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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
4
A truncated advertisement lists prepaid rates for newspaper distribution and a note about consolidation with multiple publications. It references EMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS usage rights and shows yearly, half year, and quarterly price options along with a carrier rate.
The South Boston News relays Homer L. Ferguson's Virginia Press Association talk urging state bonds for Hampton Roads development. It argues a bond plan is superior to a separate corporate scheme and warns of momentum toward issuing millions of bonds, including the $60,000,000 road issue seen as a precedent.
A rural vignette describes Hengag’s lively pumps and colorful shack as a symbol of village progress. The speaker praises local effort and urges neighbors to support one another, arguing that shared encouragement boosts the town’s growing fame beyond its borders. Copyright.
In Middletown Virginia on July 18 Mrs Kuel Kline and Mrs Walter Hoff and children from Washington spend the summer. J Baker and daughter from Norfolk visit Miss Shure. John Keith of Washington visits sister Mrs Elmer Pingley Gara Smith visits Miss Richards Mountain Falls. Levies Hottel of Pittsburgh visits sister Mrs Annie Henre Annie Clark visits friends in town John J Krider of Baltimore spends a day.
Mrs W E Coffman and her son return home after visiting her uncle Lacy Hameton in Clarke county. Thurman Wakeman and sister stayed in Strasburg with relatives. Helen Rinker at Harrisonburg Normal spent Sunday with her parents. A M Dyke carves to Elkton for a funeral. William Rhodes visits grandparents in Opequon. Isabel Henson at Harrisonburg Normal weekends with parents. Boden travels to Baltimore on business. Herbert Cooley and family return from Atlantic City and visit Cooley parents. Sidney Larrick visits Charles Larrick in Mason and Dixon Pa. James Ingers of Washington visits his parents. Norman Wise and Aileen Sperry return from Baltimore. J E King and family visit Clade Stickley in Louisiana. Helen Powers visits Strasburg. Mrs Robert Fisher and Jean Fisher Moorefield with Mrs David Kern and Martha Kern Staunton visit Mr Fates Kline. Edward Rogers of Washington spends a day with relatives here.
Dr. Wilson Gee of the University of Virginia told an Institute of Government and Citizenship audience that the rural South, with about 74 of every 100 people in the country living on farms, is the nation’s strongest asset and its future security. He urged more rural school funding, consolidation, and education to reduce illiteracy and promote ownership, noting tenants dominate Southern agriculture and warning of a waning tenant class.
The following marriage license has been issued in the Corporation Clerk's Office of Winchester. Keifer and Miss Elouise I Crow, both of Big Pool Maryland. The groom is a farmer, son of T J Keifer, a native of Indian Spring Maryland. The bride is the daughter of Wallace Sepace, a native of Potatin Md. Beulah lison and others from West Virginia are also mentioned in the license details.
Police report the largest in town crowd in years for the John Robinson circus in Winchester. Ideal weather and the first show of the year, plus the Robinson name, drew a packed ground and a two thirds full tent last night with no arrests.
A heavy rain and hail storm hit Mountain Falls Virginia on Saturday afternoon causing extensive damage to corn and apple crops and washing out fields and roads. Local residents note church activities and visits including Rev. Mr. Stoneham from England preaching at the mission, plus various residents visiting relatives and guests at homes.
An advertisement claims ALLENRHU dissolves uric acid deposits within 24 hours and eases rheumatic pain. It states druggists will refund the full pint bottle if it does not conquer rheumatism, and credits discoverer James H. Alten with guaranteeing the remedy through Boyd Drug Company.
A 17 year old known as the "boy bandit" was recaptured at Petersburg yesterday after escaping from the state penitentiary in a sensational incident. He returns to the prison minus privileges and faces additional time to a 63 year sentence.
Paul Cherenke 28 shot and killed Mrs Pauline Justin in her Lackawanna home then wounded her husband Summer Justin. Cherenke then killed himself in another room. The double shooting followed an argument involving Mrs Justin.
New York July 18 Tex Rickard's bid to sign and deliver the Jack Dempsey versus Firpo world title bout stalled after conferences among promoters Firpo trainer Jimmy Deforest and Jack Kearns. Rickard would not disclose exact progress stating a number of things were holding up negotiations.
At a July 10 1928 board meeting in Winchester Virginia the Hicks Motor Co Inc adopted a resolution for immediate dissolution and called a special stockholders meeting at 2 PM August 2 1923 at the principal office to approve the action. The notice directs attendance to approve or disapprove the dissolution. By W I Hicks President.
The record notes state financial statistics showing Southern states have low per capita government spending, implying weaker educational, health, road, and general government services in the commonwealth.
Canterburg Virginia reports of return from Elkton after burial of Mrs. Deal. excursions to Washington by Mrs. Lee Cave and daughters and Miss Ruby Painter. visits from Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham and sons Liston and Howard. Sunday gatherings at the Cave home. relatives from Refuge and Washington visiting. illness updates on B C Painter J M Jennings and Tobin family. hope for full recovery.
A New York group of Progressives backed William S. Kenyon of Iowa for the 1927 presidency. The decision aims to present Kenyon as an opposition candidate to President Harding at the Republican convention, seen as a compromise choice among Progressive factions and dissident Republicans.
Richmond column reports Benjamin return sparks local audience with brief July appearance. AP notes details uncertain due to fragmented text.
Testimonial ad from Winchester shows Mrs. Harry Hottel of 215 KE Lane Ave praising Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney nonaction. She says she improved quickly and has had no trouble since. price 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
Brief reflective line urges resilience beyond criticism and growth. The fragment hints at themes of development and enduring judgment, presenting a compact nugget of wisdom in a dated style.
Dresser and iron bedstead with coil spring mattress. feather bed. comforts and rugs. Includes 8 foot oak dining table with chairs, portieres, clock, porch seat, silverware, glass sealers, range and cooking utensils. One large oil painting and others. Blue and white coverlet over a hundred years old in good condition. Chestnut and E National Ave. 16-3.
A deed of trust record in Deed Book 146 page 464 prompts a public sale for cash at the residence of Floyd R. Adams located one mile west from Gore. The sale is authorized by the Frederick County Clerk and involves a real estate transaction.
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