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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1925
Page
4
Publication details indicate Marry Flood Byrd served as publisher for daily editions except Sundays. The paper appears printed at the Evening Star Publishing Center in Virginia and mailed from the Win Post Office as second class matter.
A fragmentary verse piece references mistrade and the Spanish flu, with a comical failing patient and a learned physician. The narrator laments misfires of cures and the unreliable chatter of remedies as misheard medical advice flickers through.
April notes from Va mention Mrs Enger visiting her son in Boone and family movements including Mr Taylor moving, Doris Reid Jolliffe recovering from a fall, and numerous relatives visiting or staying with others. Mentions of rheumatism, ill health, and weekend visits among the Clark, Joliffe, Berlin, and Taylor households.
Last Sunday in View W Va Mrs Ernest Barrett and two children visited Mrs Fred Lineburg for a few days. Mrs John Perry and children and Misses Blanche and Deena Williams spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Harry Lamp. Mr James Rosenberger sold his timber tract to Mr J F Rodman of Winchester. Sunday afternoon callers at Mrs Vernie Cadwallader’s home were Mrs Annie Ritter Dorothy Orndorff and Emma Pitcock.
In Berryville Virginia on April 3 a tribute recalls the lifelong friendship between Mrs Henrietta King of Kingsville Texas and Mrs B A McGuire of Clarke County. The narrative recounts their wartime meeting, governess arrangement, and later care of King’s granddaughter and McGuire’s child, highlighting enduring bonds across generations.
Cross Roads Virginia items report Mrs Jennie McKee’s illness and Onie Amick recovering from flu. Visits from Mrs H Whitacre and children Keenie and Hugh. Mrs R F McKee and Miss Nannie Dorsan spent Sunday with Mrs W W Carpenter’s family. Mr W Hicks visited Bear Romney. Carpenter called on friends at Capon Bridge. Easter service at Kezer Church will be held Easter Sunday at 11 a.m.
Mrs Joe Sargeant and Nine V Omps visited relatives at Angers Store Saturday and Sunday. Mr John Omps hosted visitors including Russell Pugh and daughter Doris. Mrs Al Place of Kernstown visited this section. Visitors to Ham mock included Viola Whitacre and Bessie and Frances Pugh. Delbert Whitacre called on Annie Oates, and Robert Whitacre called on Viola Whitacre. Mervill Dyck’s surprise party drew Tom Brannon, Robert Luttrell, Raymond Hershel Omps, Bessie and Frances Pugh, and Elizabeth Luttrell. Hershel Omps visited Nellie Horner at Capon Bridge. Large crowd attended Mr Gano’s sale Wednesday.
OPEQUON Va April 3 Mr C B Lowery has been quite sick for a few days but is somewhat better. Mr and Mrs C W Snapp have returned to their summer home here after spending the winter in Parker a
Mr and Mrs L G Fawcett and their two daughters Mildred and Elizabeth hosted visitors including Mrs L H Lowery and Mrs Simon Snapp. Several relatives and neighbors spent time at nearby homes and on Sunday several trips occurred to Winchester for errands and friendly calls.
A woman described as the mother of six praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for restoring strength and aiding sleep after severe fatigue back pain and bearing pains. She notes she could not work before and that her baby was healthy after using the remedy and recommends it to mothers. She offers a trial package for ten cents by sending to Dr Pierce’s Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
A scrambled report from PLIBASAN Virginia notes John Spillman and family visiting with Holmes Spillman in Winchester. The piece mentions relatives spending Sunday with Mr. Dowie and Deena William, and visits to Mrs. Ward Cadwallader, Maggie Milhon, and Mrs. Atha. Further, Mr. and Mrs. Lamp hosted Maton Barr and son, with others visiting High…
Listings show a sale of household goods at the residence of the late Mary C Crisman on East Clifford Street on April 14 with modern conveniences. Another sale on April 15 by Jones Bros near Summant West Virginia includes cattle sheep and hogs. April 29 features Shorthorn Breeder's Association at a grounds sale of purebred Shorthorn cattle.
Householders with spare rooms urged by the Chamber of Commerce to list names addresses and room counts. Andrew J Bell secretary and Maxime DuCharmy housing chairman call for entries while space is donated by Winchester Gas Company to aid lodging needs.
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