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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1921
Page
4
The Star recalls Sam Haines a generous Englishman who moved here years ago. Friends describe his cheerful nature and selfless acts. his sudden death by lightning is noted with fond memories of his kindness and impact on the community.
Fragmentary verse by Walt Mason notes dangers of reckless driving and the need for sober action. The sketch references a man who drives, dangers of accidents, and the toll of harm, with hints of red juice and sleepless nights amid road hazards.
The text wobbles with bleak musings on deadly roads and police, savoring danger and doom. It references drunken crowds and the fear of crashes, ending with a claim that booze and gasoline should not mix.
J C Worley of Covington Virginia testified after fourteen years of stomach trouble Tanlac cured him. He says indigestion palpitations and insomnia vanished and he no longer needs medicines or farming to stay well. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
Wholesale market list shows varying prices for butter, flour, corn, and livestock with notes on standard middlings and feed. Additional lines mention Miss Elizabeth Hopkins visiting the Wood sisters at Millbank, and Mr. and Mrs. John S. Sloat departing for Baltimore this afternoon.
Public auction to sell about fifty two acres of land in Shawnee Magisterial District Frederick County Virginia on September 7 1921 in front of the County Courthouse Winchester at noon. The property includes improvements and appurtenances with a two note debt of five thousand dollars each due from 1911 with six percent interest and a two thirds cash balance secured by bonds and a trust deed plus fire insurance. R Gray Williams trustee.
American officers sail for Europe aboard the Olympic to bring ZR-2 to the United States. Lieutenant-Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd will return as air navigation expert with self designed instruments including an aircraft bubble sextant speed and drift indicators and a projection chart for rapid sea position fixes.
Center ville saw mobilized state troops with machine guns after white and colored clashes sparked by the murder of a 14 year old white girl by a Black man. Local authorities deployed to restore order as investigations into the slaying proceed.
Members of the Presbyterian Church and Highland Ave Mission will hold a picnic on Wednesday August 17 at Mt Adams grove near Gainesboro. A special Winchester and Western Railroad train will depart from the Baltimore and Ohio station at 1 PM. Free tickets are provided by a church officer and distributed by a committee.
The passage argues that acquiring a secure home brings present comfort and future security for loved ones. It links war conditions and money value to timely home planning, suggesting a balance of duties, sentiment, and business steps. It hints at assistance in solving home planning needs.
An advertisement describes Apple Pie Ridge farm offering 110 acres of land with an eight room dwelling and outbuildings. It includes selling details and nearby railroad times and stations such as Wardensyville Intermont Capon Spring Shiloh Larrick Rock and others, with train schedules noted.
Seven Virginia city mayors back Mayor Ainslie to urge the Legislature to split real estate and tangible property to localities and move other items to state control. They condemn the current hybrid tax system as indefensible and plan to present the matter at the next session.
Cumberland Md Aug 15 The fifth Ashby reunion drew about 300 members from Maryland Virginia West Virginia Massachusetts Ohio and Washington state. Festivities at Frank Ashbys Crellin farm included music picnicking games and a noon family banquet. Baker and Smallwood families joined Bettie Tatcher at her South Market Street home. Lucille Anderson visited Dorothy Nulton at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia.
AlbIn Va Aug 156 Mrs C R Miller from Imnwood spent time with son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ernest Miller here. Mr David Braithwaite visiting relatives in Va yergh Pa ula Miller near Winchester spent time with her mother Mrs A V Hutson. Yeabley and peuster.
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