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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
4
The article discusses the currency bill with provisions for four reserve banks and a stabilizing new currency. It argues for thorough debate and careful consideration by Congress and the President, warning against rushing action in a fragile financial moment. It emphasizes trust in lawmakers and the need to do the right thing in the right way.
A reflective verse by Walt Mason about aging, nostalgia, and resistance to change. It contrasts a cranky elder with memories of childhood pranks and the longing to reclaim simpler days, ending with a stern note to leave and climb a tree.
Card of thanks extends gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy after the death of Henry Mason on Tuesday at Stephenson Virginia. Special thanks to those who were attentive to illness and to Gertie Johnson.
A notable guest visits town, the Hon. John J. Cornwell of West Virginia, editor of the Hampshire Review, is greeted amid local interest and widespread quotation of his writings from that state.
In Zanesville Ohio and Danville Virginia two women report relief from female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with Liver Pills. Mrs Roy Simms of Zanesville credits improved back pain irregularities and headaches to the remedy and urges others to try it. Mrs Mattie Hauer of Danville says ten dollars spent on the medicine stopped bearing down pains and supplied rest and better sleep.
Dates listed for Culpeper Fay Manassas Orange Charlottesville Bennyville and Warrenton fairs. Rest briefs note Mrs Ewan and children visiting Chambersburg family. Annie Feagan visiting Brucetown. Mrs Brown, Mrs Ewan, and Emma Ewan hosted by Mrs Edna Carter. Louise Hinton returning from Martinsburg. Cora Palmer and three children visiting Greencastle PA.
A series of social items recount visits by Mrs. Mae Rubeck and Miss Minnie Rutherford to Martinsburg and Washington. The Ladies Aid Society plans a June 28 meeting at Mrs. Exia Carter's home. Several relatives attend picnics, receptions, and family gatherings across Winchester, Aquia, Swimley, Stephenson, and nearby areas, with updates on a few minor injuries and ongoing home projects.
John Arm strong Chaloner telegrams from Renwick Virginia that he will stay in Virginia and not reside in New York where he has been declared insane. An increased estate allowance is under consideration in the Supreme Court.
A Florence Oregon resident reports kidney and bladder problems for years then uses Foley Kidney Pills for eight months. He credits the medicine with restoring his ability to work and recommends Foley Kidney Pills.
Statement lists assets including cash reserves 19221258 notes receivable 5000 00 fractions coins 8000 00 and capital stock 10000 00 plus surplus 6000 00 and undivided profits 68636 99 with liabilities like dividends unpaid and certified checks 18 43 cashier's checks outstanding 250 and notes discounted 5000 00 totaling 92212 68. Cashier Evugen Chiles swears to accuracy for People's Bank Stephen ny Frederick Virginia as of June 4 1918.
Princess Josephine of Thurm and Taxis, formerly Josephine Moffitt of the chorus, escaped serious injury after being thrown from a horse at Brookly Hill. Doctors report her distress stems from fright rather than injury. The prince’s marriage claims link to Leota Fitzgerald and a 1908 court injunction fight over her status as his wife.
Baseball scores from leagues across cities with multiple matchups. Boston Athletics 6 to 1 New York 93 to 9 Washington 3 to 3 Chicago 3 to 6 Cleveland 0 to 6 Pittsburgh 7 to 2 Mt 5 Unis 4 Chicago 2 Baltimore 14 Montreal 1 Newark 9 Buffalo 2 Rochester 8 Providence 1 Petersburg 2 Portsmouth 1 Newport News 5 Norfolk 1 Richmond 3 Roanoke 1
Major and Mrs. H. W. Carpenter hosted a Wednesday gathering at The Highlands with invitees including Blackburn Smith Sharpe Elder Clagett Berlake Crowm Nannie Eustaphieve Emily Powers Portia Baldwin Kitty McDonald Anne Stribling visiting Winchester and Mrs. W J H Patteson leaving for Washington to join her husband. Goldsmiths of Birmingham Alabama stay with Dr. R P Page and ride the new electric road from Washington to Bluemont praising the trip and scenery.
Macedonia Virginia notes list Mrs Funkhouser returning home after visiting Washington with C. Misses Laffite Bowie and Charlotte Gibbs with Master Charles Gibbs visiting Catherine Reardon. William Richards and family spent days with their daughter Mrs Rhoades of Laws Virginia. Mr Johnson, wintering with M H Reardon, left for Canada to spend summer. Catherine Reardon has returned home from school at Fredericton.
June notes from Deerstield Virginia list Mr and Mrs John Snapp visiting Mrs Sarah Snapp. Edward Daugherty and Miss Gertie Snapp visited I A Barbour family. A S Racey and Mrs Sarah Snapp spent Sunday with Mrs Edward Daugherty and Miss Gertie Snapp.
Mrs. Clara Bosserman and her sister Mrs. Nellie Rowan appeared in Staunton Cor Court renewing the $500 bail bonds kept since their arrest on alleged perjury. Their trial date shifted from July 15 to July 21 due to defense travel plans.
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