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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
4
A fragmentary realm of thoughts on democracy and equality touches on grand ideas. The text contrasts grand phrases about universal equality with the stubborn limits of human self-view and the metaphorical wave. The tone remains reflective and paradoxical.
A fragment from a periodical column critiques Colonel Watterson's aggressive imperial policy aims. It portrays his advocacy of national land grabbing, annexation plans for Canada, and the subjugation of Mexico and Central America, contrasted with wary reactions from the Savannah Press.
An advertisement touts Tiz as a universal foot relief. It claims quick, lasting comfort for corns callouses bunions and tired feet with a 26 cent box available at drug or department stores. The copy promises smaller shoe sizes and walking comfort after use.
At the Fort Loudoun Seminary graduation exercises in the Presbyterian Church Dr. J. H. Lacy read the honor roll. Seventeen teachers submitted lists of distinguished pupils across departments led by Dorothy Stuart Hilda Kline Elizabeth Steck Frances Walton Martha Stuart Josephine Arthur. Undergraduates include Omma Ridgeway Grace Brunk Goldie Hicks Teresa Kater with further names in Faithfulness and Excellence and subject classes such as English Arithmetic and Advanced Arithmetic.
Trustee Harry R. Kern offers a twenty acre tract north of Winchester in Frederick County Va at public auction on Friday June 12 1914. Terms are one third cash with balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust. The sale follows a deed of trust dated December 27 1909 and involves property conveyed from Geo E Copenhaver. The auction and legal notices appear with other school subjects and local notices in the Winchester court records.
Under a 1914 decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court in chancery Lloyd R. Peery as executor offers for public auction five acres of land in Stephens City Virginia fronting on the Valley Turnpike. The property, long occupied by C M Peery, includes a large dwelling and is described with boundary markers. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal notes due one and two years after date, six percent interest, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Cash option available. Charles C. Peery, Executor, via R Gray Williams, Attorney. 5-28,5w.
A fragment from a poem by R. W. Norwood appears alongside a visitor notice for Mr. Leslie Anderson of Brooklyn. The text mentions the visiting at the home of Mrs. John W. Nail on North Main Street.
Residents report vegetation needs rain as corn and newly planted crops suffer. John Bromley and sister Mollie Bromley spent Monday in Winchester. Thomas Sawyer and C. W. Tanquary visited his father near Dains Chapel. Lucy Tanquary Anna Cunningham visited Miss June Fishpaw and Berryville High School commencement. W S Bromiley and Mrs. Bromiley spent Monday in Winchester. A large group attended a surprise party at Mr and Mrs Henry Rutherford on Berryville pike last Tuesday.
Bunker Hill notes social and visit reports from June with local residents in Morgantown Martinsburg Winchester and Leetown. Attendees include S S Cline E B Stewart Letitia Rogers Henson and James Gageby. Church and Sunday school events are announced along with visitor notes at local homes.
Frank J. Cheney swears that F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason notes the sworn statement dated December 6, 1886. The firm promotes internal use of the cure and offers testimonials.
Fragmentary ad claims Chamberlain tablets provide grand relief for stomach and liver troubles. The copy asserts growing popularity and urges purchase, listing a dealer selling the remedy.
The Modern Woodmen of America camp at Gore Va will observe Woodmen's day on June 6 with a special program and an annual sermon by chaplain Rev H J Goode. Services start at 3 30 pm in the Baptist Church with members meeting at 3 pm to walk to the church. Invitations go to neighboring camps and all members are urged to attend.
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