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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
4
A postal notice informs readers of a Pecohd class matter with emphasis on weekday handling by Star Publishing Co. and carrier distribution details.
A fragment notes communications involving The On Publishing Company and individuals connected with it. The readable text mentions internal messages and possible roles but provides no clear actions or outcomes.
A fragmented verse fragment discusses a speaker praising their own qualities with wit and irony. The speaker asserts value and virtue, noting that true worth lies in modesty while brazen displays may mislead. Copyright hints at authorial caution about self-promotion.
Miss Deion R. Duke wife of Judge RT. W. Duke Jr. died Saturday at her Charlottesville home. She leaves four sons one daughter one brother and one sister. She was a daughter of F. Slaughter of Lynchburg. Body to Washington for cremation. Melvin Flegenheimer accompanied his family to the city then returned to Richmond. Greta and her daughter returned to Baltimore for a wedding. Friends who had visited since the seminary WH Bosserman left New York on business. Cather spent today in town.
Frederick and Clarke county superintendents left for Charlottesville to attend a Virginia conference of division superintendents at the University of Virginia. State Superintendent Hart presides. Lecturers include Charles H Judd Harvard, Thomas Alexander Nashville, Alexander Inglis Harvard, C W Stiles Health Service, Heath Dabney on world conditions, and Thomas Page Tariff Commission on economic history. The meeting will plan education for next winter’s General Assembly and discuss new State Board of Education rules.
The article argues building costs vary with material prices, noting lumber now offers reasonable value and other materials may drift down slightly while some lines could rise. It urges would be builders to investigate current possibilities before proceeding.
Mr Joseph R Har one of Berryville's oldest stock dealers is seriously hurt at his home in Berryville He is well known in Winchester and Frederick County.
Brooklyn resident Frank C. Drake plans a mass demonstration in New York on July 4 to oppose the Eighteenth Amendment. More than 200000 people have enrolled, promising a landmark protest against prohibitions and limits on personal liberty.
Mrs. W. O. Barrow of Schonelfield Virginia reports two years of constant misery from indigestion. She describes unbearable pains cramps dizziness and fainting until taking Tanlac. She now eats freely gains weight and feels strong and grateful. Tanlac sold in Winchester by Boyd Drug Company and reviving druggists.
A mother’s remembrance notes the one year anniversary of Leslie G. Fletcher’s death on June 13 1920. She laments loneliness and grief while recalling his health youth and the sudden loss. Brothers and sisters add a tribute to their departed sibling and the family’s enduring sorrow.
In memory of our dear mother who died one year ago today June the 23rd returns as the saddest day. She was always kind and forgiving with a pure mind and steadfast love. Though others may think the wound is healed the loss still grieves our hearts. By her daughters.
Mrs Wesley Grim sends heartfelt thanks to the School Board teachers and pupils of John Kerr School and to those who sent automobiles flowers and expressions of sympathy during her crushing sorrow.
A note expresses gratitude to the American Legion, Company I, Robert Y. Conrad Post, for their services at the funeral of Walter Gore Winkfield at National Cemetery on Sunday.
Misses Sue Henson Katherine Laise and Marion Rogers attend Shepherdstown summer school. Mr Mason Hess and wives Charles F Laise and Kenneth Laise drive to Brucetown Sunday. Miss Hattie Lockhart of Martinsburg visits Mrs Cora Stewart. Bunker Hill White Caps lose to Middleway Blues 13 to 6 with umpire bias noted. Elizabeth Henson returns from Morgantown for vacation. Rain needed to protect potato crop. Ruth Knoll visits Shepherdstown. Virginia Morgan of Louisiana visits relatives. P O S A yard party planned June 18. Mrs Hugh McCullogh arrives from St Louis to visit her parents. John G Ebden of Washington visits family.
Announcement from Mrs. M. W. Albin Kernstown states her daughter Miss True Albin wed Mr. Charles W. Gruber of Stephenson Va. The ceremony occurred in Frederick Maryland on June 8 with Rev James C. Wrightson officiating. The couple traveled to Frederick with Miss Mollie Gruber and Mr Raymond Swartz.
James Cooper a retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge builder died at his Strasburg Virginia home aged about 73. He helped construct major trestles since the Civil War and his wife died May 19 1920. He leaves a son and a daughter with visits from Shenandoah Valley Academy student J F Rowe Jr and Carl Kremer of Washington visiting his parents on South Kent street.
J Howard Cather, local agent for Dodge, has bought the armory on North Market Street from L Marshall Baker. He has altered the building. the second floor is now used to store cars with an elevator for lifting. A portion of the first floor is partitioned as a salesroom and is being fitted for that use.
Local wholesale firm T. J. Cooper and Son completed major improvements to the second floor of their large establishment opposite the Baltimore and Ohio passenger depot. Two thirds of the upper story was transformed into a single large room for dry goods and nations storage, with the remainder used for general storage.
By decree in the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia in Mary B Clark vs Lemuel A Clark and others the Special Commissioner will auction the 91 acre Gaines District farm in front of Winchester Court House on June 4 1921 at 2 PM The tract has orchards good houses and wells with one third cash and the balance in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and fire policy J M Steck Special Commissioner MBond posted C Brannon Clerk of Circuit Court Sale to continue until Saturday June 4 1921
A stunning wrap and neckpiece in velvet angora wool makes a charming outfit for mid summer wear.
Those visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clark on last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Normafi Clark of Winchester and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clark of Whitacre.
Former West Virginia governor John J. Cornwell arrived from Baltimore and spent the weekend with his brother William B. Cornwell and sister-in-law at their South Washington Street home.
Paul Gaylord, who recently underwent an appendicitis operation at a local hospital, is reported to be recovering. The statement confirms his discharge and ongoing recovery.
A long freight train of 54 cars passed through Winchester this morning on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. It was drawn by three engines and had about 80 cars at completion.
The notices state Oscar H. Lewis seeks the position of Commissioner of Revenue in Winchester subject to the Democratic primary on August 2, 1921. A second candidate announces candidacy for the Winchester Frederick County and city Delegates seat, also subject to the August 2, 1921 Democratic primary.
Reliable Transfer trustees announce sale of a property at 116 East Ceci Street Winchester on June 25 1921 at noon The two story residence fronts 29 1 feet deep 100 feet with alley access One third cash and balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust Insurance and a camera and film shop ad appears among unrelated notices.
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