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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
5
Ann, known as the hard boiled assistant, confesses a long feud with Beatrice. A Christmas gift insult becomes a turning point when Beatrice thanks Ann and asks for love and companionship. Ann vows to give her love, recognizing true Christmas meaning and reconciliation.
Train times show multiple daily departures from Berryville to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations. Details include parlor cars to Bristol Sleeper to Williamstown Shenandoah Bristol connections at Roanoke with Memphis special to the South and sleepers to Philadelphia New York and Washington. Agents H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke handle inquiries.
Christmas Day in Ireland brings the old hunting the wren custom. Boys with blackened faces dress in grotesque costumes and sing for a small charity. They carry a wren from house to house asking for a treat, collecting money that funds a village celebration that night.
A 1923 western newspaper note recalls a Christmas custom where families light a candle from the tree fire to share illumination with taller candles on shelves and tables, extending the festive glow beyond the tree.
The piece notes an optimistic take that the busy shopping period would be harsher if Christmas fell in July. It highlights a lighthearted compare and reflects on seasonal retail strain without heavy detail.
King George and Queen Olga depart Athens for Roumania as the National Assembly prepares to decide Greece's regime. Demonstrations press for dethroning the monarchy while Liberal leaders in London favor a plebiscite on republican governance and a possible regent.
Unidentified men dynamited the sawmill at John W. Cline on South Mountain near Smithsburg in an dawn attack. The blast damaged property valued at 12 thousand dollars and followed threats connected to evictions. No suspects were found and the sheriff reported being harried.
In a holiday vignette by Christopher G. Hazard, children and a dog named Pluto enjoy a bay shore scene as ice shifts with the tide. Sim Gannett rescues two youngsters and the dog, then a wreath crown is placed on Pluto to end the carols night.
Mary Graham Bonner writes of the 1923 Christmas spirit celebrated in homes and stores. The season brings joy, family gatherings, cards, carols, and goodwill, reflecting a universal holiday thrill.
Little Dick mispronounces fur for fir, causing disappointment as he discovers a fur tree under the Christmas tree. Martha H. Thomas notes the misunderstanding in a 1928 Western Newspaper Union item.
A playful piece notes a late arrival named It. The poem celebrates snow arriving Christmas Eve and saving the holiday spirit, with characters including Mary Graham Bonner and the Western Newspaper Union in 1923.
Miss Agnes Moore of Wooster College arrives for a short visit with Mr and Mrs John I Sloat on South Main Street. She will travel to Strasburg Virginia to spend Christmas with Rev and Mrs W H Ballengee. Also note Lillie and Nelle Spaid of Winchester return to Lehen West Virginia for holidays. Mr and Mrs E F Callahan of Richmond Virginia have been stopping at Hotel Jack.
A Christmas pitch promotes a year long subscription to The Evening Star as the ideal gift, urging readers to stop worrying and send the paper to loved ones this year. The tease emphasizes the paper as lasting pleasure and a thoughtful present.
A witty remark about the true diplomatist who bluntly says what he needs while weighing his chances at an exchange counter.
Martha B. Thomas reflects on bygone Christmas memories with warm neighborly welcomes, sleigh rides, bells, candles, and holly. She urges modern readers to echo that gentleness and love in Christmas celebrations today.
The old Yuletide hymn O Come All Ye Faithful remains a favorite in churches of many denominations during Christmas. Translated into English by Canon Frederick Oakley, the Latin original still echoes in remote regions where listeners prefer original texts.
A reflection on the joy of receiving gifts during Christmas and how the spirit of appreciation matters as much as giving. The author notes gifts often cost little yet convey affection, urging readers to cultivate gracious receiving as a year round virtue.
A reflective piece on holiday spirit and happiness as gifts across temperaments. It cites Marcus Aurelius on self recognition and muses on tranquility and harmony amid storm and shipwreck imagery, urging readers to set sail toward better outcomes.
A lighthearted column argues postal workers set the pace with steady effort and dedication, noting merriment follows from hard work and consistent service.
The report notes New York City plants produce about 25 percent of chewing gum, nearly 25 percent of buttons, one third of mirrors, a quarter of scientific and professional instruments, over half of fountain pens, and four of every five tobacco pipes made in the United States.
A man receives instruction on dishwashing techniques and develops skills for handling photographic plates, exploring the connection between cleaning methods and processing delicate photo materials.
Fragmentary OCR shows a couple attending church together with regularity. It mentions the wife assisting her husband and both going to the Christmas service. No other clear names or places are readable.
A crowded street crossing causes shopper hesitation as a procession moves along. A tall policeman calms a tense crowd near Pike while an elderly woman is reassured by officers that it is safe to proceed.
Mr. Charles Fuller a longtime employee of the Pennsylva Railroad is slowly recovering from a paralytic stroke suffered two weeks ago. Mr. C Eugene with the Chesapeake and Potom Company in Washington spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C E Aulick on South Braddock Street. Mr. J W Hoag of Strasburg Va was among visiting business men in town.
The Star recounts the funeral of Cephas N. Garvin at Highview, a longtime schoolteacher and businessman. Messages from former students and colleagues describe his dedication, and a large, emotional crowd attends despite limited seating. His life centered on education and service, with tribute from a minister who traveled over 600 miles.
Secretary Hughes told Russian Soviet officials there is no reason for negotiations with the Soviet government at this time. Transmitted via the American consul at Reval, the statement says the United States is not proposing to barter away its principles.
Reliance awaits Christmas illumination as the Middletown to Reliance electric line nears completion. Local news notes visitors Simon Stokes from Washington, a three foot four inch hawk killed by Scott Owen, and residents Floyd Derflinger and Vivian Derflinger.
Mrs. Guy Brill reports her father P. J. Brill of near Zepp is better but still critical. Mrs. William Valice visited her sister Mrs. Elijah Brill. A number from the locality attended court in Winchester Thursday. Mrs. Clara Himelright is ill. Carmine Hester Himelright is sick. William Renner butchered two fine hogs Friday. Allen Stine is moving to Opequon.
More than 8000 tons of iron ore were moved from northern Minnesota to Superior Wisconsin by lake steamship cargo, matching the heft of a full lake freighter. The report notes the haul as a standout ore delivery.
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