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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
4
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The piece condemns German use of poison gas and air attacks in World War I era terms. It portrays Germany as unreformed and bullying, urging allied vigilance and collective punishment to curb Kaiser’s power and prevent renewed aggression.
A fragmentary verse speaks of a butcher and merchants urging payment for meat and other goods. It contrasts debt, gas costs, and rising living pressures with a refrain to chalk it down as bills go unpaid and customers demand credit. The piece hints at social tension through weary, street level imagery.
Local residents share visits and family moments across Mt Williams Virginia and nearby areas. The report lists Charles and DeHaven relatives and H W Ashwood family members visiting relatives, with several social calls and summer gatherings noted among neighbors.
A testimonial from Mrs. Mary F. Herrick of Indianapolis credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her nervous breakdown. She says six bottles strengthened her, enabled three more children, and she has recommended the remedy ever since.
The will of the late Mrs. McCullough, wife of Judge Joseph A. McCullough of Roland Park, leaves $1000 to Dr. G D Harris and $1000 to Mrs C D Harris. Dr Harris, a former Middletown native, served as pastor for the McCullough family at Central Church sixteen years ago and later at Wilson Memorial Church.
In Jefferson County West Virginia the State Road Commission Jefferson County Telephone Company and Northern Virginia Power blocked removal of poles along the Berryville turnpike from Charles Town toward the Virginia line. The four and a quarter mile stretch near Edwards and Dunn is being built, and contractors threatened pole removal. The telephone company obtained an injunction prohibiting removal of its poles. the power company plans action as needed. Officials say poles must be cleared to widen the road.
A public dinner extending over days is planned after the wedding of the Prince Regent and Princess Nagoko. Three thousand government officials, the diplomatic corps, the foreign colony and others are invited. The empress, the prince regent, Princess Nagoko and other royal family members will attend at set times.
Social columns note that former Governor John J. Cornwell of West Virginia, now general counsel of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has fully recovered from influenza related eyesight impairment. He recently visited Winchester at his brother’s home. Also reported is improvement in Clarke County resident Wilkes Bowles after serious illness and a motor visit by Fairmont, West Virginia residents Mrs Hall and family.
Dr and lian F Ward return from Atlantic City weeks stay with Bal Mr and Mrs Roy C Tyler of Clifton Forge Va register at Hotel Jack. Bishop Cabell Brown returns to spend remainder of week with P S Fahrney Heaters Ward and other Strasburg residents visit town. Ward Larrick attend Virginia Bar Association Natural Bridge. Williams family visits Kernstown and hosts Kernstown gathering. Motorists from Scottdale Zanesville and others register at Hotel Jack.
Rear Admiral Depuy McCormick and family stay at Claremont for summer. Charles Moore and Richmond family visit with Mr and Mrs A Moore Jr. John Stribling and Norfolk family guests of Mrs E M Stribling. Edward Stribling spent several days there last week. Nora Re of Washington visits sister Miss Jane C G Moore.
The Young Ladies' Bible Class of the First Christian Church left Tuesday for Crystal Spring Camp near Capon Bridge for four days of recreation. They rise early for exercise and meals, with chapel services and activities including baths, games, and scouting, returning Friday evening refreshed for church duties and work on Sunday.
A collage of notices from Frederick County Clarke County and the city of Winchester shows multiple figures declaring candidacies for the House of Delegates Commissioner of Revenue Sheriff and other local offices. Names include Boyd Richards Luther Pannet and Charles Adams with pledges to uphold duty and seek the August 7 1923 Democratic primary.
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