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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
4
A historic portrayal lauds Louis McCoy Nulton of Winchester for rapid rise and trusted command. He has led ships including the armored Montana and gunboat Nashville, with high regard from the Secretary of the Navy and President for his leadership and decisive actions.
A feature on country doctors praised for delivering care despite poverty, hardship, and isolation. It recalls a physician who declined a lucrative urban post to serve the poor, living among mountains and rivers while carrying patients to the end. The piece lauds selfless medical service as truly heroic.
A rugged father eyes a doctor in crisis and a tribute to Dr MacLure who gave his life to save others. Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush honors a country physician blunt yet tender, who on his deathbed recites a simple prayer for safety.
In a parish scene the pastor preaches and music fills the kirk as the gifted choir performs. A deacon collects the plate, drawing crumbs from pious observers who dig up small coins, their disdain visible as pennies clink in the offering.
A Walton Mason verse reflecting on wealth and charity. The speaker jokes on a deacon and the moral cost of wealth, noting how the rich man’s gains clink in church and how the widow and the poor bear the burden, culminating in a darkly humorous image.
A nostalgic verse by S. Porter Hevt reprints a sailor’s memory of marching with the Boys of Sixty-one through Sixty-five. The speaker asks Mary to prepare his uniform and flag as he recalls past battles, growing old yet ready to parade again with his old company.
Mary Whitacre widow of the late Robert Whitacre resides with her son H C Whitacre in Whitacre health unimproved. Mayme and Mable Whitacre returned from Old Dominion Academy for the summer. Norman Whitacre and Ollie Sargent attended Old Dominion Academy commencement at Reliance. Mrs J D Barrow and Naomi Brannon visited Capon Bridge WV. Myrtle Scrivener is out again.
Mrs W M Hammond and Mr Roy Whittaker of Waynesboro Pa visit hometown friends MMF R McManus of Washington DC spent several days in town this week during a brief stay with relatives and no major events recorded.
Mr James M Coburn formerly of this city who fell and fractured his leg in Chambersburg Pa has returned and stays at the Valley Hotel on Piccadilly street Coburn a well known printer and Confederate veteran published a card of thanks in Chambersburg papers noting his gratitude for aid received and wishing God’s blessing on the helpers and a future recovery to work again
After illness Miss Jane arnerie of O. D. A visited Miss Magny Whitacre then returned to North Carolina. Mrs. Mary Sanderson of Economy Pa visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Heironimus. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Whitacre on May 26 1914. Fred Whitacre and sister Ila left for Lynchburg Va to attend the Virginia Christian College commencement with their brother Dr. H S Whitacre of Martinsburg. Sister Miss Betha studies at the College.
Rosenberger Virginia residents June 8 report guests and visits. Mr. and Mrs. George Bywaters of Opequon were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Frye. M. H. Rosenberger and family visited the Rosenberger matriarch and brother. Dr. W D Myers and Garland Hansborough of Winchester spent an afternoon at the farm. Miss Emma Fawcett of Fawcett Gap visited her sister recently.
Clarke County social items list residents and visitors. Province McCormick and Dolly Blencowe spent time in Gaithers Md. Mrs Emma Van Devanter of New York is visiting Admeida. Mr A Moore returned from Nelson County and other points. Mrs William Cass and Margaret Cabell of the county are guests. Miss Busby of Newark is visiting the Moores. Miss ura g has returned from Va where she taught last session. Mr J T Griffith of New York spent last Sunday with his sister.
Miss Julia F. Wynkoop of Charlestown West Virginia has been awarded a sophomore prize by the Colonial Dames for her essay. A telegram from Charleston Virginia confirms the honor and mentions Mrs A M Staunton and Mr Charles B E Trenary as related local figures who visited over the weekend.
A sewing pattern notice discusses bathing suits for children, noting fabric choices such as satin and cravenette for swimwear. It details two patterns No. 7631 and No. 8377 with sizes 32 to 42 and 2 to 14, respectively, including yardage, trims, and price of 15 cents per pattern.
A fragment seeks applicants to fill a cohoon and enclose 15 cents with a solution. It instructs to state the fullest part of the bust and to address Pat found care of this paper. The readable portion suggests a submitting method rather than concrete job details.
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