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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1925

Page

3

Bride of Matthew W. Jones at Clarke County Ceremony

Miss Ethel Caroline Fishpaw wed Matthew W. Jones in a mid summer service at Oak land Farm Clarke county with about 100 guests. Rev Harry V Wheel er officiated. The couple will reside at Woodside Clarke county after August 15.

Matthew W. Jones Oakland Farm Charles W. Fishpaw Clarke County Ethel Caroline Fishpaw Berryville Jones Elizabeth Fishpaw Bernard Jones Harry V. Wheeler Romney W. Va Moorefield Methodist Episcopal Church South Randolph-Macon Woman's College Lynchburg Clarkeounty Eli Fishpaw Sherman Wageley Edith Light Baltimore Edward Gensheimer Julian Wageley Florence Wageley Washington John H. Light Nancy Light Margaret Wheeler W.va Harry Cross New York Walter Fishpaw Nelson Fishpaw Catherine Lemley Middletown Dorothy de Moreland Philadelphia W. G. Curtis Sign Pine R. P. Gray

Willing Workers Visit Parsonage Furnishings Donation

The Willing Workers Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South, Martinsburg, visited the Shannondale Methodist Episcopal Church South parsonage. Captain Rosenberger presented a $50 check for parsonage furnishings during a social hour, part of a continuing charitable effort.

Jefferson Church Willing Workers Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Shannondale Methodist Episcopal Church John H. Rosenberger Robert Dewitt Charles. Keller Cecil Bailey Mollie Haynes J. W. Smith Walter Shryock

K N Club Hosts Swimming Party and Picnic

K N Club members enjoyed a swimming party at Strasburg followed by a picnic at Endless Caverns. About thirty guests attended. Mrs Upton Dorsey returns to North Market street after visiting Washington. Miss Orra J Turner of Baltimore visits uncle Mr L C Janney on North Main street.

K. N. Club Strasburg Endless Caverns Upton Dorsey Josephine Sydenstricker Washington North Market Street Orra J. Turner Baltimore

Mrs Jenkins to depart for European tour from Baltimore

Mrs. Jenkins of Baltimore visits Mr and Mrs William H Reed in the city then leaves Monday for Baltimore to begin a European tour. She will sail August 12 on the Republic in New York and will spend the next three years in Paris and touring the old country.

Jenkins William Jenkins Baltimore William H. Reed New York Republic U. S Paris Old Country

Winchester People On An Outing In Berkeley

Winchester residents led a social outing to Martinsburg where they dined with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ramsburg and later joined by additional Martinsburg guests including Irene Canto Inez Ramsburg Beulah Ramsburg Mrs Paul Shipper Charles Brown and Merton Snapp Kenneth Knode and others from Martinsburg and Shepherdstown for a refreshing afternoon at Big Eddy's dam with swimming and pleasant company.

Winchester Berkeley Vernon R. Engle Emma Miller Ramsburg Martinsburg 8. C. Ramsburg C. H. Ramsburg Big Eddy Martinsburg Evening Journal

Sunshine Club Presents Check For Beneficiary Donation

A report notes the Winchester church Sunshine Club presenting a ten dollar check to support the same purpose as a prior donation, highlighting ongoing charitable assistance from church groups.

Winchester Sunshine Club

Evans Host Birthday Dinner for Marie Evans

Mr and Mrs T J Evans hosted a birthday dinner Sunday honoring their daughter Marie Evans on her fourteenth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leroy Triggs and their son Robert of Vancleresville West Virginia.

Leroy Triggs Robert Vancleresville W. Va T. J. Evans Marie

Bradfield and Kearnes Engagement Not Yet Set

Mr and Mrs J E Bradfield of Upperville Loudoun county Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Corinne to Mr George W Kearnes No wedding date has been set yet.

Mr. Kearnes J. E. Bradfield Upperville Loudoun County Ter Corinne George W. Kearnes

Memorial Notes Show Local Patients at Hospital

Mrs S W Hisey of Edinburg is a patient for removal of tonsils. Mrs Minnie Laren, formerly a patient, returned home today on Main Street. Mr I L Carver underwent an operation this morning, condition satisfactory. Mr Howard O Fallon of Millwood is a patient. Miss Frances Phert of Clearbrook was operated on this morning for removal of tonsils and is doing nicely. Samuel Brady of Front Royal is noted. Dr Locke of Woodstock, long a patient here, has improved condition.

Memorial S. W. Hisey Edinburg Minnie Laren Main Street I. L. Carver Howard O'Fallon Millwood Frances Phert Clearbrook Samuel Brady Front Royal Locke Woodstock

Overnight Guests at The Jack Hotel

Overnight guests at The Jack Hotel include J W Barnitz of New Oxford and a party from Columbus and Dayton, with H M Swindler family, Mrs J W Harlee of Dayton, J B Ferguson party from Augusta, George H Lemon and wife, Charles D Wood of McKeesport, Mrs M T Herbert and Miss Alice E Ford and A J Herbert of Richmond, and the Schuman and Robinson couples from Philadelphia.

Jack J. W. Barnitz New Oxford J. A. Cashmere Columbus H. M. Swindler Dayton J. W. Harlee Ferguson Augusta George H. Lemon Charles D. Wood McKeesport M. T. Herbert Alice E.ford A. J. Herbert Richmond A. Schuman R. Robinson Philadelphia

Dance Invitation For George Washington Hotel Event

Invitations were issued for a dance at the George Washington Hotel next Thursday evening in July under Mr. Paul Dunham. Music will be by Joe Verzi's Southern Dominoes starting at 8 30 and ending around 12 30 or 1. Chap erones include Mrs Paul Tomney Mrs John P Lamb Mrs Frank Gear ing Mrs Carlin Gray Mrs Joseph B Newlin and Mrs Amos Shryock.

George Washington George Washington Hotel Paul Dunham Joe Verzi Southern Dominoes Paul Tomney John P. Lamb Frank Gearing Carlin Gray Joseph B. Newlin Amos Shryock

Guerrants Visit Buena Vista Farm Near Stephens City

Mr and Mrs C L Guerrant of Roanoke Virginia visit the latter s parents Mr and Mrs McCartney at Buena Vista Farm near Stephens City Mrs Guerrant is president of the Thursday Morning Music Club of Roanoke and recently returned from a seven week tour to Portland Oregon Skagway Alaska and points in Canada as the club s representative.

Guerrant Buena Vista Farm C. L Guerrant Roanoke McCartney Beuna Vista Farm Stephens City Roanoke Securities Corporation Portland Oreg Skagway Alaska Canada

Miss Tyler Returns From Visit to Miss Gold

Miss Mary Tyler left yesterday afternoon for her home in Salem Virginia after visiting Miss Frances Gold in this city. She was accompanied by Miss Gold and the hosts were the Rev and Mrs Frank A Tyler. The trip was by automobile.

Miss Tyler Miss Gold Mary Tyler Frances Gold Salem Frank A. Tyler

Minnehaha Council To Entertain Visitors

Minnéhaha Council No 1 Degree of Pocahontas hosts Miss Emma Brook and Mrs J W Mustain of Danville as guests at the July 27 meeting at 8 p m. After business, refreshments will be served and all members are urged to attend.

Minnehaha Council Minnéhaha Council No. 1 Degree of Pocahontas Emma Brook Wampum J. W. Mustain Danville

Mr J H Robertson Visits Town Briefly

Mr J E Robertson a well known J and H Goodwig apple exporter who has spent much of the summer in Detroit is here on a short business trip arriving last evening and will return to that city in a day or two Mr and Mrs Robertson formerly Miss Katherine Snider daughter of Mr and Mrs William B Snider expect to come here about August 15 for the fall and winter

J. H. Robertson J. E. Robertson H. Goodwig Detroit Mich Robertson Katherine Snider William B. Snider

Mrs Clyde Dehart Visits Sisters in Portsmouth

Mrs Clyde Dehart, guest of her sisters in Portsmouth Virginia, will return here early next week.

Clyde Dehart Portsmouth

Kaw resident Miss Lillian Brill visits city

Miss Lillian Brill of Kaw Oklahoma visits the city, staying for a period as she conducts various personal engagements and social activities during her stay.

Pauline Shoop Hosts Visit to Old Sweet Springs

Miss Pauline Shoop departed for Old Sweet Springs to be the guest of Miss Kathryn Bellas, sharing a social visit and hospitality in the resort community.

Pauline Shoop Old Sweet Springs Kathryn Bellas

Miss Shoop Led Local Orchestra Last Season

Miss Shoop taught the town orchestra last season and won affection. Miss Nannie Purcell drove to Luray today to visit the caverns.

Miss Shoop Nannie Purcell Luray Caverns

Wingfield and Grim Leave for Riverdale and Washington

Mrs. Harry H. Wingfield and Miss Pearl Grim departed for Riverdale Maryland and Washington to spend the weekend with friends, traveling together for the short trip.

Harry H. Wingfield

Miss Gertrude Schneider and Ella Rudolph Visit Baltimore

Miss Gertrude Schneider and her niece Ella Jackson Rudolph departed this morning for Baltimore to visit relatives and spend the weekend with them.

Gertrude Schneider Ella Jackson Rudolph Baltimore

Mrs Noonan and daughters visit country friends

Mrs Mack Noonan and her daughter Miss Elizabeth Noonan spend the day with friends in the country, joined by Miss Virginia Wood for a countryside outing.

Mack Noonan Elizabeth Noonan Virginia Wood

Miss Hilda Giese Visits Washington as Guest

Miss Hilda Giese spends her vacation in Washington traveling as a guest of friends visiting notable sites and staying with local acquaintances during her stay in the capital.

Hilda Giese Washington

Couple Returns After Visit With Richmond Friends

Mrs. and Mrs. E. H. Coyer of this city have returned home after spending time with friends in Richmond. Mr. Coyer is the manager of Woolworth's store here.

E. H. Coyer Richmond Mr. Coyer Woolworth's

Virginia Children's Home Society official departs city

Mrs. K P Phillips, special secretary of the Children's Home Society of Virginia, who has been in the city for several days in the society's interest, left this morning for her home in Richmond. She stayed with Mrs. Franck Baker during her visit.

K. P. Phillips The Children’s Home Society of Virginia Richmond Phillips

Summit Point Social Visit Returns Home

Miss Louise Withers of Summit Point, guest of Miss Rosalie Cox of West Clifford Street, returned this morning to her home.

Louise Withers Summit Point Rosalie Cox West Clifford Street

Miss Eleanor Chiles Heads to Washington with Friends

Miss Eleanor Chiles of Kernstown is spending the day in Washington with friends and plans to return home tonight.

Eleanor Chiles Kernstown Washington

Mr Allen Davidson Visits Newport News Sister

Mr Allen Davidson of Newport News is visiting his sister Mrs David Wingerter on North Market Street.

Allen Davidson Newport News David Wingerter North Market Street

Revered guests visit Stephens City hosts

Rev and Mrs C Sydenstricker join Mr and Mrs Mack Carbaugh at their Stephens City home. Sydenstricker formerly served as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South there.

C. Sydenstricker Mack Carbaugh Stephens City Mr. Sydenstricker Methodist Episcopal Church South

Local figures vacation at Shenandoah bungalow near Millwood

Mr and Mrs Douglas O Connell Mr and Mrs Eugene Davis Miss Kathryn Barnett Mrs John Summers Miss Constance Buckley and Messrs Kenneth Rice and Edward Kremer spend the weekend at the bungalow of Messrs Davis and Rice along the Shenandoah river near Millwood.

Douglas O’connel Eugene Davis Kathryn Barnett John Summers Constance Buckley Kenneth Rice Edward Kremer Messrs. Davis and Rice Shenandoah River Millwood

Dr. C. B. Harlee Visits Wardensville for Business

Dr. C. B. Harlee is spending a few days in Wardensville West Virginia on professional business.

C. B. Harlee Wardensville W. Va

Misses Belle and Willie Chipley Guests in Step hens City

Misses Belle and Willie Chipley of Lynchburg Virginia are visiting Mrs. W W McLeod at her home in Stephens City, remaining as guests.

Belle Willie Chipley Lynchburg, Va W. W. McLeod Stephens City

Salem guest Mary Tyler leaves with Frances Gold

Miss Mary Tyler of Salem Virginia, guest of Mrs Phil H Gold on North Braddock Street, departs this morning for home accompanied by Miss Frances Gold who will be her guest for some time.

Mary Tyler Salem, Va Phil. H. Gold North Braddock Street Frances Gold

Picnic trip to Lebanon Church from local couple

Miss Mary Lindamood and Mr. J F Bowman left today for Lebanon Church to attend the annual Sunday school picnic. They will be guests of Miss Lindamoods father Mr Isarel Lindamood at the event on Saturday.

Mary Lindamood J. F. Bowman Lebanon Church Miss Lindamood Isarel Lindamood

Genaux Leaves for Harpers Ferry for Firm Interest

Mr. C. M. Genaux departed today for Harpers Ferry representing his firm.

C. M. Genaux Harpers Ferry

Miss Cora McDonald Returns From Washington Visit

Miss Cora McDonald returns from Washington where she spent time visiting friends and exploring the capital.

Mrs Harrison and daughter visit Brunswick. son improving

Mrs J N Harrison and her daughter Miss Mable Harrison of Brunswick are in town to visit. Her son B W Harrison, a patient at Memorial Hospital, has been improving and is reported much better.

J. N. Harrison Mable Harrison Brunswick Harrison B. W. Harrison Memorial Hospital

Mrs Quirk Party Guests Among Local Residents

Mrs. Joseph Quirk and daughter from Norfolk arrive to visit Mrs. J. R. Darlington on North Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McFaden of Richmond, after visiting Harpers Ferry, stay with Rev. F. T. McFaden on North Brad dock Street before continuing to Richmond by automobile.

Joseph Quirk Norfolk Quirk J. R. Darlington North Main Street W. A. McFaden Richmond, Va Harpers Ferry W. Va F. T. McFaden North Braddock Street Richmond

Mrs Spurr Returns Home from Washington Visit

Mrs. William D. Spurr who has been staying several days here returned last evening to her home in Washington. Miss Virginia Eustler left for Pocomoke Maryland to visit Mr. and Mrs. A G Merrill and was accompanied to Washington by Mrs. Frank Eutsler who will spend a few days visiting friends in that city.

William D. Spurr Washington Virginia Eustler Pocomoke, Md A. G. Merrill Frank Eutsler

Mississippi guests view City home of Landis family

Mrs. E. R. Hodgson and her children Emerson and Sadie of Mississippi are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Landis at their city residence.

E. R. Hodgson Emerson and Sadie Mississippi Mre. P. J.landis

Mr. Harry Harmer Attends Carnival in Strasburg Visit

Mr. Harry Harmer spent the day in Strasburg yesterday and returned last night to attend the carnival here.

Harry Harmer Strasburg

Guests at the George Washington Hotel

Guests at the George Washington Hotel include Mr and Mrs A N Amphlett and Mrs W G Cartwright from Crockett Texas Mrs Mary B Atkinson and daughter Mrs Mary Woods of Wheeling West Virginia and Miss Jane Chapman of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

George Washington Hotel A. N. Amphlett W. G. Cartwright Crocket Texas Mary B. Atkinson Mary Woods Wheeling W. Va Jane Chapman Pittsburgh

Mr George Darst Returns to New York City

Mr George Darst, who has been the guest of Mr John Williams at his Amherst street home, returned today to New York City.

George Darst John Williams Amherst Street New York City

Kathleen Hack Returns Home From Visit in Green Spring Valley

Kathleen Hack returns to Spring Dale after a pleasant visit with her sister Mrs. A T Mussen at Green Spring Valley near Baltimore.

Kathleen Hack Spring Dale Mrs A. T. Mussen Green Spring Valley Baltimore

Chamberlaine Family Returning Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Henry Chamberlaine and son Paul of Keyser West Virginia have been visiting relatives in the city and will return home this evening after their motoring trip.

Henry Chamberlaine Gon. Paul Keyser W. Va

Miss Mollie Blakemore Visits Summer Friends

Miss Mollie Blakemore of St. Joseph Missouri arrived Wednesday evening for a visit with friends. She will spend the rest of the summer here and at Front Royal Virginia.

Mollie Blakemore St. Joseph Front Royal

Miss Betty Reiman Hack Visits Strasburg Aunt

Miss Betty Reiman Hack is spending a few days with her aunt Mrs Charles J Borum of Matin Hill Strasburg Va.

Betty Reiman Hack Mra Charles J. Borum

Practical Guidelines to Keep Calves Growing Thriving calves through proper milk, feed, and care

Start with the dam for two to four days and provide colostrum, then feed two to five pounds of milk per day in three feedings. Introduce grain and hay at ten days, keep utensils clean, use skim milk gradually, and raise hay and grain after six to eight weeks. Ensure clean water, salt, lice protection, and ample roughage for steady growth.

Merchant Promises Better Service and Goods

Mickie states that merchants who use older columns will offer better service and goods once Norrliness is ready, promising improved quality. The item emphasizes competitive standards and market readiness amid local trades.

Norrilness

Firemen's Quality Shows Urgently Seek City Aid

Local fire companies appeal for funding after council refuses support. Promote benefit events to raise money for equipment and operations. Citizens urged to attend charity shows to aid the fire department.

Council

New Enforcement Program Delayed In Prohibition Era Move

Washington July 24 Officials said the present prohibition enforcement program will continue indefinitely with the planned reorganization postponed beyond August 1. Assistant Secretary Andrews and others involved have faced unexpected difficulties and delays in detailing the reorganization and choosing personnel.

Associated Press Washington Andrews

Great Fire at Odense Harbor Fires raging in Denmark

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch reports a great fire in the new harbor at Odense Denmark. Four warehouses and several ships are endangered while thousands of tons of grain burn. Military forces have been deployed as the blaze spreads to coal stacks. falling warehouse walls hindered firefighting efforts.

Associated Press London Exchange Telegraph Agency Odense Denmark

Little Hope Of Saving Miners In Tennessee Shaft

Chattanooga Tenn July 24 Advices from Roane county report eight miners entombed by a Roane Iron Company explosion. The entrance to Bryson's Dip Mine has been sealed and recovery efforts abandoned while a fire rages. Crews say the fire may burn out after a month.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Chattanooga News Roane Bryson’s Roane Iron Company Egcue

First Christian Church Services Highlight Union Event

The First Christian Church will host morning services with Rev. J F Morgan speaking on The Source of Good Gifts at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Nelson F Ricards. No evening service due to union at Handley School at 7 p m. Annual business meeting set for 8 p m.

First Christian Church J. F. Morgan Nic Nelson F. Ricards Handley School

Firemen's Quality Show Promises Fun and Support

Community event invites residents to attend a Firemen's Quality Show for entertainment and fundraising. Organizers stress that attendance helps support local firefighters financially while providing a enjoyable evening for guests.

Keystone State Labor Men Will Support Mine

Jamie H. Maurer president of the Pennsylvania federation of labor pledged support of the coal miners in the scale negotiations with mine owners. He arrived in Atlantic City and said his timing did not indicate a change in the scale situation.

Keystone State Associated Press Atlantic City Jamie H. Maurer Favania Federation of Labor SOC Maurer

North Braod cabbage raiser claims season crown

Mrs James Crider of North Bradford Street is hailed as the community champion cabbage raiser. She weighs 114 pounds after trimming the head, and invites any gardener to surpass this record.

James Crider North Btaddock Street

Notice 10 Public My wife left bed and board debts

E. J. Baggerly of Winchester Vermont indicates responsibility for debts contracted by his wife who has left home. The public notice states he accepts obligation for her existing debts and separation.

Tourists Offer Free 6 Acre Camping Site

A fragment notes a free 6 acre camping site for ladies near the corner of Millwe Avenue and Front Royal Road. It mentions modern facilities and is dated 6-29. Further context is unclear but indicates a promotional notice related to a tourist group.

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