Sea Sighs A Requiem in a Painter’s Romance
Arnold Farnham, a gifted but weary painter, returns to art after wealth and pleasure. He falls for Edith Carr, widow and aunt to Lillian, only to pursue a dangerous passion that betrays his earlier love. On the Gray Knolls coast, tensions rise as Edith's presence unsettles Lillian and tests Farnham’s claim of love over honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Farnham
Farnham
Gray Knolls
Boston
Lillian Carr
Lillian
New York
India
Gray Knoll
Edith Carr
Edith
Gray House
Robbery at Fairfax College Stuns Local Campus
A burglary at Fairfax College on a Wednesday evening saw several female students robbed of pocket-books and small items. About thirteen dollars was lost, four pocket-books and a handbag were taken. One student concealed her pocket-book by placing it behind a picture and escaped loss. The thief entered during dinner hour, rifled upper story rooms in minutes, and fled by a back way. Empty pocketbooks were later found in a cornfield by Master Robert Barton. Police pursue leads as investigators search for the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax College
Robert Barton
R. T. Barton
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Aged Lady Catherine Fiddler Dies in County
Mrs. Catherine Fiddler dies after a short illness at her husband Richard Fiddler's home near Jordan's Springs. The aged resident is survived by her husband and two children. Funeral services will be held at the house tomorrow at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. D. F. Butsler of Bruce town Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Fiddler
Richard Fiddler
Jordan’s Springs
D. F. Butsler
Methodist Church of
Brucetown, Va
Harry Tucker Named as University President Candidate
Hon Harry St George Tucker, brother of Mrs W P McGuire of Winchester, has been endorsed by Albemarle County UVA alumni for the universities presidency. Tucker previously served as acting president of Washington and Lee University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry St. George Tucker
W. P. McGuire
Winchester
University of Virginia
Albemarle County
Tucker
Washington and Lee University
Pleasant Surprise Party For Miss Grubbs
A group of friends staged a pleasant surprise party for Miss Maude Grubbs at her home on North Kent Street. The evening featured social pleasantries as guests gathered at Miss Annie Lester’s residence before proceeding to Grubbs’s home for the celebration. Oyster service noted at Noonan's, phone number.
Sarah Zane Fire Company Plans Winter Bazar and Oyster Supper
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company approved a bazar and oyster supper for the coming winter and appointed a committee to arrange details. Members noted coal shortages and fuel constraints limit evening lighting, affecting nighttime fire runs. The gathering also reported a successful Berryville excursion and noted invitations from other fire departments were declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
D. Skelton
D. McDonald
Hope Company
Chambersburg
Independent
Lewis Trier
T. M. Barr
John Beatty
A. R. Snapp
Robert L. Gray
Thomas Fitzpatrick
F. W. Schmidt
James Carper
Harry Striker
O. P. Grove
Lee Barr
R. M. Henry
Charles A. Evans
Sarah Zane
Winchester Belles Arrive for Richmond Horse Show Display
Mrs. B. Carter Scott of Richmond will bring guests including Mrs. Charles J. Faulkner of Martinsburg and Miss Mamie Russell to the Richmond Horse Show. Other visitors from Winchester and Fauquier arrive October 13 amid praise from the Richmond Dispatch. Gems watch cases offered for $9.50 at HL. W. Clowe's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Carter Scott
Richmond
Charles J. Faulkner
Senator Faulkner
Martinsburg
W. Va
South
Mamie Russell
Virginia Cover
R. E. Byrd
Winchester
Sophia Carter
Fauquier
Richmond Dispatch
Scott
Waltham
Elgin
HL. W. Clowe’s
Mosquito ordinance case ends in fines
Justice E. L. Hodgson found Mr. F. A. Graichen guilty of violating the mosquito ordinance and obstructing an officer. He was fined one dollar and costs for the mosquito violation and ten dollars and costs for obstructing an officer. A prior case about hog-pen neglect carried a five dollar penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Hodgson
W. H. Vermillion
F. A. Graichen
Graichen
Hodgson
Gratchen
Rouss Firemen Hold Dull October Session
The Charley Rouss Fire Company met in a routine October gathering. Invitations to other fire companies were deferred to the next meeting. The group noted the serious illness of former commandant Capt. George W. Diffenderfer and planned charity and chaplain support. Several bills were paid and $9 added to the treasury for dance hall rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Hope Hose Company
Chambersburg Pa
Independent Junior Fire Company
Hagerstown
B. W. Hillyard
George W. Diffenderfer
Treasury
Mrs Haines Must See Her Children
Oscar M Haines a Cumberland Md liquor dealer and his two children faced a court hearing in Cumberland for allegedly violating a divorce order. Judge Williams ordered the custodian to allow Mrs Haines to visit the children for at least one hour daily, stating compliance would influence the divorce action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar M. Haines
Cumberland
Winchester
Hawmileen Haines
Williams
Winchester Man Hurt at Cumberland
Special from Cumberland Maryland reports Charles Grim of Winchester Virginia seriously injured at a sheet mill. While catching molten iron with tongs his grip failed and he fell onto the steel floor injuring his right shoulder. Doctors expect he may resume work next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Today
Cumberland
Charles Grim
Winchester
Winchester Round Club Elects Officers for Three Months
The Winchester Round Club elected officers last night for the ensuing three months. President Maurice Sumption. 1st vice Wm Taylor. 2nd vice Robert L Gray. secretary Harry Thatcher. treasurer Vernon Haines. librarian Clarence Miller. editor of Club paper William Herrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Round Club
Maurice Sumption
Wm. Taylor
Robert L. Gray
Harry Thatcher
Vernon Haines
Clarence Miller
William Herrell
Movement to Organize Chapter of Daughters of the Revolution
Miss Nena Shepard of Grand Rapids leads a local push to form a Winchester chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution. She notes qualified local descendants and relics of the Revolutionary era in Winchester and surrounding areas, aiming to organize at the earliest opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nena Shepard
G. C. Shepard
Fairfax College
The
Daughters of the Revolution
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Winchester
Washington
Morgan
Judge Harrison To Settle Case In Virginia
A knotty registration dispute from Luray centers on Addison Armstead who seeks Civil War service registration for work at Richmond breastworks. The Registration Board refused. Armstead’s lawyers Armstrong & Keyser prepare to present the grievance to Judge Harrison in vacation court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registration Board
Luray
Addison Armstead
Board
Armstead
Richmond
Armistead
Armstrong & Keyser
Armatead
Harrison
Better Mail Service Confirmed For Cumberland Valley Route
Mr. J Frank Eddy received official confirmation that the heavy northern mail will arrive over the Cumberland Valley Railroad at 9 10 in the morning instead of via the Baltimore and Ohio route several hours later A communication from Alex Grant Acting General Superintendent of the Railway Mail Service Washington DC confirms the improvement awaited by local business men
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Eddy
Star
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Alex. Grant
Railway Mail Service
Washington, D. C
Turkish Ministers Visit Winchester
Two Armenians claiming ties to the Armenian Church visited Winchester seeking contributions for church and schools. They drew attention with long black beards swarthy features and foreign appearance while speaking little English and having unpronounceable names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Planned Tomorrow
The Centenary Reformed Church will observe the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper tomorrow at 11 o clock. A preparatory service has already been held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Reformed
Valley firemen broaden scope and membership ties
The Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association executive committee in Harrisburg voted to enlarge the group’s scope, allowing fire departments from Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia towns contiguous to the Cumberland Valley to join subject to approval. Secretary Joseph E. Kiger of Winchester will issue certificates to Charlestown and Shepherdstown while meeting attendees and officers including Wm R. Kline and S. M. Wagoner voiced support amid opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Harrisburg
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Cumberland Valley
Winchester
Assation
Roanoke
Hanover
Charlestown
W. Va
Shepherdstown
Joseph E. Kiger
Kiger
Wm R. Kline
Martinsburg
8. M. Wagoner
Mechanicsburg
Augustus Heimel
Hagerstown
Jos. E. Kiger
Wm. H. Richter
Chambersburg
Robert L. Gray
Geary
C. E
Ner
Greencastle
H.C. Funk
Wsburg
P.W. Lisle
C. H. Hardy
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Harry Tucker
Miss Grubbs
Noonan’s
Phone 5
Sarah Zane Company
Belles
Rouss
Round Club
Better Mail Service
Valley Firemen
Keystone
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