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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
4
The short item lists subscription rates for various terms and mentions the Associated Press rights. It notes the paper is published by Byrd at the post office in Win Virginia as a second class matter and credits AP news dispatch republication.
The article reflects on Caruso as a once in a lifetime universal artist whose voice and artistry defined a era. It ponders why certain lands produce genius and praises Italy for its artistic legacy while hoping Italy continues to honor Caruso.
The article lauds Senator Junius West Suffolk winning by a decisive margin amid a four candidate contest including Gunn Gilpin and Fitzhugh. It praises West as a vigorous, principled leader and notes Berkley D. Adams keeping a role on the E oration Commission while Elben C. Folkes’s spirited campaign gains local pride in Richmond.
Frederick County election data lists Tucker 336 votes Wrinkle 699 Gunn 747 Gilpin 180 West 40 Fitzhugh 7 in a terse tally across precincts. The fragment notes names and vote counts without context or outcome.
Brucetown notes list visitors from nearby towns and families including William Jobe heading to New York for a new position. Several residents share visits and illnesses while a Sunday school picnic at Pidgeon meadow drew a large crowd with praise for Middleway.
Mr and Mrs John Fishel hosted a birthday party in Mt Williams Virginia for their son Lee who turned nine. The afternoon featured games and ice cream cake with many schoolmates attending from the community.
A tale recalls two brothers each with a wife, one thrifty and practical, the other carefree. As shingles rot and repairs lag, the careless house is sold for a song while the thrifty pair prosper, selling later at a profit after improving their larger home. For house repairs, call us.
A society gathering drew together many Winchester residents including Henry Fauver and the Ashwoods. Attendees listed span the Russell, Cain, Stover, Williams, Flegal and Dodson families with numerous Hodson Orn dorff and Snapp kin, plus local couples Loring Flegal and others.
A 110 acre farm on Apple Pie Ridge is offered for sale including a well kept dwelling a barn and outbuildings. The property is well fenced located in a good neighborhood suitable for residential or small commercial use. Owner has a good reason for selling.
Schedule fragment shows Train No. 9 service and stops from Smatac Farms through Gainesboro to Winchester with times ranging from 6.35 to 3.00. D. H. SENCINDIVER listed as General Manager.
Schedule details routes from Berryville to Bristol Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Williamson Winston Salem and Shenandoah with Pullman cars and cafe service. Shenandoah and Roanoke connections at Roanoke with Memphis special to the South. No 27 runs at 6 55 p m to Shenandoah and intermediate stations.
Northbound trains No 28 depart 8 39 a m for Hagerstown Harrington and intermediate points with a Washington connection at Shenandoah Junction. No 14 dep 7 36 p m Parlor car to Hagerstown and Philadelphia. No 2 dep 12 50 a m Pullman sleeper to Philadelphia and New York. For information contact W C Saunders General Passenger Agent. W W B IL Pas Traf Mer
Mr and Mrs Robert Fletcher and Mr and Mrs Harry Fauver receive warm birthday wishes as friends and family send congratulations for another year. The note expresses happiness and well wishing for both couples.
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