24 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1919
Page
1
Gypsy Smith delivers five sermons on Sunday drawing crowds as part of a revival effort. The evangelist preaches across multiple sessions, drawing interest from local attendees and visitors.
The weeklong revival led by Mr. Smith drew large crowds at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church and other venues. He urged personal effort, warned against blaming surroundings, and stressed finishing faith through conversions as the campaign heads toward its March closing.
Dramatic charges allege an orphan caretaker tortured children with beatings and salt rubs. The article condemns the woman and criticizes male readers for letting misconduct slide. It cites shocking anecdotes and promises continuation on page 4.
Missives advertise a 156 acre Martinsburg pike farm with spring and stream near Stephenson depot, plus a two-story brick hotel style house on Washington street. The listing promises value as a home and investment with prices noted, urging quick viewing.
President Wilson lands off the harbor on his return from Europe. The George Washington is decorated and the crew salutes as the president and party come ashore. He speaks on the league of nations plan and plans a brief address before sailing to Washington.
A found purse containing money has been turned in. Authorities request the owner identify the items and provide proof of ownership to reclaim it. A Bell phone and 4G J. ip are noted among the recovered items.
The wire control bill limits government control of telegraph and telephone lines to December 31, 1919. A bill proposes $100,000,000 to aid rural settlements for soldiers in every state. Special rules reported by the House rules committee allow these measures to come up this week.
Six Model 90 T cars and one 85-4 Overland advertised by Boden with quick-buyer incentive. Contact W. B. MacMillian at 305 North Market Street. Also offered are two Studebaker wagons at Green's Orchards and a near-new double heater stove in good condition.
Private Devereux Bowly, son of Mr and Mrs George Bowly, arrived home Sunday morning after honorable discharge from service. He went to France with the Rainbow division early in the war and took part in major drives. Bowly, underage at outbreak, was among the first Winchester men to reach France and sent letters describing his experiences that The Star published.
The Arbuckle comedy arrives for Saturday and will be shown at the Empire tonight. Also a tire ad promotes Brunswick tires at Uriton’s Tire on W. Piccadilly Street.
Assistant Secretary Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Boston with President Wilson aboard the naval transport after returning from Europe. The Navy’s work during the war was praised as best traditions preserved and reinforced by the service.
Cigars offered at greatly reduced prices in a special sale advertised by the local drug store. Limited quantities, hurry to save on popular brands.
The Senate committee on currency and banking recessed testimony to block the reappointment of John Skelton Williams as comptroller of the currency. Republicans promise to fight on the Senate floor if the move progresses as Democrats push toward favorable action.
Real estate appeal notes clients seeking homes priced 2000 to 10000 in desirable city sections and suburbs. Realtor J W Baker offers property sales services and buyer contacts. Lost fur collar between Osk Grove school and F A Cochran's gray fur collar. reward offered by Star office.
A Jersey cow with calf is for sale by MOANN. The consignment includes beds beddings and range at the residence of the late Mrs. Le Semaine Lane Ave WW.
Gypsy Smith revival prayers urged at 10 o clock tomorrow at listed homes. Mrs Edward Cowher 117 South Kent Dr. Hameton 402 South Main Mrs Arthur Leafe 116 South Stewart Mrs Harry Bartette West Water Mig Caroline Smith 130 Peyton Mr Thomas Cover 201 Fairmont Mrs Holmes Conrad 12 North Market Mrs William Grove Seeenue. also orchard and garden plowing wanted drop card to R B Kitten City 22-1ps8t
Temperature readings improved as Clemenceau greeted callers. An official bulletin reported his temperature at 97.08 degrees, indicating a modest recovery.
Jollarne and Jolliffe announce improvements to their store room and new frontage at 17 and 19 North Main Street in Winchester Virginia. They advertise low prices and feature goods including good grade aprons and gingham fabrics from an almost unlimited wreck theme. The notice emphasizes progress and value for shoppers.
The Senate this afternoon passed a bill to establish an American field of honor in France for burial of Americans who died in the great war. Washington notes the action as a step to honor fallen service members.
1919 city notice by City Treasurer William T Barr demands dog owners pay the dog tax promptly. Tax due now. contact the treasurer for payment details.
The Senate adopted a resolution requesting the alien property custodian to describe all property he has seized, estimate its value, name former owners, and state its disposition. The inquiry focused on ownership and handling of seized assets in Washington.
All businessmen planning to attend the Gypsy Smith evangelistic meeting with the Chamber of Commerce are asked to meet in the chamber restroom no later than seven oclock that evening. They will march to the church in a bay. The notice includes all business men and others.
Mr John W Dittenderfer a long time resident and builder from the city died in Winter Park Florida yesterday afternoon at 7 46 The death ends years of declining health. He was born June 1840 the eldest of four brothers and left a career as a master builder and designer His interment occurred in Winter Park He was a member of the Market Episcopal Church and had ties to relatives including Edwin H Winchester and others in Baltimore
A fragment notes Cooper and another party possessing a residence on Amherst Avenue. The hose property is described as sizable in the section and remodeled recently. Mrs. Tilford is mentioned in relation to a canal or pathway and keeping her home, with remarks on several years of residence.
The readable text hints at a planned measure or inquiry but contains garbled terms making specifics unclear. No names, places, dates, or organizations are discernible to identify the subject or involved parties.
In a brief notice Stephenson announces the sale of a house to Rabby Senator, noting ownership transfer and the new holder of the property.
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