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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1918
Page
4
A devotional verse urging patience during hot days and tough years. It counsels serenity, endurance, and shared faith, noting that wrath and misfortune pass, while perseverance leads to relief and better times.
Whitacre Virginia September 21 Mr W B Rind and wife of Martinsburg are visiting friends in the area Miss Lilli Gardner of Basic City is here with relatives The Whitacre Telephone Company met Thursday night setting new rates and ordering phones Wire will soon be strung Miss Hannah Oliver of Lynchburg visited Miss Beth Whitacre recently
Nineveh Va September 21 Mrs Robert Johnston of Rose Hill hosted a talent tea for ladies September 10 Edith Sheaff visited Front Royal Mr and Mrs Antrim McKay visited Mrs Bet McKay and Mrs Howard Stotler in Cross Junction Mrs Marvin Hammock staying with uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Robert McCattey Guy Ray earlier at Sunnyside returned home to City Miragene McCauley went to Meade Md to join government service W King and Mrs Wirth returned to Front Royal.
The Local Board starts mailing questionnaires to registrants aged 19 to 86 who registered on September 12, 1918. About 128 forms go out daily until all are mailed. Registrants have seven days to answer and return. The Legal Advisory Board offers free help at the Corporation Court House in City Hall from 9 am to 6 pm, and urges prompt study of the forms. Robert M. Ward chairs the Legal Advisory Board for Winchester and Frederick County.
Capta in C H Sipe a well known passenger conductor on the Cumberland Valley Railroad will be transferred from the Winchester Hagerstown division to run Carlisle to Harrisburg Pa He was beloved by thousands along the line and was the soul of civility and geniality He took personal interest in passenger comfort and helped earn the railroad its reputation for integrity and character after 30 years with the Cumberland Valley Railroad marking its entry into Winchester.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the article explains billbugs or elephant bugs harm corn in southern river bottom areas. It advises crop rotation to limit infestations and plowing in late summer or early fall to disrupt winter quarters, plus removing sedges rushes and swamp grasses that feed the pests.
Agricultural note explains slug control on cherry and pear trees. If no fruit is present use arsenate of lead spray, one pound per 50 gallons. With fruit, apply white hellebore or strong tobacco decoction. Also effective to dust leaves with slaked lime or ash.
A marriage license was issued in the County Clerk's office to Samuel D. Manning of Elizabeths town Pa and Bertie Talmage Finfrock of this county. She is a daughter of C. C. Finfrock. Mr Manning is a young farmer born in Lancaster county Pa.
Mrs. C. Fred. Barr received a cablegram that her brother Captain Harry Wall arrived in France. He had lived in Norfolk Virginia for years as a prominent physician before enlisting in the army medical department and being named captain. Wall, formerly in Winchester, is the son of the late William W. Wall of this city.
The infant daughter of William C. and Gertrud Grove of The Gardens South Main Street Sutter the Little Chil d to come died September 19 1918 after a brief illness of cholera infantum at their home. Funeral arrangements were not made clear in the fragmentary text.
Prepared by the United Pirates Department of Agriculture the bull association promises a share in three to five 300 bulls for 50. They claim these bulls cannot increase current cows but may double the daughters production. Daughters of association bulls and grade cows cannot be registered yet are equal in other respects to purebreds. The association cannot compel joiners but joining is pitched to improve herd and farming.
The hen remains the core source of white meat and eggs, but requires support from turkeys, guineas, geese and ducks much as a dairy cow relies on pigs, sheep and goats.
Frederick County Virginia statement shows liabilities including 1 598 018 in wallssee bonds and 2 921 361 93 in United States bonds with collateral, 25 000 bills payable, and 275 000 weteterine reborn. Wm G Hardy cashier certifies truthfulness with directors John W Rice Lewis F Cooper R Gray Williams. Sworn before Elsie M Maphis notary on Sept 11 1918.
Bids are invited by the Office of State Highway Commissioner G. P. Coleman for constructing a 16 foot concrete bridge over Boyd's Run about three miles from Winchester in Frederick County Virginia. Bids close at 12 noon on September 24 1918 at the Clerk's Office Winchester. Plans and specs are on file in Winchester and at this office. Each bid must include a $50 certified check. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Further information available on application.
The Win Chester local exemption board seeks the current address or whereabouts of William R. Frye who registered on September 12. His questionnaire was returned by postal authorities as undeliverable and residents are asked to provide any known address. Dr William F Greene of Mount Vernon, New York is visiting his sister Mrs George F Norton on North.
In Penobscot bay three miles from Islesboro, Ralph Collamore breaks his leg when his boat pins him on Mark Island. His wife drags him to the cottage and lights the house to summon help. The tug Zizania reaches Dark Harbor with a doctor at 9:30 pm. rescue lasts until four o'clock Friday morning. Bangor Commercial reports the dramatic relief effort.
The Red Cross knitting room on West Water Street reports ongoing sales with profits totaling 205 dollars 45 cents since the last Aug 21 Star note. Additional useful articles remain for sale to aid fund raising efforts.
The article contrasts Sikhs in the British army on the western front with American Indians. It notes Sikhs as tall, well-built, religious and highly disciplined soldiers from British India, excelling in drill and bearing. It ends with a Punch quote praising Sikh courage as comparable to that of American Indians.
A 26-woman stenographers unit is being recruited in the United States for overseas service with the American Expeditionary Forces. They will wear a distinctive uniform and join the quartermaster corps and General Pershing staff. Applicants must be experienced, own four uniforms, pass a physical, and serve for the war period at pay of 1000 dollars yearly plus daily allowances.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock from 307 South Market Street. The Rev Dr W D Smith and Rev H Spencer will conduct services. Interment follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Charles G Beck of Savannah Georgia visit Mrs Bowly on West Water street. Mr Beck travels to Boston to attend the Deeper Water Ways convention to be held there next week.
A governor questions a suitor asking how much money he makes. The young man replies forty dollars a week. The dialogue notes that a daughter could earn more in a munition plant, suggesting a critique of wartime wages and marriage expectations.
Notice to owners of stock in the Valley Turnpike Company requests proof of ownership by December 15. If the original certificate is held, send it to Secretary D. B. Dinges of Middletown Virginia. stockholders lacking original certificates must file sworn statements. Claims will be reviewed after October 15 with discretion to minimize delay in fund distribution. Inquiries go to Secretary H. F. Byrd, President.
Trustees sale of a two acre six room limestone residence with outbuildings and fruit land in Rest village Frederick County to be held at the Winchester court house on October 19 1918. One third cash with the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.
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