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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary article discusses the Shoal Workers of the World and their tactics. It references the federal industrial commission and quotes St John on wages and strikes. The text hints at breaches of local agreements and broader labor conflict debates.
Fragmentary text describes a contest near Winchester involving a hospital project built at a cliff edge with references to Peenstan and Gare and Ings. The readable bits are unclear on specifics or outcomes.
Fragmentary notes describe a trend toward being the leading wattist, with mentions of steam skies, Abe cornfields flourishing, and the aim to add growth while fires subside.
Mrs John Pierce also called Mrs Joseph Pierce visited her jailed husband accused in Haible’s store burglary. The young woman, described as good looking, stayed at the jail from Saturday until yesterday evening then left for the Valley to stay with relatives. Authorities expect her to return for her upcoming trial on June 2.
The reminiscence recalls the cavalry leader Ashby and his milk-white steed roaming the Valley. It recounts his brief romantic military career, his death in July 1861 after guiding and scouting to thwart Johnston and protect Jackson, and his vivid actions around Winchester in May 1862.
The article salutes the Ashby brothers killed in the Civil War, noting their graves east and west of the Blue Ridge and a memorial day in their honor. It recalls crowds in Chester and Winchester, mothers’ sorrow, and poems by Mrs. Preston while urging garlands and quiet revelry to mark their memory.
Rev. Joseph A. Thomas, who preached the baccalaureate at Fort Loudoun Seminary, has returned home from Amherst, Virginia, by way of Fairmont Avenue after noon yesterday. He was accompanied by his daughter Lydia Margaret Thomas, one of the graduates.
An elderly patient from Waycross Georgia speaks of chronic coughs lasting two years and insomnia. The advertisement promotes Vinol as a tonic containing cod liver oil and iron to rebuild vitality and strengthen the system to cure persistent colds and coughs.
Public sale announced by trustee for a twenty acre Frederick county tract eight miles north of Winchester to satisfy a deed of trust from Tony Jackson dated December 27 1909. sale in front of Winchester County Court House on Friday June 12 1914 at eleven a m. One third cash, balance in annual installments, bonds bearing six percent interest secured by trust deed and insurance.
A county decree directs the public auction of five acres in Stephens City Virginia. The sale at Winchester courthouse includes a large dwelling, with terms one third cash and two thirds on notes due one and two years after sale, six percent interest, trust deed, and optional fire insurance. Charles C. Peery executor, R Gray Williams attorney, May 28.
A quip from Gibbs about money and loyalty appears in the Boston Transcript. The saying contrasts a full pocketbook with an empty one as a constant companion.
Agricultural notes advise farmers to treat seed oats for smut using a formalin solution of one pound per forty gallons of water. Describe application on a floor, thorough wetting, and drying process to avoid germination damage and protect grain quality. Also covers egg handling, candling, and spraying apples and pears to combat pests.
Miss Madeline Hatcher Irene Keller and Miss Glass performed on piano as the young artists displayed mastery of themes and expressive skill. Helen Gassaway Jane Legat Emma Woote Ruth Whitlock Mary Leo Larrick Helen Duffy Jane Logan shared solos while the Citizens' Band opened with a march and played southern melodies between acts.
The article surveys evolving estimates of Earth's age. It cites Lord Kelvin’s 1862 range of 20 to 400 million years, revised to 20 to 40 million in 1897, plus figures from Clarence King Carl Varus at 24 million, De Lapparent at 67 to 90 million, and Charles D Walcott noting up to 70 million in 1893.
Public sale scheduled for Wednesday July 1 1914 at Johnston's Aspen Grove Farm. The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Warren County certifies the decree execution by A G Weaver with approved security. May 28 1914. C. H Trout clerk.
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