Evening Star Postal Entry Notice
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as second class mail matter.
Emanuel Lorens Philipp, governor of Wisconsin, outlined U S aims in a war address quoted by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He urged defending American rights and commerce, aiding France, subduing autocracy for a democratic Europe, and establishing lasting peace for global citizens.
The President enjoys sea air and holiday trips on the Potomac while remaining in touch with affairs ashore. The Mayflower voyage is praised as a source of refreshment and unity, with wireless service seen as a global boon. Officials face a heavy workload and shifting relief promises as October approaches.
Old and new soldiers are contrasted as Red Cross nurses care for the wounded. The piece praises nurses for soothing pain, offering comfort, and restoring a sense of home amid the horrors of war.
A city committee votes to invite all Frederick County fire companies and fraternal groups to participate in a parade honoring the drafted men from Frederick and Winchester. County bands will join, every marcher to bear an American flag, and the route centers on Brad dock Street to the plaza. Mayor Ward will lead, with the group reviewing from City Hall steps before the auditorium program.
General Pershing endorses Red Cross work in France and urges thorough prewinter organization. He notes large funds are required to aid American and French soldiers and desperate French civilians, with Red Cross and YMCA to be integrated under military-style coordination.
Elder Hillyard guarding a drunken intruder ordered him to surrender and warned of a shooting if he moved. The son joined with a second revolver and escorted the dazed man to the residence while the elder lit a face full of light and kept watch. The intruder, a familiar drunk, claimed he fell from a wall while seeking his hotel.
The remains of Mrs. Diana Crim who died in Martinsburg on Saturday morning were taken to White Hall Virginia for burial. A short funeral service was held in Martinsburg at the home by Reverend Henry P. Hamill pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Mrs Deving visited relatives in the city and county then returned to Washington.
Mrs. Alice Johnson in Marksville credits Cardui with ending a year of back and side pains that kept her from work and sleep. After a full bottle she could straighten up, felt near complete relief, and remained well with continued use. Thousands of women testify to Cardui’s health benefits. NC-133
A public offering on September 1 will issue $30,000 of first mortgage bonds as part of a $115,000 issue backed by a modern cold storage and ice plant. Bonds $100 $500 and $1000, 6 percent interest, secured by first deed of trust. Capacity 120 000 barrels 25 tons daily. Bonds supported by stock paid in and guaranteed margin of safety. Reservations with C R McCann, Treasurer. H F Byrd President R Thwaite VP Co R McCann Treasurer Ray Robinson Secretary.
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court for Winchester Virginia on September 10 1 Ms Addie Reddish sues James F Reddish for divorce and general relief. Defendant must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect his interests. Order to publish weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star and post at the court house front door before the next rule day.
Pursuant to a 1917 decree in Preston L. Anderson's Heirs v Preston L. Anderson's Heirs the sale of 214 acres lies in western Frederick near Gore Post Office. Held in front of the Winchester County Court House on September 8 1917 at 11 a m with terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal yearly installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Special Commissioner Robert M Ward. Deputy Clerk J W Baker Jr certifies bond posted.
Postponed notice states the sale is moved to Saturday September 15 at the same hour and location.
Winchester Virginia August 22 1917 the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company will be held at the office of R Gray Williams Winchester Va on Friday September 7 1917 at 12 15 p m for the election of a president and board of directors and for other business. Co W Woolford Secretary.
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