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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star publication details list Garry Flood Byrd as publisher. It states daily except Sunday, and notes consolidation with Morning News and Weekly News editions. The item records postal classification and local publication history in Winchester Virginia.
The text lists multiple subscription rates and durations in advance, including yearly, six months, and three months terms with prices. It also references carrier delivery charges and monthly options, reflecting typical old newspaper pricing structures.
The Associated Press reserves exclusive republication rights for all news dispatches credited to AP unless otherwise credited to this paper. All local news published by the paper remains under AP’s distribution terms and is subject to republication restrictions.
A local announcement credits actor Byrd with supporting the reform of automobile license taxes to reduce inconvenience. The plan aims to consolidate collection through a central office while preserving efficiency and avoiding harassment of taxpayers.
A man named Walker has been jailed on a murder warrant following a shooting that left Spurr dead. Witnesses described a confrontation with Spurr, who reportedly fired at Walker first before Walker returned fire. Friends have visited Walker in jail as he maintains the act was in defense of his life. A formal inquest and court appearance to determine self defense or guilt follow.
The bodies of Amos G. Walbridge and his wife Margaret were found in their apartment in Catonsville Maryland. Officials reported no violence or gas evidence and a coffee pot showed breakfast preparation. State’s Attorney H Courtney Jenifer ordered chemical analyses of canned goods and remaining foods. A daughter and a sister in Brooklyn were being sought.
Judge Harrison hails success as House approves temple park plan and allocates 20000 for a preliminary survey. Representative Madden predicts inclusion in third deficiency bill and a summer government survey of the Blue Ridge site. Harrison says the park will boost Virginia and secures broad congressional support despite economy concerns.
Representative Dallinger of Massachusetts denounces Washington theatre productions as obscene and indecent. He introduces a resolution asking the District of Columbia commissioners what steps are taken to curb improper plays. He urges a censorship board similar to Boston to supervise theatres in Washington.
Nome dispatch reports Ed Rohn and his dogs reached Nome in a blizzard with diphtheria antitoxin aboard. Crossing Orton is missing after two of his dogs fell into a crevice in the ice.
The Senate finance committee favorably reported a bill to raise Congressional salaries from 7500 to 10000 dollars a year. The measure was introduced by Senator Ball of Delaware, a Republican.
The gas office announces a February Coke fuel trial offering a stove man to service hot water steam or hot air furnaces. For twenty years the vendor trusts Coke’s economy and heat, with no charge for the service, only fuel. Sign a contract. prices listed for Gas consumers.
Mrs Nathane Frankfurt a Norfolk Berryville resident died at Winchester Memorial Hospital at 10 15 am from heart trouble after transfer from Berryville. Formerly Miss Lowenberg of Norfolk she was 57 and leaves a daughter Mrs Nathan Sternberg of Winchester and sisters and father in Norfolk. Funeral and burial will be in Norfolk.
Philip Casselman of Rev and Mrs Casselman hosted a Saturday party for his eighth birthday. Classmates enjoyed yard and gym games and a decorated dinner. Guests departed about 5:30 pm. Miss Alice Newcome left to visit eastern and northern cities to buy millinery for Grove Brothers. Mrs H Little returned to Norfolk.
Miss Minnie Martin will be the guest for some time of Mr. and Mrs Ernest. Bamberger in Pittsburgh. Mr. Thomas Fishel left today for Baltimore, where he will take a position with a woolen company. Mr. J. H. Rupert left today for Washington on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Ramser and Mrs. Klum of Washington, who had been at the Jack Hotel, returned today to Washington.
Mrs. W B Davis of Charles Town arrived today to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Amos Schlack at their North Main Street home. Miss Dorothy Clark, recently convalescing from an appendectomy at her parents Mr and Mrs W B Clark, has returned to work as a nurse at Memorial Hospital on the Northwestern grade.
Mr. Frank Lovett and his family visited Martinsburg on Sunday to enjoy time with friends, sharing a casual county outing.
Miss Margaret Finfrock spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs C C Finfrock at their home at Clearcreek.
Mr. J. H. Taylor of Washington spent the weekend here on business, meeting local contacts and discussing ongoing affairs. He is associated with Washington interests and traveled for professional engagements.
Virginia Rainsberger widow of former police officer Joseph Rainsberger fractured her left wrist and suffered a head wound and bruises after slipping on steps at 605 South Market Street. She remained in serious condition. Dr Shafe attended and treated the injuries. Her granddaughter Mrs Cordell Kelly, recently operated on, assisted before help arrived.
Greensboro, Feb 16. The body of Prof Lee White head of Guilford College education dept was found in his yard by his wife. A pistol lay beside him. Friends believe he ended his own life, though no motive is given.
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