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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1916
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia published daily except Sunday with consolidations noted and post office class of mail. Subscription rates listed for one year six months three months and one month in advance.
A humorous piece by Walt Mason notes disdain for political campaigning on a hot summer day. The narrator resists candidates seeking votes, preferring work over stump speeches and touting self reliant laborers over pushy campaign tactics.
A previously unpublished poem by Riley, among his late works, notes his blindness and enduring inner warmth. Dying July 22, he is hailed as America’s best loved poet. The piece, to appear in Collier’s, contemplates sorrow, memory, and a radiant, unseen presence guiding the mind through misery.
A brief quoted verse by James Whitcomb Riley extols an angelic presence and a joyful acceptance of grace without longing for mortal sight or earthly reward. The sentiment centers on divine blessing and spiritual peace.
The article notes the impact of Clements' death on Winchester militia Company I and Warrenton comrades. It describes drill rest, camp drains, and kitchen setup led by Daddy Hewitt, with rifle range scores from rookie squads, and humor about shaved heads. An upcoming clash with Iowa forces is hinted.
A light rain fell last Sunday morning in Oranda Virginia. Mr Curtis from Huntington West Virginia visited Mr H M Lovings and family. Mr J E Smoot and family from the area were mentioned among local readers and guests.
Wardensville in West Virginia reports cooler nights after extreme heat. Local residents Henry and William Keckley hosted visitors. J P Blanchfield sold property to Charles Bly of Warren County and will relocate to Pittsburgh. Charles R Keller travels to Hagestown on business this week. Mrs C Watson and children visited relatives here over the weekend. Mrs Lizzie Keener returns from Louisa County after a two month stay. Mrs S M Stickley and daughter Winifred are visiting relatives here.
Mt Pleasant Va August 21 Mr and Mrs Henry Lamp hosted Oak Grove Band members and families for a Saturday night party. The band played two hours and refreshments were on the lawn. About fifty attendees enjoyed vocal music and a fully pleasant evening.
Cross Roads residents share weekend visits with relatives in Winchester and nearby towns. Ethel Carpenter joins Mr and Mrs E B Carpenter and family for a gathering. Rev S J Goode delivered his farewell sermon at Ebenezer on August 13 before plans to work in Maryland.
Mr Eston Williams served as a caller at the home of Mr J S White, with details limited to mentions of this social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Bean of Washington visit Bloom. Attendees at Wardensville gam meeting include Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller Miss Evel Miller Miss Martha White Mr Ivan Miller and Mr Charles Ashwood. Dr D T Williams of Falling Waters and Miss Maude Brantner of Martinsburg hosted by Mrs J H Williams. Miss Bertha Whittington of Zepp visits near her sister Miss Bessie Whittington. Mr F J Frye and Mr Benjamine Frye spend Sunday with Mr T M Goode and family. Mr and Mrs N B Williams visit Mrs Sallie Moellwee. Miss Mary Williams returns to Washington after a two week stay.
Miss Julia Jenkins of 115 South Main Street Winchester reports relief from backache after taking Doan’s Kidney Pills. She recommends the remedy to others, noting quick relief after a few doses. Price is 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Week ending August 19 1916 unclaimed letters include Branson Anderson Miss Carrie Allen T L Bogart C B Everhart two listings Lula Jackson Miss Virginia Johnson Harry F Johnson and Martha Page Postmaster J W Sibert notes letters require one cent postage for claimers Printed with stray text trailing readers ad line
The Reynolds Carnival Company arrived in Winchester at 3 yesterday afternoon from Martinsburg West Virginia after a week’s engagement. Traveling in fourteen cars with 165 people they will perform on North Main street to benefit the Charley Rouss Fire Company on the Kremer lot.
A fragment notes a catfish breathes every 18 moves and mentions 4 286 bones and muscles in a peculiar, unclear context. The item reads as a brief oddity from a page feature with no named persons or organizations.
A large audience enjoyed Casca's Royal Italian Band at Reuss City Hall Plaza yesterday evening at 6. The sacred concert lasted about an hour and ended in time for attendees to attend the usual Sunday services.
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