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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
4
A historic newspaper notice lists subscription rates in advance terms for one year six months or three months with a separate one month rate. The figures show two dollar fifty cents for yearly, one dollar twenty five cents for half year or quarterly and twenty five cents for one month.
The piece contrasts Hughes and Wilson with whiskers, cites German submarine arrivals and English blockade effects, and argues for American preparedness as the nation weighs political stances and war readiness. It notes public sentiment and the awakening to United States readiness amid recent events.
The county news hints that the Edge Artillery should be organized again with the old commander William T Poague noted for honors. The Petersburg Index reflects on the battery history at Virginia Mill Institute and urges a wartime revival while recounting dangers seen by travelers on the Valley Pike near Stephens City Virginia.
The fragmentary text speaks of ending a scrap and ongoing conflict. It references Europe, William, Nicholas, Francis, a king, and a president, with mentions of swords, guns, airships, shrapnel, and shells amid a drained battlefield.
A satirical verse by Walt Mason mocks officials and kings who heed threats of violence over peace, while dismissing calls for diplomacy. The speaker notes how pleas for war or bombs are met with authority, whereas peaceful proposals provoke anger and orders to police.
A World War I poem honors Frederick George Scott 1st Canadian Division of the British Expeditionary Force. It recalls trees whispering to stars, the fallen soldier resting beneath guardian trees, and the boy who found rest after a life of yearning amid war’s terrible days.
Residents visit relatives and friends across nearby towns. An all day Mount Olive Church meeting with communion is planned for Sunday July 30 inviting all. The piece notes illness of Mrs. Lee Hawkins and well wishes from the community.
Miss Stella Ashwood of Kernstown visited Miss Ima Williams on Sunday. C F Snapp and wife drove to Mount Pleasant to visit relatives. Clarence Clowser, e m Hoyed near Winchester, spent the day with his parents. E R Clowser home hosted W H Williams, Mrs M Orndorff and others from Kernstown and Strasburg. Elsie Ashwood visited W H Williams. Magmie Maphis of Strasburg is visiting here. E E R Clowser were in Winchester Friday. William Himelright and wife moved into a newly finished house. W H Williams were in Winchester last Wednesday. C A Fauver motored to Strasburg Saturday. Levi Orndorff is very ill.
Social notes from Burnt Factory Virginia dated July 27 recount visits by Mr and Mrs Robert Rodefer Mr and Mrs Charles Pugh and Mrs Robert Davis and two children. Dr Osbourne of Berryville attends a local patient. Farmers report delays in hay due to wet weather. Additional items from Apple Grove mention relatives visiting and neighbors calling at Relief and related places.
Miss Yotta Cover of Washington visits grandparents Mr and Mrs J A Baublitz. Mr and Mrs J Wesley Trussell and son from Pittsburgh stay at the former's home. Katherine Grove travels to Santa Poco Lonoke Md. Mrs R de Lyttle of Johnstown VA guests of Mrs Co W Shertzer. Ada Levi of Berryville visits Alva Steele. Mack Carbaugh of McKeesport Pa visiting brother C W Weaver. The Methodist Episcopal Church South district conference sits in Stephens City with many attendees. Various locals host and visit kin. yard party at Mount Williams draws many.
Mount Williams Virginia July 27 Dr and Mrs E B Smoke of White Hall visited the former's brother J W Smoke. Mrs H W Ashwood and two children and Miss Stella Ashwood of Kernstown spent Saturday at J M Orndorff's. Albert Smoke and family of ? and Sunday ate at the home of his father J W Smoke who is seriously ill.
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