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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
4
The New York World editorial argues that Woodrow Wilson must transform from peace architect to war leader. It contends he will temper ideals with practical force and align moral aims to wartime necessity. The piece forecasts scrutiny of his second term by wartime standards.
A reflective poem recalls ambitious youths by night studying long hours to rise as jurists, statesmen, or clergy. It contrasts past scholars like Lincoln and Garfield with modern distractions of cars and cinema, questioning if today’s youth still burn the midnight oil for fame.
Mrs. O. D. Braithwaite of Winchester has spent days here visiting relatives. Mrs. Sarah Stotler and son Bryan attended Mr. Howard Stotler sale in Clarke county. J. Vance Bell returned from Chicago after winter with his son. Carrie Gunn visits sisters Lelia Angell and May DeHaven in Winchester. Eugene Collings stayed with sister E. W. Braithwaite. Local youth plan to attend a spelling match.
A testimonial letter from Mrs Miurorp T Cum ae of Harmony Street Penns Grove praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for treating inflammation irregularity and pains. She says the remedy restored her health and urges other women to use it for displacements inflammation ulceration backache and nervous ailments.
Miss Nannie Braithwaite returns from Winchester after visiting Mr. and Mrs. O D Braithwaite. Hollis Braithwaite comes back from Monessen Pennsylvania and will manage his father's orchard in Gainesboro this summer.
In Stephenson Maryland and nearby areas residents report weekend visits. Mrs Claude Kline and Mrs Edith Pannett stayed with Mr and Mrs Harry Keller near Summit Point West Virginia. Mrs J H Ashwood visited her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Hollis Snapp in Hagerstown Maryland. Mr and Mrs William Smith called on Mr and Mrs J C Erh near Berryville Sunday. Mrs Jackson Benner returned from Charlestown where she visited her daughter Mrs Harry Swimley.
A cautionary piece discusses how young women risk health issues like neuralgia and hysteria from overwork and poor air. It promotes daily cold or tepid baths, open windows for rest, and a herbal tonic called Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, advertised as a long-standing cure-all available by mail from the Invalids’ Hotel in Buffalo, with optional medical advice from Dr Pierce.
Edward J. Evans, a well known tobacco merchant, continues to improve after a serious surgical operation at Memorial Hospital. No unfavorable symptoms have appeared since the operation and his condition is described as most satisfactory. He will probably leave the hospital soon.
The Appomattox hotel in Appomattox Virginia burned early Sunday, with owner Mrs J R Atwood and proprietor Mrs J H Handley escaping with guests. The hotel and furniture were insured. Nearby residents and visitors, including Hannah Walters and the Massie family, were mentioned in passing.
Painter Hill Virginia reports include Mrs H B Dean returning from Washington, a newborn son for Mr and Mrs Watter Carter, visits by Geo Yeakley Lee Hollar and Carl Hicks, a new barn being built by William Craib, and several social calls among residents. A spelling bee at the schoolhouse drew cos.
In The Washington Sunday Star article from April 1, the author asserts that the government repeatedly changes river courses, cultivates cotton in deserts, and bungles plant science, framing these actions as humorous or deceptive experiments by the nation.
Mount Williams graded school pupils gave a crowded evening program last Friday under teachers Mr W A Orndorff and Miss Shirley Fansler who trained them for the occasion Music by Guy Glynn Lando White and Glynn Anderson The term will be prolonged by Supt M M Lynch and school continues another month
The University of Virginia mourns Sergeant J. R. McConnell an American aviator who studied law for three sessions before leaving to serve in World War I He drove an ambulance after outbreak of the war and later joined the aviation corps in France.
In fond remembrance of our dear friend Samuel Bates who departed this life three years ago on April 1 1914. Call not back the dear departed anchored safe where storms aid over on the border land we left him soon to meet and part no more When we leave this world of changes When we leave this world of care we shall find our missing loved one In our Fathers mission fair. Advertise your spring goods.
The Emergency Peace Federation seeks a large Washington protest when Congress opens next Monday. They aim for 10 000 to 15 000 pacifists marching and 1 000 000 telegrams and letters reaching the President and Congress. Additional letters are being sent nationwide to invite participation. Also noted is Earl Clowser of Martinsburg recovering after a tail was removed from his left big toe.
April sales feature Arthur A. Morris listing Colt cows chickens automobile and household goods at Kernstown Virginia. J H DeJarnette three miles southwest of Star Tan nery Grim farm offers horses mules jacks cattle hogs Angora goats implements farm equipment corn hay and fodder. J R Keller twelve miles east of Winchester on Berryville pike lists household and kitchen furniture.
Miss Emma Howard Wight is making a photoplay of her Biblical tale The Little Maid of Israel for the Unique Film Corporation of New York City. Bishop Anderson of Boston and other Catholic prelates have written scenarios for Unique Films Corporation.
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