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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1915
Page
3
A damaged OCR passage shows multiple declarations of candidacy for county revenue offices in Northern and Southern districts. Names include LIAM E. SMITH H. HARPER R. BAKER and HERBERT H. SHULL asserting intent to serve faithfully if elected.
Local reporting notes T. Russell Cather runs as a candidate in Pradevich County. The article highlights his campaign efforts and opposition in the upcoming primary, focusing on his platform and public reception.
A candidate for the House of Delegates emerged in a contested primary. The report notes the action surrounding party nominations and the race for the delegate seat amid local political activity.
An announcement outlines a bid for treasurer to be presented August 1915. The candidate seeks cooperation from R. S. Smith and solicits support from C. R. McCann, pledging to manage office affairs with assistance if re-elected.
A local piece notes Sherif of Frederick County candidate A lists endorsements and the running mate. It mentions supervisor candidates in Back Creek District and discusses duties and voter support for the ticket.
The column lists numerous local social visits and family updates from Pitcalen and nearby towns including Mr Frank Craig, Mrs Mabel Rinker, Miss Freda Grove, and Miss Bessie with relatives in Maryam. Also mentions visits to Mt Hebron Church near Toms Brook and a light stroke affecting L A Hennings. A court notice from 1915 in Frederick County seeks an absolute divorce for Hattie Crawford from William Crawford with publication rules. An editorial note by Anthony Trollope on handling angry letters follows.
A man named Williams allegedly stabbed Quiett on Main Street near Monmouth, as a dispute escalated after a prolonged chase. Quiett died from a severed artery. Williams was later arrested and confessed intentions to surrender. Funeral services for Quiett were set for Monday at the Craddock Street home of his father, with burial at Orrick Cemetery.
Readable text hints at a title related to a woman but the rest is garbled. No clear person, place, date, or event emerges from the fragment.
A reported court reveal notes a woman hiding savings on her mother's grave in Forest Hill Cemetery. The piece suggests people seek hidden wealth in unusual spots like old cannons at forts and in artifacts, citing examples such as English sovereigns and a soldier’s notes with substantial value.
A sweet voiced woman connected with a charitable group often sings at tenement funerals. At a man’s funeral after a fall from a scaffold she met a woman in charge who asked what to sing. The reply stated Blest be the tie that binds as the unknown favorite.
Churches listed include Centenary Reform, Christ Protestant Episcopal, First Baptist, First Christian, Grace Lutheran, and several Methodist and Presbyterian congregations. Times cover morning and evening worship, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and special programs. details include pastors, locations, and key service hours.
Mrs N D Cool and children returned home in Winchester after visiting Mr and Mrs B Solenberger. Miss Cora and Pearl Newcome joined a group for a Shenandoah Sunday outing. Mrs M Fries and son G S Fries visited Mr George Lind near Greenwood. The Shryock sisters returned home after staying with Miss Pearl Haldeman.
A historical note describes making a Ghangetess Ink to label damp bottles and cans. It details dissolving shellac in borax solution, heating and mixing aniline black with tannin and picric acid, plus ammonia, to produce a durable ink resistant to fumes.
An exchange on a crowded street car begins with a ruddy faced man offering his seat but claiming he is old enough to be the young woman's father. The young woman replies with a quick retort as she remains seated, while the scene captures daily urban manners.
The community mourns Daniel Taggart Wood a longtime resident and respected member of the Society of Friends He served as oldest director of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Loudoun County and directed the Winchester and Berryville Turnpike Company through his efforts bridges were built and hospitality marked his home His life offered prudent counsel and cautions against lavish living over thirty five years of friendship and influence are recalled by the writer.
Fragmented local notice describes daily price corrections and retail items such as baled hay live chickens fresh country butter potatoes shoulder bacon and creamery butter with unclear details and multiple garbled phrases. The piece lacks coherent context or clear dates or entities.
Baltimore markets report prices as of close. Wheat No 2 red spot at 1.09 dollars per bushel. Corn spot at 0.84 dollars per bushel. Cob corn priced at 4.25 dollars per barrel.
Baltimore markets report steady butter and eggs with minor gains in some eggs. Poultry and hay show stable pricing while sheep and lambs run steady to light demand. A gardening note credits Japanese farmers on the Pacific coast for wood used in umbrella handles and describes traditional twisting methods.
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