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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1925

Page

7

Marriage of Edmund Randolph Taylor to Alice Hunt

Edmund Randolph Taylor of New York formerly of Town marries Alice Hunt of Cambridge. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Paca Kenny of the Theological Seminary of Virginia. They depart for Atlantic City and plan to reside in New York City after returning.

Washington Edmund Randolph New York Town Alice Hunt Henry Brown Hunt Cambridge Taylor Edmund Randolph Taylor and Taylor Charles Town Paca Kenny Theological Seminary of Vigin Ely Atlantic City Newt City

Wedding of Janet Rinker and Irvine Cather

The ceremony pleased all as Miss Janet Rinker became the bride of Mr Irvine Cather with Miss Mildred Hook as bridesmaid and Mr E W Cather as best man. Ralph Pollard gave away the bride and the ring bearer was little Wilfred Cather while Mr Roy Cather conducted the ceremony.

Miss Janet Rinker Irvine Cather Mildred Hook E. W. Cather Ralph Pollard Little Wilfred Cather Roy Cather

Ritter Family Visiting Martinsburg Resident

Mrs. Lester Ritter and her two children Vivian and Gerald of Martinsburg West Virginia are visiting at the home of Mr. T H Ritter on East Piccadilly Street.

Lester Ritter Vivian Gerald Martinsburg, W. Va T. H. Ritter East Piccadilly Street

Mrs. W. H. Bowers Guest of Flemisters in Kent Street

Mrs. W. H. Bowers of Malisthorpe Maryland arrived yesterday and is staying as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Flemister at their home on South Kent Street.

W. H. Bowers Malisthorpe, Md W. B. Flemister South Kent Street

Milburn Guest at Price Home in Baltimore

Mr. H Norman Milburn of Baltimore is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs Irwin E Price on Fairmont Avenue staying as a visitor with the hosts in their residence.

H. Norman Milburn Baltimore Irwin E. Price Fairmont Avenue

Washington couple visiting local hosts for several days

Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Burke from Washington are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Smith in this city for several days, sharing hospitality and catching up during their stay.

Local visitors and guests stay in town and at homes

The Greenville buyer of Greencastle Pa visits town today. Misses Minnie and Florence Keene of Bluemont are guests at Mrs. S. E. McCann’s home on the Martinsburg Pike. Miss Gladys Barley of Stephens City will visit several days with Miss Nettie Wisecarver on North Braddock street. Miss Ruby Good, visiting Strasburg, returns to her uncle Mr. J. Crabill on the Martinsburg Pike.

Minnie Florence Keene Bluemont S. E. McCann Martinsburg Pike Gladys Barley Stephens City Nettie Wisecarver North Braddock Street Ruby Good Strasburg Mr. J. Crabill Martinsburg’ Pike

Edward Kremer Visits Friends in Baltimore

Mr Edward Kremer of this city has been spending several days with friends in Baltimore.

Edward Kremer Baltimore

Shenandoah Publishing House hires Mr Allison Hott in Strasburg

Mr Allison Hott of this city begins new duties today as representative for Shenandoah Publishing House in Strasburg, employed through Ryan and Orndorff.

Allison Hott Ryan and Orndorff Shenandoah Publishing House Strasburg

Mrs Aiken Returns From Washington and Baltimore Visit

Mrs. M. N. Aiken has concluded visits with friends in Washington and Baltimore and has returned to her home.

Baltimore couple guests at North Market Street home

Mr. and Mrs. G. Norman Medinger of Baltimore arrived today and are staying with Mr. and Mrs. William B. Snider at their residence on North Market street.

G. Norman Medinger Baltimore William B. Snider North Market Street

Mr H P Wooltz Returns After Baltimore Stay

Mr H P Wooltz spent several days in Baltimore and has returned home.

Dinner Honors at Rouss Hall by Power Company

The Northern Virginia Power Company hosted a dinner for its employees at Rouss Hall. Arrangements were organized by James N. Moling, a well known caterer.

Northern Virginia Power Company Rouss Hall James N. Moling

Mrs Meta Hollyday Semple Leaves Louisville for New York

Mrs Meta Hollyday Semple of Louisville Kentucky visits her brother and sister in law Bors and Mrs Richard Hollyday at Nancy Lee Coble’s home before departing today for New York city after a courtesy stay with relatives.

Meta Hollyday Semple Louisville Bors Richard Hollyday Nancy Lee Coble New York

Miss Betty Wagaman Guest of Mrs. Ernest Thomas

Miss Betty Wagaman arrived today and is staying as a guest of Mrs. Ernest Thomas.

Betty Wagaman Ernest Thomas

Miss Bisle Wine Weds Miss Mary Belle Baker in Harrisonburg

In Harrisonburg C H Schlack on North Braddock Street presided over the ceremony uniting Miss Bisle Wine and Miss Mary Belle Baker in a small rural wedding.

Mrs Frank Scott Takes Ill On Way To Baltimore

Mrs Frank Scott became suddenly ill with ptomaine poisoning while en route to Baltimore and had to return to her home on West Clifford Street.

Frank ‘Scott Baltimore West Clifford Street

Doctor Jones Leaves for Anderson From Mrs. Baker’s Home

Dr. Thomas N. Jones, a guest of Mrs. Franck Baker of West Piccadilly Street, departed today for Anderson Indiana. He was accompanied by his wife, who will stay for a period.

Thomas N. Jones

Mrs Sager Heads to Washington as Guest of Boose Family

Mrs. Milton Sager of Mount Williams travels to Washington to stay with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boose at their Chevy Chase home.

Milton Sager Mount Williams Washington Ralph Boose Chevy Chase

Arthur-Steck Wedding Attended by Local Guests at George Washington

Mr and Mrs Harry Baker and their son Charles of Charles Town were guests at the George Washington Hotel while here to attend the Arthur Steck wedding. Mr W B Bly of Charles Town was also a guest at the George Washington until after the wedding.

Harry §. Baker Charles Baker Charles Town George Washington Hotel Arthur-Steck W. B. Bly George Washington

Christmas Visits Reported by Middletown Residents

Mrs J B Willey of Middletown and daughter Margaret Jane spent Christmas with friends and relatives in Cumberland and returned Monday night. Mrs G A Silver and daughter Virginia Silver visited Charles Town with friends. Mrs Mary Lynch left today for Washington after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs M M Lynch.

J. 8. Willey Middletown Margaret Jane Cumberland G. A. Silver Virginia Silver Charles Town Mary’ Lynch Washington

Miss Anna Poston at Summit Point with her parents

Miss Anna Poston spent the day at Summit Point with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Poston. Miss Rose Clark, visiting this city for Christmas with Mrs. H. F. Clark, returned to her home in Baltimore.

Anna Poston Summit Point Mrs W. W. Poston Rose Clark H. F. Clark Baltimore

John Holden's Visit Ends as He Returns Home

Mr. John Holden of Washington, who has been the guest for about a week of Dr. and Mrs. B. Stuart, returned today to his home in Hyattsville Maryland.

John Holden Washington B. ©. Stuart Hyattsville, Md Emmert’s

Mr and Mrs C BE Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs C BE of Darlington who had been visiting relatives here returned today to their home in Washington.

Presbyterian Church W. BE. Barr Fairmont Ave Mrs. C. Be, Darlington Washington

Virginian urged to invest in Hollywood Florida real estate

Virginians and others wintering in Florida are urged to visit Hollywood to investigate real estate as an investment. Property values have more than doubled in 18 months with permanent improvements underway. Hollywood lies 15 miles north of Miami and 50 miles south of Palm Beach on the Florida East Coast Railroad with the Dixie Highway as its main street. over 5 million dollars already spent on improvements and sales exceed 10 million. Write or call for information at 1174 W Flagler St Miami.

Florida Hollywood Miami Palm Beach East Coast Florida East Coast Railroad

Whose Property Are You Paying For

An ad notes rent receipts may imply paying for another's property, listing 7 and 6 room dwellings, and offering building lots at ten dollars per foot with water and sewer. Payment plans include 20 percent cash and 10 percent each three months, plus insurance inquiries.

Four Killed In Chicago As New Year Begins

Four men died and a fifth was fatally shot as Chicago welcomed the new year with large hotel dining rooms cabarets and parties into the early hours. Police reported little disorder and prohibition agents noted usual liquor distribution with quiet consumption and stray bullets blamed for the fatalities.

Associated Press Chicago Prohibition

New Year Gets Noisy Reception In New York

New York welcomed 1929 with record crowds despite cold as revelers filled sidewalks. Police kept order in the theater district where crowds surged at midnight. Hotels and cabarets overflowed with prosperity mood, while prohibition agents expanded presence after a major raid seized five thousand dollars worth liquor at an eastside restaurant.

Associated Press New York

Printers Strike Halts Newcastle Pa Newspaper Operations

Newcastle Pa January reports that the Newcastle News could not publish as printers refused to work demanding a five dollar weekly wage increase. Most city job printing offices were idle. union members were named as the International Typographical Union though employers disputed the union’s authorization.

Associated Press Newcastle Newcastle News International Typographical Union The International

Italian Ship In Distress Off Atlantic Coast

New York January 1 An S O call from an Italian steamer in distress off the Atlantic coast between Cape May and Cape Hatteras was received at the naval wireless station early today. The air was cleared on all radio broadcasts for twenty minutes but no further message followed.

Associated Press New York S. O Cape May Cape Hatteras Naval Communication

Norfolk and Western Schedule Details 1988

Train times and stops for the Berryville line list multiple trains with connections. No. 13-9.20 a.m. to Bristol and intermediate stops. No. 9-12.26 p.m. local to Roanoke. No. 1-2.45 a.m. to Roanoke, Bristol, Bluefield, Pocahontas, Welch, Norton with Pullman sleeper to Williamson and Roanoke. Dining car Shenandoah and Roanoke connect at Roanoke with Memphis special. No. 28-8.39 a.m. to Hagerstown and intermediate stations with Shenandoah Junction connections. No. 10-1.69 p.m. via Hagerstown, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia. No. 147.29 p.m. parlor car to Hagerstown with Pullman sleeper to Philadelphia. For fares and reservations, agents A. H. Burks Berryville and W. C. Saunders Roanoke.

Berryville Oke Bristol Pullman Broiler Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton William Son Shenandoah Memphis Hagerstown Harrishurs Philadelphia New York Shenandoah Junction Washington Nashington Baltimore A. H. Burks W. C. Saunders Gen. Pass

Encouraging Lawyer Quips From Uncle Eben ND

Uncle Eben comments on a case with a humorous, rural tone. He notes the lawyer did well but says the client regrets not stealing more chickens. The fragment hints at a local or regional gossip item from a small community newspaper.

Eben

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