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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as second class mail matter, establishing its mailing status for distribution in the area.
The Braunton News notes twenty two Mecklenburg rural letter carriers will report road conditions to farmers lumber dealers and shippers to prevent overloading after rains. The plan aims to save the road fund for improvements and a statewide system is suggested. Also includes a Walt Mason poem about work and pride in painting.
Lester R. Reiter son of Mr and Mrs J I Reiter of Harrisonburg Virginia passed through town today en route to Annapolis Maryland to enter the United States Naval Academy. He was appointed by Representative T W Harrison of the Winchester district.
Mr J K Keister of Staunton arrives to spend several weeks in Winchester and nearby to introduce Dreco Medicine Company products. He has spent two weeks at Harrisonburg and been praised by company officers for results of his campaign there.
L M B honors Frank J. Silver as a Christian, cheerful, hardworking youth who faced illness with grit. He led his scout troop, cared for tasks personally, and embodied dedication to God, family, and service, inspiring others to live with purity and duty.
Funeral for Frank J. Silver, son of Mrs. Silver and the late Sheriff John M. Silver of Frederick county, was held yesterday at the Presbyterian Church. The service was led by Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy with Boy Scouts attendance as pallbearers. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Miss Eleanor Daugherty and Mr. Clayton Pingley, both of the county, were married in Baltimore last Thursday. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Daugherty of near Chambersville, and the groom is a well known young farmer. They will reside in this county.
The funeral for 36 year old Robert H. Phillips, a well known colored man, occurred this afternoon at the Baptist Church on North Kent Street. He died Sunday at his home and was buried in Orrick Cemetery. Phillips was married and a native of Rappahannock County. Read The Star.
A fragmented exchange shows a claim of earning toy money through hard work, with a mistaken assumption that it came from an uncle. The dialogue is incomplete and lacks clear context or individuals.
Lieutenant Colonel Jo Lane Stern reports twenty nine companies of Virginia state volunteers organized in twenty cities and towns. Only one company has been mustered for state service. Stern plans a western tour to inspect scattered companies. Volunteers will replace the national guard while ununiformed but in regimental formation. Middletown joins under Captain W. E. Coffman.
Old Sores Ulcers And Eczema Vanish. Testimonials claim Peterson's Ointment cured 51 leg ulcers and other skin conditions. Advertises a 25 cent box with money back if it fails, and lists burns bites sunburn piles and salt rheum as solved. Claims broad acceptance by doctors and druggists.
John I. Sloat Cashier swore the financial condition of the Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester Frederick Virginia as of September 7 1917 is true to the best of knowledge. Attest signers included Dr J A Richard J Henry Moling Sr Jno W Rosenberger T S Jolliffe and James M Brown.
The Executor offers at public auction a 203 acre limestone farm once owned by Jacob H. Rinker. The property lies along Charles Town Road near Wadesville and Berryville with residence, barn, and outbuildings. Sale includes 113 acre parcel with buildings and 90 acre parcel. crops reserved. possession March 1 1918. payment terms: one third cash, two equal annual installments with bonds and a trust deed.
Mrs. W. H. Williams of Stanley New York testifies to immediate relief from diarrhoea after three doses of Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all druggists.
On September 1 public sale offers $30,000 of first mortgage bonds as part of a $115,000 issue secured by a modern cold storage and ice plant. Six percent interest, semiannual, bonds in $100 $500 and $1000 denominations. Capacity 120000 barrels 25 tons daily. Stockholders pledge in-kind apple supply to secure interest. Reservations via C R McCann treasurer. H F Byrd president J Thwaite VP R McCann treasurer Ray Robinson secretary.
A patriotic exhortation to American youth to remember a noble inheritance earned by ancestors' toil and sacrifice. It urges wise depiction and faithful guarding to transmit to future generations the substance of that heritage.
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