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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1921
Page
7
The fourth and final lunar eclipse of the year was visible Sunday night as the full moon hid briefly in Earth’s shadow. The event began around 3 p.m. with moonrise at 5 26 and the shadow fully fading by 7 34.
Mrs Fred Thwaite visits with parents Mr and Mrs Phil ips at Toms Brook. Miss Susan B Howard returns home from Winchester. Mrs W A Orndoff visits friends near Winchester. Mr Joseph Robinson stays with son Arch near Swimley. Mrs Rebecca Robinson visits daughter Mrs S E Brown. Mrs W O Parlett is ill at home. Mrs J S Yeakley and daughter Blanch Yeakley visit Newtin Cather at Opequon.
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester on October 15 1921 Charles Strange sues Frank Strange John Strange May Harris Percy Harris and Walter Harris to obtain a decree for sale and division of proceeds from a house and lot in Winchester Virginia adjoining George Nickens and others for general relief. The defendants nonresidents are ordered to appear within ten days after publication and the notice is to be printed weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star and posted at the county courthouse by November 7 1921.
The body of Mrs. Noah Judy of Pendleton county West Virginia is to be exhumed for examination by doctors amid reports of new evidence. A jury of inquest may be summoned, and the prior murder charge against her husband was dismissed by Magistrate Moyer.
The Eastbound Sunshine Special of the Texas and Pacific Railroad was wrecked near Van Horn Texas after a broken rail last night. The engine, a dining car and three sleepers left the rails with several injuries but no fatalities reported.
Miss Rose Clarke daughter of Jacob Clarke of Frederick county Virginia and W Hollis DeHaven son of Mrs Belle DeHaven of Frederick county married Saturday afternoon about 4 oclock at the parsonage of Winchester Avenue Christian Church by Rev R F Schmucker in Martinsburg West Virginia. The ceremony was witnessed by friends and relatives. Mrs J R DusHane left for Frederick to visit during the Frederick fair. Mrs B West Baker and Mrs Thomas Chamblin departed for Washington to visit Mr and Mrs McKenny Berry.
This promotional notice explains a booklet for expectant mothers detailing needed clothing for mother and baby, a probable delivery date table, hygiene rules, and information on Mother's Friend. It urges action to obtain the booklet and stresses duty to self family and baby.
Mr. Jesse C. Suter of Washington announces Brigadier Henry D. Bale leader of the Chesapeake Division will address the Ministerial Association of Winchester at Handley Library at 10 30 tomorrow morning. Bale aims to foster church Salvation Army cooperation and arrives in Winchester this evening.
Patrick J Lillis died at 4 AM Sunday at his daughter’s home after a complication of diseases. A native of County Clare Ireland he came to the U S at age eight and lived in Cumberland Maryland before settling in Roanoke 33 years ago. He worked for Norfolk and Western and is survived by eight children and siblings. Funeral at St Andrew's Church followed by burial in St Andrew's Cemetery.
A barn on C W Snapp s farm near Fawcett Gap was destroyed by fire early this morning. Tenanted by William Landaker the building and its contents including a lord automobile hay corn and fodder were consumed. Fire discovered about 5 o clock but efforts to fight the flames failed and insurance status is unknown.
Mrs. J M Warden of Riverside farm Wardensville West Virginia spent four weeks visiting her son in law and daughter the Rev and Mrs R B Lancaster at the Waddman Memorial Presbyterian Church Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania The Rev Mr Lancaster serves a congregation of over 600 and the church is noted for its flourishing condition The church edifice was funded by Mr Waddman a wealthy coal operator who also provided funds for its maintenance.
Scores posted for last Saturday afternoon show Winchester Gun Club members and others recording marks in the regular weekly trap shoot. The article lists individual scores for various shooters and notes the event occurred at the club range with participation from local enthusiasts.
Miss Annie P. McDonough of Richmond Virginia attended a Catholic women convention in Washington and spent yesterday at the Church of the Sacred Heart rectory on South Main Street as guest of Rev. Thomas A. Rankin and his mother and sister. She later left for Lynchburg Virginia.
A special grand jury has been summoned for Thursday in the Corporation Court to take up pending cases involving alleged violations of state laws. Those summoned include Wen A. Baker and R. Brum.
The fragment lists individuals such as M. L. Capper H. R. Bryarly Fred Boyd R 8 Jolliffe Bennett Russell John H. Snyder and L. M. Welton, indicating a roster or committee in a historical notice.
Prime Minister Lloyd George told the House of Commons he hopes to travel to the Washington conference on arms limitation and Far Eastern questions as soon as conditions in England permit.
Discontinuing farming to sell at public sale located 3 miles west of Bunker Hill on Thursday October 27 1921 starting at 10 o’clock. Eight head of horses and colts and fifteen head of extra good black faced ewes plus farming implements and household goods. 12 months credit and discount for cash. A G Legg Dodd Hoffman Auds A J Clendening Clerk.
Taxes are ready for payment in 1921 with penalties: 3 percent added to city taxes if paid after November 1 and 5 percent added to state taxes after December 1. William T. Barr, Treasurer.
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