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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
4
Walt Mason mocks gloomy prophecy and defeatist talk. He thumbs his nose at pessimists, vows busy daily tasks and playful but forceful bravado as he imagines victory.
The column reacts to hostile letters about women while defending Nemo and praise for male figures like the President and Root. It notes reader response, then shifts to a Handley Library book on wedding days in literature and ends with a light verse about love and idyls.
Announcement to Frederick County and Winchester voters lists Boyd R. Richards as Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates subject to the August 7 1917 primary. The piece also reflects on love marriage musings and local mysteries as Winchester notes shift in social realities and legends.
An ad lists Klaxon hand horns for 2.50, Champion spark plugs at 5 cents, and Marvel Vulcanizers at 90 cents, showcasing early 20th century automotive accessories and pricing.
An old Mississippi tale recounts a curse cast by a wife upon a drunken husband who died soon after a brutal bargain in Kentucky. The piece shifts to musings on aging, Sabbath meaning, and a hopeful note about readers finding safe harbors as life ebbs away.
The notice lists No 13 S 222 m with Bristol intermed stations and Pullman Parlor car to Roanoke. Parlor Car Roanoke to Bristol, No 1 2 27 a m to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations. No 27 641 p m to Likiou and intermediate stations with sleepers Gary Jacksonville Winston Salem and cafe car Shenandoat and Gary.
Mr. Boyd R. Richards sold the balance of his Martinsburg pike orchard to S. O. Pierce for 7250 dollars. The twenty acre seven year old orchard bears Delicious and King David, and price will take immediate possession with apples due this year.
Luella Reed daughter of Cornelius Robinson died yesterday at her father's home 621e South Braddock Street after a tuberculosis illness. She had lived in Reading Pennsylvania four years before returning home five weeks ago. She was 24 and left a husband Charles E Reed, her parents and one son Charles Poe.
Cross Roads Virginia notes Rev Peter Miller from Wardensville West Virginia preached at Fairview Church last Sunday with morning and afternoon services. Mr J E Eaton led singing at 3 p m and will lead again next Sunday at 3 p m. Sunday school also held one hour before the singing session.
By virtue of a 1904 deed of trust John Hawkins the sale occurs in Winchester Virginia at noon on Saturday June 30 1917. The property at 557 N Kent St fronts 55 ft and runs back 165 ft with eight room house and outbuildings reserved. Terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments with bonds and insurance. Maurice M. Lynch trustee. Wm M. Bowen auctioneer.
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