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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1918
Page
4
War era prose urges readers to endure shortages and rise above privations by recalling France and its sacrifices. The piece contrasts daily comforts with national peril and appeals for solidarity and restraint.
In a police court case rumors swirl around Gadile Ailstock a known police figure amid accusations and counter accusations. Last week reports claimed she lost both legs in a Brunswick Maryland railway accident but this was false as Sadie was injured by a stabbing on Saturday night with one rib protecting her lung per Dr Swimley.
The funeral for Mr. David C. Sirbaugh was held at his home on East Piccadilly Street at 10 oclock Friday morning. The Rev. Harry G. Spencer of Market Methodist Episcopal Church conducted the service, with many relatives and friends present. Hymns were led by a selected choir, and burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery in the family lot. Pallbearers were Samuel Renner Burton Harry Frank Harry Ray Russell Andrew Sale and Harold English.
A Long Island City mother credits Vinci with restoring her daughter’s health after illness left her pale and with poor appetite. The ad explains Vinci contains beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates to rebuild a weakened system. Miller's Drug Store and druggists nationwide carry the product.
Police hunt for a man named Thomas following a confrontation near North Market Street in Oro. Sadie claims he attacked her when she refused to accompany him after selling items to him. a shot was fired during a police attempt to arrest Thomas, and Frank Lewis faces warrants for related charges.
The Great Winchester Fair will run September 10 to 13 with many free attractions. Highlights include displays of an army tank and airshow features, a large traveling carnival, car races, free aerial acts, and other open air entertainment. Numerous entries have been secured across departments, signaling a busy week ahead for the region.
We thank friends for kindness during the long illness and death of our dear son and brother. Flowers came from relatives and friends and from the Virginia Woolen Company. Mr and Mrs David Sirbaugh and daughter.
The notice explains it is unusual to discuss Fall and Winter clothing now but emphasizes that reader interests align with the retailer. It frames upcoming seasonal apparel as relevant despite the time of year and urges attention to the offerings.
The article contrasts Britain’s rationing with American abundance showing queues for food and coal in England while five pound tones are sold. It notes long lines, canned meat on display, and shops dressing windows as people endure hunger while others buy matinee tickets or wait for coal and food supplies.
Mr and Mrs J W Perry of Stee City receive word from France regarding a relative serving abroad in the act of duty. The message confirms their family member continues in service and expresses hopeful updates from the front.
A brief item notes worry and overwork contribute to kidney trouble and suggests remedies. The piece mentions advice from Mrs Morten and emphasizes care for health amid life stress.
York pa reports a prediction of another severe winter based on thicker corn husks and growing weeds, suggesting conditions may rival the prior record cold season. The piece cites a Grove Pennsylvania goosebone superstition replaced by agrarian indicators as a forecast method.
Notice to stockholders announces a special meeting called by the board, to be held at the Kavanaugh Hotel parlor in Wattonburg Virginia on Friday September 6 1918 at 10 oclock to consider dissolution of the corporation. President H F Byrd and D B Dings sign.
By decree in the Corporation Court of July 1818 the executor offers for public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester two houses on a lot 70 feet by about 40 feet. Each house has six rooms and a cellar, adjoining Mrs. Mary Conner and others. The sale will be in two parcels with one third cash and the rest in two annual installments secured by bonds.
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