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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star published in Winchester Virginia as second class matter. It lists daily publication except Sundays and notes validation with Morning News Weekly News and Weekly Mirror.
Summit Point West Virginia May 11. Mrs James M Thomson of New Orleans and Mrs J C Breckenridge of Washington were guests at Hawthorne last week. Mrs W W LaRue has returned from White Post with her mother Mrs Meare. Mr and Mrs R Dean Colston have returned from their wedding trip and are visiting friends in the county. Mr and Mrs Harlow Wood of Washington and Mrs E E Baker of Strasburg Junction were in the area.
The page lists subscription rates by Mall for one year six months three months and one month in advance and by carrier for one year three months and one month in advance with prices 3.50 1.75 90 and 30 cents. It notes The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for all news dispatches and local news published.
Clifton Forge readers are warned that C Lee Moore faces scrutiny in the gubernatorial contest as the Fredericksburg Star urges a formal review. The Danville News notes Moore’s constraints over campaign spending and a pay-as-you-go plan, while observers recall past financial maneuvering. The piece argues the auditor’s role in treasury solvency is central as voters weigh the stakes in the governor race.
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch outlines Harry Flood Byrd opposing a centralized tax board with full powers. It notes his preference for segregation of taxable land and personal property, shifting some levies to counties and cities, while supporting state gains from gasoline and motor vehicle taxes. The piece contrasts Byrd with opponents Mapp and Moore and discusses likely political obstacles.
Citizens seek full illumination on the subject not only from candidates but also from agencies that have given the matter full consideration.
In Woodstock Virginia supporters rally behind Senator Harry F Byrd as the gubernatorial primary nears. The piece argues Byrd offers steadiness on state issues, while rival Mapp and Moore falter in proposing concrete plans for roads and finances. Voters weighing records and promises favor Byrd for prudent governance.
The Berryville timetable lists train connections to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations with Pullman cars to Bristol and sleeper service to Gary West Virginia. Local and through services cover Shenandoah Hagerstown Philadelphia and beyond with dining and parlor cars and connections at Shenandoah Junction. Fares schedules and reservations are available from Berryville and Roanoke agents.
As Administrator of Raymond 8 Himelright I offer for sale at public auction in front of the county court house on Saturday May 16 at 3 o’clock p m one Ford touring car to the highest bidder for cash. Adam Forney city sergeant.
In accordance with the will of Mrs. Emma B. Nalls and a court decree, M. M. Lynch as executor sells at public auction on May 30 1926 at 12 noon in front of the County Court House Winchester Va. No. 118 South Market Street brick residence with 7 rooms bath front and back porches large cellar and rear shop. Immediate possession. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments with interest, deed of trust and insurance policy to secure. Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn.
Special commissioners announce sale of eight real estate tracts belonging to B C Shull and Emma Shull deceased. Auction in Winchester Virginia June 13 1925 at eleven o clock a m. Tracts range from a 215 acre home place to two village lots and smaller parcels. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Auctioneer Roy P Duvall. deputy clerk Corinne Thomas certify bond.
Word placements form clues across and down with entries like two footed creature and turning machine. The list includes numbered horizontals and verticals with definitions ranging from pronouns to celestial bodies, urging solver to fill crossing letters to reveal remaining terms.
Town residents note Monday funeral attendance for Mrs. H. T. Miley. T B Frazier, a visitor last week at William C. Frazier's home, returned to Tiffin Ohio. Martha V. Coyle traveled to Staunton Virginia as a delegate for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society annual meeting. Mr. W Robinson departed for unspecified destination.
Strayed from Glass field a black bull with a white face and long horns. Reward offered by Cc. R. Grubbs. Contact for return.
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