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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1925
Page
7
Urs. B. H. Riddleberger leaves Winchester Memorial Hospital after a six week illness. She underwent a major operation and her condition is improving.
Miss Blane Birmingham of this city, connected with the nursing staff at the Reed Treat for the Sick in Richmond, underwent an appendicitis operation yesterday morning. Her mother left here Sunday to be with her and reported by telephone that the patient’s condition appeared satisfactory. Birmingham had suffered attacks for some time and chose the operation after illness grew. Beas, a student nurse at Reed for the Sick for about two years, had made rapid progress, and her illness interrupted her hoped-for graduation date.
Miss Lucy F Kurtz Miss Lucy Russell Mrs Mollie Willis Mrs R Bruce Slonaker and Mrs F T McFaden depart tomorrow for Culpeper Virginia to attend the fourth distinct tion of the Daughters of the Confederacy meeting in that town on Thursday and Friday
The Francis Asbury Epworth League union meeting will be held at the Methodist Church of Berryville on Friday night May 8 at 8 o'clock. A good attendance from Winchester is hoped for.
Mr. John S. Sloat cashier of the Commercial and Savings Bank spent today in Wardensville on a business trip, motor transit noted as part of his travels.
Mrs Grace Eater of Hagerstown served as a range demonstrator for the Northern Virginia Power Company and was a busy visitor in town today.
Members of the K N Club were entertained last night at the home of Mrs Fred Thwaite by Miss Billy Satsell. The gathering featured sewing and knitting and a delicious buffet supper.
Miss Mitshell Stryker entertained the Reformed Church missionary guild members last night at her home on West Corkstree, hosting an informal social gathering.
Mr and Mrs D L Larrick are visiting relatives in Yellow Springs for a week. The short trip highlights family gathering plans and hometown connections.
Mr. J. Lovett of Baltimore is the head of the Lovett clan with sons Frank and Harry Lovett living at their respective homes. Miss Lillian Jackson just returned from Roanoke College in Salem Virginia where she attended weekend hops.
Mrs Lila Solomon Smith of Washington is visiting and staying at the home of Mrs C T Owen on West Clifford Street.
Miss Hattie Pitts returned today to her Washington home after a month helping her sister Mrs. B. N eht. Mrs. Foster Reeder left for Greenwich Conn accompanied by aunt Miss Libby McCormick who will return tomorrow. Mrs. W. E. Ann of Philadelphia visited today after showing Devos paint at Mr EI M Griffin’s South Main street store.
Mrs. J. W. Cornwell of Opequon travels to Perryville Maryland to see her husband who has been a patient at the hospital there for nearly a year and is now slightly improved.
Mrs Annie Lake returned to Bal today after visiting with Mrs John Nalls at her Braddock street home Saturday.
Mrs Floyd Strasnider of Stras sburg spent today in town for shopping, stopping at various stores and greeting local residents.
Mrs. Louisa G Egkey departed for Covington Virginia to visit her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs William Woore and assist in nursing Woore who has just returned from Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after a serious operation.
Miss Stuart entertained at a bridge party honoring Rae Pitman of Virginia. Mrs. Peyton Marshall at the Valley Academy hosted guests and assisted with arrangements for the event in Tenn.
Mrs Dewey Seal came back today to Inér homie Washington after two weeks as a guest of her mother Mrs Lelia Smith at Cedar Creek.
Miss Sadie Miller returns to her Middletown home after a brief sojourn as the guest of her aunt Mrs. Lelia Lewis at her North Kent street residence.
Mrs O F Bright of Washington arrived here today to visit her mother Mrs M A Cain on East Monmouth street for an extended stay.
Mrs Eva Bell Schmidt returns to her Philadelphia home after visiting her son L. L. Bell at his Braddock street residence since yesterday.
Mrs Victoria Thornburg Vickers of Huntington spent today as a guest of Mrs George T Tyler. Her host’s son the Rev S Rodger Tyler is rector of a Huntington church.
Mrs James Row of Harrisburg Pennsylvania rapent today shopping in town reporting a public appearance and local commerce activity with no additional details.
Miss Julia Moreland of Williamsport Pennsylvania ends a two week stay as guest of her sister Mrs Charles Lake in Berryville and returns home today.
Mrs. Stanley Grubbs of Martinsburg spent today with her mother Mrs. M. E. Gordon in Suc cess. Gordon has been a Memorial Hospital patient for several days.
Mrs. B. F. Montgomery and her young son Jack arrived back yesterday after visiting Lynchburg Virginia where they were guests of Misses Bell and Willie.
Leon Trotzky, recently restored to good standing in the Communist Party, left Sukhum for the capital after a half day of meetings with local party officials and peasants. He spoke to large crowds, appearing fully recovered and vigorous, though his return date remained uncertain.
Harrisonburg Virginia May Willis Sharpe Kilmer, famous New York and Virginia sportsman, says nothing on the death of his three year old Sunny Man. Investigators pursue clues in Pimlico Maryland where the thoroughbred died. Kilmer awaits official findings at Court Manor Rockingham farm near Tenth Legion.
Sunny Man, the premier Kilmer thoroughbred, died suddenly at Court Manor amid shock and mourning. Kilmer denied insurance rumors, stating a $45,000 policy and calling Sunny Man priceless as the Kentucky Derby and Preakness favorite inspired nationwide sympathy from turf followers and staff alike.
Mount Williams Va May 6 Mr and Mrs Ralph Roose and daughter of Chevy Chase Md return home after weeks visiting relatives here. Mrs Katherine Wallace and son Joseph weekend with her son I N Wallace and family. Harl Wimelright family with Mrs Himelright. W H Wil and N Williams guests of W A Clowser. Marie Flegal Winchester weekend with son Lorin Flegal. P J Wolverton and son Elwood returned to Strasburg after visiting relatives here. E R Clowser and family visited I N Wallace.
Oran Algeria May 6 Associated Press reports fresh disorders in Lis bon style events as crowds clash in the streets. Cavalry patrols monitor the area amid sporadic gunfire wounding several and resulting in numerous arrests. Demonstrations by women and men escalated after the election as government troops move to restore order awaiting reinforcements.
The dirigible Los Angeles notified the Navy Department it left Mayaguez at 10:17 this morning for a flight over the Virgin Islands.
A listing of crossword clues with misspellings and OCR artifacts. The draft presents numbered horizontal items and across clues for a word puzzle, including hints like convulsed breath and that is abbr and various misread lines. The text reads as garbled puzzle material lacking coherent narrative or solution.
Gore Va May 6 The baccalaureate sermon and graduation exercises will be held at 3 p m and 8 p m at Gore junior high school and nearby locations. Visitors include Mrs D A Brodie and relatives from Washington and Winchester with local households sharing News from Valley Home and various residents visiting family in Gore and nearby towns.
Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Kern and others were seen at the Walley Home during the day as T. D. Good of In terug and Mr. Bryan Constable, a former resident of wore, return to the village. Constable has lived in Wardensville the past two years and is again taking a place with the mill, moving his family back to the village.
By deed of trust dated April 16 1924 from Harry C Richard and wife to C Whitacre trustee recorded in Frederick County Va the sale is set for May 23 1926 at 11 a m in front of the courthouse Winchester terms one third cash the balance in two equal annual installments bearing 6 interest and secured by deed of trust on the property conveyed from Bessie Y Adams and J Smith Adams to Harry O Richards dated April 15 1924. See attorney J M Brunk and auctioneers Duval & Dunn trustee.
The lone remaining of the seven wonders of the ancient world is the Great Pyramid of Cheops at Ghizeh. It endures as a monumental relic of ancient engineering and a focal point of archaeology and tourism.
Special Commissioner will auction a 111 acre tract near Gore Frederick County Virginia with improvements. Terms: one third cash, balance in two yearly installments, bonds due at sale with six percent interest. Auction in Winchester Court House at 11 am Friday June 5 1026.
On May 29, 1925, at the office of M. M. Lynch in Winchester Virginia, the Special Commissioner will execute the order of reference regarding all parties interested and all creditors including the deceased Mrs. Emma B. Nalls. If not completed on that day, execution will be adjourned from day to day until finished. A. J. Tavennner, Commissioner M. M. Lynch, p. q.
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