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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1922

Page

3

Local Notes From Trone Va and Nearby Homes

Trone Va October 30 local notes. Mr J A Anderson of Richmond accompanied by Mrs George H Anderson visits Mrs Flora Anderson, his mother. Mrs Watts Moreland of Winchester visits sister Mrs C Gills. The Newtons and Magey family attend a Sunday gathering at Mrs Garrison’s. Gerald, four, helps neighbor find a dog named Prince. Short local snippets with names and families.

Trone J. A. Anderson Richmend George H. Anderson Flora Anderson Anderson United States, Arms Watts Moreland Winchester Gills and .Magey Gerald Scotch Conte Prince iGerald

Etymology Links Yule to Pagan Sun Festival

The origin of the Christmas Yule name traces to the pagan sun god Thor and the winter solstice festival. Giul meant ale, and Yule is a corruption of that term, tying the holiday to ancient customs.

Thor

Harrison Denounces Dallinger and Virginia Disfranchisement Controversy

Rep Harrison condemned the Dallinger committee’s actions in Virginia as an assault on the constitution and white supremacy, denouncing efforts to disfranchise voters as preposterous. He praised constitutional protections and warned the upcoming election would reveal public opinion on Dallin Newberry and their Virginia allies.

Contin Daisy C. Layman Morrisonbur Paul Harrison Dallinger Daltin Dallinger Committee Beard Republican District Committee Virginia United States Supreme Court Mahone-Paul, Sr Massachusetts Newberry Dallin

Yielding to Forge Her Mother

Cora Copington recalls being held and kissed by Jack Huggins, forcing her to kiss him back in what she describes as self defense.

Jack Huggins Cora Copington

Daily conference ends with motion to adjourn

A description of a meeting where a conference was held each day and everyone spoke in turn, concluding with a motion to adjourn. The text emphasizes orderly procedure and points of agreement among the participants.

A Matter of Spelling

Mrs Exe argues about a suitor for Helen while Mr Exe criticizes him as a man without principle. The man allegedly has a principal of $500,000 earning eight percent annually.

Exe Helen

Honest Yeoman Defined as Man Who Can Be Worked

In a quizzing exchange Letser Livermore asks what an honest yeoman is. The reply frames the term as a polite label for a man who can be exploited or worked.

Little Letser Livermore W. von Humboldt

Unpleasant News for Suitor

A messenger reports a young woman named Miss Brown told the man she sat with that she would not accept the flowers for a buttonhole, revealing a coy and restrained response.

Brown

Desertion Question At Tottenham Magistrates

A Tottenham magistrate asks a defendant if he deserted his wife. The reply claims obedience to orders as the wife allegedly told him to leave, reflecting a brief legal exchange reported in London via Tit-Bits.

Tottenham London

Optimist retorts on landing while soaring in speech

In a witty exchange, Senator Sorghum compares soaring flights to oratory, noting the difficulty lies in where one lands. Mr. Cheerio urges optimism, while Mr. Bloobody defines an optimist as one who lacks credit to borrow trouble.

Senator Sorghum Mr. Cheerio Mr. Bloobody lLondon

Coal dealer Jobson buys out business

In the dispute the question arises whether the purchase included goodwill. The answer states there was no good will, and the deal was a buyout of the coal business by Jobson.

Johbson Jobson

Ely's Cream Balm Advertises Quick Relief for Cold

An old ad copy touts Ely's Cream Balm to clear nasal passages. It promises rapid opening of blocked nostrils, relief from catarrh, and soothing effect on inflamed membranes with a fragrant antiseptic cream applied inside the nose.

Ely Mueang Insian i Ae Tate

MISS RINKER AND CLARK DOVEL WED IN RELIANCE

Miss Rinker and Clark Dovel, popular Reliance residents, wed Wednesday at the home of Rider L. Harrison in Front Royal. The ceremony was followed by a trip to Washington and other points before they return to Reliance. Mrs. Dovel is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rinker, and Mr. Dovel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Dovel, a farmer. They will be at home to friends in Reliance after a ten day absence.

Clark EB Doveland Marcle Rinker Reliance Warren County Lerton Rider L. Harrison Front Royal Washington, D. C Dovel Jacob-Rinker George Dovel

Rockminster Sails Toward Winter at Audley Farm

Rockminster the 3 year old colt that set the Americas mile and three quarter record at Latonia near Louisville will be wintered at Audley breeding and training farm of B B and Montfort Jones near Berryville. The Jones brothers own Rockminster Surf Rider and other horses which have earned substantial sums this season.

Rockminster Latonia Louisville Lucky Hour Lexington Audley B. B. Nd Montfort Jones Berryville Jones Brothers Mer and Fall Audrey Omer Me Jones Farm

Mystery Envelops Death in Local Shooting and Revelry

A man killed himself after a party in Winchester while several revelers drank and wandered nearby. The victim, Michael, a Rockingham County plasterer with a separated wife and two children, showed ties to Harrisonburg. police notified authorities but await instructions on handling the body.

Mamie Vaiuer Michael Seighth Winchester Leight Daniel Leight Ruth @garth Dewey Batt Champersville Rockingham Michaels Rockingham County Harrisonburg Doran

Divorce Simple Over in Burma in Rangoon Times

Notice is published that T. MiG Kun repudiates his marriage to Sin Kun due to her impertinence rebellion disobedience to husband and parents after numerous chastisements. The advertisement states divorce is simple and acknowledges the repayment of marital ties.

Rangoon. Times Burma Sin-Kun

Rosenberger Local Notes Highlight Social Visits

Rosenberger Virginia October 30 local notes record visits by T H Frye and family from Martinsburg West Virginia and J H Ashwood from Lenore Virginia. I D Wright moved to a new Winchester home and William Ashwood and Co M Snapp planned a trip to North River with A A Schuler. Mrs Otto Preffitt of Fawcetts Gap spent Sunday with her father J B Snapp.

Winchester Thisteweck William Ashwood Rest Co. M. Snapp Rosenberger North River A. A. Schuler Otto. Preffitt Fawcetts Gap J. B. Snapp

Virginias birth total rises 1921 22 births up 1 239

Virginia reports 1 239 more births in fiscal year 1921 22 than the prior year 48 670 white births and 21 629 colored births in the state Wise county shows the highest rate 48 12 Dickinson second 45 32.

Richmond Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics Wise County Dickinson

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