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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1917
Page
6
Mrs. J. R. G. Winchester appeals to city managers in January 1917, arguing sewerage connections raise hardship for small property owners amid rising taxes and living costs. She cites typhoid, pig sties, open closets, and automobile dust as health concerns warranting review.
Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, left this morning for Martinsburg West Virginia to attend a called meeting of the Winchester Presbytery. He expects to return to the city this evening.
Dr. Evans describes Booth visiting his room late at night and studying before his disappearance. The elder Booth family faces imminent hardship as the missing student contemplates his diploma and future. Authorities consider suicide or accident but Dr. Evans disputes self harm.
The council named Dr. W. D. Smith as president and W. S. White as president, W. Nelson Page secretary, R. W. Schultz treasurer, and George W. Bowly scout commissioner for the coming year. Bowly, Baker, and Cooper form a committee to plan national anniversary week starting February 8. The group also tasked with field day contest oversight and praised Librarian Eddy for supporting Boy Scout reading efforts. The local council roster includes Dr. W. D. Smith, W. S. White, W. Nelson Page, R. W. Behultz, George W. Bowly, Dr. George H. Heist, C. Vernon Eddy, J. P. Rear don, R. T. Barton Jr., Richard Jol Vitte, William S. Miler, and M. Lynch
A crudely written warning from the Clay County Mob circulates after the Tanner murder and a failed lynching attempt. It declares vigilante justice, names individuals to leave within ten to thirty days, and vows bloodhounds and detectives to pursue alleged targets.
Miss Hollingsworth, born July 27 1835, was the fifth generation owner of the historic Hollingsworth house near Winchester Virginia. The limestone homestead, first built in 1740, sits on land bought in 1732 from Thomas Lord Fairfax and includes relics of early Frederick County. She opposed condemnation actions that gave the city a sewage disposal plant on the land, a dispute she mourned as a desecration of her ancestral home.
The Hollingsworth lineage near Winchester traces back to Abraham Isworth in 1730 with Abraham, Isaac, Jonah and David H. Hollingsworth as primary ancestors. The family homestead once housed Jonah Hollingsworth and Miss Anne Hollingsworth, the latter remaining the last known member of this branch.
An 87 year old Springfield man writes that after trying various treatments Foley Kidney Pills strengthened his kidneys and eased bladder troubles. The ad notes the product builds up weakened kidneys and removes acids from the blood and is sold everywhere. Other items mention Miss Gertrude Eddy returning to Charlestown and various local travels and visits. Deputy Marshal W M Utz of Charlottesville stayed at Hotel Jack.
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