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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1915
Page
4
An excerpt from Wise Guys and Otherwise centers on the test of worth through delivering the goods. It contrasts external traits with the essential measure of capability and perseverance in work, praising those who prove their value through results and effort.
Walt Mason writes about fearing or facing death with humor and resolve. He compares human anxiety to nature's indifference, noting roses and vines endure weather and time while people still question courage. The piece casts mortality as natural and unavoidable.
Marlboro Va August 24 reports say Mr. D Hr Stickley and Mr H G Shullman traveled to New Market Va for the reunion and a large crowd enjoyed the event Mrs James Peace of Baltimore has returned home after visiting Mrs B Jamison Essie Smith is at Wardens Va attending the camp
Messrs H G Shull D and Brilly R J Pangle and Brisco Orndorff motored to Winchester on business last Thursday. David Ambrose of Clary Virginia was here on Monday. Hazel Pangle went to Pittsburgh to visit her brother I N Pangle. Cleo Windle and wife return from Illinois to make their home here. Joe Richard repairs a bridge with a new abutment at Mr D S Brill's mill. H N Clagett visits Hamilton to see Dr J E Clagett. Woodmen picnic at Middletown draws large crowd. Jack C Keeley and James Boggs motor to Winchester on Friday for business.
Wickliffe Va August 24 Mr Reverend Verdy Lewis of Berryville visited Richard B Smith on Sunday. Visitors at Auburn home of Mrs R M Powers include Rev and Mrs Carter Page and daughters Virginia and Katherine Page of Bedford City Va Mr and Mrs Frederick White head and family of Washington DC and Miss Louise Powers Mayme Symons of Roxbury Md spent Monday and Tuesday with Clara and Bessie Johnston
Dr. H. J. Whitacre of Martinsburg was here Sunday on professional matters. Miss Beth Whitacre returned Saturday from Strasburg. Preaching at the Primitive Baptist Church is scheduled for Sunday, August 29 at 10:30 a.m. Local residents and visitors from Bedington and Mount Jackson are noted in social plus family mentions.
A rainy Saturday did not dampen attendance at Green Spring Va for the Modern Woodmen picnic. A planned tournament will be held Saturday September 11 due to poor weather. Residents and relatives, including L H Summel and S S Abshire, travel between local homes and Baltimore, with a yard party and church lawn event planned at Mount Pleasant to support the Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society.
The Great Winchester Fair lists numerous premiums for 1915 entries spanning apple varieties like York Imperial Stayman and Jonathan. Prizes include barrels, baskets, cash, and trade offers from Yates Lumber Co., Dupont Co., and local merchants. Sweepstakes award a silver cup, with rules about ownership and repeat wins. Contestants must refer to Premium List from Daniel W. Lupton in Winchester.
Berryville Va welcomes a special beginners shoot on Thursday August 26 at 10 am. Twenty five targets, trophies for winners, open to all first time participants. Du Pont Company instructors will assist newcomers with position and gun control.
An over the counter advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liquid that starts the liver without causing salivation. It contrasts with calomel a mercury drug blamed for sickness and bone damage, urging readers to switch for better health and a druggist guarantee.
The article recalls August 23 1914 when Japan declared war on Germany and its allies after an ultimatum on Kiao Chow went unanswered. Fighting widened along a 115 mile Mons front as Tokyo ordered land and sea operations and the German ambassador left Tokyo with German affairs in American hands.
The report notes Alford Baker visiting the Barrett residence Sunday along with references to Ehor y Moling Sr and Wash Seal who are in New York and Philadelphia buying goods for William Beverley. Beverley linked to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is inserting his mother, Mrs. Robert A Beverley, at her home on South Stewart Street in Fairmont West Virginia.
Last evening in the parsonage on North Market Street a marriage joined Mrs E Margaret Clarke of Augusta county and Charles A Roberts a traveling salesman of Clifton Forge Virginia. The ceremony was performed by Rev W H Carter. Roberts obtained a license in Staunton and the couple arrived in the city for the wedding planning to visit Clifton Forge afterward.
JH Reeder of Helena Maryland reports dramatic relief from stomach and digestive issues after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He states the first dose convinced him and he will recommend it, claiming it allows unrestricted eating and relieves gas pressure around the heart with an absolute money back guarantee.
Public sale to be held at the Winchester Court House on Wednesday September 15 1915 at noon. Two lots formerly owned by the late R William Walter and Fred L Glaize are offered with half cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. Robert M Ward and special commissioners conduct the sale with I J B Beverley certifying the bond and clerk’s notice. Auctioneer Wm Bowen.
In Winchester Virginia the Corporation Court issues an order of publication for Annie E Noakes versus Emmeline K Wright et al in a bill of review and petition for rehearing. The case seeks to adjust sales and a deed of trust involving the estate of S G Noakes and to collect various sums with interest and costs. The order directs publication in the Evening Star for four successive weeks.
Public notice in Winchester Virginia advertises sale of a north Leicester street lot between Braddock and Washington Streets No 110 fronting 60 feet and 64 feet deep with a frame dwelling. Terms demand one third cash, two thirds by bonds due in one and two years, interest 6 percent, secured by trust deed and fire insurance policy. R Gray Williams, Trustee.
Mr and Mrs Joseph A Sperry formerly of this city now residing in Cranford New Jersey arrived in town last evening to visit friends and are staying late at Hotel Jack
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