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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1924
Page
2
A reader defends truth against lies amid local quarrels about Catholic and Elks admissions. The letter recalls Edward H. Anderson and Rev. Robert Nelson at a South Market cemetery and counters a July statement claiming only native white men may join the Elks.
Rail schedule notes for Berryville and Roanoke pools list No 13 9 20 a m to Roanoke Bristol intermediate stations parlor car to Bristol No 1 2 45 a m Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton basic sleeper to Williamson Roanoke Shenandoah dining connects with Memphis special at Roanoke No 28 8 39 a m to Hagerstown Harrisburg Junction trains with Pullman sleeper Shenandoah Junction connects to Washington No 10 1 59 p m Hagerstown Washington Baltimore Philadelphia No 14 7 29 p m parlor car to Hagerstown Pullman sleeper Hagerstown to Philadelphia Details and reservations via H H Burks Berryville VA or W C Saunders Roanoke VA
The letter-worne controversy centers on alleged Catholic connections and an oath, with T. A. Rankin defending civic virtue and denouncing libel while challenging an opponent to forfeit money if he retracts. Rankin argues the opponent inflamed religious bias, misused sources, and fails to prove the oath was genuine.
In Woodstock on August 11 the Board of Supervisors filled a long standing vacancy by appointing Alexander Barton Jr of Columbia Furnace as Sealer of Weights and Measures. They discussed delays in constructing a concrete bridge over the Shenandoah at Red Banks and approved a Cedar Creek foot bridge project jointly funded by Shenandoah and Frederick counties. The meeting saw a light turnout and a quiet horse market.
John W. Davis launched his presidential campaign in Clarksburg West Virginia declaring a fight without kid gloves. Thousands including delegates gathered as Davis outlined issues while rain drenched the crowd and a fireworks display was interrupted.
Rain fell as the nominee delivered his speech on the platform, but he pressed on. An onlooker raised an umbrella to shelter him from the downpour during the address.
In Dahomey women initiate marriage at eighteen, seeking partners willing to wed. A prospective bride often brings a husband “on trial” for a month or two before finalizing the union, reflecting a communal approach to mate selection.
An advertisement from Kankakee Illinois touts Celin Capen as a dependable medicine for weakness. It cites letters from users including a mother-in-law and family members endorsing its benefits and notes wide sale by druggists.
The Virginia Rural Letter Carriers Association voted at its annual conv ention to hold the 1925 meeting in Woodstock. About 250 delegates will attend, marking the first Shenandoah Valley convention, with support from Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Shenandoah Valley Inc. The 1925 session is planned for August.
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