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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1924
Page
6
Six Negro convicts at the Reid farm state penal institution near Boykin overpowered a guard and escaped early today. They were later reported armed and moving through woods about miles from Sumpter, with police seeking reinforcements.
Harry M. Collins pleaded guilty in police court after an altercation on North Main Street last evening over a dispute. He was fined for striking Mr. Funk.
Miss Althea Johnson underwent an operation for appendicitis this week at Memorial Hospital and was reported to be improved today. The update notes her condition as improving following the procedure.
Gray and Sheetz clothiers and men’s furnishers will close their North Main Street shop Tuesday and Wednesday to renovate. They will replace counters and shelving with modern display cases and reopen Thursday morning.
Commandant James Mars of the Salvation Army has been authorized by an order entered by Judge Whit ing in Circuit Court to perform the rites of matrimony. Mars said he performed marriage ceremonies in Pennsylvania Maryland and in other parts of Virginia before his assignment to duty there.
In remarks at a Winchester event Judge Harrison reflected on a universal cooperative plan for world disarmament. He argued a reasonable defense is needed and cited a Bill of Rights signer’s view that civilian militia is the free people's defense. He urged citizens to be ready to sacrifice to honor the republic and flag. Baker thanked participants and local groups for a successful day as the crowd dispersed after the Citizens Band played. Mrs. W H Biwell visits relatives in Clarksburg W V.
Funeral services for 17 year old Paul Fawcett son of Mrs India L Fawcett and the late Fred Fawcett were held yesterday afternoon at the home on Sonu Street attended by many friends. The Rev M O Williams Jr pastor of the State Industrial School assisted. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Adam Ritter Bernard Herrell Gus Haines Robert Eagle Emory Keyser and Grover Clevenger.
Guy D. Goff Republican candidate for the West Virginia Senate told President Coolidge that GOP success there seems certain. Delegates of the fourth district federation called on the President and later he accepted an invitation to throw the first ball at a benefit baseball game for city police and firemen. The President planned a weekend trip on the Mayflower with Mrs Coolidge.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph S. Fahsler and their young son left early this morning by automobile for Roanoke Virginia where they are spending the week.
The guest of the former's brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Epling, will return on Monday.
District Deputy Grand High Priest G. Nicholas visiting Harrisonburg presided as D R Slonaker was elected last night as high priest of John Dove Chapter No 21 Royal Arch. Other officers named included Lewis N Barton Walter Shade I N Goodfer Vernon Eddy Jacob Courson Frank Iey Paul Aldeman Doug Liehliter Allen B Gray Harold Jones and H H Wingfield. Nicholas and accompanying Harrisonburg officials Payne Avis Gilbert R Spitzer and B H Stuart Ashby attended.
John Adams urges training children to virtue industry and spirit to disdain poverty and vice. Includes note on the Septuagint translation, claimed to be by 72 Jews in 72 days under Ptolemy Philadelphus, with later scholarly dispute. Star Want Ads Pay.
Readable fragments discuss Puritans and Pilgrims roles and Leyden origins, plus painters Gainsborough Reynolds Romney Raeburn Lawrence, and a shaky timeline of the thermometer invention with Galileo and Fahrenheit milestones.
A fragmentary excerpt from the Kansas City Star presents a scene in a church setting with characters speaking in regional vernacular. The piece mentions a Sabbath, a choir, and a confrontation with Satan as the narrator recalls past commands and behavior.
Fragmentary line reads as a meditation on progress and hindrance. It contrasts true progress with the obstinacy of good men who have stopped growing, suggesting progress comes from change. The text appears as a reflective quote fragment.
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