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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star identifies Harry Flood Byrd as publisher with a dated line from Wednesday October 14 1924. The page note marks Byrd’s role in print publishing and the newspaper’s masthead line.
Richmond observers criticize the Literary Digest for biased ballot distribution in its September poll. They argue the skew favored Republicans and La Follette radicals, harming Democratic morale and credibility while urging equitable, representative reporting and delayed results.
A Suffolk News piece discusses proposed tax cuts under Coolidge and contrasts the Mellon plan with Garner-Simmons law. It argues the Democratic position favors broad relief for small income taxpayers while Mellon would primarily aid the rich, citing hypothetical savings for incomes of 3000, 500000, 4000 and 1000000 dollars.
We wish to thank relatives and friends for the beautiful floral offerings and the services rendered during the illness and death of Humston and family.
Local Red Cross efforts outline a November 1 to 11 roll call following the Washington convention attended by Miss Martha Stowers. Committees will organize the membership drive as talks emphasize Red Cross needs and scope. A charity ball for the tuberculosis fund is scheduled October 24 at the George Washington Hotel with music and dancing for a dollar.
Members of the B Pluribus Unum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. William Brooks Sinnott's home in Washington on Thursday evening. A short business session preceded refreshments served in the dining room with assistants Misses E. Virginia Patterson Clara Brown and Elizabeth Cooper. Sinnott, formerly Virginia Athey, now serves as chapter registrar and as chapter chairman of the Children Sons and Daughters of the Republic.
Mr. John W. Ramey formerly of this city now in the Welch West Virginia undertaking business arrived last evening for a several days visit to friends. He was accompanied by Mr. J. W. Luther of Welch en route to Martinsburg West Virginia for the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of West Virginia.
The Rev Dr Dandridge of Memphis was elected bishop of the Idaho missionary diocese, succeeding Rt Rev Touret, with doubt about his acceptance. Other items recount a birthday surprise for Irene Bott in Stephens City and visits by Winchester residents, including G K Comley now in Port Royal, Pa.
Miss Virginia Towles Gordon, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Eus tace Gordon of Spotsylvania, married Eldred Cox of Colonial Beach last Wednesday in a Heathsville church. Miss Virginia Pierce served as maid of honor, and the reception followed at Snow Hill the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Colonial Beach. Ball To Be Given For The District Nurse’ Benefit.
The Rev A A Kelly former pastor of Graes Lutheran in Winchester and Mrs Kelly were honored with an elaborate reception by Immanuel Lutheran Church in Norwood now led by Kelly. The event featured flower decorations, dahlias, and gifts from children. Speakers included Rev Dr Smith editor of the International Sunday School lesson leaflet and several local pastors and church leaders.
Mrs Lyda Taylor Black former resident now of Chambersburg Pa has moved to the John Shook Home for the Aged due to rheumatism illness. She is the sister of the late J William Taylor longtime city sergeant of Winchester.
Jerry D. Sullivan the midget known as Jolly Jerry performed last night in Barney Google and has played in Winchester nearly every year for twenty eight years. He heads to Harrisonburg tonight for another engagement.
Mr. Leonard Iypen returned from the Danville Virginia convention representing Winchester Lodge No. 65 at the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Miss Rose Didier returned to Washington after a short visit to friends in the city. Mr. John M. Pippett leaves The Star job printing for a position with Times Sun in West Newton Pennsylvania. Mrs. Betty Thatcher goes to Cumberland Maryland to her daughter’s home after weeks at her old home. Nell O Connell heads to Pittsburgh to stay with Archibald Jones family. Mrs. J R Grigsby of Berryville visits daughter Mary G Hershberger on West Monmouth Street.
Mr and Mrs Gibson Bradfield departed Barneaville Ohio after a brief stay hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter R Talbot on South Washington Street. Mrs W B Dudley of Short Hills NJ will drive to Annapolis Maryland to visit the George Washington Hotel in Winchester. Mrs H K Russell and Mrs Joho M Steck left for Washington to spend days as guests of sister Mrs Thomas W Harrison. Mr and Mrs J W Sibert drove to Capon River for a bungalow stay. Mrs R Lee Riggs and son Robert L Riggs Jr of Baltimore arrived to stay with Mrs Nancy Lee Coble on Water Street after arriving last night.
To those who would prefer to burn some coal we have an excellent quality of coal, clean large lumps almost smokeless very little ash as the following analysis will show delivered to your home for 8.50 per ton with a 1.00 cash discount making the net price 7.50. Now is the time to lay in your fuel supply as prices will advance further next month.
Mr W B Cornwell spends day in Baltimore on business. Mr Ernest Reardon connected with the governor visits relatives in Winchester and pursues a Georgetown law course. He plans time on Capon River for his health. Mrs Highland F Burns of Baltimore is guest of Mrs John Campbell on West Cork Street.
Philadelphia commission merchants Peter Lewick & Co Inc promote selling eggs butter and poultry to improve prices and prompt returns. Advertising notice lists address 229 Callowhill Street Philadelphia PA with a 10-8-1mo-1 date code.
A public sale will be held in front of Winchester Court House at noon on Saturday October 25 1924 for the 220 acre B F Clevenger farm located three miles east of Stephenson Frederick County Virginia. The property includes a stone house bank barn 180 acres of timber 30 acres meadow along the Opequon with immediate possession. Terms: one third cash and three equal annual payments with bonds and deed of trust. Heirs of B F Clevenger deceased. Duvall Dunn auctioneers.
Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as easier to take than liquid oil. Claims tab lets provide the health benefits of cod liver oil with a 60 tablet box priced at 60 cents and a money back guarantee if a user does not gain at least five pounds in 30 days.
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