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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
4
Community newspaper billing fragment shows subscription prices for daily Morning News and Weekly Mirror offerings. Rates listed include one year in advance three fifty, six months one seventy five, three months ninety six, one month thirty, and weekly ten with various publication names.
The article lauds Hon. William Meade Fletcher of Ock county for drafting a letter to the committee on privileges and elections in Judge Harrison's contest for Congress from the Seventh District. It argues the allegations of irregularities were political, notes Fletcher’s masterly conduct, and claims no fraud or coercion was proven by either side. It asserts Judge Harrison and his supporters foresee a favorable outcome.
A light verse by Walt Mason about slippers gifted at Christmas. Adults feel a tired duty behind wrapping while children exult in new toys and fancy wraps, yet the speaker notes the grownup’s quiet disappointment at the slipper gift being the expected spread.
Ear shoppe features ready to wear footwear with emphasis on quality and value. Shoppers flock to find durable sneakers boots and sandals in assorted sizes and colors at competitive prices. Brand lines highlighted include comfort fits and seasonal arrivals.
Property listing describes a six room dwelling with two basements hall porches and running water in kitchen and bedrooms on a good lot. Located on N Market Street in an area with rising values. 500 building lot with 40 foot street front and access to water sewer and sidewalks. Investors sought and buyers ready for medium sized priced residences.
The notice states building materials are now priced fairly with lumber down to normal levels. Glaize & Bro. Building Material and Home Merchants offer complete stock and planning assistance for affordable framing and construction needs.
Mrs. Alva C. Richards reported a pearl and sapphire pin set missing and found by Mrs. J. M. Orndoff after reading a Star lost ad. Mrs. Emma Knight lost $9 while shopping, advertised it, and Frank Quantz recovered and returned the money.
In Front Royal Virginia on December 22 a broken radius rod caused a car to lose control and flip, catapulting its occupant Mr. Benson of Winchester from Culpeper to Winchester. He escaped serious injury with aid, while a young colored driver remained at the scene. The car suffered windshield and top damage and minor contusions. They proceeded to Strickler House before continuing to Winchester.
Col. Weed Cochran renews subscription to The Star for another year and recalls pleasant hours reading the home news. Solenel Cochran, a World War veteran now in Chicago, comes from a prominent Frederick County family with many Winchester friends.
Mrs Carehin Johnson of Anaof near High View West Virginia celebrated her 91st birthday on December 20 with family and friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs Capon Bridge and many descendants and neighbors who praised her long life and active mind and heart. A family dinner followed at their home with meals and good wishes from relatives and local friends.
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