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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
4
An OCR fragment mentions Bell and United telephone rates for different advance periods and a strange line about eating apples daily. It includes garbled June hall and a note about a public subscription and a generic plea about health and happiness.
A fragmented critique accuses Roosevelt of moral missteps and imperial aggression, arguing the ex president miscalculates American temper. The piece questions appetite for territorial expansion and the notion that might justifies actions, citing public dissent and ethical concerns.
Fragment shows fragmented phrase about worth while item. Context unclear, mentions beauty and value in a local notice tone. No identifiable people or organizations present.
The Eastern State penitentiary prisoners circulate a petition asserting seventy percent of state crime stems from liquor and urge prohibition. About 1,500 signatures reportedly will accompany the petition, inspired by a prison paper and addressed to the legislature.
A Virginia judge famed for forgetting names guests a Richmond host, secretly unable to recall the host’s name. The host quips about crutches from battles at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, revealing he earned them serving the Confederacy.
A fragment in mournful verse reflects on mortality and the futility of wealth. The speaker mocks striving for material gain and urges acceptance of fate, noting quiet earth and final rest as equal for all.
District Attorney Richard Evelyn Byrd arrived Saturday evening from Richmond and is spending a day or two at his Amherst Street home. He expects to depart on the Star want ads. per.
Warren County Board offers for sale at public auction in Front Royal Virginia on July 1 1914 bonds for highway improvement in Front Royal District totaling 10000 dollars in 500 dollar denominations dated May 1 1914 bearing five percent interest payable semiannually. Bonds mature in 30 years but redeemable after 20 years and exempt from local taxation. Bids at par with accrued interest. separate sale of unsold bonds optional. John M Lake Chairman.
For sale or rent Mondell Maryland 11 miles south of Hagerstown on the Baltimore and Ohio line about 6 acres and a nine room dwelling storehouse warehouse and other buildings Possession August 1 1914 Profitable general business in grain hay and store Post office connected with the store Inquire CHAS R JONES 68 W Washington St Hagerstown Maryland
Those wishing to compete for prizes in catching flies must submit their names to Mr J Robert Doran the sanitary inspector and have him measure the flies caught. Prizes are 5 8 and 2 dollars. Orders for approved fly traps may be left at No 19 West. Mr and Mrs Allen Warfield and daughter Miss Jean Warfield will close their Fonta Lee Cable apartment on West Water Street.
B W Clinedinst, famous painter and Shenandoah County kin, unveiled The Battle of New Market tableau at Virginia Military Institute during its seventy fifth anniversary. The large canvas in Jackson Memorial Hall shows cadet charge against Von Kleiser, praised for military accuracy and vivid color.
The W C T U will host a reception for new members on Tuesday evening June 30 at 8 o'clock at Mrs John P Sartelle's residence on South Main street. An interesting program will be rendered and all members are invited. Mrs M H Spotts Secretary. Also, Messrs Stuart and Hammond Hunter returned to Washington this morning after a weekend with sister Miss Carrie Hunter on South Washington Street.
A Berryville Virginia merchant named J D Hart testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills gave him satisfactory relief from kidney related discomfort and backache. The ad claims thousands rely on the medicine for kidney issues and urges readers to consider its use.
Simple three step regimen uses Resinol Soap and Ointment with hot water to cleanse and heal pores. Apply ointment for ten minutes then rinse, repeat twice daily to reduce itching and improve complexion. Free trial size offered by Resinol, Baltimore Maryland.
Miss Lenora Marten daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Marten Shepherdstown and Mr Albert Welker Finley of Detroit Michigan were married Friday evening in the Lutheran Church at Shepherdstown by Rev Charles B Trump. Mrs Harvey W Harmer of Clarksburg sister of the bride was matron of honor and Miss Alice Marten sister of the bride was maid of honor with Miss Bess Mae Walton of Washington as bridesmaid. The best man was Mr G C Finley brother of the bridegroom.
The 19 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert S Mumma died at Harpers Ferry after an alleged illegal operation. Rev Dr Charles L Pate led the service from the family home. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Hagerstown.
A Hungarian native and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad worker named Phiarazala Wiltusz disappeared while searching the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near Knoxville for a missing whiskey jug. Despite swimming ability he exhausted his strength while seeking the liquor and drowned. His body was recovered an hour later and funeral services were held at the Roman Catholic Church in Brunswick.
An advertisement urges women to avoid overworking at home and claims Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restores the body to health. It touts forty years of use and appeals to housewives distressed by displacing weakness and silent suffering.
Harvesting in Frederick County is drawing to a close as some farmers already finish, hauling in crops. Wheat appears larger and better filled than usual, promising a splendid yield though straw is lighter due to lack of rain.
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