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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
4
Winchester Virginia evening star publishing company lists post office details as second class matter and announces consolidated publications The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror. Subscription rates are 4.00 per year in advance 2.00 for three months 1.00 for one month and .40 for other periods.
The notice lists subscription prices: one year four fifty, six months two twenty five, three months one twenty, and one month fifty cents. The Associated Press content is exclusive for republication in this paper. Local news is separately credited and managed.
The instruction directs that all communications be addressed to The Evening Star Publishing Company rather than to any individual associated with the office. This standard ensures formal, centralized correspondence for official notices and inquiries.
A Richmond church facade reveals hidden humorous carvings by artists in the style of New York types. The carvings include a dollar sign with a lover’s knot at the bride entrance and four heads resembling Broadway figures. The rail of the choir bears four money bags with the initials J P M for J P Morgan. Parishioners and the public call for protection of sacred spaces from such personal jokes and decor that may dishonor posterity.
The Woodstock Virginia Times notes Shepherdstown claimed the Championship of the Valley though The Baltimore Sun argues the title was not earned by finish and that Shepherdstown may have declared it. The dispute centers on which team actually won the race and when the title was earned.
A fragmentary piece from Walt Mason titled Happling Rhymes appears in a 19th or early 20th century page. The text shows a crusade motif urging a better place and hints at social critique while unreadable chunks obscure full meaning.
A spoof recruitment letter parodies a reform crusade against peanuts with threats of violence and a demand for money. It mocks the idea of an organized campaign and urges readers to send funds to support the supposed effort.
The Fishers Hill picnic and Winchester Harrisonburg circuses kept crowds away from Woodstock’s August court day. Auctioneers sold a mix from an old plug hat to land while the Board of Supervisors met no county funds were spent. The old timers, loyal since Readjuster days, dominate attendance, attending until their funerals.
Virginia Attorney General John R. Saunders advocates amending election laws to simplify the primary and speed vote counting. He supports quicker, accurate returns from all counties, urges placing responsible officials in charge, and condemns long lines at the polls as impractical.
Local notes report Maurice Rittex visiting Winchester relatives then returning home. R A Cooper and son Richard Jr spent weekend with her parents. Kent Luttrell Roy Hawkins and families called on relatives and friends Sunday. Roy Good and spouse visited their parents J D Good and wife. Many residents attended events in the area.
A round of church services is planned with preaching at Round Hill Methodist Church Sunday night at 8 and at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 11. A crowd visited Shenandoah River for a pleasant day. Mr. William Cooper, Ed Smith and family, and Mrs. Philip Ritter with son visited relatives in nearby towns.
In Mount Williams Virginia on August 11 visitors gathered at W H Williams and J H Burkhart homes including N C Williams Harl Himel family and many others. Several residents traveled to Kernstown Fishers Hill reunion and Opequon while ill with tonsilitis Lee Fisher recovered and joined events.
Petersburg couple Mr and Mrs Richard Herbert Mann announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Orgain Mann to Richard Hillsden Ryan of Winchester. The wedding is planned for fall. Miss Mann, daughter of a former U S district official and a leading Peters burg society figure, is connected throughout the state. Mr Ryan, formerly of Washington, works in newspapers.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of a two and a half acre Frederick County Virginia property on Middle Road near Ginn. The land includes a two story frame dwelling, outbuildings, and an apple peach orchard. Sale set for July 28 1991 at 11 a m front of Winchester County Court House. One third cash and balance via two promissory bonds with 6 percent interest secured by trust deed. Dec 20 1920 decree in Rogers v Graves pending in Circuit Court.
The sale is adjourned to Saturday August 13 1921 at 11 a m by special commissioners Herbert S. Larrick and R Gray Williams.
A severe earthquake shock was felt at New Canton and surrounding towns at 1:30 a m Sunday. Many awoke to rattling dishes windows and furniture as houses rocked. Observers say the waves moved north to south with some noting the waves disappeared toward the north. Citizens of Buckingham and Fluvanna counties reported the event.
The piece warns against cheap construction and shoddy materials that lower long term value. It notes attractive photos can mislead buyers and promises durable, convenient home materials and plans offered at prices that ensure full value for every dollar.
For sale 110 acre Apple Pie Ridge farm improved with an eight room dwelling barn and out buildings. Fenced in good neighborhood with small commercial or orchard potential. Train connections via Western Railroad schedule showing local stops and times. General Manager Miv. (VER) manager.
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