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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
In a June 25 1908 article supporters urge Governor Swanson to appoint Leslie D Kiline to the VPI Board of Visitors. They cite his county roots stock and farming knowledge and note his VPI education and recent Alumni Association presidency.
Editorial urges mercy for working animals during hot weather. It stresses providing shade, water, and cooling, improving stalls and sleeping quarters, and reminds caretakers to protect horses from heat as humanity toward beasts of burden.
A country newspaper faces backlash no matter its stance. Editors risk losing readers and revenue whether advocating improvements or opposing them. Local readers, churches, and political factions criticize every editorial choice, leaving papers with constant controversy and financial strain.
A fragment notes that a newspaper should not try to please everyone. It argues honesty and thoughtfulness earn respect, while a too eager aim to please all readers risks displeasing many.
Berryville Virginia June 25 the marriage of Miss Eliza Lippitt daughter of the late Dr C B Lipp to Mr Bertram Fox of England took place at Elmington the bride's home at 630 pm. Due to family bereavements only relatives and close friends attended including the groom's London father and several notable guests. The couple will sail for London after a few weeks in Canada then reside there.
A local writer urges readers to support home merchants over mail order houses, arguing regional dealers offer better prices for ranges like Majestic and malleable models. He cites prizes won by Majestic, warns against commission-driven pricing, and urges buying locally to keep money in the community.
A large crowd attended the quarterly meeting in Trone Virginia last weekend with three sermons by Rev. W H Wolfe presiding elder. Local visitors include Frances Virginia and Evelyn Eggleston from Baltimore visiting Mrs Mary A Trone.
Mrs. Alvyarda Stuart Will wife of Allen S. Will died yesterday afternoon of gastric catarrh at Union Protestant Infirmary Baltimore She was a daughter of James E Walter of Warren County Virginia Her husband and two daughters survive The funeral will be held tomorrow in Baltimore.
Jubilee items list local social visits including Miss Blanche Williams of Whit visiting Mrs. Ran russell, Mr. Lawrence Sibert of Reliance calling on friends, James J. Russell visiting his sister, Miss Garrie May Bailey returning home for vacation after study in Washington, and Mrs. James Rush visiting Hiram McDonald near Armel. Harvesting has begun in the vicinity.
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