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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
4
Decoration day tribute in the National Cemetery honors Clarence Keeler of an Ohio regiment. His sister Mrs. H. B. Johnson of Norwalk, Ohio, arranged flowers and flags for his grave and sent a check to procure the tribute. She also penned verses memory of her brother.
A Walt Mason poem reflects on vast seas and distant shores from a nameless observer. Imagery wanders from prairie scenes to coral reefs and ancient cities as ships drift beyond reach while wondering about distant messages from mariners and pirates.
An eloquent memorial day tribute honors Brigadier General Isaac Ashby, the Murat of Kéon’s Army, praised for discipline born of war and privation. The speaker recalls Ashby’s life, death, and the enduring legend of a knight of the Valley, whose deeds remain the pride of a noble people. Flowers may bloom on his grave, but no marble is needed to tell his actions.
Mr George Moore died last Saturday night at his home in Hinckle Frederick County after a long illness. He was 80 and lived much of his life farming in the area and Morgan County West Virginia. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Ivy Catlett Berkeley Springs Va and three sons Walter Thurman Moore Hinckle. Funeral services were held by Reverend Kiracofe of the Southern Methodist Church and interment followed at the parish cemetery. Mr Moore had long been a member of the Methodist Church.
In Winchester Corporation Court a guardianship order names J. R. Strode as guardian of infant Marvin R. Strode. Bond set at 8000 dollars with Mary R. Strode as surety, grandmother. Child conceived from deceased parents M. Register Strode and the mother. J. R. Strode is the child’s uncle.
The Red Cross will present an illustrated lecture at Mount Williams on Wednesday June 9 at 8 o clock. Miss Strickler the county school nurse will speak and show slides from Washington on Red Cross work during the great war. She will also display hygiene and sanitation pictures. Miss Anna J Haines Red Cross secretary will appear in Russian costume and recount relief work in Russia and Siberia. The lecture is free and open to all interested.
An advertisement urges daily NR Tablets for constipation using laxatives and purges. It touts benefits to digestion and liver function, promising easy bowel action, better health, and a price of 25 cents per box with a 25 day supply.
Mother made Short Cake uses Old Dominion Self Rising Flour two and a half cups. The mix includes one egg, one half cup lard and butter, moistened with milk and water. Old Dominion Self Rising Flour is made by Winchester Milling Corporation.
Rock Enon Red Cross committee met June 1 at Rock Enon Springs Hotel led by Mrs. Jas Leenhart. They discussed Junior Red Cross anti pest drive, a nursing class taught by Miss Strickler, visiting ex service men, and an illustrated June 24 lecture in the hotel ballroom with speakers to be announced.
An advertisement warns against calomel a dangerous mercury drug causing nausea and cramps. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative claiming it cures sluggish liver and digestive issues without salivation, offering a 50 refund if unsatisfied.
A Red Cross Home Service Committee meeting at Gore, June 1, with six members and secretary Miss Anna J. Haines, discussed forming a nursing class for a week under Miss Strickler and visiting all ex service men in the district who have not replied to a Red Cross letter on compensation. Miss Beulah Parish was chosen as local Red Cross secretary and welcomes questions on Red Cross interests.
Mrs Samuel G Spangler of Gettysburg Pennsylvania is visiting her nieces Mrs Wither C Kremer and Mrs Taylor F Hahn on Main Street. Mrs Spangler is sister of the late Mrs W A Carper. Mr J H Hott formerly of Dayton Virginia now Oklahoma City Oklahoma passes through on his way to Oklahoma City.
A fragment mentions a new moment fixture and a heated sit with references to Rapping and a second shut. Details are unclear but imply a proceeding or event described as a heated discussion or action.
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