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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
4
The item notes Pheling Star at Virginia as second class status. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the assignment implies a classification or designation within local records. Further context from the source would clarify the entity's role and implications.
In a signed Commoner article, Hon. William Jennings Bryan discusses President Wilson. He praises Wilson's singleness of purpose broad intellect and courage in facing public challenges.
A fragment from a serialized piece features humorous and philosophical reflections on misfortune. Characters like Bulger and a gaffer share advice and mock despair while the speaker laments betrayals of patience and the sting of fate. The verse-like prose contrasts cheerful advice with harsh, comic pain.
Refuge Virginia reports include Mise Bes sie. Werflinger of Baltimore visiting uncles Mr and Mrs A Steele. James Wingert and three children from Waynesboro Pa visiting friends nearby. Mrs Elizabeth Ewing from near Stephens City with sister Mrs Sarah White. Others noted are the Steeles, Miss Bessie Derflinger, Miss Ethel White, Milton Cadwallader and Alice Wingert, plus visits to a maneuver camp near Witchester.
Richmond widow of the renowned surgeon who served with Stonewall Jackson visits on a notable occasion. Mrs McGuire, connected to the prominent Richmond medical figure, is mentioned in a civic or social note.
Gainesboro notes report Miss Erva Smith visiting friends Whitacre and Mrs. Laura Wisecarver with children in Ivy Virginia. Erma Shade visits Dr. N R Smith and family. Mrs Harry Hillborn of Baltimore visits Mrs T Carson Ada
Miss Alice McCarty spends time with Mrs. Charles Galloway. Lucille Smith visits aunt Mrs. RB Smith. Mrs. G L Carter returns from a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Willan A Johnston. Alice Grubbs visits sister Mrs Ty C Haltom. John Marlee from near Charles Town visits James Bell near Wickliffe. Mrs. Carter Page a Bedford City Als'a guest.
The article notes the start of hay fever season with many locals experiencing sneezing and coughing. It discusses uncertain causes including ragweed pollen and dust while stating science has not identified a definitive cure or single cause.
The will of the late Charlés Houck, rich in real estate and securities, cannot be offered for probate in August court vacation. Judge T W Harrison said probate will wait until September 15 at the opening of the next term in the Corporation Court.
A trestle work crew on the Cumberland Valley Railroad near Bedington was buried when the structure collapsed. Six men were trapped, one Austrian died from chest injuries, others were pulled out with varying injuries. Rescue efforts continued as the injured received aid.
Auction notice lists a Peerless self feeder threshing machine straw blower 20 horsepower engine water wagon and shares in other equipment in Berryville Virginia. An unrelated testimonial touts Foley Kidney Pills claiming a daughter's kidney illness cured and urges readers to buy through druggists.
Miss Mellie Bender of Washington is visiting at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Tehn Winnheld on North Kent Street.
Cumberland Valley Telephone lineman Mowery was jolted by a live wire while on a pole in Hagerstown. He was thrown off but suffered only minor injuries and resumed work after the shock. Nearby coworker Frederick Hubley had died earlier in Charlestown from a similar electric contact.
Martinsburg officials from the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company and Hagerstown people met to discuss crossing the Williamsport bridge and linking with the Hagerstown trolley line. Attendees included President Peck of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company General Manager Coburn Chief Engineer Hardy and Shenandoah Valley figures General Manager Gray Silver Chief Engineer Dudley D Britt James C Watson and Attorneys Wartin and Seibert.
Mr and Mrs Henry R Bryarty entertained many young people at their South Washington residence for an informal dance and supper in honor of Mrs Bryarty's guest Miss Ellen McGill Baker of Berryville. Dancing and luminaires formed the evening, with officers of the cavalry camp among the attendees.
Mr and Mrs Frank Vernon at Braddock Heights Casino celebrate their 11 marriages since 1909 across Columbus Montreal England Scotland Wales France Germany Belgium Russia Sydney Vera Cruz and Mexico. They insist the repeated weddings were a hobby and a precaution for foreign recognition.
Miss Stella Balthis of Strasburg Virginia is visiting at the home of her uncle E L Hodgson on North Washington Street with family gatherings noted.
Mrs Charles W Fields and Mrs Charles R Collins have completed a visit at the home of their sister Mrs John Stephenson on Washington street and returned to Washington today.
Miss Cora Newcome of this city and her cousin Miss Daisey Brewer travel from Boyce Virginia to visit friends in Hagerstown Maryland and will spend some time in Harrisburg Pennsylvania before returning.
Fauntleroy Unger of Frederick says he has had enough of seeking a wife. He hopes for 719 more replies, noting it is nearly impossible to select from the replies already received. He had received 22 letters as of yesterday.
A brief notice notes advertising slots available in the morning edition. Details are limited in the readable text but indicate space for ads and upcoming deadlines.
Miss Fannie Lockett daughter of Colonel James Lockett of the Eleventh Cavalry has departed Winchester for New York and will sail for Panama soon. She plans to visit her brother on the Isthmus. The notes mention Mr Dudley Thellar of Baltimore and Mr and Mrs Albert Brown on North Market Street.
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