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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1925

Page

3

Relieace 5 Ala tt al a he ois and local visits

Relieace 5 Ala tt al a he ois RELIANEE VA J W Keener and daughter Anna visited Hagerstown on Thursday for grandchild Karicofe Ieyean Yarnlly hosted dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wi O Cooley. George Olinger and family guests of Mr and Mrs D NS Ghiyd9. Mr and Mrs Crowell Beaty entertained.]]>

Crowell Beaty C. W. Cooley C. CB Marguerite Willey Simmer Gokogs Harrisonburg Miles Price Mr. Price Martinsburg Spen Ser Joy

Social notes from Relief Brevities May June

Miss Helen Crim visited her grandmother in Winchester for a week. Paul Ritter spent Saturday night with Harry White. Mr and Mrs John Madagan and family visited Pat Madagan at his home nearburg on Sunday evening.

Edna Snapp Luther Snapp John Crim Freddie Crim Garland Madagan Ashby Groves Moselle Madagan Helen Crim Winchester Paul~ Ritter Harry White John Madagan Pat Madagan

Foot Comfort Department Promises Quick Relief

An ad touts Dr Scholl prompts for foot trouble in a Foot Comfort Department. It promises quick and permanent relief and invites customers to visit for the proper remedy.

Dr. Scholl

W H Brown Wedding Receives Musical Reception

The wedding of W H Brown included a reception with guests from Washington Lexington Va Martinsburg W Va and New York Altoona Pa and Bunker Hill W Va A musical program featured organ and vocal solos violin and quartet selections with Mrs Harry Stouffer and Miss Madeline Whitlock performing special pieces The ceremony opened with a Lohengrin march and concluded with Mendelssohn Recessional and O Perfect Love as the couple exited.

Washington Colleen Cer Clemmer Lexington Walter Potts Mae Warren H Cooper Harry Maloy Altoona Lenner New York William Peery Maria Bageant Martinsburg W. Va M. A. Hodgson Bunker Hill Tilt Madeline Whitlock Hugh S. Duffey Rosey Mary Rosenberger Offenbach Evva ‘Stouffer Harry C. Stouffer Malley Nina Williams Harriet Pearson Floyd Haines Joseph Hodgson Cadman Pauline Shoop Miss Whitlock

Auto License Receipts Increase in 1925 May Totals

Richmond reports automobile license receipts for January through May 1925 totaled 3,648,358.61, up 777,045.98 from the 1924 period. The five month gain nearly equals the entire 1924 year, while gasoline tax to June 1, 1925 shows a net rise of 136,836.40 versus 1924. The department expects stronger gains for the rest of 1925.

Richmond Motor Vehicle Department

Farmers Cry Down Officers Offering Land For Taxes

In Nashville Arkansas a crowd of 1500 to 2000 blocked reading of a tax sale notice at the Howard County Courthouse. A second day of obstruction halted another sale of land for unpaid improvement taxes. Clerk R W Smith plans to report to the chancery court. the next session is in November. Road tax assessments have been delinquent since 1921, a fact recently upheld by the State Supreme Court.

Nashville Ark Howard County Court House R. W. Smith Chancery Court

Arkansas farmers face land sales over road bond taxes

About three years ago Arkansas farmers who backed highway bond issues complained they could not pay the taxes. Letters to the New York Times described the dire agricultural belt tax burden. Courts upheld the taxes and officials now begin selling land to pay assessments.

Arkansas New York Times

Kiefer Family Returns Home After Visit in Washington

Mr and Mrs Lewis Kiefer and their daughter Frances of Washington have returned home by automobile after a ten day visit to Mrs William Whisson and Mrs Virginia Simpson Fare on South Braddock Street.

Lewis Kiefer Frances Kiefer Washington William Whisson Virginia Simpson South Braddock

Union Leader Held In Contempt By W Va Court

Y A Bittner chief international representative of United Mine Workers in northern West Virginia coal strike area found guilty of contempt by Monongalia Circuit Court Judge I G Lazelle. Fined 500 dollars and six months in jail, released on 2000 dollar bond pending appeal. Contempt arose from May 3 Fairmont address challenging injunctions and judges.

Associated Press Morgantown W. Va Y. A. Bittner United Mine Workers West Virginia I. G. Lazelle Monongalia Bittner Fairmont Lazelle

Briand Says France Will Settle Debts

Geneva June 11 French Foreign Minister Briand told Congressman Theodore E Burton that France plans to take steps soon to settle its debt to the United States. The meeting occurred as Burton, a member of the American debt funding commission, discussed global funding moves.

Associated Press Geneva Briand Theodore E. Burton Ohio American Debt Funding Commission France United States

Miners and Police In Fatal Clash

William Davis, a striker, was killed and scores of miners and company police were injured in a confrontation over control of the Waterford power plant amid the British Empire Steel Corporation dispute with its employees in New Waterford Nova Scotia on June 11.

Associated, Press New Waterford N.S William Davis Waterford British Empire Steel Corporation

Attachment suit against C W Bowers in Frederick County Virginia

In the Frederick County Circuit Court a attachment action seeks to recover 4715.00 plus interest from C W Bowers and to seize his real and personal property in Frederick County and Winchester City. The defendant is alleged to be removing or about to remove assets from Virginia to hinder creditors. He is ordered to appear within ten days and the notice is to be published weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star and posted at the Frederick County courthouse by June fifteenth. C C Brannon, Clerk. Robert T Barton, p q.

State OF Virginia Circuit Court Frederick County M. P. Ehert C. W. Bowers Fredderick Winchester Virginia Evening Star Court House C. C. ‘Brannon Robert T. Barton P. Q Percy Sibert Bessie C. Sibert Adam Forney Percy L. Sibert

London Paper Ridicules Bryan Evolution Views

London papers mock William Jennings Bryan in the Twenties style, condemning his stance on evolution as absurd. The Westminister Gazette editorial fears the trial of John T. Scopes and Tennessees anti evolution law will stifle free inquiry and hinder scientific progress.

London Bryan Associated Press The Westminister Gazette Tennessee William Jennings Bryan Scopes the Gazette

Notice of Master Commissioner actions in Sibert estate case

In Winchester Virginia the Master Commissioner Lake Frazier sets a June 15 1925 hearing to execute decree in the Sibert estate suit. Parties in interest must appear at No 36 Rouss Ave Winchester VA with evidence vouchers papers and matters necessary. The notice cites the April 1915 decree and May 1925 entry in the case.

Rouss Ave Winchester J. W. Seen P. C. Anderson P.C. Anderson Virginia Rouss Avenue Jas. P. Reardon T. R. Cather P. Q

Youth Found Shot Near Dead Girl Is In Critical Shape

Sterling Mills, a wealthy high school student, remained in critical condition after a Tuesday shooting in the woods near the site where his schoolgirl girlfriend Priscilla Amidon’s body was found. Police planned to question him when able, as authorities ordered schools to bar discussions of the tragedy.

Associated Press Wellessly Farms Mass Sterling Mills Priscilla Amidon

Well-Known Railway Clerk Recovers at Home

Mr. Fred J. Warrick, a renowned railway mail clerk, has been confined at home in Middle town with a badly infected leg since June 1. He is slowly recovering but remains confined to his room.

Fred J. Warrick Middletowm

Miss Grace Hollinberger to Wed Mr George Curtis Spansler

Social notices report Miss Grace Hollinberger will marry George Curtis Spansler tomorrow at 4 o clock in Mechanicsburg. Miss Hollinberger, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry W Hollinberger, will be married in the Presbyterian Church with Mrs Fansler as matron of honor. The best man hosts a dinner at the Penn Harris Hotel.

Grace Hollinberger R.S. Fansler Arthur Leafe Leslie B. Shepherd Mechanicsburg Mary Grace Hollinberger Harry W. Hollinberger George Curtis Spansler Harrisburg Presbyterian Church Fansler Penny Harris Hollinberger Winchester Memorial Hospital Training School Pennsylvania Railroad

Miss McCartney Pupils to Give Saturday Recital at Empire

Miss Kathleen McCartney leads piano pupils in a Saturday morning recital at the Empire Theatre at 10 30 assisted by Miss Marshall Stryker Miss Margaret Hansbrough and Mr Floyd Haines The program includes a colonial number in costume by twenty children with no admission charge or reserved seats

Miss McCartney Kathleen McCartney Empire Theatre Marshall Stryker Margaret Hansbrough Floyd Haines

Children’s Day Pageant at Baptist Sunday School

Sunday school will celebrate Children’s Day next Sunday morning with a children's pageant presented by the youngsters, highlighting their talents and faith.

the Baptist Sunday School

Pauline Shoop Performs at Irving College Concert

A Tuesday night concert at Irving College Mechanicsburg PA featured Pauline Shoop of this city, a violin student at Peabody, as one of the principal artists.

Irving College Mechanicsburg Pauline Shoop Peabody

Brugh Couple Back Home For June In Hagerstown

Mr and Mrs Lynn K Brugh return to their Hagerstown residence after several months in New York City They plan to stay through June then travel in July to Norway to visit relatives and spend the fall in Paris.

Lynn K. Brugh New York City Hagerstown Norway Paris

Walter H Bosserman Returns From Roanoke College

Walter H Bosserman has returned to his home from Roanoke College where he is a student.

Mr. Walter. H Bosserman Roanoke College

Church Night Meeting At Friendship Hall

The Baptist Church held a night gathering at Friendship Hall last evening with a brief meeting followed by special music and refreshments for attendees.

the Baptist Church Friendship Hall

James Stine Home From University Of Pennsylvania

Mr James Stine returns home from the University of Pennsylvania where he is a student.

James Stine University of Pennsylvania

Public Sale of Valuabe County Property in Winchester

The decree in Fred L. Glaize vs A Bowers et al directs a public sale in front of the Frederick County Court House Winchester at 11 am on Tuesday June 30 1925. A 2 acre 26.6 pole tract with house to sell. One third cash day of sale with balance in two annual bonds at 6 percent secured by deed of trust and insurance. Special Commissioners Lynch Ridgeway. Bond by Harry R Kern. Court Clerk Brannon. Also a Master Commissioner notice for Meredith Anderson et al regarding estate matters with weekly notices in Winchester paper.

Fred L. Glaize Glaize and Brother Bowers Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Winchester

Student Hugh Green Home For Summer With Mother

Mr. Hugh Green a Virginia Polytechnic Institute student is home for summer vacation and will spend the break with his mother Mrs A L Green.

Hugh Green Virginia Polytechnic Institute A. L. Green

Washington man Mr. Jack Pole visits town with friends

Mr. Jack Pole of Washington spent yesterday in town with friends. Local residents noted his casual appearance and social visit, adding a note on the drawn crowds along Main Street as he toured shops and spoke with residents.

Jack Pole Washington

Miss Nina Mellwee Visits Fort Scriven Guests

Miss Nina Mellwee returns from Fort Scriven Georgia and is hosted by Mr and Mrs G C Rose at their North Main Street home.

Nina Mellwee Fort Scriven G. C. Rose North Main Street

Raleigh Woman Guest of North Braddock Street Hosts

Mrs Harry Smith of Raleigh North Carolina is the guest of Mr and Mrs Edward Peer at their home on North Braddock Street.

Harry Smith Raleigh, N. C Edward Peer North Braddock Street

Miss Agnes Mohler Visits Brenners in Martinsburg

Miss Agnes Mohler visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brenner of Moler avenue and has returned to her home in Winchester.

Agnes Mohler Fred Brenner Moler Avenue Winchester

Mrs Rodgers Visits Klines Then Returns Home

Mrs Harry Rodgers who stayed with Mr and Mrs F Estes Kline at their Vaucluse residence has returned to her Mount Crawford Virginia home.

Harry Rodgers

Baltimore visitor Dewait to spend days in Winchester

Mr Donald Dewait of Baltimore arrived today and will stay a few days in Winchester. He was a student at the Shenandoah Valley Academy the past term.

Donald Dewait Baltimore Winchester Dewait Shenandoah Valley Academy

Mrs Wisecarver Heads to Capon Road for Visit

Mrs Nettie Wisecarver departed today for Capon Road to stay with her sister Miss Mary Braithwaite as a guest until Sunday.

Nettie Wisecarver Capon Road Mary Braithwaite

Maryland Graduate to Spend Summer at Harman Baker’s Home

Harman Baker arrived today and will host the summer season at his mother’s house. Baker graduated this week from the University of Maryland.

Mr. Harman Baker Mr. Baker University of Maryland

Ida Steele Visits Stephens City Resident in Town

Miss Ida Steele of Stephens City spent the day in town, spending time with friends and running errands. Local residents noted her cheerful appearance and extended greetings as she moved through shops and streets.

Ida Steele Stephens City

Gore man Mr E L Hook visits town today

Mr E L Hook of Gore was in town on a business visit today, calling on local merchants and exchanging news with residents.

E. L. Hook Gore

Mr Edgan Walter Visits Chattanooga Kin

Mr Edgan D Walter arrived today from his home in Chattanooga Tennessee and is visiting his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J M Orndoff.

Edgan D. Walter Chattanooga, Tenn J. M. Orndoff

Mrs Arthur Athey Returns Home After Nursing in Charles Town

Mrs Arthur Athey, who has served as a nurse in Charles Town for some time, has returned to her home. The move marks a transition in her nursing career and signals her return to family and local community life.

Arthur Athey Charles Town

Mrs Hartman Hosts Miss Holver and Mr Lyman Guests

Miss Gladys Holver of Summit Point and Mr Ray Lyman will stay with Mrs C A Hartman at her North avenue home for several days as guests.

Gladys Holver Summit Point Ray Lyman C. 8. Hartman North Avenue

Kellogg's Bran Aids Constipation Relief Nationwide

Advertised Kellogg's Bran promises permanent relief from constipation by cleansing and regulating the intestines. The ad touts All bran content, recommends two tablespoonfuls daily, and highlights serving ideas and availability in Battle Creek and via grocers, hotels, and restaurants.

Kellogg’s Kellogg Battle Creek

Beekeepers Find Demand for Honey

Beekeeping grows as public appreciation of honey increases and creates demand. Honey flavor and color vary with flowers visited. Honey replaces sugar in cooking and provides quick energy. USDA bee culture labresearch aids beekeepers by studying pests and nectar flow. States report heavy correspondence and co operation with the lab. Other divisions assist with chemistry and extension work to support beekeepers.

United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Entomology United States Department Sture Laboratory Burstural Economics

Straw or Bedding Saves Liquid Manure on Farms

The article explains saving liquid manure in horse stalls by using ample straw bedding to absorb waste. It notes the absorbed manure should be applied to fields promptly, and describes practices in large arable setups with concrete floors, flushing drains, and distributing manure via cisterns, tank wagons, or spreading methods.

Molasses Not Best Food for Pigs, Says Pennsylvania Test

Pennsylvania experiments fed pigs corn with one part molasses and with none show molasses did not improve gains. The test found pigs given molasses gained about one fifth less than those fed corn alone, and two pints of molasses equaled one pound of corn in feeding value. Pigs did not show strong preference for molasses compared to corn.

Pennsylvania

Feeding Flax Straw as Livestock Feed

Flax straw can feed sheep and horses with moderate success as part of a rough ration. It has no new feeding value and should not be a large ration portion. Frozen straw is dangerous to eat soon after frosted because prussic acid poisoning can result.

Shell Weight in Eggs Points to Factory Scale

A scientist finds 84 percent of an average egg is shell and 1.6 pounds of shell cover 160 eggs per year. The idea suggests a high output hen laying 200 to 300 eggs yearly would always have oyster shells present or produce enough shell to cover her eggs.

Dry Mash Favored by Poultrymen for Better Results

Some poultrymen report good results by adding Ohio mineral mix to dry mash. The ration, 60 percent fine ground limestone and 20 percent salt, is added to mash with less than 10 percent meat scrap. The mineral ration is used to enhance nutrition in feed.

Ohio

Weak-Shelled Eggs Threaten Hatch and Transit Loss

The text notes that soft and thin shells lead to egg damage during transit and while incubating. It highlights eggs used for hatchings easily cracking in nests and harming crate appearance, with shells not strong enough for shipping or storage.

Ship Howard sails from Baltimore with Stee family aboard

Capt and Mrs Henry Stee of Virginia Valley Orchard Camp Winchester were passengers aboard the Merchants and Miners ship Howard bound for Ce ae Mass, sailing from Baltimore on Tuesday.

Henry Stee Virginia Valley Winchester Baltimore Merchants and Miners Howard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sample Shoe Store POR the Natharison Co Hamman's $ Store Main ‘Street Brill & Ritter’s W. H. Brown Gene Tunney Gibbons Dempsey Tom Gibbons Gene Tunney Polo Grounds Jack Dempsey St. Paul Corporation Court OF Vernon L. Sibert Lake Frazier M. M. Lynch P. Qi Social and Personal Mrs. Estes Kline Vaucluse Town Elizabeth Stuart Katherine Baker Harry R. Kirn John J. Ridgeway Harry RB. Kern C. C. Brannon Frederick Co Preedprick County Meredith Anderson
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