Golf Talks in Court Prompted Slapstick Moment
A lawyer questions an expert witness about why the defendant is crazy. The witness cites golf obsession as a reason. The judge interrupts, revealing he plays golf too and jokes about striking the answer.
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1920
Page
5
Defending the Absent and An Easy Mark
Dialogues reveal a stingy relative claimed by a mother and a boastful uncle. A new typist intrigues staff with aspirations while a junior firm member is described as single, stout, susceptible, and baldheaded.
Dark horses in a presidential campaign questioned
The excerpt shows a senator musing on the number of genuine dark horses in a campaign and on the size of the adult male population of the United States, highlighting uncertainty and probing questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorf
United States
Father warns suitor as marriage talk turns tense
Dialogue reveals a wary father who suspects ulterior motives behind a marriage proposal. The exchange shows class tension and social exclusivity themes as the suitor and Miss Cayenne debate wealth and propriety amid a tense family moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Times Have Changed Admirer Confirms Stage Gaffe
An admirer congratulates Mr. Hamfat on success while noting audience members threw money and even cans on stage. Hamfat replies some offered thanks and contrasting lines about roses and splinters. A church pew rental inquiry is rebuffed by Deacon Jones who also acts as landlord refusing children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamfat
Newcomer
Deacon Jones
Deacon
Do You Have Trouble With Lessons The Teacher Sit
A brief schoolroom exchange shows a student named Tommie answering a prompt with a simple admission. The adult asks what troubles him and the boy cites the teacher as the primary difficulty in class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie
Not So, “You can't always judge persons by their names.”
A dialogue illustrates misjudgment based on names, noting that a person described as a grass widow might appear green in hue while not fitting stereotype. The exchange questions assumptions about identity and perception.
Court order to set aside deed in Frederick County case
Virginia court petitions to declare a deed from Frank G. Diver and wife to Huffman and Huffman void as fraudulent and without consideration. The suit targets property at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot in Stephens City, with liens to O J Delmarle & Co for $160.75 plus interest. Defendants are nonresidents. a four week publication and courthouse posting are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peahelclerk’s Ofice
Crrtitt
County of Enandoah
Glenn H. Bancroft
O. J. Delmarle & Co
Frank G. Diver
Ali E.diver
Huffman
Clarence Huffman
Stephens City
Frank GC. Diver
Frederick County
Rye
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ogether
Freeerick County
A Ie B. Diver
A. Huffman
Claren Huffman
Arthur A. Darcy
Virginia
Winchester
Circuit Court
County of Frederick
Dp. M. Dillard
A. L. Slonaker
Laintiff
D. M. Dillard
Dillard
A. L. Slontker
Jesse R. Bailey
City of
Is He Really as Patriotic as He Seems
A terse cartoon style exchange questions a public figure's patriotism noting he knows by heart the words of national gangs. The mock dialogue hints at public skepticism toward perceived allegiance and rhetoric.
Curious marriage ends in scandal urged by bridesmaids
Beth Cheap recalls a curious wedding where the bride was given away and the bridesmaids say the groom threw himself away seeking speculation about motives and outcomes.
Sharpe Household Talks Magic Lessons Biz Plan
Mrs Sharpe jokes about offering magic lessons to William while Mr Sharpe worries no one will pay. The exchange hints at a family dispute over whether to pursue tutoring or entertainment income.
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Star Oce
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