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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
2
A reader quotes M L P Reid criticizing Dabney Har and Harrison in a dispute over campaign finance, accusing opponents of evasive declarations and urging accurate quoting of records. The writer expresses union backing for Dabney and appreciation for Prof Howard's service, while lamenting a successor failing to meet standards.
Clarke County farmers praise cooperative gains through the Farmers Exchange and Boyce plant, with members debating union politics and stockholder rights. M L P Reid notes cooperation lowers costs while tensions over political involvement and voting persist among farmers and stockholders.
J A T Grigsby defends Dabney C Harrison against anonymous attacks. He notes Harrison’s trouble with critics, cites Harrison’s absence of Farmers Union pledge, and highlights Harrison’s volunteer farm work, travels to Lynchburg and Washington, and support from Farmers Union members. Berryville Virginia October 1924.
Capon Bridge residents A C Lovett and family spent Sunday in Winchester visiting John Nixon and Floyd Oglesbee of Pittsburgh with D W Oglesbee. Homer Shuler of Cumberland Maryland returned home for his wife’s illness. L C Haines and child Dorothy head to Fort Lauderdale for the winter. Mrs A C Lovett recently visited, Frank Shuler was home ill, and Miss Sarah White is staying with her sister in Capon Bridge.
A reader criticizes the Richmond Times-Dispatch as a common scold hindering Virginia’s progress. He notes decades of tirades have damaged state leadership, urges constructive journalism from the capital paper, and pledges continued subscription for informed public opinion.
Trustee Philip Williams will sell at public auction on November 29 1924 at 11 a m in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia a brick dwelling site on the south side of East Water Street fronting 32 feet and 85 feet deep adjoining Boyd and Charles H Harper. Terms one third cash with balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust.
Railroad timetable outlines Dec 9 1928 services to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations. Parlor car service to Bristol, sleeper to Williamson and Roanoke, dining car Shenandoah, and connections to Memphis South. additional trains to Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York with Pullman sleepers and station connections. Details on fares reservations and additions included.
A 1924 letter from T Russell Cather of Winchester Virginia attacks Hendersonville Times editor and charges the paper’s criticism is often false. He questions the paper’s accuracy and asserts that the electorate can defeat the editor’s stance.
Rosenberger Virginia notes several visits by residents and guests. Charles Fisher and Garret Indiana travelers spent time with Hollis Clowser pair. Winchester residents Miflin Clowe and Virginia Pifer visited C H Snapp. Mellwee returns home improved. Gore residents Helen Hook and Miss Pear Brill visited W Brill. Oats of Capon Bridge WV repairing local phone line. Hollis Clowser and daughter Bessie called on Charles Mellwee.
In Canterburg Virginia the Friendship United Brethren Church elected officers for its Ladies Aid Society. President Mrs Harley Ritenour, Vice President Mrs L J Cave, Secretary Mrs Ray Albin, Treasurer Mrs A J Perry. Members plan an oyster supper at Canterbury school on Thanksgiving night November 27.
Whitacre Virginia October 30 notes include visits by William Boehm and Clyde Boehm with son from Ohio to George Clark. Alice Whitacre returns home after attending granddaughter Alice Laker's illness in Winchester. Fred A. Whitacre and EF Michael family visit Ridge West Virginia. J W Brannon and Ananalla Zeiler attend Enon meeting. George Clarke and George Strother visit ill Bruce Sargeant near Nain. local school opened last Monday.
Mise Georgia Dick and iss Retha Kimball teach at the school. Visitors at Mrs. W. C. Whitacre's on Sunday include Mr. and Mrs. Roy, Walter Scrivener and family, and Mrs. Jim Whitacre visiting her mother Mrs. Smith in Gainesboro. Mr. Hollis Braithwaite called in the village Sunday night. Misses Altha and Fletcher spent the weekend at home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denny have returned to Clarke County to teach.
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