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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
4
Local reports indicate Aubrey G. Weaver of Print Royal will be the unopposed candidate for the House of Delegates representing Clarke and Warren counties. Supporters praise his ability and efficiency, noting no gains come with a single session and urging steady leadership.
The Y M C A stands as a major national institution with property valued at 18981 000 000, showing ten year growth of 180 percent. It promotes wholesome recreation through a library, swimming pool, bowling alleys, and gymnasium, accepting members of any church while not requiring a personal religious test.
A poem extols workers like bootblacks and washers as the daily laborers who toil in sun and soap. It urges readers to offer more than money, giving sincere words of praise to lift their spirits and brighten paths. The poet signatures the piece to Walt Mason.
In Mount Pleasant, a Sunday gathering drew neighbors and relatives around a yard party. Mrs. Jenny Lamp and her sister-in-law were among those visiting, with Winchester-linked guests sharing stories and mingling during the afternoon.
A series of notices from candidates in Winchester announce runs for City Treasurer Commissioner of the Revenue City Sergeant and Commonwealth Attorney subject to the Democratic Primary on June 10 1913. Each pledges faithful duty and asks voter support.
Respectfully announce myself candidate for election to the Commonwealth's Attorney for Winchester subject to Democratic primary June 10 1913. Robert Y. Conrad. Respectfully announce myself candidate for election to the House of Delegates subject to Democratic primary August 5 1913. John M. Stuck.
Summit Point residents shared visits with relatives from Burtt Factory Rippon and Charlestown and hosted gatherings at Capon Road. Ada and Eva Carper returned from Washington and Baltimore while Miss Sarah Barnes died last Saturday. Children’s Day at the M E Church drew a large crowd and praise for the children and teachers.
James McKericher of Washington is seriously ill at his home with hardened arteries and little hope for recovery. His sister in law Miss Frances R Affleck will travel to Washington tonight for several days. He married Annie V Affleck daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Alexander Affleck of Peyton street and many local friends are concerned.
Rev. F. A. Strother in charge arranges two ten day meetings in August. The first begins August 1 in Brucetown and the second starts August 15 at Ridgeway where a successful series has occurred over the past two years.
Fire caused about 50 dollars damage at J H Barbour's home near Bunker Hill West Virginia. It began in winter clothing stored in a washstand drawer and destroyed the clothing while slightly damaging woodwork and walls. Neighbors with a bucket brigade aided by several Winchester men saved the house.
The Washington Star reports the engagement of Miss Helen Wilson to Mr. Thomas Perry Lippitt of Porto Rico. Announcement came at a tea hosted for Miss Amylita Talbot by Miss Julie Wilson and sisters Sadie and Helen Wilson, with Mr. Charles F. Wilson also involved.
The twelfth annual Sunday School convention of the Shenandoah Baptist Association will be held June 12 and 13 at the Stanley Baptist Church in Stanley Virginia. Rev. W. H. Carter of the First Baptist Church in Winchester has a prominent place on the program.
Local Washington Post note invites playing dates for the Senators after Sunday and holiday games. Preference shown for Winchester Frederick and Fredericksburg teams. Communications directed to R C Simons at 318 Florida Avenue Northwest Washington DC.
In a week of confirmations by the United States Senate the postmaster appointment for Ber is listed as Foley. The docket notes the Dame of Mr. Benjamin F. Foley in connection with Ber, indicating the official’s confirmation.
In Charlestown West Virginia on June 5 Mr H C Page and his house guest Mrs Grammer wife of Rev James Grammer of Winchester narrowly escaped injury when a dog darted from East Washington Street and leaped the iron fence in front of Mrs James A Thomas residence. The buggy and horse were halted by the fence and both occupants suffered only minor injuries.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a miracle tablet as daily increasingly known. Claims grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles. Warns of illegitimate dealers selling inferior products.
Clarke social page records visits by Hatchells to Elmington and other locals. Mary Morrison returns from Berkeley Springs Marshall celebration. Bayard Stevens returns to New York. Mrs Walker Shepherd guests of Miss Crow. Several young women at Hollins return for summer. Sophie Powers travels to Harrisonburg and Norfolk. Misc townspeople drop in, with notes on residents in Portmouth Charlestown and Page county. Fragile item ends with Miss Frances Pee and Baron Walter de Mamm amid a note about Mrs Creel’s threatened action that was not carried out.
Mr. M. Cs. Geach of Nikeveh spent today in town for a brief visit and local errands.
A compact verse fragment contrasts endured grief with pains that never came to pass. It reflects on internal hurt outweighing external threats and the lasting impact of unseen evils on the heart.
Instructions describe preparing deviled tomatoes with hard boiled eggs and a butter sugar mustard vinegar cream sauce. Then fry tomato slices with matures and make Normandy tomatoes with eggs cheese and buttered toast. Also bake tomatoes with peas and finish with cheese over toast and tomato.
In cooking schools today utensils replace fingers to limit germs and assure cleanliness. Suggestions include sugar in water for peas and corn, butter in syrup for griddle cakes, use canned tomato sauce with seasonings, and baked kippered herring with pepper salt cloves vinegar bay leaf and butter. Spring horseradish complements steak.
Miss Georgenia Patterton of Lamre New Jersey, formerly of this city, visits as a guest at the home of Mrs. A. Zirkle on South Main Street.
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