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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. It is entered at the Winchester post office as second class matter.
Consolidation brings Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror under a single editorial umbrella. Readers will access unified coverage from a central desk while retaining regional bylines and community briefs.
Rates listed for various terms include 3.50 for one year in advance and 1.75 for six months. Other entries show 0.90 for three months and 0.30 for one month in advance, with inconsistent remnants indicating possible misprints and duplication.
A note from the Associated Press states they retain exclusive rights to republication of all dispatches credited to AP and local papers publish only content not credited to AP, preserving rights and distribution limits for news outlets.
Mr. W A Ryan directs the Apple Blossom Festival and asks the community if they want it. He plans to repeat the festival with attractive pamphlets distributed nationwide. Last year’s event credited Frederick County and Winchester with notable direct and indirect benefits, and supporters foresee ongoing prominence and rewards from an annual festival.
The state commission proposes that 1,000,000 of the deficit be covered by long term notes while 8,616,787.63 be paid over ten years at 855,787 annually. It urges raising 6,000,000 more in yearly taxes to cover expenses amid a 300,000,000 debt and nearly 10,000,000 current revenue shortfall. Virginia public critics accuse leaders of following North Carolina’s costly example.
Danville Virginia editorial commentary discusses Bristol Herald Courier’s suggestion that Senator Mapp retire to aid Senator Byrd and the potential for Mapp to be supported again in four years. It notes the southwest’s political awareness, past support for Trinkle, and skepticism about Byrd’s road and tax plans and public school funding.
Walt Mason mocks warm climate boasts while readers in sunny lands follow old neighbors in Maine Idaho Nome and Kansas through Daily Press items about frost bite storms, frozen beards and arctic cold, contrasting balmy days with harsh winters.
Mrs Elizabeth Verzi hosted a silver tea yesterday afternoon at her West Water Street apartment for the Catholic Church. The tea room featured small tables adorned with ribbons and valentines and a bouquet of sweet peas on each table. Mrs Paxton played the piano, and despite bad weather, attendance was large.
Mr. Marshall McCauley returned to Virginia Military Institute in Lexington after a brief stay with his parents on North Main. Mr. George B. Chapman formerly of this city now of Greeneville North Carolina visited en route home after an operation in Philadelphia.
Mrs J M Woodward of New York arrived last evening and was registered at the George Washington Hotel until today.
Illinois marked Lincoln’s 116th birthday with state observances in Chicago and Springfield. Central in Chicago was Nelson Miles, once a Union general who knew Lincoln well, while Lottie Holman Neill led the Springfield Capitol ceremony. Formal plans also covered events at Lincoln’s tomb.
Mrs Mary Lee staying with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs J R Violett on Shawnee Heights departed this morning for Keyser West Virginia after visiting at their home.
Mrs Martha J Tucker of Washington arrived here last evening for a short visit to her children, staying with relatives during her stay.
Mr. Charles L. Bowly returned last night from a southern business trip. Mr. Frank Hack, of Baltimore, is visiting relatives here and in the county.
Mrs Annie Osborne arrived in Washington last evening after a brief trip to see her father Mr Joseph W Hill and her sister Mrs A L Turner.
Mrs. Lester Ritter and her daughter of Martinsburg West Virginia are ill with pneumonia at the home of her father in law T H Ritter on East Piccadilly Street where they have been visiting for some time.
Mr. Bruce Gordon, a cattle buyer from Greencastle Pennsylvania, is spending a week in the city on business.
In Chicago six employees were injured and several others bruised when an ether can exploded in the engraving department of the Chicago Evening paper. Windows shattered and flames forced evacuations though the fire was short and caused minor damage. No deaths. Several young female workers suffered shock and hysteria and were treated at a hospital.
Mr Charles W Showalter who was called to Middletown to attend the funeral of the late Mrs James S Larrick returned today to his home in Washington.
Mr. T. B. Masterson, former manager of the George Washington Hotel, departs for Akron to become Portage Hotel assistant manager. Mr. Frank Guildman, previously at the George Washington, returns to New Haven Conn. He and his wife plan to come back in early spring. Vincent and Ruth Riklee of Stephens City visit. Mrs. Charles Richards of Kernstown hosts guests on Main Street.
Mr Mile McDonald of Spalding Company Washington spent the day on business with Mr Hugh Duffey and Mr Peyton Marshall in the capital.
Mr T A Updyke of Bartonsville spent the day on business. Mr L W Wallace a financial representative of American Express Company arrived for the Rotary Club luncheon. H Belchner, a representative of Kerr and Brothers, Timore, who has been a guest at a hotel, left today.
Howard Miller of Strasburg came to town today for a business visit staying briefly to meet local contacts.
Mr Hawkins, who had been away on business for several days, returned today to his home on F Cstrose.
The Athletic Association plans a card event in the club room at the Legion building on Monday for members.
Mrs G C Miller entertained a local bridge club at her home on North Wechington street. The gathering featured a social afternoon with bidding and play among members in a cordial neighborhood event.
Miss Laurce Withers returns to her Summit Point home after several days as guest of Miss Rosalie Cox at the home of Dr. Walter Cox on West Cliford Street.
Mr BE W Todd, a representative of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, returned today to his Baltimore home after spending several days in Washington.
Mr. Lee Paschall of Richmond, superintendent of construction, departed this morning after a day or two on business at the George Washington Hotel.
Mr. F. L. Hogan of the Illinois Casket Company in Chicago left today after visiting on business. Mr. Nick Orlando, who worked at the Union Bank building for a week, returned today to his home in Richmond.
Mr Mason Harris, guest of his brother Mr John Harris in McKeesport Pennsylvania, returned today to his home at Rount Hill.
Mr. J. B. Brady, who had resided at the George Washington Hotel for several weeks, today left the hotel and returned to his home in Baltimore.
Train times show connections to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and Washington Philadelphia with Pullman sleepers and dining car Shenandoah Roanoke connects to Memphis Special. Stops include Hagerstown Shenandoah Junction and Berryville with agents listed for fares and reservations.
Dortmund Germany February reports state 136 miners died in a Stein mines blast caused by fire damp with 71 bodies recovered and 100 missing. Rescue attempts continued as galleries collapsed blocking exits and eight men were saved alive.
A historic gas company advertises a Coke heating service promising economical, clean, high heat for hot water, steam, or hot air furnaces. For a trial, a furnace man will attend and adjust fires, remove ashes, and regulate heat at no labor charge, with payment only for the coke fuel. February price schedule available to gas customers.
Cars arriving daily at Zucker man and Carvers provide an opportunity to buy parts. They furnish parts and repair your car at moderate prices. They promise to save you money.
The Avon river once famed by Shakespeare is called the river of death due to heavy town sewage from Coventry. Plant life has ceased to grow, fish have died, and vegetation along the banks is disappearing.
Unclear OCR text hints at a chaotic scene with a star and a rival, suggesting a dramatic race tip or outcome. The readable fragments point to a tense confrontation and a notable event surrounding a named star, though specifics remain murky.
A brief poetic reflection notes that the rose seems fairest when new and bright, hope shines most at dawn born from deeds, and love appears washed by morning tears. The lines echo themes of renewal, emotion, and enduring affection with gentle cadence.
The Church Federation of Women will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock at the Handley Library. The notice highlights the event and location for members and readers.
A local drug association promotes Allenrhya as a complete rheumatism cure promising rapid relief from acute rheumatic pain and swollen joints. Boyd's Drug Co. and all county druggists offer a money back guarantee if Allenrhya fails to stop agony, with patient James Hale of Rochester cited as a longtime believer. If out of town, request full particulars by mail.
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