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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
4
The Staunton Leader editorial urges young men to join volunteer companies and mobilize for state camps. It argues those without family burdens should respond first and claims Staunton and Winchester can fill their ranks quickly with capable men.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot cites the New York World and Wilmington Evening Journal arguing that idle workers during 1907 panic and 1913 14 downturn now prosper under Democratic rule and higher wages, asserting continued Democratic policy guarantees a full dinner pail and political thinking remains firm.
The guidance urges hiring motivated workers and firing the lazy to keep team spirit and efficiency high. It warns a single negative employee can sap morale and undermine a grand business plan.
A brief, fragmentary witty line attributed to Walt Mason mentions bone, a coat, and asking someone to return to more. The text presents as a stray quotation rather than a full article.
The Civil Service Commission ruled federal clerks will not lose jobs for absences under a year due to National Guard duty. For absences over a year, the commission may extend reinstatement eligibility, permitting temporary filling of vacancies and seeking presidential approval. President Wilson and Cabinet discussed measures to prevent salary or position loss for mobilized Federal workers.
Mr William Alonzo Hill of Richmond announces the marriage of his daughter Elva May Hill to Robert Lee Stickle of Winchester. The wedding occurred Tuesday at St Johns Protestant Episcopal Church in Richmond with Rev Hugh Wirshing Sublett officiating. The couple will reside in Winchester after a period in Washington and Richmond.
The notice lists sermon times at Round Hill 11 a m Paxton Chapel 3 p m and Lamps Memorial 8 p m with communion at Paxton Chapel and Round Hill. A church conference is set for Saturday June 24 at Carpers Valley at 3 p m urging full member turnout led by Pastor E W Brubaker.
Mount Olive church hosts services at 10 30 a m Fairview at 3 p m and Pleasant Valley at 7 45 p m led by Rev. W H Sampsell Mrs H Funk and daughter Helene Funk visiting relatives in northern cities
In the library Jim teases Edythe by hinting at Mildred Merritt while visiting his fiancée. He admits he was fooling about the other woman, presenting a note to prove the joke, and Edythe forgives him as they reconcile.
Capt. J. B. Beverley, clerk of the Corporation Court, is in Washington on business.
Auctioneer William M. Bowen and widow Julia A. Fries were married at 507 Fairmont avenue in Winchester. The Evangelical Lutheran service was led by Rev. Dr. George S. Bowers of Grace Church. A reception followed as family and friends from Winchester and Frederick County offered best wishes.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Laura S. Moulden and Walter J. Flowers. The ceremony was at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South, conducted by Rev. W Q Talbert. Both families are established Freerick County residents with many Winchester friends.
The Thornberry family thanks The Star readers for sympathy and kindness shown during the long illness and death of their husband and father.
Virginia health officials warn early neglect accelerates typhoid outbreaks as summer begins. Data show monthly case counts rise from spring lows toward August peaks, with flies and improper disposal blamed. Prompt care for early cases and strict disinfection are urged, and bedside care directions are available from the State Board of Health. Vaccination is advised for those exposed in high risk areas.
Local advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy. It claims internal action, non quack status, and endorsements from a physician. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs Net tie Boxwell left for Charlestown West Virginia to visit relatives and friends Naomi Brannon returned from Berkeley Springs A visit by Mr and Mrs James Whitacre and daughter Virginia and Miss Mayme Whitacre to Winchester and back Roy Bageant called at Henry Dicks home A yard party is planned by the Methodists on July 8 with Angers Store Band Mrs Margaret Wilkin and two daughters of Woodstock arrived to visit her milling husband Mr W C Whitacre they returned home today
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