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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star published in Winchester Virginia prints daily except Sundays under Harry Flood Byrd. It is entered as second class matter at the Winchester post office and distributes Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror editions.
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On January 14 1925 former Senator Goolrick assailed Chairman Shirley over road funds as misleading. He and Walter Mapp opposed both the road bond issue and the 3 cent gasoline tax, arguing funds could have been available until the next General Assembly. They clash on 1925 road completions and the Chalkley proposal for a gasoline tax, with differing viewpoints from state officials and party leaders.
Clifzon Forge of Lynchburg notes that ex Senator Halsey declines to back a statement pushing Senator Byrd as Democratic governor nominee. Auditor Moore and Senator Mapp, both party loyalists, question why Byrd’s favors dominate the choice. The Fredericksburg Star observes many Virginians tire of preselected candidates though no prophecy is offered. Senator Byrd defends himself amid sharp public pressure.
The Fredericksburg Star urges readers to avoid bias and rally behind the Democratic field for governor. It notes no open congressional preference and highlights Byrd's influence, Mapp's strength, and current party unity as crucial for a fair primary and unified backing of the eventual nominee.
A poem questions tax policy and its social effects, implying that heavy taxes provoke anger, theft, and unrest. The speaker imagines a riotous response to rising levies, detailing debt, bonded villages, and weary residents awaiting pay day while authorities cut axes and raise funds.
A silent alarm reported a fire at Policeman C. W. Hollis residence at 122 West Monmouth Street. South End Hose Company put out the blaze with chemicals causing slight property loss after a spark from a defective flue set fire to wainscoting, quickly noticed by Mrs. Hollis.
In Hagerstown Maryland the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company will invest between 150000 and 200000 to lay underground cables in the business district. Work has progressed, mains to be underground using a composite duplex cable of 585 paired wires wrapped in colored waxed paper and encased in lead, drawn through four-holed terra cotta piping to ensure proper splicing and connection.
Harry K. Thaw has hired James S. Shelley of Washington as a fighting secretary. Thaw advertised for someone who could take care of him, not merely perform his fighting. The Martinsburg journal reports the arrangement.
Dudley Bailey four year old son of Mrs William Bailey died at Charles Town hospital after a delicate ear operation performed two days earlier A pebble became wedged in his ear while he played weeks before he told his mother about it The piece notes the cause and timing of the death with minimal detail
A barber invents the Parisian V shaped hair cut by trimming the start of the hair part to form a small V. The style attracts fans among city youths, especially the drug store cowboy look, after a customer with unruly hairs prompted the idea.
The Shenandoah Pulp Company buys 3.13 acres above the Bull's Falls power house from Alexander Murphy for 2313 dollars. The firm already owns the land and will use the area and power for its extensive development project now underway.
Mrs Vertie Lewin aged 64 a native of Frederick County Virginia died at her home in Martinsburg after a seven week illness from cancer. She was born in Frederick County Virginia and was formerly Sump tion. She was a member of the Virginia Methodist Church. Survived by one daughter Mrs Clarence Joy and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home with Rev J H Balthis officiating. Remains were taken to Berryville Virginia for interment.
The readable lines show a fragmentary dialogue where speakers reference groups and individuals such as Marshoth and others. The text hints at debates among men and a pattern where “very often you see” comparisons, suggesting a broader discussion of leadership and behavior.
An old time ad promotes Musterole to ease cold symptoms with a warm tingle and cooling sensation. It markets pure mustard oil and simple ingredients and lists conditions from bronchitis to rheumatism as helped by application with fingers.
Edger Moore of Hagerstown Maryland pleaded guilty in police court before Justice Worsley to stealing jewelry and a revolver from Mrs Lelia B Smith at 123 North Market Winchester several nights ago. He will await action by the grand jury. Jewelry was found in his pockets.
To the memory of Alton Ray Cobb who died January 11, 1924. We miss you dear Alton and the memory of your sweet young life will follow us through all the years. We can never forget you. God calls our loved ones, but they live on earth in thought and deed as truly. A friend.
A reader argues that not all arts promoted as fine are essential, challenging convention and suggesting a broader view of artistic value beyond conventional definitions. The piece questions what constitutes the fundamental disciplines in the arts and invites reflection on diverse creative forms.
In Frederick County Virginia the clerk of the circuit court orders the master commissioner to report on the estate of John S Bayliss deceased. The report will cover real and personal property, taxes, potential partition, creditor claims, executor Hunter A Bayliss accounts, and entitlements of heirs. The commissioner will convene creditors on February 12 1925 at 47 West Water Street Winchester VA to execute the order of reference and continue daily until completed.
We express grateful appreciation for the many expressions of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother Mrs Idy Herman.
Florida winter visitors are urged to inspect Hollywood real estate as an investment. Property values have more than doubled in 18 months and keep rising as improvements proceed. Hollywood lies 15 miles north of Miami and 60 miles south of Palm Beach on the Florida East Coast Railroad line with the Dixie Highway as its main street. Over $5,000,000 has already been spent on improvements and real estate sales exceed $10,000,000. Write or call for full information.
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