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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1922
Page
2
A fragmented line describes a feeling described as glorious, rit clear, and pure. The text remains unclear and partially readable, lacking concrete names, dates, or locations to establish a complete news item.
A puzzling notice promises a reward for the return of a missing item or person. The text hints at a mysterious remedy and advice on loss, mentioning a powerful blood purifying treatment and a claim of skin improvement. The language is garbled and includes promotional hints for a product.
A congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church will be held next Sunday morning to decide on calling a new pastor. The church has been without a regular pastor since Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy resigned for Clarks ville, Tenn. Rev. Dr. William H. Woods has been supplying but is indisposed. A large crowd attended yesterday to hear medical missionary Dr. Randolph T. Shields discuss New Conditions In China.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce will host a general membership meeting at 8 PM on Tuesday June 20 to discuss whether Winchester needs a commission form of government. H B McCormac says the venue is to be announced and members are urged to attend as roads and bond issues will also be considered.
Several officers and non commissioned officers of the Virginia National Guard left yesterday for Virginia Beach near Norfolk for officer instruction. Major R. T. Barton commanding the third battalion and One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry led the Winchester contingent along with Capt. George H. Grimm Lieut Peyton J. Marshall Lieut Lawrence Hollis and Lieut Nelson F. Richards from Company I. The annual encampment of Company I will be held later in the summer.
Miss Helena Knight daughter of Mr and Mrs B M Knight leaves for Baltimore for a wedding then joins friends in New York to sail for Europe spending nearly the entire summer abroad.
George B. Chapman topped the field at the Winchester Gun Club weekly practice with 97 of 100 targets and a long run of 76. C. B. Stickley and J. B. Beverley Jr. tied for second with 92. Other scores: Morgan Pendleton 67, Oates 32, Pingley 24, Lamp 21, Seabright 14, Hodgson 14, G W Pingley 9. In the 25 yard handicap Stickley 21 at 22 yards, Beverley 21 at 22, Chapman 19 at 22.
A Sunday thunderstorm caused damage to crops in northern Frederick County while hail fell heavily near Gainesboro and Atbin. The Stephenson area reported blown old trees on the McCann place and Winchester saw strong winds with rain. Weather forecasts predict occasional showers and above normal temperatures for the week ahead.
President Harding defends Nominee Goldstein after criticism over acceptance of campaign funds. He states the criticism is undeserved and letters to Nat Weee tae describe the situation from St. Louis on June 12.
The Handley Schools of Winchester superintendent, Mr. Clerk, received a postcard today from Mr. Frederick Clerk at the International Rotary Clubs convention in Los Angeles. He has been appointed to a committee of elections and expects to return to the city in a day or two.
Moscow officials report Premier Lenine's health improves he can walk in the garden and dictate letters. Doctors say the ailment is curable and the prior pessimism has vanished.
A heavy earthquake shock was recorded at the Georgetown seismograph early last night and a lighter tremor about 6 am. The center of disturbance was estimated at 2100 miles from Washington in a southerly direction.
A collection of brief quips and jokes from column items. Farmer Corntessel cautions against spoiling a boy’s self confidence while a payroll bandit caper yields a punny exchange about teamwork. A mild exchange in Washington and a tardy clerk joke round out the light items.
A narrator describes his wife’s vague ailments including lumbago rheumatic joints gout a sprained neck and a curved spine then notes she was reading in a cozy corner and fell asleep. The exchange ends with a humorous nonmedical guess.
The exchange notes it is no crime to be poor but running an unlicensed employment agency is. The judge reiterates the point and orders twenty five cents plus costs.
A quirky note references Prof. Bug-Ah declaring a location the Red Sea while hinting at a scientific discovery about tomato soup. The item plays as a playful, science‑tinged aside in a historical newspaper snippet.
Burnt Church Presbyterians and Albin Lutherans hold evangelistic services at the new Lutheran Church beginning this evening through Tuesday June 20. Rev. Graham Gilmer of Fisherville will preach. Song service featured. Services start 7 45 PM with preaching at 8 PM. Public invited.
Dr. R. B. Snapp of Berryville returned from Staunton where he presented a paper on Preventive Dentistry at the Shenandoah Valley Dental Association meeting held June 9 10. He was elected a vice president of the association. Lieutenant Ross Allen U S Navy and Mrs Allen visit Mr James R Dusha ne at his home near town while he is stationed at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
A fragmented excerpt presents dialogue about love and legal woes. Characters Angelina Edwin joke about sincerity and driving, while others mock Shakespeare and crowd reactions. The tone mimics a stage or screen script with casual quips and dramatic promises.
Flossie Footlytes refuses a millionaire's son proposal after he expects a public elopement with no prior publicity. Tottie Twinkletoes notes the plans lacked arrangements.
Hallo Jobson learns Snips & Co hired him to collect a bill from an unnamed debtor. The scene suggests a formal job change or shift in work status as he confronts the issue of payment. The dialogue positions Jobson in a new employment role with a clear financial task ahead.
Mr Cheerio dismisses debt worries and urges cheer. Mr Bloobody counters that an optimist lacks credit to borrow trouble, framing optimism as a financial risk joke.
Bailey Bros. Co credits 67 farms from 4 to 850 acres with multiple houses and outbuildings plus orchard and timber tracts. Listings include limestone land and several store properties with goods, plus 16 city properties and a new pebble dash house at 2500 dollars. Sale asks immediate possession with further details at Bailey Bros. Co in Inche ster, Va.
Sealed bids invited on about one million feet of white oak red oak chestnut and poplar from the 1250 tract at Mountain Falls Frederick County Virginia owned by The Handley Board of Trustees. Bids due June 27 1922. Right to reject all bids reserved. Successful bidder to remove timber. land rights reserved by Handley Board. One half cash and notes due as agreed. Mail bids to John I Sloat Chair Commercial and Savings Bank Winchester Virginia.
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