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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1917
Page
4
The Evening Star is emitted at the Winchester Virginia post office as second class mail matter, indicating its mail classification and dispatch channel within the local press system.
A satirical verse by Walt Mason narrates a strong man observing a procession of cripples and laments illness and aging. He imagines the day when his own strength will fail and life ends in pain, contrasting hope with grim reality.
Mr B R Hook was guest of W J Muse and family on Sunday evening. Ira Whitacre couple welcomed a baby. Virgilsia Grove and Madeline Muse visited Edna Arnold Wednesday. Sailes Cooper and daughter Esther visited C Fenton Giffin home. Deep snow from winter melts as sun warms the region.
Edward Dorsey spent days in Washington for the inauguration. Virgil Johnston visited sister Mrs J W Symons in Charles Town. Harvey Rose of Berryville visited his father Mr James Bell near Wickliffe. Susie Smith of Silver Springs stayed with the Powers at Auburn. Alice Grubbs returned home after a long visit to Warren county relatives. Myrtle Symons of Charles Town visited Clara and Bessie Johnston.
Rev. George W. Stover, confined two weeks with muscular rheumatism, plans to conducting services at the United Brethren Church at the usual hours tomorrow.
A catalog of non fiction works added to the library in February 1917. Notable titles include Educational Measurements by Daniel Starch, History of Education in Virginia by Heatwole, Life of Mary Lyon by Gilchrist, How to Teach the Fundamental Subjects by Kendall, and War era histories such as Italy France and Britain At War by H G Wells. Also listed are biographies, educational guides, and reference volumes across education, science, literature, and public affairs.
J L Essley of Macon Illinois touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as his sister's favorite cold medicine for fifteen years. He adds that he has used it for himself several times and it always relieves promptly. For sale by all druggists.
The Hayfield area reports Samuel Anderson's hip injury from a fall and weeks of pain, alongside six children with pneumonia one with pleurisy. the family, well known for farming and fruit growing, seeks relief as snowclosed schools and neighbors offer sympathy. Also noted are local travels to Red Cloud Nebraska and Detroit job prospects, plus illnesses and inauguration trip attendees.
Une Desite Mr and Mrs Smalls of Winnchester recently visited Hayfield relatives. Edison Fawcett of Fawcett Gap visited here. Owing to inclement weather no preaching at Pleasant Grove U B Church. Cross Roads school and Pike school closed due to deep snow. J R Sirbaugh suffers from abscess at tongue. Jack Whitacre’s youngest child ill. Mrs J R Oates Nellie Oates and Candy Oates guests at W H Oates home.
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