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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
4
The Evening Star welcomes Roanoke Boosters to Winchester Virginia and urges mutual exchange with nearby cities. It emphasizes shared progress and hospitality, inviting visitors to see local industry and culture while promising cordial reception and ongoing fellowship.
A reflective verse by Walt Mason on life’s unpredictability and the joy found in unexpected family visits. It contrasts mornings of gloom with a lively reunion as relatives arrive for six to eight months, lifting spirits and renewing attachment to home.
The Virginian Pilot notes that successful reporters deserve praise for accuracy and honesty regardless of college education. It argues that innate judgment and impartial fact reporting, not schooling, make the best journalists who present only facts without bias or motive for readers to consider.
Fragmentary prose ponders life as a puzzling journey. It reflects on friendship, time, and the unknown future, suggesting resilience amid uncertain days.
Cross Junction Va August 8 Mr Samuel D Baker of Baltimore visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C G Baker. Oliver DeHaven and family from Berkeley Springs back home after a short stay with Mr and Mrs D Braithwaite. Mrs Lora Reynolds and children of Richmond visiting the former’s mother Mrs Sarah Stotler. The Cross Junction Band held its annual yard party last Saturday night. A rain shower kept many away but those present enjoyed the evening after rain cleared. Attendees from distance included Edgar Collins and family Grimes Mrs Mary Kerlin and Wille sons Winchester Miss Willie Coe Berryville Mr Lee Dick Grimes Mr and Mrs Walter Baker Anger s Store Mr A T Braithwaite and family Light Mr Howard Stotler and family Clarke county Mr and Mrs Edward McIlwee Gore Messrs Lester and Eldridge DeHaven Ridge Mr Tloyd Reynolds and Miss Etha Reynolds Reynolds Store.
Stephens City Va August 8 The column lists visiting relatives and residents including Mrs T and son Charles of Lynchburg, Mrs Laura Slokom of Christina Pa, Miss Evelyn Heath Stickley recovering from illness, and several others from Martinsburg Charleston Front Royal and Roanoke. It also notes local employment moves and a gravely ill infant, with a nurse from Washington in charge.
Bunker Hill West Virginia August 8. Mrs Charles Ely and daughter from Mount Airy Maryland visit Mrs KE Gardner. Clyde Laise and wife of Berkeley spend Sunday with relatives. Will Cline and daughter from Waynesboro PA also visit. Cecil Gage eight dies of lockjaw from nail in foot. buried in colored graveyard. W Stewart returns to Denver. wife stays. Walk improvements progress with completion expected soon. Hallie Lockhart of Martinsburg visits. Katherine and Virginia Luise visit aunt in Darkesville. Dr G W Swimley and son return from Atlantic City. Cumberland Valley Railroad begins concrete walk from depot to connect with local walkway.
Mr. Howard Hardesty spent Sunday evening in Hagerstown. Mr. John Everhart of Loudoun County Virginia was the weekend guest of Mr. L. E. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Hilliary of Brunswick spent Sunday with Mrs. J. M. Tabb.
Quote from Mrs J T Francis of Norfolk Virginia praising Tanlac after suffering from liver stomach indigestion and loss of appetite. She credits Tanlac with restoring health and urges others to try it. Mentions Miller’s Drug Store and Charles Blencowe’s in Berryville as local suppliers.
A reader testimonial praises Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing a seven year old boy's cholera and colic. The letter endorses its value and urges purchase, noting availability and advertising support in The Star.
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