Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1919

Page

3

Public Auction Of Farm Machinery And Home At Berryville

Albert N Sawyer announces a public sale at his late residence four miles west of Berryville on Friday June 20 1919. Items include two Frick traction engines two C 1 Peerless separators water wagons a Geiser saw mill and more with cash terms under ten dollars and credit for larger sums. Also sale of a two acre home and lot formerly Hattie Everhart near the Berryville Winchester turnpike with a deed of trust option and insurance, postponed to a later date.

Berryville First National Bank of Hattie Everhart Old Bailey Wyndham Terryville Berryville and Winchester Albert N. Sawyer Duvall and Dunn J. M. Wishpaw

Winchester Gas and Electric raises rates in public filing

Public notice states Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company will ask the Richmond Corporation Commission on July 9 1919 at 10 a.m. to approve new gas rates effective July 15 1919. Rates vary by consumption from 2000 cu ft and under at 2.00 per M to over 10000 cu ft at 1.65 per M, with a 50 cent minimum charge.

Co. Fas Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company Corporation Commission Richmond Virginia Winchester Gono Winchester Gas and Electric Light CO

Quota in Sight of All Donate in Winchester and Frederick County

Treasurer John M. Snyder reports two town churches will raise a combined 250 tomorrow for the Children's Home Society of Virginia. If counties meet expectations, the $1,200 quota will be surpassed, aiding building additions. Every member must contribute to avoid falling behind.

Winchester Frederick County Children’s Home Society of Virginia Easurer John M.snyder Snyder

Crane to Speak on Dollars and Sense For Your Town

Ross Crane will give a new community-building lecture titled Dollars and Sense For Your Town at Chautauqua. The illustrated program highlights artistic town development with broad support and aims to inspire Chautauqua attendees on the second evening.

Ross Crane Chaut@qua

Surprise on Scoutmaster at Winchester Troop Meeting

At a full Third Troop of Boy Scouts gathering in Winchester last night Scoutmaster Richard Jolliffe was presented a silver loving cup by the boys. The event marked the final meeting before Winchester Scouts consolidate into a single body on July 1.

Richard 3 Jolliffe Scouts of Winchester Scribe Cornwell United States Fish and Fame Preserve

Too True Alas Too True

Editorial cartoon caption lampoons social pressure to support friends. The note from Milwaukee journal decries public conformity and mocks hollow praise as folly.

Milwaukee Foyroal

Winchester to Have Largest Fire Proof Garage in State

The Winchester Development Company plans a brick and steel garage on North Main Street, replacing two razed buildings between Piccadilly and Fairfax lane. The 230-car facility includes a machine shop, blacksmith, tire vulcanizing, Exide depot, restrooms, showers, and a plate glass showroom. The Hicks Motor Company will manage the site with W A Baker as president and W J Hicks as secretary.

Main Street Winchester Vrginia Piccadilly Fairfax Lane Winchester Development Company Taco Hicks Motor Company Stuart H. Edmonds Exide State Corporation Commission W. A. Baker H. B. McCormac Julian W. Baker W. J. Hicks Horace C. Browne Wilmer F. Shryock Browne Hicks Company KE. F. Seibly Lansing Mich Oldsmobile Kelly Field Texas Fd. White Comany

Winchester officers and soldiers sought for Virginia War History

The request asks each officer, soldier and sailor from Winchester, white and colored, to provide his full name, address, rank and unit to C. Ver non Friddy at the Virginia War History Commission, The Handley Library. This archival appeal aims to compile a comprehensive roster for historical documentation.

Winchester C. Vernon Friddy Virginia War History Commission Handley Library

Isley Praises Chamberlain Tablets For Digestive Relief

In a Linchfield Illinois letter Mra D W Isley says she uses Chamberlains Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative and has found them quick pure relief Indigestion or constipation sufferers are urged to try them and buy from all druggists

Mra. D. W. Isley Linchfield Ili

Open Local Bible Class to Address at Presbyterian Church

Lieut. Graham Rosenberger will address the Open Local Bible Class at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. A full attendance is desired and the public is cordially invited. Come thou with us, and we will do thee good.

Graham Rosenberger Presbyterian Church

What Is in Your Heart The Hidden Drive to Help Others

A reflective piece on natural helpfulness arising from inner character rather than deliberate effort. It argues kindness and sympathy in the heart influence actions and even silence can speak volumes when one is truly good. It likens helpfulness to heat radiating from a fire.

Trials All Have Value in Life Reflections

A reflective passage cites Victor Hugo on instincts and life cries, noting a deep perplexity that prompts insight and a soul set aflame by opposition. It mentions peril revealing awareness, a severe catastrophe sparking unexpected heroism in the sufferer.

Victor Hugo W. L. Watkinson

Stain Removal Tips From Lemon Juice and Salt

Mildew stains and fruit stains can be treated with lemon juice and salt. Apply the mixture to the affected area and rub gently to lift stains. This old home remedy is noted for peach and other fruit marks as well.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kimball Arion Bradbury Beatty Chas M. Stieff Knabe Seal’s Music Store Henry Fseal E. Piccadilly St Hotel Evans the Union Bank of Winchester Home Fire Insurance CO H.R. Bryarly & Bro. Agents Ead Taylor R. M. Swimley Planten Children’s Home Society Chautauqua Third Troop R. S. Jolliffe John D. Bear Elkton, Va Mra. Isley Baltimore & Ohio Washington Baltimore Cehter City Ryan 2 Monmouth St Pall Mall Valley Pike Sinew Stable W. Taylor Wall H. A Friel Chambersville Hicks Rouss C. H. Schutte Mgr. Battery Dept bestToy Dewey C Washington DC Dewey Hotel 14Th L Streets White House Frank P. Fenwick
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication