Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 57 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1925

Page

8

Shirley Family Plans Colorado Springs Trip

Mr and Mrs E Granville Shirley visit Amherst street home to spend days with Mrs Shirley's parents Mr and Mrs French M Thompson. They will travel to Colorado Springs before returning to Cumberland where Mr Shirley serves as Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train dispatcher.

Shirley Colorado Springs E. Granville Shirley Granville H. Shirley Rland, Md French M. Thompson Jon Amherst Street Colo Cumberland Baltimore and Ohip

Julia V Henry Becomes he of Mr Lewis

Announcement of the marriage of Elmer H Lewis and Julia V Henry in Nain on July 6. Rev J H Parlett officiated. The couple, both from the same city, are textile workers with ties to Brucetown Mill and Virginia Woolen Company. They plan to housekeeping at once.

Julia V Henry Lewis Elmer H. Lewis Julia V. Henry Nain J. H. Parlett Hofheimer Norfolk Buncutter E. W. Albin Shenandoah Valley National Bank Charles Henry Brucetown Virginia Woolen Company

McCarthy Family Vacation Plans at Riverton Beach

Mr and Mrs Frank J McCarthy and their sons Julian and Billy will spend the last week in July at The Chalfonte Virginia Beach then travel to Riverton Virginia to visit Mrs W B Carson for two weeks The Richmond News Leader report notes the trip and hospitality arrangements.

Mrs. McCarthy Riverton Frank J. McCarthy Masters Julian Billy McCarthy Chalfonte Virginia Beach Mr. McCarthy W. BE. Carson Richmond News-Leader

Mrs Barr and Friends Enjoy Fishing at Tiltz Mills Cottage

Mrs W E Barr and Mrs G C Rose have taken a cottage at Tiltz Hammer Mills for an indeterminate stay with guests Miss Bernice Henshall Miss Alice Estep Miss Senseney and Miss Georganna Rose. Barr visited town yesterday bringing fine fish for her ill brother Mr B F Seine at his home.

Mrs Whisson Named District Rebekah President

Mrs William Whisson of this city has been appointed president of district No 11 of the Rebekah Assembly of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The district includes Winchester Berryville Stephens City Edinburg and Bentonville. She hopes for a large district meeting here in the fall.

Whisson Rebekah William Whisson

Overnight Guests at The Washington Hotel

List of guests and their hometowns stays at The Washington Hotel includes John W. Rogers Philadelphia T Loeyman Baltimore H Noon Balti more Chas E and E W Collard Ocean City N J M Smith Washington Mr and Mrs P H Karns New York M I Henderson Harrisburg Pa Mr Montgomery and wife Clifton Forge Va M B Walters Mullsburg Pa L O Dunn Wright Washington S Goodman Kentucky A B Cubertson Kentucky Mr Chas Thomas Washington W I Barnes Petersburg Va I Koshland Baltimore H J Jones Philadelphia I P Jones New York E K D Hilison Jr Richmond Va G J Murphy Washington J T Fay New York E Horsey Baltimore Mr and Mrs Neal Beardsley Atlanta C B Hanby Washington R E Poynter Baltimore Mr and Mrs J D Howe Mrs McGuire Master J McGuire Miss Leveret Summit N J J D Christie Washington Dr and Mrs J G Wagoner and baby Bluefield W Va A W Auster New Jersey Mae Hutchinson Scotland Mr and Mrs H L Frank and Helen Frank Tampa Fla

Ge Washington John W. Rogers Philadelphia T.loeyman Baltimore H. Noon Chas. E E. W. Collard Ocean City N. J M.smith Washmere P. H. Karns New York M. I. Henderson Harrisburg Montgomery Clifton Forge Walters Mullsburg O. Dunn Wright Washington S. Goodman Kentucky A. B. Cubertson Chas.Thomas W. I. Barnes Petersburg I. Koshland H. J. Jones I. P. Jones E. K. Dhilison, Jr 4Richmond G. J. Murphy J. T. Fay

Front Royal Dance Draws Local Residents

Local attendees at a Front Royal dance last night included Misses Martha Stuart Elizabeth Stuart Mollis Cornelia Gray Grace Larrick Mary Quick and Messrs Burr Harrison Robert Glass Jr Fred Glaize Jr William McGuire Harry Kern Jr George Snider Archie Kern Albert Larrick and Leverett Smith.

Front Royal Martha Elizabeth Stuart Elizabeth ‘Ollis Cornelia Gray Grace Larrick Mary Quick Messrs Burr Harrison Robert Glass, Jr Fred Glaize, Jr William MccGuire Harry Kern, Jr George Snider Archie Kern Albert Larrick Leverett Smith

Mrs Louis J Baker Hosts Garden Club Gathering

Mrs Louis J Baker entertains the Garden Club at her North Braddock Street residence this afternoon. A lecture by F L Mulford of the horticultural investigation division, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D C, will precede a 6 o'clock lawn dinner. The Baker yard featuring roses and flowers provides the backdrop for the social event with guests including Miss Sophia Baker, Mrs William P Massey, Mrs Robert Y Conrad, Mrs Jacob E Baker, and Mrs J S Scully Jr.

Louis J. Baker Garden Club Louis L. Baker North Braddock Street F. L. Mulford Horticultural Investigation Division Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C

Simmons Take Trip as Greensboro Couple Joins Family

Mrs. T J Simmons of Greensboro North Carolina visits her parents Mr and Mrs William Shank on North Main Street and will be joined by her husband.

T. J. Simmons Greensboro N. C William Shank North Main Street

Simmons party plans Carolina return to North Carolina

Mr. and Mrs. Simmons will return to their home in North Carolina on Monday of next week, traveling by car with Misses Mergar et, Clara Shank of this city, and Mrs. Sam Beckenheimer of Baltimore. The group departs here Monday morning.

Mr. Simmons Mrs. Simmons North Carolina Misses Mergaret Clara Shank Sam Beckenheimer Baltimore

Senior Epworth League social and business meeting

The Senior Epworth League of Kernstown M E Church South plans a social and business meeting tonight at the home of Mr. C A Dorton in Kernstown.

Epworth League Kernstown M. E. Church South C. A. Dorton

Picnic plans in Vaucluse by Frederick County Picnic Association

Mr John W Cammer of Kerns town visited Mountain Falls to promote the Frederick County Picnic Association picnic set for August in Kline's woods at Vaucluse. The event aims to bring together residents for a community outing and celebration.

John W. Cammer Kernstown Mountain Falls Frederick County Kline Vaucluse

Mr Marshall Baker Returns From Capon River Camp

Mr Marshall Baker came back today from a stay at a camp on the Capon river where he had spent several days away.

Marshall Baker Capon River

Miss Nan Triplett Visits Friends in Rappahannock

Miss Nan Triplett of Kernstown is visiting friends in Rappahannock County, accompanying her travel in the region and signaling social ties between communities.

Nan Triplett Kernstown Rappahannock County

Mr and Mrs Harper Guest at Hotel Jack

Mr and Mrs James G Harper of Washington recently married were guests at Hotel Jack last night. Mr Harper works in the clerical staff at the Continental Hotel of Washington.

James G. Harper Washington Jack Harper

Bank cashier guest at Hotel Jack in Charleston

Mr. Robert Huey, cashier of Third National Bank in Charleston, West Virginia, stayed as a guest at Hotel Jack last night.

Robert Huey The Third National Bank Charleston W .Va Jack

Richards brothers depart for Washington Norfolk and Richmond

Messrs. A B Richards and Boyd R Richards left today for Washington Norfolk and Richmond on business and will be away for quite a while.

Messrs A. B. Richards Boyd R. Richards Washington Norfolk Richmond

Crockett Guests Stay At Hotel Jack During Shenandoah Tour

Mr and Mrs E B Crockett of Philadelphia toured the Shenandoah Valley and were guests at Hotel Jack last night.

E. B. Crockett Philadelphia Shenandoah Valley Hotel Jack

McCormick Family Leaves Columbus After Valley Visit

Mr. E. M. McCormick and his family of Columbus Ohio depart for home after a stay at Hotel Jack. They toured the valley visiting points of interest and enjoying their trip.

E. M. McCormick Columbus Ohio Jack

Mr Charles Thompson and Miss Wella Shipley Leave for Washington

Mr Charles Thompson of Xenia Ohio and Miss Wella Shipley depart today for Washington to visit friends before returning to their Ohio homes.

Charles Thompson Xenia Ohio Wella Shipley Washington

Mrs James Orndorff Visits Washington and Baltimore Relatives

Mrs James Orndorff and her granddaughter Elsie May Peters departed today for Washington and Baltimore for an extended visit with relatives.

James Orndorff Elsie May Peters Washington Baltimore

Mr. Clay Manuel Heads to Washington on Postal Duty

Mr. Clay Manuel of the post office force departed today for Washington on official duties. He is to attend to correspondence and postal matters ahead of a regional briefing, with return expected next week.

Clay Manuel Post Office Washington

Miss Claire Watson Stone Visits Norfolk and Pauline Swink Plans Europe Trip

Miss Claire Watson Stone of Valley Avenue visits friends in Norfolk Virginia accompanied by Miss Pauline Swink who expects to sail for Europe August 5 to attend school in France next fall and winter.

Claire Watson Stone Valley Avenue Norfolk Pauline Swink Europe France

Leesburg women’s auxiliary guest at Barton home

Miss Louisa B. Davis of Leesburg Virginia, president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church in the Virginia diocese, is the guest of Mrs. R. T. Barton at her home on South Washington street.

Louisa B. Davis Leesburg, Va Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church Virginia R. T. Barton South Washington Street

Mrs Abney Payne Arrives in Charleston for Summer Visit

Mrs Abney Payne of Charleston West Virginia has arrived to occupy her sister Mrs Lewis H Hyde’s home on West Water street for the summer while Mrs Hyde travels to Massachusetts.

Abney Payne Charleston W. Va Lewis H. Hyde West Water Street Hyde Massachusetts

Miss Ella Fenton Improves After Illness Near Berryville

Miss Ella Fenton of a Clarke county family has been seriously ill for several days at her home near Berryville and was reported slightly improved today.

Ella Fenton Clarke County Berryville

Local residents Blair March and companions tour Martinsburg area

Messrs Blair March Frank Manuel and William Keating motored to Martinsburg and Capon Bridge and spent the evening with friends in the region, enjoying social visits and local hospitality.

Messrs Blair March Frank Manuel William Keating Martinsburg Capon Bridge

Mrs G A Lewis Returns From Front Royal Visit

Mrs G A Lewis, who had been visiting Miss May Trenary and her brother Fing Trenary at their Front Royal Virginia home, has returned to the city.

Mrs Maggie Bryant Returns From Visit With Family In Greensboro

Mrs Maggie Bryant returns from an extended visit to her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Harry Bryant at their Greensboro North Carolina home. She is accompanied home by her little grandson Charles Snapp Bryant son of Mr and Mrs Charles S Bryant of Washington formerly of this city.

Maggie Bryant Harry Bryant Greensboro N. C Charles Snapp Bryant Charles S. Bryant Washington City

Birth of a Baby for Mr and Mrs Harmon of South Market

Mr and Mrs Amon Harmon of South Market Street welcome a fine boy born yesterday at home. Both mother and son are reported thriving. Mrs Harmon previously Miss Marie Chapman of this city.

Amon Harmon South Market Street Harmon Marie Chapman

Rhodes Huntsberry and Smoot Return from Ohio Visit

Messrs. FE. Rhodes Huntsberry and Harold Smoot returned home Monday after a few days visiting friends in Ohio.

Messrs Rhodes Huntsberry Harold Smoot Ohio

Elmira man visits cousins in city with Lovetts

Mr. Joseph Heyman of Elmira New York is visiting his cousins Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lovett in this city, staying with them during his trip.

Joseph Heyman Elmira, N. Y Frank Lovett City

Miss Lala Grubbs Returns Home From Visit

Miss Lala Grubbs of Washington, who has been visiting her mother Mrs. J. T. Grubbs in this city, returned to her home today.

Lala Grubbs Washington J. T. Grubbs

Leighton Man Returns Home From City Visit

Mr. W. C. Gledhill of Leighton Pa returned to his home today after spending some time in the city.

W. C. Gledhill Leighton, Pa

Mrs May Mort Returns Home After Visit to New York

Mrs May Mort, who has been a short time in New York, returned to her home in this city yesterday.

May Mort New York

Miss Virginia Elder Guest at Mrs Victor Arthur Home

Miss Virginia Elder of Berryville was a guest of Mrs Victor Arthur at her West Cork Street home, as reported in social notes.

Virginia Elder Berryville Victor Arthur West Cork Street

Edwin Mort Weekend Visit in Cumberland Maryland

Mr. Edwin Mort spent the weekend with friends in Cumberland Maryland, enjoying local hospitality and exploring the riverfront and nearby attractions.

Edwin Mort Cumberland, Md

Mrs. E. W. Grant and Daughter Shop Today in Town

Mrs. E. W. Grant and her daughter visited town for shopping today. They browsed several storefronts and were seen chatting with clerks at a local department store.

E. W. Grant

Brown Shoe official visits town guest of Hotel Jack

Mr. Watson, representative of the Brown Shoe Company, visited the city today on business for his firm and was hosted as a guest at Hotel Jack.

Mr. Watson Brown Shoe Company Jack

Local Couple Welcome Baby Boy at Fawcetts Gap

Mr and Mrs Julian Fawcett of Fawcetts Gap announce the birth of their son who arrived yesterday at their home. Mrs Fawcett is formerly Miss Catherine Everley.

Julian Fawcett Fawcetts Gap Fawcett Catherine Everley

Norfolk and Western Agent Visited Town For Day

Mr. T. E. Barrett, a commission agent for the Norfolk and Western Railway, spent the day in town for business and meetings with local officials and patrons of the railway service.

T. E. Barrett The Norfolk and Western Railway

Summit Point visitors spend day with local relatives

Mrs. Lottie Hulver and Rev. Hunter Davidson visited Summit Point relatives, joining Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Marshall, as well as the Hulver daughter.

Lottie Hulver J. W. Marshall Hunter Davidson Summit Point

Local Notes from Zepp Virginia Residents

Zepp notes list visitors and visits across families in Zepp Virginia with numerous references to Williams Conner Lockstampfer Rudolph Brill Shell Strosnider and other local families. Miss Josephine Strosnider, 43, died last Tuesday and was buried Wednesday at St Johns Lutheran Church after lifelong illness.

Charlene Swartz Strasburg Luther Swartz Hannah Conner Washington, D. C Robert Peer Peer Edward Strosnider William Shell Josephine Strosnider St. John’s Lutheran Church Nash Strosnider

More Will Take Fresh Air Tots

Mrs. C. B. Stickley in Vaucluse reports that additional hosts will entertain fresh air children from New York City from August 5 to 19. Twenty two more children will be housed, bringing total homes to 102 to date. Hosts include Mrs. Harry Albin, Mrs. Laura Bates, Mrs. Dora Braithwaite, Mrs. May Carper, Mrs. Inez Cather, Mrs. Annie Collins, C. Glaize, Mrs. Ella Hook, George Jenkins, Mrs. George Mauzy, Mrs. A. R. Rinker, Mrs. Jugertha Shanholtz, Mrs. Austin Whitacre, and Mrs. Bige Whitacre.

C. B. Stickley Vaucluse New York City Harry Albin Laura Bates Dora Braithwaite May Carper Inez Cather Annie Collins C. Glaize Ella Hook George Jenkins George Mauzy A. R. Rinker Jugertha Shanholtz Austin Whitacre Bige Whitacre

Newspapers Repudiate Attacks on Senator Byrd by Mapp Supporters

The Newport News Daily Press and the Roanoke Times, leading Mapp supporters, denounce attacks on Senator Byrd over a red light bill. They say Byrd’s public record is credible, defend his character, and condemn misrepresentations aimed at injuring him politically. The Daily Press stresses it will defend Byrd against unfair smears from any source.

Newport News Daily Press The Roanoke Times Senator Mapp Mapp Byrd Senator Byrd Accomac W. T. Smith Virginia Daily Press Smithdeal

Prize Winners Have Not Claimed Checks

Maxime Ducharme in charge of a Near East Relief contest says several prize winners have not claimed their checks. He lists uncollected checks from Bryar ly Brothers for 2 dollars Franck Baker and Son for 10 dollars and F S Emmert Son and Company for 4 dollars and asks recipients to call at Hotel Jack to collect.

Maxime Ducharme Near East Relief Mr. Ducharme Bryarly Brothers Franck Baker and Son F. S. Emmert, Son and Company Jack

Maryland Man Seen Beaten and Burned Near Baltimore

A 31 year old man who called himself Leonard Barnes was found badly injured behind a Baltimore garage on Annapolis Boulevard seven miles from the city. Doctors say his right arm was punctured and burned and his legs bruised, with possible amputation likely. Police questioned Barnes but he gave no clear explanation.

Associated Press Baltimore Anne Arundel County Annapolis Boulevard Leonard Barnes Stockholm Street Baltimore General Hospital Granville I. Boxman William Kuhl Joseph Say Barnes David White White James Nelson

R. V. Lindabury Found Dead Near His Estate

Bernardsville New Jersey July 15 Richard V. Lindabury senior member of Lindabury Depew and Falks and director and general counsel of Prudential Insurance and United States Steel was found dead on a road near his estate. Physicians say he suffered an apoplectic seizure while riding and died instantly.

Associated Press Bernardsville N. J Richard V. Lindabury Newark Lindabury,Depew and Falks Prudential Insurance Company United States Steel Corporation

Imperial Firm Trims Contest Awards Cash Prizes

The Imperial Ice Cream Company, headquartered in Parkersburg West Virginia with plants across several states, ran a window trimming contest in April and May awarding cash prizes to dealers displaying Imperial product windows. The exhibit featured a large lithographed ice cream cone, two floral vase designs, and a revolving electric sign. Barker Duff Morris of Pittsburgh served as judges judging by secret numbers. Several hundred contestants entered and H P Markwood, resident manager, thanked all participants.

Imperial Ice Cream Company Parkersburg W. Va West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Virginia Barker, Duff & Morris Pittsburgh H. P. Markwood

Contested Support Boosts Dealer Benefit Claims

A fragment notes loyal support from a group or entity to favor a contest seen as highly beneficial by a dealer. The text hints at backing that would enhance advantages for the dealer, shaping the outcome in the event.

Prt Seyue Sone Dealer

Heat waves bake West as records fall across plains and Rockies

Heat records keep dropping across the middle west and Rocky mountains with Paavo Nurmi like regularity. The weather bureau fumbles through old files to track the current extreme. Texas suffers with 109 at Wichita Falls and many spots recording 106 to 108 while Salt Lake City Pocatello Reno and other western towns endure hottest day on record. Chicago remains cooled by the lake breeze.

Associated Pre Press Chicago Middle West Rocky Mountain Weather Bureau Guardian Plateau Southwest Texas Salt Lake Utah Pocatello Idaho Reno Nev Lando Wyo Weather Bureau Wichita Falls

Reading the Grid of Clues in a Fragmented Puzzle Page

A garbled OCR puzzle fragment presents numbered clues for words across parts. The text includes partial definitions and stray letters, with scattered hints such as musical instrument, horned quadruped, and legal term. The overall item resembles a crossword or word puzzle page from a historical newspaper.

Wanderers

Short Hog Supply Signals Rising Pork Prices

Washington reports the June pig survey from the Department of Agriculture indicates a short hog supply for the coming months, forecasting continued price advances through late summer.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Mickie Says 308 Jest Thought War a Patient

An unclear line of dialogue suggests a speaker comments on a person nicknamed Mickie, attributing a patient demeanor and associating him with a country newspaper editor. The fragment hints at a humorous or satirical mood without concrete events or dates.

Ryouy

Miss Dotterer Wins Endurance Swim Trophy at Pipersville

Miss Gertrude Dotterer, staying with her aunts in the pines at Pipersville Virginia, recently captured a trophy in an endurance swimming test conducted there.

Gertrude Dotterer Pipersville

Mr and Mrs McKee Visit Miss Windham in Washington

Mr and Mrs McKee travel from Washington to visit Miss Ida Windham at her West Water Street home with Miss Ruth Wyndham and Mr Harry Benner also attending as guests.

McKee Ruth Wyndham Harry Benner Washington Ida Windham West Water Street

Ocean City Publicity Car Arrives for Tours

Ocean City New Jersey welcomes a large equipped motor bus brought by Charles E Pollard and his son Dr E N Pollard. They plan extensive touring in the area and distribute chamber literature. Secretary Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce greeted them and provided courtesies.

Océan City N. J Charles E. Pollard E. N. Pollard Ocean City Pollard and Son Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Pollard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Zepp Russell Williams Williamsport Hagerstown George Conner Marguerite Ruth Janette John Lockstampfer Condon Austin Orndorff Shell Hersel Rudolph Leon Rudolph Ida Brill Clayton Rudolph Hoe Williams Edith Herbaugh Kathleen Shell Rifus Brill Clarence Brill Julia Strosnider Perry Brill Arthur Peer Bernice Mildred Paul Williams Jean Herse Rudolph Nellie Lockstampfer Charles Smoot Jeff Orndorff Josephine Godlove Wardensville George Rudolph Way Mrs Raymond Brill Mapps Sen Leonard. Barnes R. V. Lindabury Corporation Imperial West Greece Impela Robbet Emuk Cal Ine Mickie Jersey City Union Bank OF Winchester Winchester Frederick State Corporation Commission Charles J. Summers Chas J.summers Jamel W. Lupton WM. T. Barr Geo. W. Kurtz State of Virginia Chas. J. Summers Casheter Harry M. Sartelle Notary Public
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication