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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1921
Page
3
A catalog of discounted pocketbooks belts and leather goods with prices in cents and dollars. Items include leather and velvet bags, strap bags, and men’s and ladies belts with values from a few cents to several dollars.
A manuscript from 1888 discusses early wagon trade between Baltimore and Knoxville via Newtown and Front Royal. Frederick G. Roseterger, aged 75, recalls wagon construction, costs, teams, and travel times, citing Frederick Shultz as a key wagon builder in Winchester.
The text recalls a once bustling trade network between Winchester and Winchesterville, detailing wagoner routes and prices from $1.25 to $2.25, with six to eight wagons forming long, picturesque trains. It notes town growth, press and population rise, and hints of continued narrative.
Thousands filled Music Hall for the funeral of Col Frederick W. Galbraith national commander of the American Legion. The service featured chaplains from France and the Navy assisted by officials including Theodore Roosevelt Jr and many dignitaries. The body was taken to Spring Grove cemetery and later Arlington for burial with a large funeral cortege across Cincinnati.
The obituary profiles Mr Charles Wyndham aged ninety five, long noted Clarke County farmer’s son, who enlisted at age fifteen with Clarke Cavalry during the Civil War and served through the conflict after being twice captured. Survivors include two sons Leroy and Lester Wyndham, two daughters in Brazil and Chicago, and his wife’s family links to Wheeler and Leslie. Interment occurred in Brazil following his death last Saturday.
Winchester Public Schools close 1920-21 with events at Empire Theater. May 14 class play You'd Be Surprised directed by Mrs. W McC Bond with Virginia Lodge Mildred Crisman and Charles Fansler in senior class. Graduation June 16 features Dr Hugh McGill address Miss Frances Duvall valedictory and diplomas by Mr F Clerk. Admission requires cards. no flowers at theater.
Howard J. Watt of Norfolk Virginia was seriously injured when an automobile driven by friend David Crook entered a Shenandoah Valley Academy garage doorway and pinched him between the rear fender and door. Watt suffered internal injuries and was taken to Memorial Hospital where doctors stated he is improving.
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