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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1925
Page
3
An ad explains that running over on the inside is caused by weak ankles and broken arches. Dr. Scholl's Foot-Eater quickly strengthens weak arches, relieves tired feet and related pains, and costs 3.50 per pair. Free demonstrations offered.
You Kiowa Tonic is Good when it takes you eat like a hungry boy and brings back the color to your cheeks. You can soon feel the Strengthening, Invigorating Effect of GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC 60¢.
Auction notice for Saturday at 1 p m at Cooley's Virginia House listing items such as washstands dressers gas range heating stoves tables stands antique stand bookcase kiddy coop baby walker safe piano chairs beds rugs rope and various household goods with cash terms.
An August 1 yard party hosted by the Ladies Aid Society at Greenway Church invites attendees to a community fundraiser. Details list event dates and participation, aiming to raise support for church activities and local outreach efforts.
Fort Valley entomologist Dr. Oliver I Snapp, chief of the Peach Insect Laboratory and head of plant pest investigations, departed yesterday for a scientific conference in New York City. He plans a brief return before resuming work in Fort Valley.
Trustees offer for sale at public auction one International Harvester Three Ton Truck Engine No 2270. The truck, in use one year and in good condition, will be sold in front of the courthouse in Winchester Virginia on Monday August 3 1925 at 2 30 PM. Cash to pay vendor's lien about 900 and costs. balance may be paid with a sixty day negotiable note with approved endorser. F H Brumback Philip Williams Trustees.
Tuesday night for a vacation of two weeks in Winchester Virginia Dr Snapp has won a place of great confidence in the hearts of our peach growers by reason of his close study of conditions here and his always reliable and vital advice as to the treatment of peach orchards.
Edwin M Wayland of Albermarle County Virginia urges renewal of Evening Star subscription praising its value to fruit growers and expresses hope Senator Harry F Byrd will distance himself from piety peddling in Virginia politics. Note included from Wayland and reference to want ads.
Virginia Ritter of this city reports the death of Mrs Lelia A Ross in a Chicago hospital on Saturday after two years with complications. Funeral held there. Born and reared in the county, she was half sister to Thomas Massie of Kernstown and John Massie of Middletown, and Sophia Pifer of Barryville. Nieces include Mrs Walter Boyd Edith Pannett and Virginia Ritter. nephews Earl Massie and Tom Boyd. Wife of Gus Ross a Chicago insurance man, about 55. Parents died early. she moved west then returned periodically to visit kin.
Mrs Annie Earle of Pine Grove West Virginia died July 20 in Wheeling Ohio Valley Hospital after years of poor health from paralysis. She was 42, married July 20 1916 to W Scott Earle, mother of Margariete, daughter of I N Johnson and Mrs Johnson of High View. Funeral July 23 at Timber Ridge and Pine Grove with Rev Donald Ward officiating.
A letter from T. Miller of Sheatock Oklahoma dated July 26 1926 expresses eagerness to read The Star to learn what the boys at home are doing. He notes rains have ended drought and the weather remains warm, enclosing a check for The Star.
Funeral services for Bertha Lee Shipe of Middletown were held after her death on July 19 from blood poisoning. Born October 23, 1914, she was nicknamed Happy early in life and excelled despite illness. She joined Reliance United Brethren Church in May and partook of the Lord’s Supper two weeks before passing. She leaves her parents, a sister Oveta, and brothers Frank and Arthur.
Mortimer Newhouse, 81, veteran Confederate officer and prominent Virginia Democrat, died at his Culpeper home. He served with the Little Fork Rangers and the Blue Horse Cavalry, active in Southern Army efforts. Survived by a widow and several children. Known for long Democratic participation and influence in local elections.
The Winchester baseball club seeks entry to the Shenandoah Valley League. Officials report the team has played about nine games and aims to join the circuit, contingent on league residency rules. The directors meet Wednesday to decide, as Shepherdstown, Kalubureburg, and others have shown strength. Home game at Handley Field begins 3:30 against Stras.
Property listing for 259 acres with six room dwelling bank barn spring water and cistern eight miles from Winchester. Priced to sell at 3000 dollars. Also three urban building lots with water sewer and electricity on street at 10.09 per foot. GOOD & COMPANY, 18 Ronse Avenue.
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