Carolina
Jo Ambrose
Middletown
J. H. Hinkle
Justice Keffer
Mountain Falls
Hunter Lineburg
Parkersburg
W. M. Lineburg
A. H. Young
Roanoke, Va
B. A. Guard
Country Home Will Close as Hosts Plan Move to Town
Mrs Loring A Cover will host the Tuesday Bridge Club this week at her country home in Green Spring Valley. The Covers will close their country home this Friday and move to town to occupy their Charles Street residence.
Tablet Unveiling Marks Pastor Henkel's 200th Memory
Dr C O Miller and three sons John Godfrey James and Schultz and sister Miss Ada V Miller with Mrs Elon O Henkel travel from New Market to Philadelphia to witness the unveiling of a tablet in St Michael Church commemorating Rev Anthony Jacob Henkel first pastor who arrived in America in 1717. Rev William J Finck will join as a speaker with Dr Miller. Elon O Henkel plans to join in Philadelphia New Market Virginia Valley. Dr A D Henkel of Winchester also heads to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Miller
John Godfrey
James
Schultz
Ada V. Miller
Elon O. Henkel
New Market
Philadelphia
St. Michael's Church
Anthony Jacob Henkel
America
William J. Finck
Dr. Miller
Elon
Henkel
New Market (Va.) Valley
Visiting McKays Stay With Mrs Dudley Miller Near Stephens City
Mrs William McKay and Mrs Antrim McKay of Baltimore visiting their mother Mrs Dudley Miller near Stephens City were guests of Mrs Willie Weaver on Monday in Front Royal Virginia.
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William McKay
Antrim “McKay
Baltimore
Dudley Miller
Stephens City
Willie Weaver
Front Royal
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Ftta
Anna Grim
Nicodemus Farm
Lenore Va
James P. Reardon
D. L. Wyndham
West Water Street
DR. Fahrney
Tirana
Pike
Enfant
Dellinger, J. A
Lorando, Emilio
McCord
Mrs. Woodson
Mumma
Fred
Montague, Hill
Peer, B. L
J. W. Sibert, P. M
Hunter
Food Conservation Section of
Food Administration
Washington, D
Southern Methodists ‘of Winchester
Mr. Hicks
Motor Corporation
Capitol
Stephens
the Store of Beautiful Watches
Denny-Clove CO. Inc
R. A. Denny
Bell Phone
N. Main St
Mrs. Pyall
Cincinnati
Ohio
H. L. Shryock
Comcinnath
A. D. Henkel
Warren
Gereal
Antennae Postum
Ceres Company
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