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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1924
Page
2
Fragments describe Shenandoah as a resort site with three known caves in the mountains. Weyera Cave is noted as a favorite with views from an arbored terrace overlooking the South River and mountains. readers marvel at arches, landscapes, and the musical or prayerlike atmosphere surrounding the caverns.
Sept 9 notes show Mr and Mrs shard visiting son in law Mr Green and Shenandoah Caverns trip. Washington guests P Richter and daughter visit A F Williams and Coffman of Middletown week with L A Rich family. Cooper returns home after visiting S Cooper and Mrs A M Cooper of Washington. St Jast attendance by Jokebert and P H Williams. Jon Williams paints the office.
Spokane reports from D. L. Woodruff of the Wenatchee District Co operative Association show apple sales delivering fair profits. Winter Bananas and combo packs fetch 2 to 2.50 dollars per box f o b while Jonathan prices range 1.50 to 1.75 with early shipments earning more. Delicious apples sold at 3 dollars and some at 3.25 on the cars. Winesap demand is light as Eastern buyers purchase most fruit.
Republicans of the Seventh District convene in Luray to nominate a congressional candidate to oppose Democratic incumbent Thorge W. Harria da in November. Four leading contenders are John Morrison, former Harrisonburg mayor. Prof. J. H. Roebush of Dayton. Miss Elizabeth Kern. and J. B. Haldeman of Winchester.
Chairman Baker requests all recruiting officers to bring signed enrollment cards to his office for a proper record of enlistments to date.
A described chemical named Pesky Devils Quietus P D Q claims rapid relief from bedbugs moths roaches and fleas with a bottle sold for five and a half cents. It is advertised as a fast effective household insect treatment including sealed double strength liquid form.
An Advocate writer recounts Lord Fairfax of Cameron at Greenway Court near White Post Virginia. The tale covers his early promise, a betrayed engagement, fortunes lost, and a rich later life as Lord Proprietor, friend to George Washington, and a generous gentleman farmer with Greenway Court’s relics and housekeeper heir.
A small ad notes a salve claimed to treat burns, scalds, and other afflictions available for five cents.
Governor Trinkle withdraws consent for a full audit of the Virginia fisheries and inland fisheries department after Commissioner Lee objects. The Times-Dispatch had sought an independent review of two years of expenditures ending June 30 1923, citing alleged irregularities and public interest. Lee says the plan would paralyze the departments and harm duties by law.
Winchester and Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross orders all local members to assemble at Red Cross headquarters at 2 30 p m Friday September 12 to participate in the National Defense Day parade. Weaker exemptions apply only to those already pledging to march with another group.
Woolworth 6 and 10 Store announces new stock of Wildroot Hair Tonic and Wildroot liquid shampoo arriving for customers as advertised in national magazines.
The annual Sunday school picnic of the United Brethren Church at Fairview was to be held Saturday this week but has been postponed to the following Saturday, announced today by Pastor Rev. R. Ludwig.
Mr and Mrs W W Timberlake of Richmond are staying at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester. Mrs C B Jones and Mr H F Young and wife of Johnson City Pa are also visiting Winchester. Miss Margaret Wood of Lost River WV has left for Flora McDonald College Red Springs NC. Mrs John B Pinder of Richmond, known in Winchester, is stopping at the George Washington Hotel. Mrs Enders, formerly Frankie Venable of this city now in Pittsburgh, is visiting Winchester.
Mr and Mrs Herbert D Schuller announce the birth of a 8 4 pound baby named Francis Matthew at their home 522 South mo street Monday morning. The baby will be welcomed by family and friends in a local community notice. Mr T Cary Adams departed for Richmond to join Union Theological Seminary for the coming school year after preaching at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church during the summer.
A Phoebus Virginia reader praises Lydia E Pinkham medicines after twenty years of use by her and three sisters. The testimonial highlights relief from nervous troubles and other symptoms and notes the product is sold by druggists nationwide.
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