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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star of Charlottesville Virginia announces publication details for July 12 1924. It notes consolidation with Morning News Item Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror and lists subscription prices and mailing information.
The Virginia delegation resisted pressure to back McAdoo and keep two third rule influence strong. William T. Reed of the Third District led steadfast opposition, aiding Virginia in withstanding efforts to nominate McAdoo by a political bloc.
Virginia delegates led by Gris Glass, Harry Flood Byrd, and Ory Stuart backed John W. Davis for the presidential nomination. The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes their support steadied Davis as McAdoo sought a switch to win a majority, and praises the delegation for guiding the Old Dominion at a pivotal moment.
Charles ee marries Katie and pays the preacher in a fragmentary item titled Better or Worse. The short note presents a humorous verse segment with the author’s signature style and a punchline hint.
An elderly couple in a troubled marriage recalls vows made in youth. They face temptations toward separation yet choose patience and forgiveness, believing true commitment endures beyond quarrels. Their bond deepens as life wanes, finding unity and peace in shared devotion.
Richmond July 11 The Attorney General disapproves paying 1100 to EB Buford for legal services in the State Department of Game and Inland Fisheries inquiry by a joint legislative committee. A 2000 fee for W H Cardwell's services was withdrawn to give Gov. Trinkle time to decide. Both relate to defense of Commissioner Lee over charges aboard the Commodore Maury.
In Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Judy Whiting decides Walter Haymaker et al v. Mrs. Anna Belle Price, granting Price a right of way from Front Royal road to her property. The route is fixed, drainage confined to the right of way, and Haymaker may fence it with gates which Price and heirs are barred from interfering with.
Charles Town West Virginia July 12 A deed of assignment from William M Allen and Lena his wife to N R Roberts trustee has been admitted to record covering a 214 acre farm with growing wheat and personal property. The trustee may sell to pay notes held by five banks totaling 18284 26 plus scattered notes. Allen’s indebtedness exceeds 30000.
The Rev. and Mrs. Nelson Page Dame and Mrs. W. D. Smith of Richmond signe d a charter application for a Virginia chapter of the Descendants of Signers of the Declaration of Independence. The charter was authorized at the national society’s seventeenth annual congress in Philadelphia.
Richmond reports that had the Davis drive faltered on Wednesday afternoon, Glass would have secured the presidential nomination. Delegates gathered 758 votes, more than two thirds, to push Glass over the top if the Davis effort failed. Virginia and West Virginia interests aligned, favoring either Glass or Davis as the nominee. Virginia's delegation expresses satisfaction with the convention choice and confidence in the winner for November.
Postmaster General New announced several acting postmasters for West Virginia towns. Lamon was named at Bunker Hill, Edward M. Tucker at Moorefield, Arthur N. McKeever at Romney, and John M. B. Lewis appointed as postmaster at Lynchburg. Nominees were sent to the Senate in December.
A decree in the Corporation Court grants a partial divorce to Mrs Nellie Dean Baker from James Baker. He must pay weekly alimony from 1923 until further notice, cover court costs, and $50 attorney fee. Divorce granted on desertion. married in 1917.
Mrs Edith M Shirley widow of James Amon Shirley and mother of James G Shirley and Mrs Robert Macoughtry died at her Middleway home aged 70. Funeral services held at Grace Episcopal Church conducted by Rev Hunter Davidson followed by burial in Masonic Cemetery. She was a daughter of the late John W Grantham and survived by a sister Mrs William Gilbert in Baltimore.
The Spencer representative in Winchester is trained in the Spencer methods and will visit homes by appointment to take measurements. After confirming figures, she sends them to Spencer, where designers will create the new telephone number. Requests are welcome with no obligation.
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