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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
5
The article urges southern poultry and egg producers to finish products before sale to obtain better prices. It argues that well finished birds and guaranteed new laid eggs reduce costs over time, promote higher consumer satisfaction, and tighten producer–buyer relations as demand rises and middlemen’s commissions drop.
Elizabeth Copeland Wall daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Wall married Theodore R McDonald of Dalyie Berkeley county West Virginia at their home near Charles Town The Rev DeG G Syd yaster of the Presbyterian Church officiated The maid of honor was Miss Lois Easterday Best man was Richard McDonald brother of the groom Bridesmaids included Dorothy Pitzer Martinsburg Dorothy Wall Lillian Burns Beulah Easterday and Mrs Thelma Wall Flower bearers Samuel Strider and Charles Strider Jr A reception for relatives and friends followed the ceremony
Abel H. Armstrong a well known Highland farmer hanged himself in a barn on Bull Pasture Mountain east of Doe Hill. His young son, summoned to a field, found the body after returning to the barn. Armstrong had complained of ill health and this act is believed to be a suicide. He was married three times and survived by his third wife.
Sunday visitors at the Luther McCauley home included Gaily McCauley and Roger Cattlet of Washington along with Clayton and Harry McCauley of Winchester. Reunions and birthday surprises mark a busy week as relatives travel from Strasburg and Vancleresville.
Visiting their mother Mrs. Hattie Willis and other kin have shifted their base to Brunswick following the funeral. The remarks indicate a family gathering and planned residence change amid the bereavement.
Canterburg Virginia reports a gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. B A Rowland with numerous young friends and a long list of attendees. The piece notes attendance at a burial in Woodstock and a wood wagon accident involving Scott Cline and his son, with no serious injuries.
Sunday schedule for St Stephen's M. E. Church lists preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2.45 p.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. and a choir concert at 8 p.m. Invitation extended by Pastor Rev. J. H. Hawkins.
Montevideo Minnesota and Port Huron Michigan women describe long nervous pain and back side aches. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound they report improved health and renewed ability to work and care for their homes.
Richmond June 21. Mrs Pitt the Garrets sues for damages in the death of her husband Rev E Pierce. The suit arises from a shooting at Cumberland Courthouse June 5 linked to the Garrett brothers. A civil case may be pursued despite possible criminal indictments or acquittal. Jury rules may bar residents within two miles of the crime scene per Virginia code Section 4896.
Front Royal defeated Harrisonburg 4 2 in a baseball game noted by two base hits from J F Cook and L Lynch and solid fielding. Settlemier struck out ten while Seaman fanned five. Williams and Leavel joined in double plays. Time noted as 1:50 with umpire Newman.
Captain Roald Amundsen, blocked by a broken plane on his planned North Pole flight, will try again once repairs are done. He is at Wainwright Alaska 75 miles from Point Barrow and aims for Spitzbergen about 24 hours after takeoff.
W J McGee of Cincinnati was re elected president of the Baltimore and Ohio and allied lines federation No 36 shop craft employees at its Cincinnati convention. T L Dugan of Cumberland Md was named vice president and H L Alberty of Norwood Ohio secretary treasurer. Despite expectations, delegates did not draft wage increase demands.
At 11 a m Rev H C Walker newly appointed pastor leads preaching service in Wilberforce Ohio. A 2 30 Sunday school session follows and an 8 p m short service conducted by the pastor. All invited to attend.
Richmond reports state highway engineers will inspect every bridge to determine condition and safe weight. Bridges will be brought to standards so a fifteen ton truck can cross safely when practicable. Bridges not up to spec will be examined and posted with safe weight signs for the public.
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