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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
2
Transportation notes indicate service adjustments effective September 7 1919 for Bristol area stations. The entry mentions a Pullman coach designation and a gar broiler reference tied to Bristol operations.
The annual report to Congress says federal control of railways last year limited the commission’s work. It recommends moving reparations to courts, extending powers to holding companies, standardizing operating rules, and improving flag protection, train control, and air brake equipment after noting data access issues and recurring signaling violations.
Secretary Glass tells Congress no tax cuts for next year as receipts must stay at current levels to end government borrowing. With 1920 and 1921 outlays projected at about 5.63 and 4.47 billion dollars respectively, he calls for denying new-field appropriations and accelerating sinking funds to begin war debt repayment. The plan cites high public spending as a key driver of living costs and urges restraint to ease the tax burden.
During winter the Central Frederick Farmers Club moves meetings to the first Friday of each month. The next meeting is Friday December 5 at 7 30 p m in the school building on South Broadway Stephens City with business of importance to be transacted.
Representative H D Flood of Appomattox Virginia has qualified as administrator of the Martin estate in Albemarle County and as guardian for Thomas S Martin Jr a University of Virginia student Lucy Day Martin is of age Frank J Merkling former secretary to Senator Martin says a mortgage report about Monte Sans near the university was erroneous and the senator left his children comfortably provided for
Former President Taft urges nationwide support for the Red Cross Christmas Seal sale running through Christmas. He calls on Americans to back the campaign from the pulpit classroom and stage to promote fresh air nutritious food rest as the best remedy to prevent tuberculosis.
A marriage license has been issued in the corporation clerk s office to L J Oates widower 41 of Hampshire county West Virginia and Miss Mary Gray daughter of Philip Gray also of Hampshire.
There will be preaching next Sunday morning at Berryville Presbyterian Church at 11 o clock and at Stone Chapel at 3 p.m.
The corporation clerk records conveyances: James F. Robinson and wife to Edna Brown for a house and lot on West Leicester Street valued at $1,550. J T Fisher and wife to C E Dusing for a house and lot on Kern Street valued at $700. J T Fisher and wife to George Marpole and wife for a house and lot on High Jand Avenue.
Governor Henry Allen announces Kansas will restart mining operations using a volunteer force of 4000 miners who have offered to work under state control to operate the mines. The move reflects state response to labor and resource concerns tied to the crisis.
The Civic League will meet Friday December 5 at 3 p m at the Elks Hall. All members are requested to be present and a change in hour is noted.
Front Royal Baptists opened a $7,000 quota drive for a $75 million campaign with Rev. John Moncure as general director and W. Garter as organizer. Team captains A F Clark, A Ford, B Fox, James Jevden, and B V Atwood led four solicitors each. $8,407.50 was subscribed on Sunday, surpassing the quota by $1,407.50. Victory week ends December 7.
Pursuant to a 1919 Chancery decree in Booth heirs v. Booth admr the trustee and special commissioner will sell in front of Middletown State Bank Middletown Va on Wednesday December 10 1919 at 2 p m a two story frame dwelling on the north side of the street to the B and O Railway station. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments with bonds, interest, deed of trust and insurance. Herbert S. Larrick special commissioner and co signatories certify bond and clearance by deputy clerk ETHEL RIDGEWAY 11-22-3w
In Berryville Virginia on December 4 Mrs Bettie Hilleary of Rydal Pennsylvania attends a visit at Mr H W Baker's. Horace Smithey and son from Washington spend the holiday at Norwood with Afr and Mrs T M Reynolds. J H M Clagett and others motor to Joe Lexington for the holiday. Virginia Elder home from Baltimore for Thanksgiving. Vic Margaret Whiting from St Hilda's, Janet Randolph and Miss Rawlinson guests of Miss Whiting for Thanksgiving.
A festive gesture grants a full twelve months of The Far, a subscription that promises continued access and enjoyment. The gift underscores lasting appreciation and support for the publication.
An advertisement promotes tablets for indigestion and constipation that tone the stomach and aid liver and bowels for natural function. A Winchester Virginia court notice follows, detailing Flora J. Fleming seeking a divorce from William E. Fleming on abandonment grounds with publication and appearance dates set in 1919.
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