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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1921
Page
4
In a board of trustees statement the lady academy leader argues for protection of women and society amid charges of indecent dress and behavior. Critics demand a cure for alleged female influence on men, amid widespread talk of scandal.
The text reflects a rambunctious spring sentiment with playful lines about birds, cows, and nature awakening after a cold winter. It echoes a nostalgic tone and ends with a poetic signature attributed to Walt Mason.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Elizabeth Hart also known as Willie EB Hart at Winchester Hospital on February 27 after a surgical operation for pneumonia. She was active in her church and community, leaving a devoted husband, daughter Hilda, and other relatives. Pallbearers included William Cam George Levi Norvel Walters Morgan Ambrose Hummers McCalls Hart. Funeral conducted by Pastor Maynard with the hymn With My Soul.
Funeral services were held from the Baptist Church Wednesday and interment was made in Green Hill Cemetery. It was one of the largest funerals ever held from the church with beautiful flowers and many friends in attendance. A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is still, a place is vacant in the heart which never can be filled.
Franklin Smallwood 92, veteran of the Civil War and artilleryman who fought at Harpers Ferry and Richmond, later served near Appomattox and witnessed Lee's surrender. After parole he farmed in Loudoun and Cumberland, Md. He died days ago in Orangetown Maryland. body to be taken to Harpers Ferry for burial.
Local notes from Middletown Virginia on March 15 report Mrs Maude Grove and Miss Louise Manuel visiting Clarke county friends, Mrs R A Larrick with daughter in Washington, and George Wright with wife from Philadelphia visiting his mother Mrs Joe Cornwell. A high school play A Box of MonKeys was presented by Middletown High School faculty. revival services began at the M E Church. A box supper at the school raised 71 with a cake selling for 24.80.
An athletic league uniting Wash Male High School Hagerstown Martinsburg High School Waynesboro Chambersburg Shepherdstown Winchester and Shepherd College was formed. Football basketball and baseball will be played with cups as trophies and a meeting set for April 2 to adopt the constitution and schedules.
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and most harmless laxative for children. The copy promises a fruity taste and full directions on each bottle while urging readers to say California on the package.
Mrs Henry Shell attended Harry Shells funeral at Lost City last Sunday. Harry Shell died in a tuberculosis institution in Colorado after serving in World War I. He was a Modern Woodmen of America member. Mrs A L Dodson visited her daughter, Mrs Fred Hershman, last week. Several Dodson family members visited the same home. Mrs Roy Heishman and her son Boyd visited sister Mrs Clifton Beatty. Mrs Daisy Orndorff remains ill. Miss Lelia Stine improving slowly. S R Heishman and Hester Himelright attended the J W Larrick sale at Chambersville and bought black bull calves. Fred Heishman bought a fine mare at George Strasnider sale. Mrs Samuel Himelright and Mildred, and Mrs Kate Ritter visited Mrs S R Heishman Friday. Mrs West Ratey of near St James church is reported very ill. Rev J C Dugger preached at Star Tannery Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday.
Six horses and ponies advertised for sale at Hugh Lupton’s place twelve miles north of Winchester on Marsipabarspike March 24. Includes Ithon a black reg Percheron mare aged 13, Maud reg Percheron mare 10, Josephine reg Percheron mare 5, Hester grade mare 13, nine three year old mares and geldings with one reg mare. all described as good workers or leaders. Nicodemus notes chance to buy good horses.
Herman Jarrell is charged with the murder of John A. McDaniel near Fletcher in Madison County. The case details the alleged fatal shooting and pending legal proceedings against Jarrell in local court.
Executors offer for sale at public auction in Winchester Virginia on Saturday March 26 1921 at noon a Desirable farm home of the late Giles J Smith in Gore Frederick County. About 200 acres with a two story residence a good barn 75 acres creek bottom land 50 acres timber near the Winchester and Western Railroad and high school churches and post office nearby. One third cash the balance in two annual installments with interest secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Immediate possession given.
On Christmas Eve, Lester Lamb, a defendant in the Madison Circuit case, is reported in Lynchburg hospital after undergoing an operation. The condition or outcome beyond this is not specified.
Public notice announces sale of Doran property for a city home as described in a large classified advertisement. Details specify auction terms, location, and filing requirements to participate in the sale process.
An old health note claims meat eaters risk kidney clogging and related ailments. It advises taking four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for a few days to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder disorders.
Mr and Mrs W B Johnston return to their St Louis home after spending the winter with Mrs W B Barr in town.
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