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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
4
A verse extols the Telephone Girl who overhears every secret from joys to sorrows and all the town’s gossip. It imagines how her “story” could ruin marriages spark scandal and turn churches and days into sorrowful nights. The piece ends by urging readers to consider their debt to the quiet observer.
In White Ly Kentucky a pistol or knife fight erupted in a church pulpit as Revs Robert Vanover and Isaac Perry clashed during services. Dr Whitely died from stab wounds and about 400 parishioners witnessed the deadly duel.
Government pressures a young man to accept a mail route he did not want in Yellowstone Park. After securing a different job, he notified officials he could not take the route, highlighting legal risks in government coercion of employment choices.
The text notes a climate where government workers face pressures to serve and resists resignations. It recalls past complaints that few in public service died and none resigned, while contrasting military enlistment where applicants may back out before enrollment. It cites a mail route applicant told he must accept or forfeit $5,000 bond and face a year in prison if he refuses.
A court ruled on what counts as a subscriber as James Thompson and William Robinson. Robinson received a weekly newspaper via mail without subscribing and declined to pay, yet the judge found him liable after confirming he read and used the paper. The decision condemns taking papers without paying and urges subscribers to pay for what they receive.
Miss Katharine Kern of Winchester travels to Nashville Tennessee to serve as attendant at the marriage of her cousin Miss Katrina Kern to Mr Jesse Marvin Ormond. The ceremony takes place at 8 o'clock this evening in the West End Methodist Church.
Frank Kohlhausen, an electrician for the Winchester and Washington City Railway Company, was arrested by Officer Massie for speeding. He was fined $10 by Justice Miller and filed an appeal to the Corporation Court.
Certificates were presented to numerous pupils across classes A B and C at John Kerr Public Schools after successful examinations. Names include Grace Rosenberger Laura Maray Josephine Ebersole Margere Aulick Velma Tausill Helen Arbanna Frye and many others with teachers Miss Nannie Walter and Miss Louise a.
Property listings describe 200 acres west of the Shenandoah river six miles from Berryville with river bottom and limestone land, a six room stone dwelling and outbuildings, good spring water, 200 apple trees eight years old priced at 65.00 per acre. Also 141 acres fertile limestone land on a macadamised road within 3 to 4 railroad stations with about 2 acres apple orchard, six room frame house, barns, price 95.00 per acre. 188 acres four miles from Berryville with two barns and good springs, price 85.00 per acre. Inquiries about real estate and insurance. Frat ig 6-20-7t.
A decree in the 1910 Frederick County Virginia chancery case Oyler Executrix versus Haymaker Ad ministratrix orders a public auction of a house and lot on East Clifford Street in Winchester. The property fronts 73 feet on Clifford and runs 60 feet deep, deeded to Edward Haymaker by Ella E. Conrad et al in 1904 and recorded in Winchester. The sale is set for 11 o'clock Tuesday July 5, 1910, at the County Court House in Winchester.
One third cash on day of sale and balance in one and two years, evidenced by two bonds for equal amounts with six percent interest payable annually. Deed of trust secures the property and fire insurance policy. Bonds issued under decree in the Kern case. Frederick County Virginia Circuit Court deputy clerk note.
Several handsome Indian Costumes offered for sale with Old Home Week prices in Charles Town. Ideal for the parade on the 4th. Inquiries to Winchester Steam Dyeing and Cleaning Works. 21-4pat
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