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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
4
A brief note shows a business office setting labeled Belligs Pwattoral Room with Ben as a participant. The readable text is fragmentary, offering limited details on purpose or actions.
In Frederick and surrounding counties farmers rally around orchard growth and fruit production. Local leaders like Stewart Bell Weems and John A. are cited among many active growers. The Southern Planter notes high hopes for a strong six at harvest and improving conditions for fruit by this season.
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's bid to disregard through fares between New York and Martinsburg and Philadelphia and Martinsburg. The agency cited competition from the Pennsylvania Railroad as the reason for the ruling, noting Boston lines and other routes.
The sixth annual West Virginia Retail Jewelers' Association convention adjourned in Huntington after electing officers. W. Jones, a Martinsburg businessman and Frederick county native, was chosen president. The State Optical Society began its sessions after the jewelers' meeting, with most jewelers remaining for the optical group. The joint banquet was held at the Elks Club.
London observers noted the coronation of George V and Queen Mary with grand ceremony yet tepid popular enthusiasm. The Archbishop of Canterbury placed the crowns as crowds cheered, while police staffing and orderly crowds fell short of expectations amid mixed public reaction.
The Norfolk Pilot notes a Caribbean exchange about prohibition reflecting concerns that the law may not curb drinking or lead to moral danger. The piece jokes about drinkers hiding alcohol and mocks oath ethics while commenting on societal expectations and manners.
A poetic note extols a drop of printers ink as a way to draw attention to a shop and boost business. It suggests that even a small, well placed advertisement can attract many buyers and help prevent a business from faltering.
The Wash baton Sunday Star showcases short, pointed pieces by everyday people led by Herbert Kaufman. A note mentions Mrs. Switzer, widow of a noted Har rist, leaving $100 in a will to a Theological Seminary amid other local items. A Baltimore suffragists protest and a West Rockingham cattle incident are briefly noted.
A group of children have arrived from Annapolis Maryland and will spend the summer at a local residence, engaging in seasonal programs and activities with nearby families.
Campers at the Opequon Club near Martinsburg report a delightful time with fine weather boating fishing and good meals. The group includes Mrs Faulkner Miss Faulkner Mrs Andrews Mr Snodgrass Mrs Sperow Mrs Hoke and several young people and guests from Winchester may join them later.
Miss Mabel Kinzer daughter of Rev H W Kinzer married Thomas J Strange of Riverton Va at the Methodist Episcopal Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev H W Kinzer with Rev S Von Hildebrand assisting. brother A Worth Kinzer gave the bride away. ushers and attendants from Somerset Pa Norfolk Va Riverton and Front Royal participated.
Local items include visits among families in Round Hill White Post and Montana Hall updates on ill children Nettie Atkins Hugh Slonaker and others. News of Mr James Silman returning to Uniontown Pa as a miner and the death of Lester Bellows in Pennsylvania. US Fish Commission releases 6000 brook perch in James River and Lynchburg Paper Box Co to open Panville branch employing 30 with machinery installation.
Testimony before the Sugar Trust investigating committee claims the Mormon Church owns nearly half of the beet sugar industry.
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