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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

3

Frederick Circuit Sunday Appointments Listed

Frederick circuit appoints for Sunday June 20 include Carpers Valley Children’s day service at 10 30 a m Macedonia communion service at 3 30 p m and Children’s day observed at Relief at 8 p m B W Brubaker P C

Frederick Circuit Carpers Valley Macedonia Relief B. W. Brubaker P. C

Draft Definition in Ship Measurements

The term draft describes the vertical distance in feet from a vessel’s lowest hull point to the waterline where it floats. It indicates how deeply the ship sits in the water and affects loading and stability.

Local Notes From Star Tannery and Nearby Areas

Mr. Join A. R. Snapp of Opequon and Mr. Meyers were business callers in Star Tannery on Tuesday. Mr. A. Heishman of Wardensville spent Tuesday night with R. Heishman. Mrs. E. B. Orndorff, after an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital, returned home Monday.

Star Tannery Join A. R. Snapp Opequon Meyers A. Heishman Wardensville E. 8. Orndorff Memorial Hospital

Local Parlor News From Lebanon Church Area

Miss Gertrude Himelright visits Cornersville Pennsylvania with sister Mrs W He Brown. Mr Bush Brill and wife visit Guy Brill in Baltimore. Mrs Sarah Himelright and Harry Renter visit Mrs Alice Pingley at Lebanon Church. Mrs B T Cooper with mother Mrs Rudolph at Lebanon Church. Mrs Mabel Heishman and Dorothy Heishman visit Opequon area. Robert Sibert and Charles Hammond from Mount Olive on business. Amanda Orndorff and daughter Loanna visit Mr BE S Orndorff. Elijah Pifer and Mrs Luther Brill called to Lebanon Church for ill father Mr G W Piter. Mrs Katie Beatley visits sister Mrs Roy Hershman. Gravel Springs Sunday School hosts Children Day service Sunday June 20 at 3. All are invited.

Mr. Bush Brill Baltimore Guy Brill Sarah Himelright Harry Renter Alice Pingley Lebanon Church B. T. Cooper Rudolph Mabel Heishman Dorothy Heishman Opequon Robert Sibert Charles Hammond Mount Olive Amanda Orndorff Loanna Orndorff Orndorff Elijah Pifer Luther Brill G. W. Piter Bettie Katie Beatley Roy Hershman Gravel Springs

Really Tailor's Own Fault

One reason some men cannot pay the tailor is their habit of following his daytime dress directions and lacking time to earn money. Uncle Eben adds that men who stay up late playing cards would tell the doctor they suffer insomnia.

Eben

Reason for Existence Quote by George Eliot

A reflective line asks what we live for and how life should ease the burden for others. The sentiment suggests living to reduce difficulty for one another as a guiding purpose.

George Eliot

BUNKER MILL LOCAL NEWS AND VISITOR NOTES

Bunker Hill area reports residents moving homes and family updates as Grace Bishindh closes her school in Dry Run and returns home. A Presbyterian Church festival draws a large crowd while Blue Ribbon Club plans a future entertainment. Nearby visits include Mr. James Clendening from Washington and D B Harris from Louis Virginia. Continuous rain and wind cause some damage to trees and creeks. Nioma Argan of Urbana Ohio visits relatives in Weirman.

Bunker Hill WooVa Megara B. Ri Mengon Fassae Buhday Baltimore Locke Front Royial Grace Bishindh Kearneysville Hillary Brunswick Clif Tabb Tablers Anfice Tabb Welltown John Tabb James Clendening Washington Lee University D. B. Harris Louis Virginia

Difference in Methods and Manners in Daily Life

Observations on social behavior and personal motivation. The piece notes varied responses to request favors, public influence, and emotional expressions. It reflects on self-determination, aspirations, and the tension between energy use and mental effort in problem solving.

Artistic Cuff Protector and Roman Road Note

Napkins folded diagonally serve as soft cuffs secured with pins for a neat effect. A Scribner's Magazine excerpt recalls the Avezzano region and ancient Roman roads with a humorous quote about distance.

Avezzano Thomas Nelson Scribner's Magazine

Devil's Nickname Traced From Swedish and German Roots

The term Old Scratch for the devil derives from Swedish skrat meaning devil and Middle High German schrate scratze meaning fiend or ghost. The etymology links Nordic and Germanic words to a longstanding demon name in folklore.

Schrate Scratze

Remembering Billie at Aunt Marie's lunch table

A brief reminiscence recalls a child named Billie during a lunchtime visit. He notes the small strawberry servings and whispers to Aunt Marie that he is “company,” highlighting a charming scene from family life.

Billie

Her Way of Putting It Explains Fateful Question

The Boston Transcript recalls a proposal scene where Blanché asks if the suitor is a new recruit and whether he has engaged before, highlighting a witty exchange about prior involvement in engagements.

Blanché Boston Transcript

Daily Thought on Speaking of Others

A rule of caution urges not to speak about a person unless facts are certain and the motive is questioned. The quote by K. Lavater warns to consider why one would share such information.

Daily Thought K. Lavater

Hard Job Divorce Sought Over Gambling Husband

An Atlanta wife sues for divorce citing her husband’s gambling habit. The concluding paragraph notes he generally loses all his money, making it hard for anyone to love a loser. Houston: Post.

Atlanta Houston Post

Confession Reveals Cardul’s Claimed Health Boosts

A reader letter recounts a personal testimonial praising Cardul, claiming it cured fatigue and weakness after many years. The missive echoes other submissions urging women to trust the remedy despite unclear medical basis.

Free Ports Build Prosperity Free Ports by Peter Radford

Peter Radford argues America should develop free ports to boost marine trade and relieve farmers from wharfage charges. He notes 51 U S ports with 41 on the Atlantic and 10 on the Pacific, points to Congress funding rivers and harbors, and urges directing fees to ports free of charges to streamline commerce and spread benefits nationwide.

Atlantic Pacific Coast Congress

Horse neighs rule throne in ancient Persian tale

A fable describes Darius King of Persia using horse neighing to settle succession among six contenders. The parable warns modern partisans and politicians should avoid public quarrels and not disrupt industry. It advocates resolving disputes peacefully and returning focus to civic duties.

Darius Persia

The Layman's Duty

An opinion piece condemns the alliance between preachers and politicians and warns that clergy who join political causes risk losing moral authority. It argues government and church have long clashed when ministers are enticed into political banners or power, with some rebuking the influence while others are ruined.

Satan Christendom

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beck’s Steam T. M. Barr Home Store Frederick JONES Gertrude Himelright Cornersville, Pa W. ‘He Brown Hockman Mr. Hoffman Audley, Va L. C. Harris Othe Banks Nioma Argan Urbana, C Sallie Weirman A.C. Jackson Kenneth Laise Jess Jackson Robert Gold Beulah Swartz Charles Jackson Glengary Mary Sutton Mr Sutton Stubbs Eola Mae Cardul Cardus Teatrwene Ulmann Senne Free Ports Builders OF Commerce Peter Radford Ryan & Orndoff New York Harry L. Livick Main Street Livick Clicquot Baker & CO. Wholesale Distributors Phoophate
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