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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
4
The Salvation Army quietly supports troops in France with no press agents. Correspondents praise the devotion of its workers and the unglamorous, steady help provided at the front. The article notes the organization earns lasting grace from ordinary volunteers and the public helping to raise funds.
In a reflective verse, Walt Mason laments personal pain and public ruin. The speaker mocks grand titles and wars while focusing on worn shoes that ache his feet, deeming other subjects dull in contrast to his private grief.
Notes report John Robert Bray of ize Va has been in Winchester Hospital for several weeks with illness or injury.
Mrs. Mary Marshall and children of Pennsylvania visit her mother Mrs. Cline and brothers Scott and William Cline. Dorothy Beatty returns from visiting aunt Mrs. Miller Craig Garland. Bray visits uncle Mr. Silas Grim. Floyd Ritenour, treated for a broken bone, shows improvement after hospital stay. Ritenour plans an addition to his house. Ridings Chapel Ladies Aid Society enjoyed a meeting at the Steele home.
An old advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It instructs applying a small amount nightly with an ounce claimed sufficient to clear skin and promises money back if ineffective.
Questioning readers ask how long they must suffer from rheumatism. The ad claims rheumatism is caused by germs in blood and promises S S S as a permanent solution after fifty years of use. It offers advice from Swift Specific Co chief medical adviser in Atlanta, Ga.
After years underground the 17 year cicadas begin to swarm with large emergences expected in coming nights. Entomologists advise placing bags on trees as a protective method since sprays have limited effectiveness. Studies will track emergence timing and nocturnal behavior to inform control methods.
Cedar Grove Virginia notes indicate Clarence Miller plans a move to Martinsburg West Virginia next week. The Glaize family reports their ill son improving. O G Miller and family of Greenwood visited repairs and bought a Chevrolet touring car. Arthur Clark shows improvement after illness. Robert Thornton purchased a new Ford touring car.
Cedar Grove Virginia May 23 Mrs Isaac Miller has pneumonia but shows improvement. Her daughter Susie Brenner from Wooster Ohio has come to nurse her. Sons William and Dudley Miller returned to Massillon Ohio after visiting. Ella Hott and family from Alexandria Virginia visited Luda Lynn and plan two weeks’ stay. Little Mountain Sunday school to hold children's day on the fourth Sunday in June at 3 o clock. Local school to close on the 29th with teacher Katie Derrenbacker returning home. Mr and Mrs Simon Adams Cross Junction and Mr and Mrs Lewis Fries Winchester visiting.
Church notices announce services across Frederick circuit on Sunday May 25 with times at Round Hill Paxton Chapel Lamps Memorial Relief Macedonia and Carpers Valley Speakers J H Canter and Prof Walter Samsell to attend the first three and Relief Macedonia services. Closing day of the Centenary drive urges sure attendance and pledge card submission by Sunday night.
The Rev B L Stanley will conduct services on Sunday at Centenary Reformed Church with a regular morning high service at 11 o clock an evening voluntary service at 7 o clock and Sunday school at 9 30 p m He will preach in Stephenson at 3 p m
The Centenary program commits twenty five thousand dollars for reconstruction in war torn Europe, forty five hospitals and twenty four dispensaries, over a million for social educational and religious work in rural industrial communities. It also funds rural centers, sends fifty three thousand missionaries and workers, and allocates large sums for mountaineers in the South.
Multiple candidates announce for the Commissioner of Revenue in various districts subject to Democratic primaries. Names include Robert Shade, C Reynolds, Hugh DeHaven, Isaiah C Ror and others. Statements pledge faithful discharge of duties and prior service as deputies. Some entries mention military service and local county contexts.
Various district figures announce for re election and new runs in the Democratic Primary to be held August 5 1919. Names include Dick Good Marshall Lewis Elon D Shene WM E Smith A R Rinker John M Massie and others seeking county supervisor sheriff and district posts.
The document announces T Russell Cather’s candidacy for re election to the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney in Frederick County. It notes affiliation with the Democratic party and states the candidate’s intent to continue in the role.
Phil H. Gold announces candidacy for County Clerk subject to Democratic Primary on August 5. C. C. Brannon seeks Treasurer seat in Frederick County also under Democratic Primary on August 5. Robt S. Smith references campaign actions for county offices.
A notice for the House of Delegates re election in Frederick County and Winchester subject to the August primary. R. L. Omps is named in connection with the election process and candidates. The notice outlines the August polling and eligibility considerations for the delegate race.
For sale two farms with apple orchards. One 45 percent acre limestone plot with 12 acres in bearing orchard, dwelling, outbuildings, on asphalt road three miles from railroad. Price 12 000. Second 198 acre limestone farm with fine buildings on a commanding eminence, macadam road, 18 acre Apple Orchard, 25 acres virgin timber, soil suited to fruit, price 21 000.
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