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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1915
Page
4
The piece condemns Senator Aldrich as a long time defender of special interests and enemy of the people. It notes his Payne Aldrich tariff bill as his final act and argues his power faded with time while public memory sees him as a damaging influence.
A rustic verse laments a coal furnace that kept a home warm through cold weather. The speaker recalls hunting coal, paying bills, and enduring roars from the rusty old heater. The poem ends with a farewell to the furnace as autumn fades.
The piece laments centuries of Roman rule in Constantinople and praises mercy over vengeance. It contrasts pious pretense with pagan cruelty, critiques fussing and pessimism, and honors figures like Abraham Lincoln and Benedict Arnold, weaving moral lessons with literary quotes and biographical notes.
A physician argues that lack of self control in childhood leads to hysterical and nervous disorders in later life. He cites cases of convulsions in young girls when their will is challenged and warns that tantrums in children can yield lifelong health and moral problems.
Several candidates declare bids for Frederick County offices in this Democratic Party primary period. William E. Smith and Charles H. Harper announce for Gainesboro District Supervisor and for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District, with pledges to faithfully perform duties. Avalond Oade, C Brannon, and Luther R. Baker also announce candidacies for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District.
Grimes Virginia April 23 Sunday was organized at Galilee Church on the 18th and officers elected for the year include R G Clevenger superintendent Oscar Miller assistant superintendent N C Hensell sign Gertrude Clevenger treasurer Blanche Clevenger organist T B Sencindiver Sr chorister and William Miller librarian Sunday school will meet at 930 each morning Rev H Gombs state secretary spoke at Galilee Church Tuesday night Mr and Mrs Will Miller and daughter Helen of Winchester visited Mr and Mrs B F Hubbard near Grimes James A Grimes is painting the new residence of Daniel Light Gilbert DeHaven of Glengary was a visitor Anna Clevenger has returned home after weeks with relatives in Middletown
In Carpers Valley Virginia on April 23 residents report family visits including Isaac Carper Sr with Luther Carper’s family in Martinsburg West Virginia. Ruth Kelchner visits her sister near Berryville while Josephine Kremer from Clarke county stays with Edgar Carper. Local travels include Lucy Carper visiting Florence Bean near Winchester and plans for Martin Price to travel to Norfolk. Sunday school at Macedonia is set for April 25 at 2 pm with 3 pm sermon by Rev Be Brubaker.
The notice outlines candidates in the Southern District Frederick County for Commissioner of the Revenue. W Shenk and Herbert H Shull declare intent to run subject to the Democratic Primary. Each promises faithful performance of duties if elected.
The document lists candidates seeking party nominations in Frederick County for state and county offices. T Russell Cather announces for Commonwealth's Attorney subject to the August 8 1916 Democratic primary. John M Astek seeks reelection to the House of Delegates with Boyd R Ricards also listed. A county treasurer bid is noted as well.
A candidate for Frederick County Sheriff announces entry into the race subject to the Democratic Primary to be held in August. The statement commits to pursuing the office through party selection and election.
Mrs. C. C. Grim has returned home after a two week business trip visiting friends in Winchester. Mrs. George Hummer and her children visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Carper this week. There will be preaching at this place on Sunday night the 25th at 7 30 by the pastor.
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