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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1921
Page
4
A fire of unknown origin broke out on the tavarrick near Hunting Lodge Hill around eleven. The blaze swept a wide area toward the hills, damaging timber and cabins for several hours before being controlled.
This item outlines Associated Press subscription rates in advance by month and year and notes exclusive use for republication. It mentions crediting dispatches and directs readers to The Star Publishing Company for communications from individuals connected with the publication.
A New York Sun editorial praises congressional action to bring home an unknown American soldier for burial with full honors in Arlington. It recalls France, Britain, and France’s Pantheon as symbols, and envisions a shared shrine in Washington to honor human rights and national sacrifice. The piece muses on public adulation, political sloganeering, and the burdens of leadership.
Mr Hollenshead was a painter by trade and a skilled grainer whose two years of work here left lasting evidence of fine workmanship. As cold weather arrives farmers switch to wood cutting and hauling. Mr M Hi Rosenberger returns from a Washington Baltimore trip, visiting sister Mrs Newton Griffith in the capital.
The Virginia American Legion plans its third annual encampment in Norfolk with dates set for September 1 2 3. State Commander Robert T. Barton and Norfolk Post No 36 officials will supervise and committees will finalize plans.
Miss Lillian Leedy daughter of State Senator Robert F Leedy of Luray and Louis Brubaker son of L C Brubaker of this place were married in Front Royal Virginia The bride is 19 her father was a Democratic primaries candidate in the Seventh Virginia District against Representative Thomas W Harrison The couple will reside in Luray
CANTERBURG Virginia January 29 Mr H T Clemons of Wadesville spent a few days with relatives. Mr B J Cave killed the neighborhood prize porkers netting 475 pounds. Mr J C Hale was in Winchester on business. Mrs Earl Painter has been indisposed. Miss Flossie Clemons visiting Logan West Virginia with ill sister in law. John Sargent Sr has been ill. Edward Carper and Kibler children ill but improved. Mr and Mrs J H Cunningham were guests at Locust Dale. Mrs J C Hale and daughter Fay Clemons visited Sud diths.
Rev Nathan Maynard of Berryville conducted services at Minnie Wood Chapel last Sunday afternoon. The King’s Daughters met at the home of Misses Mary and Minnie Rutherford on January 21. Local families report various visits and illnesses, with several improving. Minnie Rutherford recuperating after illness. Alma Carlisle and family recovering from scarlet fever. David Strickler of Worthington Ind visited A K Dofflemyer and family at Boyce. Mrs Lelah Van Deventer of Boyce spent Tuesday with her parents in Berryville. John Carlisle has been delivering mail while Marvin Carlisle is ill. J Mo Rutherford tended the ice house last week. Mrs George Evans visited Laura Shopland in Berryville. A Star want ad notes results.
Directory listing of sales items and local names with dates. Includes Tharp near Winchester paper mill on Feb 2, Lauck Berryville Feb 2, Barrick Kernstown Feb 3, Stine Mbg Pike Feb 18, Pickeral near Middletown Feb 18, Ashwood Millwood Feb 21, Stipe Bruce town Feb 22, Light Berryville Feb 22, Snapp Swimley Feb 23, Swartz Clover son Feb 24, Swimley Feb 25, Light Grimes Feb 25, ONeill Vaucluse Feb 26, Durnham Glengary Va Feb 24, Chapman Kerne town Va Feb 4, Mellinger Brucetown Feb 10, Bible class Burnt Factory Feb 14, Chamberlain Clear Feb 19, Snapp near Swimley Feb 1, Daugherty Robt Campbell place Feb 16, Keckley Berryville Feb 14, White Faym Senseney road Feb 17, Grim Stephens City Mar 15, Hook White Post, implements live stock and 55 acre farm.
A fire at the home of Mrs. J. F. Kennerly in White Post Virginia Tuesday ruined the meat house and one poultry plant. Rentor William Hugh Armel reportedly lost his meat supply. Buildings were insured. The fire is thought to have started from a spark from a Norfolk and Western train.
Public auction in Winchester Virginia by order of a 1921 court decree. The 350 acre Chapel District farm on Sen Seney Road will sell with metes and bounds shown at Williams office. One third cash day of sale, balance by two year notes secured by deed of trust and fire policy. Court confirmation required.
Opequon Virginia January 29. Mr J H Burkhart and son Virgie visited his daughter Mrs S A Bly near Fawcett Gap. Mrs J E Fisher and Mrs Harl Himelright of Mt Williams spent a day with Miss Katie Burkhart. Mr and Mrs Clay DeGrange of Winchester were guests of Miss Gertie Boyce Sunday afternoon.
The ad claims catarrhal deafness arises from Eustachian tube issues and cannot be cured by dry remedies. It asserts Halls Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal mucous surfaces.
An advertisement appears in The Steria section highlighting a dividend paying offer. The notice outlines payment terms and eligibility for readers seeking returns on stock or bond investments.
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