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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1925
Page
6
In New York on July 28 heavy profit taking in motors and some tobacco shares interrupted but did not reverse the overall price uptrend. Morning trading saw expanded volume with over 500000 shares traded in the first hour as new 1925 high records followed rapidly and call money opened unchanged at 4 percent.
Mrs Robert M La Follette announced she will not seek the United States Senate seat left vacant by her husband’s death She said she could best serve the progressive cause by writing his biography from 1912 to his death based on notes and material prepared by the senator. It is believed Robert M La Follette Jr will run for his father’s seat.
By deed of trust dated April 21 1923 the undersigned offers at public sale in front of the County Courthouse Winchester at 11 oclock a m on Saturday August 1 1925 several lots on South Kent Street and Southwark Street proposed 40 foot fronts with rear alleys. Lots may be sold separately or as a whole with two equal annual installments and 1 third cash. Purchaser to furnish a deed of trust securing payment. J W Baker trustee Dunn & Duvall auctioneers.
By decree of the Corporation Court dated June 25 1925 in Bragonier v Me grew et al the special commissioner will sell at public auction in front of Winchester Court House on July 28 1925 at 12 M the house and lot on the west side of North Braddock Street Winchester fronting 62 feet 6 inches and extending 180 feet to an alley bound north by A C Swimley area where Mrs Virginia F Bragonier lived until her death The sale offers one brick dwelling with terms one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance policy J M Steck special commissioner Bond given as required by law Corinne Thomas deputy clerk of the Corporation Court. (6-29-4wks.)
Invitations received by Winchester residents for the Charles Town horse show dances on August 5 and 6. Dance committee members include Hugh McCormick of Charles Town and J. Buster of Halltown, both with many local friends.
Miss Elizabeth Smith and Miss Margaret Tiddler of Kernstown will spend the week at Massenatta Springs for the Young People's Conference in session there.
Mr and Mrs Guy E Cummings and their two children from Portsmouth Virginia arrived yesterday by car and will stay a few days with Mrs Cummings brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs L R Smith at their Valley Pike home. Mr Cummings is part of the Cummings Roberts wholesale shoe firm of Norfolk Virginia.
Miss Margaret Drummond has returned to her Philadelphia home after spending two weeks as the house guest of Miss Mildred Millsen.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tusing return to their home near Stephen after a two week visit with relatives in Wardensville. They are accompanied by Mr. Tusing’s sisters Miss Carmine and Miss Margaret Tusing.
Reverend Mr. Dudley of the Church of Christ leaves this morning for Haylesmere Pennsylvania to join his daughter Miss Katherine Dudley who has resided there for a week. Rev Leonard W. Riley will fill church appointments next Sunday. Dudley plans to return in early August.
Mrs Harry Lee McCann spent two weeks with her parents near Blue Mount and has returned to her residence near Stephenson.
Mr. Wilmer Shryock and wife prepare to relocate with family to Fort Lauderdale Florida next Tuesday for real estate work. Friends in the area express regret at their departure and bid farewell.
Dayton Tenn July 28 The Tennessee Case an address by William Jennings Bryan defending the Tennessee anti evolution law was released by Mrs Bryan The defense chose to rest without argument and allow a verdict of guilty Bryan said the case was no longer local but a national clash between unbelief and faith as expressed through Tennessee legislation
Mrs Vere Sinclair Gould widow of George Jay Gould and heir to part of the Gould fortune married Viscount Dunsford, heir of the Earl of Middleton, in Montreal. The couple plan to live in London. Dunsford, 37, Oxford educated, WWI veteran, was decorated for bravery.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds its bi monthly meeting at Friends' Church at corner Washington and Piccadilly streets. The session starts at 9 30 Thursday morning July 30 with a full attendance urged from all members.
Mr. H. L. Callis of Baltimore, in town for several days on business, departed this morning after staying as a guest at the George Washington Hotel.
Mr and Mrs Miller Jenkins and their family spent Sunday with friends at Harpers Ferry, enjoying a day of fellowship and shared memories in the scenic town.
At a council meeting of the Girls' Athletic Association held yesterday in their club room a swimming party was planned for Friday night for club members. Membership applications from Miss Dorothy Kremer and Miss Margaret Snyder were approved. Plans for August activities were left to be discussed at the regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 6.
Miss Elouise Kremer, guest of her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Samuel Spangler in Gettysburg, returned here Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Howard March spend the week with Mrs Marchs uncles Messrs Paul and Guy Glynn in Mount Williams.
Misses Careau and Kitty Turner of Washington stay with Misses Stuart at their home on the Northwestern grade.
Memorial Hospital admissions include Mr. Jack Vincent of Stephens City undergoing tonsil surgery this morning. Miss Sarah Clowser of Bloom and Miss Ethel Mose of Happy Creek also had tonsil operations. Miss Virginia Baker, daughter of W. M. Baker, and Miss Mary Eppinge of Berkeley Springs are noted as patients for short times. Mrs. Sadie Evans and daughter Freddie of Edinburg had tonsils removed today. Mrs. Clarence Palmer of Strasburg returned home this morning after a successful operation.
Mr and Mrs Foster and their Pennsylvania family visit Mr and Mrs Moronn Harlee at their Valley Pike residence, meeting relatives and sharing time together with neighbors.
Mr. R. S. Smith of Westinghouse Electric Company was in town today on business.
Mr and Mrs Myer Hamburger entertained a few friends at their West Cork Street home in honor of their guest Miss Hattie Berlin of Baltimore yesterday afternoon.
A lantern explosion caused a fire at Elmer Holliday's farm near Whitacre destroying a barn and several outbuildings. Grain hay and farming implements were among the losses with insurance reportedly carried.
Miss Claire Blanton of Richmond visits Miss Miriam Davenport Talbot at her home on South Washington Street.
The guest register lists Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Mays, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bongers, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McDonald of Smithton, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Feathers, R. E. Feathers of Smithfield, H. A. Kneisly and D. M. Borum of Strasburg, F. W. Shumell of Harrisburg, E. S. Frick of York, Pa., and I. F. Gray and wife of York, Pa.
Mrs Edward Neville and her granddaughter Miss Morena Anderson traveled to Washington to visit friends and relatives, taking the opportunity for a family gathering amid their travels.
Miss Helen-Jeane Miller is the guest of friends and relatives in Norfolk and North Carolina through September 15.
Washington visitors included S. T. Price and wife connected with the Washington Transfer Company, A. G. Jones, M. Krol, J. E. Coons of Fairmont West Virginia, R. P. Henry of Philadelphia, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bargamin and family of Crozet Virginia. They spent the night en route to Washington where his son Russell Jr is an officer at Camp Meade.
Miss Kathryn Anderson leaves this morning for Wilmington where she will stay a week with her uncle Charles Anderson before visiting Atlantic City and then returning home.
Miss Anna Briggs arrived home last evening at her residence on North Brad dock street after visiting relatives and friends in Charlottesville and Culpeper VA.
A man and a woman were killed in Richmond as an 18 year old opened fire in a city restaurant. A police detective was probably fatally wounded and another man was shot in the leg during the incident.
Mr and Mrs Frank Gregson and their son arrived home last night after Mr Gregson spent time touring numerous Hotels of the American chain in the north.
Mrs J W Carroll and Miss Lucille Williams of Stephens City travel to Massanetta Springs Virginia to attend the Epworth League Assembly this day.
Mrs. C. E. Clowser of Mountain Falls underwent surgery at Memorial Hospital for symptoms of blood poisoning in her hand and was reported today as somewhat improved. She is a highly regarded local resident and friends hope for a swift return to normal health.
Mr. L. L. Strout and family relocate today into an apartment shared with Mr. and Mrs. Miller Jenkins on North Market street. Mr. Sibert, representing the Strout farm agency, will run his office from the same residence.
Misses Margarette and Sarah Banta of Pleasureville Kentucky have returned to their home after a ten day visit at the home of Dr and Mrs E A Humston on South Main Street. They also spent time with friends in Pittsburgh and West Virginia.
Mrs Samonles, long ill, worsened today at the home of Mrs Nina Glynn Anderson on Market street, with relatives and neighbors noting her declining condition.
Mrs Lucy Goss and her son Eddie depart tomorrow for Cumberland where she will visit her daughter Mrs James McGee. Mr Goss will travel to Pittsburgh and other cities before returning to Cumberland to accompany his mother home.
Funeral services for Miss Virginia E. Kremer were held at 4 o clock yesterday from her father Luther F Kremer’s home at 320 South Main. A large gathering attended to honor her memory. Rev Dr C A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church and Rev Dr F T McFaden conducted the rites. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ralph Fansler Marcus Ritter Davis Ritter Joseph B Newlin Richard Kremer and Edward Kremer.
The funeral of George E Hillyard, who died Saturday, was held today from his Cedar Creek grade home. Rev Boyd V Switzer led rites in Brad dock Street Methodist Church South, with Rev Johnson away. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery in the family lot. Pallbearers included George Pope Jacob L Crisman L E Stultz and Messrs Newcome Swartz and Grubbs.
AP report from New Haven details the discovery at Flanagan Hotel where a man named Mike Sepuzupa of Providence Rhode Island and two boys aged about seven and twelve were found dead after the room was entered. The man lay on the floor doubled as if convulsed while the boys lay fully clothed on the bed. Three glasses with ginger ale were found in the room.
In a Mountain Falls Va letter dated July 27 1925 J B Crowell defends his remarks on Ellsworth Dodson and a Mount Williams baseball game. He says he reported Dodson accurately and stands for law and order denying any support for wrongdoing. He attributes any miscommunication to the original report and reiterates his stance.
A trace of rainfall was recorded shortly before 3 PM by a shower that briefly looked like a furious electrical storm. The black clouds moved on and the rain stopped soon after.
Edgar Addison Bancroft American ambassador to Japan died in Karuizawa a mountain resort in Central Japan where he was summering. He fell ill about three weeks earlier initially thought to have indigestion but later diagnosed with a small duodenal ulcer.
Evanston Wyoming report quotes Mrs Verena Carpenter detailing monthly pains before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After taking it she recovered, married, bore five children, and now handles all her household tasks with improved health, recommending the remedy.
Messrs James Snyder Charles Snyder and Wilbur Jenkins prepare for a weeklong camping excursion along the Shenandoah river starting later this week. The trio intends a quiet outdoor retreat and return by week’s end.
Mrs Parle B Massie departs for Harrisburg to stay with her sister Miss Dora White and Miss Mattie Eskridge on Market Street, sharing a visit with the family at their home.
Mrs. J. A. Richard and her daughter Mildred Richard have returned home after visiting friends in River Springs Maryland. The brief item notes their travel and reunion with family locally.
Mr Leslie D. Kline departed last evening for Richmond, traveling for unspecified business or personal reasons.
Mrs E R Boyd and her son from Tazewell Virginia traveled to town and planned to visit relatives in Rising Sun Maryland.
Mr. G. Carroll Walter was visiting his brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Orndoff and returned to his New York home last evening.
Miss M H Campbell is spending the day in Washington visiting notable sites and meeting with officials to discuss upcoming engagements and appearances.
Mr. E. H. Biddle of Rochester New York visits his brother in law Mr. H. H. Cooxus at his Fairmont avenue home. From there he will drive to Omney to be a guest of his father in law Dr. Shull.
Mr and Mrs fr M Baker arrived home after a tour through western North Carolina visiting Asheville Blowing Rock and Marion among other cities. Baker was on a business trip while Mrs Baker visited relatives and friends during the journey.
The Rev. and Mrs. J. Luther Neff and their sons Robert and Paul Neff have returned home on South Market Street after a two week visit with relatives and friends in Skuylkill county Pennsylvania.
Mr and Mrs Carl Roberts have completed a tour of caverns in the Shenandoah Valley and, after visiting the former's mother Mrs William A Pingley on East Leicester Street, returned by automobile to New York where Mr Roberts works for the Pictorial Review.
The George Washington Hotel promotes Winchester by large blue road signs along main routes. Signboards, 24 feet long and feet high, feature bold white lettering and advertise the hotel and city. Management plans to add more signs near major roads nationwide to boost visibility.
Reports from FEZ Morocco dated July 28 describe Abe-el-Krim reinforcing Fez el Bali and Ouezzan sectors north of the Riffian objective Fez. French forces struggle to dislodge tribesmen using woods and rocky terrain while some tribesmen seek peace on the eastern end of the line.
Hollywood reports actress Wanda Hawley wed Wilkinson in a brief ceremony. The film star, known for her screen work, is noted in the article as marrying and beginning a new chapter in her career. Local coverage emphasizes the union and Hawley’s ongoing prominence in cinema.
Former automobile racing driver Wilkinson and J. Stuart were married here yesterday in a simple ceremony attended by close family and friends. The couple plans to reside locally and begin their life together after the nuptials.
SWAMPSCOTT Mass July 28 Consummation of the European security pact in the opinion of President Coolidge would lay broad foundation for further disarmament. Published reports that the President had given up hope for another arms conference were denied at the summer White House today. Conditions in Europe are not yet propitious for initiating a definite move for a conference.
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