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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1918
Page
6
Mr. Sam Haines bought about 400 barrels of York Imperial apples from Melvin Green at 4.25 dollars per barrel. The fruit were top grade from Green’s orchard. A number of small lots have sold recently at about the same price.
Miss Lottie C Covington graduate of Gregg and Massey schools teaches the Gregg shorthand system once the most popular. She offers new typewriters and a one year certificate for stenography or bookkeeping at Fort Loudoun Seminary with 19 6p&t.
Announcement records two September weddings at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage. W M Dyke of Shenandoah county and Athey M Cochran of Frederick county wed on September 12, officiated by Rev. Dr. George S. Bowers. Charles E Layman and Elma M Painter of Frederick county followed on September 19 by the same officiant.
American Guns continues from page 1 as artillery shells Metz fortifications. In Macedonia British, Serbians, French and Greek forces pursue Bulgarians, driving the enemy and capturing large numbers of prisoners. In northern Russia allied troops report further successes against the foe.
The Empire vaudeville program Monday night September 23 offers top acts from Keith and Orpheum, including The Kiddy Cabaret, Raymond Wylie & Co, Chinfos Komon, Dan Ray Co, plus Alice Brady in The Trap. Feature photo plays follow at 7 15 and 8 45 with two part Sunshine comedy. Admission 11 22 and 38 cents no reserved seats. Early seating offers better chances.
Winchester and Frederick County Red Cross volunteers pledge to meet the September 23–28 appeal for clothing and gear for Belgium and France. Mrs. W. A. Baker coordinates donations at 407 South Washington Street with optional pick up via mail or phone. Target is 5,000 pounds of garments, shoes, and related items including fabrics, blankets, and leather scrap, with restrictions against flimsy materials, rubber items, books, toys, or infectious materials.
Alice Brady's admirers will welcome her in this picture as she plays a superb role. The film features a lively cast and a gripping five part production with pep and youth. Set on the seashore the story centers on a famous love triangle amid society.
Found Dead by Roadside continued details Bowman resided near Hayfield owned a farm. Survived by brother D J Bowman of Mayfield and sisters Mrs Mary Roe Hayfield Misses Martha Emma Bowman Winchester Mrs Julia McKee Lynchburg Va and Mrs Anna Schuller Winchester. Funeral at Mount Olive Church tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev W H Sample officiating and burial in churchyard.
The Golden Rule Bible Class launches a campaign to recruit new members in Winchester to fill roles from twenty eight young men called to the army. Officers invite local men to join and support the welfare of those at the front and those at home. Mrs. William M. Atkinson, formerly of Winchester, visits and stays with Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bowly on West Water Street. The note ends with a wartime sales pitch: When you buy war savings stamps you do not give you receive.
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