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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1913
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes Hay's Hair Health claiming it restores hair color and improves scalp condition. It touts quick results, customer endorsements, and includes a promotional incentive: a 50 cent sample bottle plus Harfina soap, or a full dollar bottle with two Harfina cakes, available at Keller Drag Co.
Bank statement dated May 4 1913 lists resources totaling 1 329 502 74 with cash items 1 696 41 and deposits 1 000 00 due from U S deposits 1 000 00. Liabilities show capital 100 000 00 and dividends unpaid 21 00 with complete sworn certification by cashier Fuller and directors Steck Eb Winchester Virginia City.
The Woodstock physician Dr. Carter died after a long illness. Funeral services were held at his residence with limited family attendance and he was buried in Massa Watten Cemetery. Surviving are his widow Addie Wyncopp, three daughters Julia Barney Delmar D Davis Emma Carter, a son Garrett Carter, two sisters and a brother.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Red Bud hosts a yard party at the house lot on Friday and Saturday July 25 and 26 to raise funds for painting the church. Proceeds expected from the event.
The following automobile parties were registered at Hotel Evans yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Reist and Mrs. K C Katz with Karl Katz of York Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Thomas and Rodger Bear of Staunton Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kohlman with son and daughter and Mrs. M. E. Reynardt of Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Vence and Katharine Vonce with G. V. and I. V. Vonce of Salem Virginia. W. L. Springs S. Conner James Davis and W. T. Abell of Philadelphia.
London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales will mark his nineteenth birthday tomorrow with royal salutes and attendance by King Edward. The ceremony includes customary fanfare at Windsor followed by official gatherings.
Residents plan Alexandra Day in England with Queen Mother and others selling flowers in the streets for charity. On Thursday the King and Queen will host a state ball at Buckingham Palace.
Dr Francis Randolph Crawford attends his sister’s wedding then heads to Clifton Springs. Walter Chapman and Lyda Chapman leave for Lynchburg after visiting relatives here. Dr and Mrs Mifflin W Swartz of Jackson Miss depart for New York and Potsdam for summer visit. Miss Mary H Zirkle spends a week with the Graves sisters in Besi. Miss Lou Haymaker returns from Baltimore. Miss Grace Shickles visits sister Maud Shickles in South Main street. Jessie Hodgson returns from Snow Mill Md after managing a millinery store. Mrs Lewis Pearson recuperating then visits Berkeley Springs. John Allen Gray George Fansler and Hesket Hite spend day in Hagerstown. R W Hunter of Hagerstown registered at Hotel Evans. Dr and Mrs A D Henkel and Virginia Henkel return from Natural Bridge and Wytheville. L Herman and family of Danville Va visit. John Cooper returns from northern cities. Mrs J Spurrier of Baltimore visits daughter Mrs Ashby Sprint. Miss Bessie Frye returns home to Edinburg Va from visit with Miss Virginia Whisson.
William E. Keller of Grantsville Maryland is visiting his brother in Winchester. He recently attended Washington College in Chestertown where the faculty awarded him a gold medal for distinction.
A Massachusetts Agricultural College project describes a shed roof colony house built with a bottom frame of 2 by 4s and 2 inch mesh wire. The structure uses canvas for weather protection and housed Silver Penciled Wyandottes from early February with no frozen combs and good egg production. Materials list totals include lumber wire muslin and hinges with an estimated goods cost of $13.50.
It is a fact often noted that owners with fine orchards seldom wish to sell. A thriving orchard signals a good home, and a good home is usually not for sale. The piece suggests planting orchards to improve a property’s appeal.
The article emphasizes leaves as nature's fertilizer and credits decayed leaves and vegetation matter with enriching soil. It urges farmers to recognize humus as essential to fertile forests and newly cleared land.
A farmer promotes using sheep to reclaim rough pastures over a few years. He argues flocks will clear gullies vines and shrubs, leaving fields clean like broomed land. His plan links livestock farming with land restoration potential.
Beekeepers should avoid excessive brood rearing out of season and concentrate on preparing for the coming rush in June. Use full sheets of foundation in section boxes and broad frames for straighter combs. Diseases like American and European foul brood require differential treatment to prevent spread.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Mrs Bee in Rosse detained near Charlestown with unclear details. Readers see limited readable phrases suggesting a citizen or local matter but lack concrete facts or outcomes.
A local girl reportedly swallowed poison tablets by mistake and deteriorated rapidly. Dr. Schuler attended her, with Dr. Tonkins and Dr. Clyde Schuler aiding. Despite hospital care, doctors warned of uraemic poisoning with little hope of recovery, similar to a Georgia case involving Banker Walker.
Statewide action funds indigent veterans to attend the Gettysburg reunion with carfare. A Winchester committee handles eligible veterans and pledges to avoid implying a request for donations while coordinating rail tickets as gifts. The city council plans to cover local veterans’ travel costs.
The Boston dip grizzly bear tango bunny hug and rag were banned at Buckroe pavilion. Officials cited recent incidents and say none of the popular one step dances will be permitted on the pavilion henceforth.
Public sale of Birmingham lands and Randolph farms southeast of Stephen City Frederick County Virginia totaling about 365 acres. Bids start at 12 noon on Wednesday July 16 2018 in Winchester in parcels then as a whole. One third cash day of sale with balance in annual installments secured by deed of trust and bonds bearing interest. Auction held under decree in circuit court with notices filed by trustees and commissioners.
Joseph McQuillen about 30 was wounded when Jeffy Crider discharged a shotgun by accident in Strasburg. McQuillen, a Southern Railway flagman and twin of Jacob McQuillen, lived in Harrisonburg and recently married. Local severity of injuries not learned.
A brief editorial replies to a reader asking if children are worthwhile, noting the answer varies by whether the children are one’s own or a neighbor’s. The remark extends by analogy to dogs and chickens.
Splendid mill for sale with 26 barrett capacity and corn and feed. Steam and water power, three stories high with elevators and capacity 40000 bushels of grain. Includes attached house and all necessary outbuildings. Previous price 14000, now only 5000 with favorable terms. Also a farm in Bingos Sat Le and in Maryland. Address requests to FP Scott Cartor & Co Renton VA.
By virtue of a deed of E. F. Ashley and wife the property in question is offered at public sale. Includes a good frame residence, a barn, granary, poultry and smoke house, about 2 acres timber, a young orchard of five hundred trees in excellent condition, with apples harvested last season. Possession given on day of sale. One-third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. Warren Rich, Trustee. A G Swanson, Auctioneer.
Katherine Norton of New Bedford Massachusetts reports severe back pain and a burning sensation. She credits Foley Kidney Pills with relief and renewed vigor after using the product sold by druggists.
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