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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
4
In a rural tale of resilience poet Walt Mason recalls a cyclone shredding a home by a fig tree and pumpkin vine. He describes rising from wreckage with a “duplex grin,” rebuilding with joists and nails while others lament, proving defiant perseverance.
Cross Roads Va December reports Rev Beale of Whitacre preached at Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church last Sunday afternoon. Several residents and visitors including George Hicks and family, Mrs George McKee and daughters Stella and Sadie, Joseph Good of Pennsylvania, Ira Whitacre, and A J Marple hosted and visited with neighbors on Monday and Sunday afternoons at various homes. Multiple local families are listed as guests and hosts across the weekend.
A Roanoke man famed for success shared two time tested money making tips. The first urges early to bed and rise, work hard and advertise. The second advises starting a venture before rivals and letting them follow and advertise you.
A fragment from the Orange Observer notes a blunt verse about cold nights and loneliness. It hints at companionship as a remedy with lines about two not freezing alone and dark, dreary weather.
Fragmentary quotes show a debate over defense and peace with critics accusing Mr Bryan of hypocrisy for endorsing a Christian government while urging military buildup for profiteers. The garbled text hints at tensions between pacifist rhetoric and arms interests amid a broader political dispute.
Mr Fisher living near town on the Berryville Pike underwent cancer surgery on the road. Dr Housebrooke of Sibley Hospital Washington performed the operation. He spent two weeks in the hospital and has been moved to his daughter Mrs Nora T Fling's home.
A note from many friends expresses hope that he can return home soon, sharing support and well wishes for his safety and recovery.
Mr Joseph F Pickering and Miss Mary C Loy were married at 3 PM Saturday at the United Brethren Church on North Avenue by Rev George W Stover. The couple will reside in Winchester, with Miss Loy from Frederick County.
District civic group reports setting tuition terms after a Tuesday meeting. Principal salary raised five dollars monthly, with county supervisor M. M. Lynch guiding the session. Officers elected include W. B. Cather president Cassie Pidgeon vice president W. A. Orndoff secretary Beulah Hartman assistant secretary E. W. Cather treasurer. A new secretary will be chosen next meeting set for January.
Mrs. Charles Woodward and daughter travel to Baltimore to visit relatives. Numerous visitors arrive for business and social visits including G T Tonge from Birmingham and B M Pentz from Richmond staying at Hotel Evans. Several residents plan short trips to Baltimore and Plainfield while others enjoy weekends with friends and relatives.
The annual report by Secretary Daniels outlines a five year naval construction plan totaling half a billion dollars. Key points include initial battleships, battle cruisers, fast scouts, two battleships in year one, a government owned merchant marine, and expanded personnel and facilities at naval yards.
A promotional torn slip advertises Foley & Co of Chicago sending a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar to readers who mail five cents with their name and address. The ad urges readers not to miss the offer and to cut out the slip.
Public auction of parcel No 26 Valley avenue Winchester Va including dwelling stable out-buildings and garden. Property sold as whole or in parcels with price terms: one third cash at sale and balance in two bonds over two years with interest, deed of trust and insurance policy. Special commissioners and trustees listed with official notice dated December 6 1915.
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