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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1925
Page
4
Fragmentary note from a Virginia post office listing publisher Vieky Flood Byrd with newspaper names Morning News Weekly News and Weekly Mirror. Details incomplete but indicates second class mail status at WinBR Virginia.
The item lists irregular currency amounts and terms for subscription plans such as yearly, six months and monthly rates. The text is garbled with misread words but conveys pricing and due dates for different prepay periods. No clear names, dates, or locations are present.
The Associated Press dispatches credited to the service are the exclusive property for republication by this paper. Local news items follow the AP reports, with the paper retaining rights to publish the same material locally.
The speaker denounces an attack on a candidate’s private character as contemptible and conspiratorial. He accuses Senator Mapp of allowing the crusade and urges a public disavowal to restore respect and fair play among Virginians. Public sentiment in Purcellville signals a demand for candor and integrity in politics.
Senator Byrd denounces anonymous leaflets alleging vice ties, accusing Senator Mapp of complicity. He defends 1916 law changes, defends jail penalties for vice, and argues contrast with Mapp on injunctions. Byrd cites party ties, voting records, and personal stakes, including his four children.
On July 8, in the Watory, an anonymous circular attack on Senator Wyand's moral character circulated during Senator Mapp's campaign. W. T. Fithdeal, a campaign worker for Mapp, entered without authority.
A Richmond circular from the Anti Saloon League accused Senator Byrd of backing a bill against vice while contrasting it with a rival stance. The memo claimed supporters would jail keepers of such houses and argued for civil penalties, portraying Byrd as a political target amid claims of manipulated tactics from Mapp and league managers.
By R Gray Williams, the crowd of over three thousand people in Loudoun and Clarke counties welcomed Harry Flood Byrd to the stage at Camp Meéting House in Winchester. They voiced support and condemned attacks, as Byrd answered charges and defended his character in a tense, high emotion gathering.
Senator Byrd argues against the 50 percent fee rise and accuses Senator Mapp of flip flopping on officeholder fees. He criticizes Mapp for boasting about 176 bills, defends enforcement of current laws, opposes a central tax board in Richmond, and notes Gov Davis’s opposition to a real estate assessment board. Byrd says the main issue is tax reduction, not new levies.
Mrs Samuel Sencindiver hosts Miss Opal Haymond and Miss Helen Hefner of Grafton West Virginia and Mr C G Walters of Harrisonburg Virginia as guests of Mr and Mrs Samuel Diver. The group attended a dance at Opequon Lake Park Saturday night and joined friends Sunday afternoon for a visit at Mr C C F Grays bungalow on the Shenandoah River.
Mr E H Jarvis returned to his home today and showed great pleasure with the city. He spoke highly of the George Washington Hotel and complimented its qualities and service.
Mrs Claudé Stickley of Vaucluse sails Wednesday for Massanutten Springs to attend the Music Conference. She will be joined Monday by Miss Mary Cline Thelma Teets and Ernestine Everley as delegates of the Presbyterian Church of Vaucluse to attend the Young People's Conference.
Mrs John Cornwell of Washington returned today after visiting her parents at Capon Bridge West Virginia. Misses Martha Miley and Bila Miley of Picqua Ohio arrived last Saturday to spend several days with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs C A Saum of East Piccadilly Street.
Mrs Louise Reynolds arrived Saturday to spend time with her mother Mrs J P Haddox on South Main Street.
Mr. H. B. Gilpin was a visitor in town today prompting local residents to note his presence and activities during the day.
Prominent guests staying at Hotel Jack include attorney John Draper of Pulaski and Mrs. Draper, Mr and Mrs C E B Richardson, Miss Laura Dalton of Pulaski Virginia, Mr and Mrs Gordon Chance of Washington DC, John Kelso Shipe, F H Shipe, Miss Bila Swin, Miss Martha Berry, Mr and Mrs H B Carlton of Washington, and Mr and Mrs Conor Barrick of Bluefield West Virginia.
Mrs Miflin Clowe and her children returned this morning after five weeks with her father C H Snapp of Hayfield.
Messrs. Sol and Harry Fine of Baltimore arrived as visitors in the city yesterday, showcasing ongoing ties between the two locales and drawing local curiosity about their schedule during their stay.
Mr and Mrs Tf Hoffman of Martinsburg spent yesterday in town with friends, sharing a social outing and catching up with local acquaintances.
Mrs Franck Baker hosts guests from a motoring tour through Pennsylvania and New York. Mr and Mrs Harry Funk with their son in law and daughter joined Mr and Mrs Holmes Grim and their daughter Helen, plus Miss Lydia Chapman, visiting Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lovett traveled by motor to Baltimore yesterday and were returning today keeping their trip brief and routine with no noted delays or incidents evident in the report
Miss Mary Godlove is spending her vacation with her parents at Leba non Church Virginia.
Mr and Mrs Deahl Carter of Carter Hall and Dr and Mrs Humes of Huntington West Virginia were in town today for a social visit and regional gathering.
Mr M J Baptist of Peoples Drug Company is pending his vacation with his brother Dr Baptist of Ivy Virginia.
Mrs. Natime R. Glass of Glen Burs hie and her daughter Mrs. Katharine Glass Greene have gone to Berkley Springs West Virginia to spend the rest of the summer. They will be joined later by Mrs. Susie Strider of this city and Mrs. William B. Davis of Washington.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Grim Miss Mildred Wood and Mr and Mrs Ray Willey traveled to Washington and spent the day with friends yesterday enjoying a social outing with local acquaintances.
Mr. Alva Richards departed this morning for Washington to conduct business.
Mr Ralph Scott is a guest of Mr and Mrs T M Hildbheimer on West Cork street in a social note.
The Rev Dr Charles A Freed formerly of Newberry South Carolina preached as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church for the first time. Large crowds attended both services despite intense heat and he was introduced as the new spiritual leader of the congregation. He is a native of Augusta county Virginia and will be joined by his family at the Washington Hotel before moving into the renovated North Market street parsonage.
The yard party committee of the Citizens' Band and Charley Rousa Fire Company has permission from May or Ward to use Rouss Avenue between Main Street and City Hall Plaza on Friday and Saturday evenings July 24 and 25. The event promises a well planned, pleasant time with elaborate street lighting and the band expected to perform.
Miss Nora B. Moore of Berryville Virginia, Miss Jean B Buckley of Richmond Virginia, Miss Frances Wren Good of Smithfeld Virginia, and Mr Page Irwin of Washington are listed in this Week End social roster highlighting regional engagements and notable residents.
Miss Effie Dehart, who was visiting her parents in the city, has resumed her duties at Garfeld Hospital in Washington, marking a return to work after a stay.
Mise Theresa Owens left Saturday for Washington to spend several days with friends, expecting to enjoy time away and social visits in the nation capital.
Mr Carl G Brown a teller at the Commerdial and Savings Bank is reported on a vacation in Gloucester. The item notes his leisure period and location with a brief nod to his employment.
Mrs CG Showalter accompanied by D M Showalter spent a weekend in the city as guests of Rev W L Dudley and the Misses Dudley on South Market street after traveling from Roanoke Va to Atlantic City and northern resorts.
Mr and Mrs D Fuller are spending time with Mr and Mrs Ben Harris at their Wayside Maryland plantation, sharing hospitality and common leisure in a quiet rural visit.
Mr and Mrs L Kibler and family have returned to their home on South Main Street after a several days motor tour in West Virginia visiting Petersburg and Moorefield friends.
Messrs Isaiah Roe and Leé N Whitacre, Commissioners of Revenue, spent Saturday and Sunday nights with Mr Robert Smith, county treasurer, at his home on the Middle road.
Miss Catherine Hodge motored to Harrisburg this morning with a party of friends.
Those who came for the funeral of the late Mrs. eBttie C. Haines held yesterday included Mr. and Mrs. J. P. King of Vandergrift Pennsylvania Mrs. Francis Bonner of Baltimore Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Maley and Mrs. Herbert Sunderland of Altoona Pennsylvania
Miss Virginia Williamson departs today for Hampton Virginia to be with her father who is critically ill at the National Soldiers Hospital. The move underscores family concern as officials report his serious condition.
Mrs Branson of Washington returned home today after spending a week in this city visiting friends.
Mr and Mrs Harry P Robinson and Miss Mildred Robinson with Mrs Power have returned to Firmont West Virginia from a visit hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Robinson and Mr and Mrs Delmar Robinson. They are accompanied by Mr Charles Francis son of Mr and Mrs Frank Robinson of Charles Town West Virginia.
Mrs Thomas Glass of Montana, daughter-in-law of Mrs Nannie R Glase, has been under care of Dr Mayo at the Mayo Clinic Rochester for some time. She is improving slowly, according to word received here.
Mrs Janney McKee and her son Me vin from KWite Hall visited the scene, joining local residents in a brief social stop. The visit highlighted community ties and hospitality as residents welcomed the pair.
Rev and Mrs Frank Taylor and their two sons have returned from a trip to Atlantic City where they were guests at the Staunton Hotel.
Mr and Mrs Frank B Crawford and their daughter Elisabeth Crawford have left for their Linden Virginia farm to spend the month of July.
Mrs C B Coles and Miss Maggie Haines have left the residence of their brother Mrs George W Haines on South Main street and returned to Kansas City Missouri after a period of visiting.
Miss Evelyn Byrd Shipley is the guest of Miss Anne Gibson at the latter s Leesburg Virginia home.
Miss Lavella Anderson Ruth Anderson and Elizabeth Krause have returned from Frederick Maryland where they attended a summer missionary conference at Hood College of the Reformed Church.
Mr and Mrs T M Hiltzheimer with Miss Dorothy Skidmore and Mrs Louise Benner motored to Harrigonburg Virginia and spent yesterday with local friends in a brief social note.
Mr. Byrd advocated segregation of taxes arguing that tax proceeds from real estate and tangible property would stay local, solving local assessment issues rather than statewide ones. He concluded his speech at the tabernacle to a crowd of over a thousand who wished to shake his hand.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia the matter McNeil versus Atley Smith and the Women's Temperance Publishing Association seeks to interpret Elizabeth Shumate's will and administer her estate. Atley Smith and the association and unknown heirs of Belle Bishop and Martha Shumate must appear within ten days after publication to protect their interests.
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