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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1925
Page
4
Gerry Flood Byrd publisher for the Star Publishing Co. Winchester Virginia is identified. Publication runs daily except Sundays with post office mailing as second class matter.
Morning News reports condensed items from The Weekly News The Weekly 4 and The Weekly Mirror. Briefs cover local happenings and notices with a period voice and concise summaries featuring named entities and places.
The readable text shows multiple lines of payment terms and durations in months and years. It includes phrases like in advance and various time spans such as three months and one year. The fragmentary content suggests a list of prepaid intervals without clear context or complete sentences.
An Associated Press feed note appears stating republication rights and credit rules for dispatches. The item notes local news published on February 11, 1925 and credits AP for newsroom content used by the paper.
Budget commission of North Carolina after months of investigation states the deficit is fixed at $980.28 for the year. The document details a deficit in one department and notes initial estimates and adjustments for the period ending in 1924. Morrison is listed in connection with the deficit.
Former West Virginia official and Baltimore Ohio Railroad counsel John J. Cornwell delivered a broad and local tone speech praising reconciliation after the Civil War. He cited General Grant and McKinley as models of unity while acknowledging Southern heritage and pride in Confederate veterans.
A brief note honors R G W for steadfast conviction and unwavering courage, praising complete consistency in actions and beliefs.
Norfolk news notes how North Carolina’s road bond policy raises questions about debt capacity and timing. After $65 million in bonds and 6,500 miles of roads, only one third are hard surfaced, sparking debate on whether to issue more bonds or slow, steady funding from taxes and federal aid. Governors and authorities warn $100 million is max sustainable, $140 million risks property levy, and total needs reach $250 million, shaping a choice between rapid build with high debt or slower expansion.
James Henry Powers of Roanoke Virginia recounts a severe bronchitis spell with coughing night sweats and weakness. After using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery he reports relief from bronchitis and cough and says it acts as a tonic and blood medicine. He recommends the product for coughs colds and bronchial trouble and notes free medical advice from the Invallids Hotel Buffalo New York.
Romney West Virginia plans a modern cold storage facility as local businessmen consider forming a company to take over and expand the plant operated by Joseph Cunningham and son. The move aims to store eggs and other commodities, with modernization and expansion anticipated if plans finalize.
The Colonial offers a Friday Valentines show with a 7 reel western Romance and Romance Walter Hiers comedy The Telephone Girl and a 3 hour program Timetable printed in tomorrow's Star matinee for kids valentines given away Saturday Hundreds of Valentines for children At matinee Jock Hoxie Fighting Fury Walter Hiers A Flat Chance and No 9 in the big Saturday program Valentines banner promises
The essay cites signs that spring is near including flocks of wild geese heading north nightly, a ruined Washington County peach crop as a weather predictor, and a ground hog not seeing its shadow on February 2. It notes the peach crop usually recovers, while geese and mild spells bolster spring forecasts.
Among the guests at the Rouss banquet tonight will be M I Patterson of Hagerstown Maryland and Capt E J Lamb and Secretary Harry Ford the two latter officers of Hose Company No 4 of Harrisonburg Virginia
Robert Fletcher aged fifteen was arrested on unauthorized use of a Winchester Credit Corporation automobile. He allegedly took a companion and several girls for a joy ride until stopped by police. He will be turned over to Juvenile Court for disposition.
Bloom Virginia report says the Friendly Grove Community League will host a Valentine social at the school house on Saturday night February 14. Pies will be sold by the girls refreshments will be served and games suitable for the occasion. All are invited to attend.
The Winchester Gas Co announces a trial home heating service using coke. A veteran stoker will tend fires, remove ash, and regulate heat in hot water steam or hot air furnaces, free of charge apart from fuel costs. February coke prices listed for gas customers.
Post office news and health notes as Mrs J L Crabill recovers from neuritis. Travel and social visits cited include Mr and Mrs N B Jams in Winchester and Edna Snapp with Brisco and Elmer Snapp from Relief visiting Mrs J S Crabill. Granddaughters born to W F Williams in Newark Ohio and P H Williams in Riverside Maryland. Ralph Morris visited J I Whites. Grover Rudolph and family from Woodlawn Pa visited Thomas S Cooper. Elmer Ambrose welcomed a baby boy.
Bracetown Virginia on February 11 reports Mrs Lala Jobe visiting cousin Mrs Randolph Golston at Summit Point. Mr Herbert Fishel spent the weekend with his parents in Stephens City. Miss Etta O Conell hosted a party for friends.
Friday night marked Kate Samuels twenty second birthday as she recovers from illness. Ray Legg of Winchester begins a new job at Jobe Wheel mill. Emily and Kathleen Pierce of Winchester stayed with their grandmother Mrs Emma Tanquary. William Jobe of Gainesboro visited sister Belle Jobe over the weekend.
A reader claims Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy eased her severe colic and indigestion after fear of hospital. She praises the preparation for removing catarrhal mucus and easing liver and intestinal distress. Franck Maier and Son and Druggists advertise the product.
For sale kindling and dry chunk wood call Jno Harmer at 439 W between 2 and 5 pm or 6 until phone listing. Also for sale an antique corner cupboard offered by Rogers and Barrett at 7 Main St apply.
Dependable men with brains and vision sought for permanent merchandising service. Earn $60 to $150 or more weekly. Appointments confident. Apply at V. 162 Second St., Cambridge, Mass.
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