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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
6
At Green Spring a couple married at a home on Southwark where guests enjoyed refreshments. Mr. Anderson departed for Castle, Pa. to join the B B C Railroad Company and will be connected with the line there.
In a fragmentary report, Conrad Close details a theft at the Garter residence on North Pet, mentioning a Mrs Powell Fauntleroy and a death in the family. The piece notes relatives including James Conrad’s mother and mentions a return trip to Detroit as W. A. Ryan and Stewart came back after several days away.
A murky extract records a Winchester Gas Company business trip to Detroit Michigan, mentioning Mr Ce and a return via Syracuse and Buffalo New York. It references Harry Stephenson and a relation to Mr Bell, with unclear context and fragmented phrasing.
Henry F. Seal, former Pineapple Street musician, has returned to Washington after spending the weekend with family in the city. Once in the music business here, he sold out last December to George Browner and later joined Happy Walker’s Black and White Orchestra, now broadcasting on WCA radio Wednesdays at 6 and 7 p.m.
A community benefit is held to aid the kindergarten at the Empire Theater. Organizers expect local families and volunteers to participate in the fundraising event with proceeds supporting classroom supplies and student activities.
The account notes Baker's high regard for the Calise show and the audience's satisfaction. A $85 receipt and a $10 fee are mentioned, with a forthcoming bill and contributions from Virginia youth. Grady, Day May, Peter Vredenburgh, and others are lauded for their musical promise and the surprise and delight they brought to the entertainment.
Cards received today from Mrs Pauling and Katherine Ench of Oakland California announce the marriage of Josephine Paphaela Ench to Matthew Harrison. The ceremony occurred February 24. Harrison is son of Representative Thomas W Harrison of Winchester Virginia and works in Placerville California. The couple plan to make their future home there. Mr Ralph Coffman returned home to Timberville after six weeks employed in Middletown Pennsylvania.
Today several guests arrived and others left town. Mr L K Moores stayed with his son in law Charles Treffaty on Poll Mall Street. Miss Sadie Miller returned to Middletown after a week with Reed on High Avenue. Mrs B S Mibourne of Washington visits briefly. Mrs Joseph E Nott of Washington plans several days with relatives. Mr and Mrs Herbert Cooley and daughter Margaret of Marshall Va were hosted by E W Odds and were joined by Mrs Collis to visit. Grace Hollippers returned home from Asch iea after visiting the Fansler home. Boyd Richards and partner left for Richmond for business. Mrs Sohn L Bence was admitted to a hospital yesterday. She later visited Banker Hill with Alice Colahan. Charles Riffey of Woodstock spent the day on business. James Diffendal departed for Washington to visit Mr Burr Harrison. Edward Koch Henry Stephenson and Morgan Pendleton will arrive from Pennsylvania with Mrs Green and daughter Miss Spat iy Green. Mr and Mrs M Tylex of Bluesfield are at the Jack Hotel. L D Roos registered at the Washington Hotel.
Mr and Mrs J W O Rork returned today from a visit with Mrs O Rork's parents Mr and Mrs N J Rodgers.
Mrs. M. J. Hammock has been a guest of Mrs. F. Eee at Monmouth for several days and has now returned to her home.
Mr. O F Ww Bchimmel of Harria pers Pa arrived for a several days stay visiting local residents and attending informal gatherings.
A hosiery company named D. McCanna and Livy will present a representative display this weekend, showcasing products and new designs at the showroom.
Mrs L W McCormick Sr returned to her Uniontown home after several days serving as nurse to her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs L W McCormick Jr at their South Stewart street residence.
My Howard Lakenan long resident of this county now at 3036 Awburle avenue McKeesport has been confined to his home for the past two weeks suffering from a severe influenza attack, according to friends who passed along the information.
Mrs. W B Timberlake of Bruce n spent the day shopping in town Miss Ida Wyndham visited relatives in Berryville Mrs Cidvenger left for Washington for the finenit gratio ion Albert Baker will be guest for several days of Miss Irene Stein in Washington
Mrack and F Rowe from Gainesboro along with C Pierce of Toms Brook visited yesterday with their sister Overholtz at her home, sharing a family gathering atmosphere and news.
Mrs H Himeiright departed today for a journey to Washington and Norfolk to visit relatives and friends. She will call on kin and enjoy time with local connections during the travels.
Mec J Dorris representative of the J H Day Company of Cincinnati spent several days here on business with Becks Bakery.
Miss Clara Morney, a representative of the Red Cross in Richmond, is guest at the George Washington Hotel. Charles Miller of Clearbrook Wardens, Mville, W. Va., and S. P. Witman of Filions attend the Washington inauguration at the George Washington.
The funeral of Joseph Stephenson occurred last week in Philadelphia where he had resided. Services were held at St. Paul’s M. E. Church with Revs Walker and Spriggs officiating. Interment followed at Orrick Cemetery. He was a son of the late John Stephenson and left a widow and two brothers Alfred and James Stephenson of this city.
Sheriff Pannett received a letter from the U S Army Disciplinary Barracks at Governor's Island New York stating that William F Newlin who joined the army after escaping from the state convict road force in Virginia following his sentence in Frederick county court is undergoing further process and punishment for desertion.
A male suspect is advised to remain at large to allow re-arrest and transport back to Virginia. Additional confinement time may be added for escaping, to complete a four year sentence.
The annual session of the M E Church South voted unanimously to unify the Northern and Southern branches, the first unanimous decision on the subject. A joint conference with local executives and the Shenandoah Valley Chamber was postponed to discuss the park situation. Shenandoah Valley Inc. executive committee meets Friday.
The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction at 118 South Market Street Winchester Virginia at 11 o'clock A M on Saturday March ith the household effects of the late Mrs Emma B Nalls consisting of leather rockers reed rockers divan hall rack writing desk chairs brass bedsteads and springs mattresses wash stands dresser toilet set carpets rugs porch screens cooking stove heating stoves curtain stretchers glass jars fruit stove wood coal and numerous theta articles All property in excellent condition Terms cash No removal until paid for Auctioneers Smith Harper Clerks 9 28 6¢
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