SHOW DRAWS GOOD CROWD AT SECOND DAY
Clarke County Association reports a strong turnout on the second day of events with sizable attendance and audience engagement throughout the program.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
1
Black Prince and Mrs Potts Dominate Clarke County Show
In Berryville Va on August 11 the Clarke County Horse and Colt Show enters its second day with crowds numbering in the thousands. Black Prince owned by Roger T Jones of Winchester wins again in the roadster class while Mrs Allen Potts of Gordonsville takes top honors in the road saddle class with Daf Star II and Bracken Rose wins park saddle. Cavalry drills by Troop M Fifth U S Cavalry thrill spectators as haltered horses perform new maneuvers and Roman races. awards announced include prizes for Half bred Colts Harness Horses and Heavy Draft entries with multiple prizes listed for Berryville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracken Rose
Roger T. Jones
Black Prince
Clarke County
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Henry M. Normon
Purcellville
Sallie Pat
Josef. W. Crown
Berryville
J. M Funkhouser
White Post
Malcolm Foley
Lewis Bell
Frank
Clifton Simpson
Round Hill
Monte G. Royston
Nance
C. T
Levi
Briggs
Charles C. Willingham
Thomas G. Tapscott
Buster Chimes
J. T. Campbell
Kearneysville
W. Va
Fairlight
Hattie B
B. F. Porter
Charlestown
the Earl
Churchmand
Davis
Charleston
Lady Belle
J. H. Peyton
George E. Pflaster, Jr
Bluemont
B. Flippitt
J. F. Funkhouser
Road Saddlers
Allen Potts
Ashleigh Farm
Delaplane
R. L. Humphrey
Tarry Not
W. W. Whitside
Front Royal
Cocktail
A. M. Carter
Leesburg
Blue Ridge
Ayrshire Farm
Upperville
Earl
Churchman and Davis
Royal Score
Glenvine Farm
Millwood
B. L. Byers
Summit Point
Park Saddle
Allen
Potts
Gordonsville
Golden Rod
Rosabel
L. M. Allen
Gaylord
Roadsters
Kearneyaville
Mrs Sibole Rests After Obsequies At Grace Lutheran Church
The funeral of Mrs Emily C Sibole widow of Rev Lemuel M Sibole took place at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev Dr George S Bowers and Rev Dr Lewis G M Miller officiating. The service featured hymns including Jesus Lover of My Soul and Abide With Me at the grave in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Arthur S Wright Henry S Baker and others. out of town attendees included Rev Dr FE Sibole of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily C. Sibole
Lemuel M. Sibole
Evangelical Lutheran Church
North Kent Street
Grace Lutheran Church
George S. Bowers
Lewis G. M. Miller
Lutheran Theological Seminary of Columbia
8. C
Jesus
Mount Hebron
Taterment
Arthur S. Wright
Henry S. Baker
Henry R. Bergarly Thompson Sowers
Louis L. Baker
John M. Miller
FE. E. Sibole
St. John’s English Lutheranie Church
Philadelphia
Sibole
Those Who Helped Scouts
The Winchester Boy Scouts council thanks contributors to the summer camp. Listed donors include J. T. Brown and many local businesses and individuals such as House & Company, Miss Keller, Cooper Brothers, Dr. B. M. Knight, George Baetjer, and Mrs. George H. Heist. (Continued on page two.) Also an unrelated notice offers Atlantic City trips and a free charree with Sonneborn's purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
J. T. Brown
House & Company
I. E. Saublitz
George H. Eagle
Jones Brothers
Charles Jones
Keller
Miss Crum
Miss Kinzel
May Heist
O. F. Faulkner
Woodward's Bakery
G. O. Miller
B. M. Knight
George Baet
Atlantic City
Sonneborn’s
Corset Sale at Miss Wierman Store on Piccadilly
On August 14 and for one week corsets in sizes 19 to 25 will be sold below cost. Miss Wierman invites shoppers to verify value at 17 West Piccadilly Street. Also Sonneborn's offers hair nets two for 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wierman
W. Piccadilly St
Services at Opequon by Rev Dr Afred Jones
Rev Dr Afred Jones of Kerns town will preach at Opequon Friday evening at o oclock. See H H Baker for ground lime stone in carload or ten lots. Alfalfa and other seeds available at 17 Court House Plaza. Grove Bros Dept Store hosts August Reduction Gate with all summer goods reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afred Jones
Kernstown
Opequon
H. H. Baker
Courthouse Plaza
Grove Bros. Dept. Store
Miss Elizabeth Ebersole and others visiting in West Virginia
Local social notes show Miss Elizabeth Ebersole visiting friends in Washington and Charles Town. L. Oppenheim of Richmond registered at Hotel Evans on business. Miss Mary Robinson and her brother Delmar left for Fairmont to visit relatives for about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ebersole
Washington
Charlestown
W. Va
L. Oppenheim
Richmond, Va
Hotel Evans
Mary Robinson
Delmar Robinson
Fairmont
Brick for Sale by Northern Virginia Power Co
Brick for sale at a low price. Quantity available. Listing from Northern Virginia Power Co and Mt. F-lp-eod-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Virginia Power Co
F-lp
Troops May Be Rushed to Mexican Line Across Border
The Star reports orders concentrating all available troops to the Mexican border are expected. Galveston and New York transports stand ready to sail. Mexican raids extend into Texas near Brownsville and Palm Gardens. Battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire sail from Newport toward Vera Cruz at President Wilson's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
New York
Army
Con
Washington
Wlashington
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Newport
R. I
Vera Cruz
McNamee
Carran
Two Apple Crops Sold in Early Season Deals
Two apple crops have changed hands early in the season with F. A. Shryock buying both. Rosser Campbell sold his trees to Shryock for 2000 dollars, with Campbell hauling only and Shryock bearing picking packing and risk. Carter near Stephens City sold 1250 barrels under similar terms for 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Shryock
Rosser Campbell
Mr. Shryock
Campbell
Shryock
B. M. Carter
Stephens City
Palm Beach Laundering Boost at Winchester Steam Laundry
Palm Beach can be laundered at Winchester Steam Laundry to perfection, advertised for both Friday and Saturday drop-offs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Studebaker Roadster for sale after owner's death
Fully equipped Studebaker Roadster in perfect running order from the estate. Apply at Star Office. Mr. Phillip Williams of Winston-Salem NC visiting his mother Mrs. Shirley Carter on West Water Street and attending the Berryville Horse Shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Star Office
Phillip Williams
Winston, Salem, N. C
Shirley Carter
West Water Street
Berryville
Big Peach Shipments Begin From Hampshire County
The carrot movement of West Virginia peaches, nearing 3 500 cars, is in full swing from Romney and other loading points in Hampshire County. Early estimates put total shipments through Saturday at about 150 cars, with next week expected to triple. Champions and Elbertas are anticipated to follow, with Elbertas due around August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romney
W. Va
West Virginia
Hampshire County
Elbertas
Professor Fred M. Alexander Returns From UVA Summer Session
Prof. Fred M. Alexander of this city, connected with the University of Virginia summer session for the past month, returns home tonight and plans several weeks with relatives before leaving for Cape Charles to resume his long time post as principal of the public schools. He served as local manager of UVA's normal school this summer, a role demanding strong leadership. The UVA summer normal drew 1,000 to 1,200 attendees, the largest in Virginia. Paper napkins for the picnic. 50 for 5 cents at Sonneborn's. 1p
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
Virginia
Western Rate Case Decided
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled on the western rate case, suspending grain and grain products and livestock except on trainload multiple shipments. Local boosts were approved for some packing house products and fresh meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Corn Roast Honors Jean Rothwell At Reservoir Park
Miss Helene Funk and Miss Olive Funk hosted a corn roast for their cousin Jean Rothwell of Corning New York last night at Reservoir Park. A large crowd of boys and girls enjoyed games while chaperones Mrs Charles Rothwell and Mrs H Funk supervised the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reservoir Park
Helene
Olive Funk
Jean Rothwell
Corning
Paper Stockholders Lose Heavy In Harrisonburg Press War
Stockholders of the Record suffered total losses and endorsed larger notes after consolidation with the News creating the News-Record. A fight among factions seeks a receiver as the case ascends from a lower court to the Supreme Court with no clear end in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Paper
Supreme Court
Will Motor to Institute for Frederick Farmers Meetings
Central Frederick Farmers Club cancels its usual Friday meeting to hold two all day institutes this week with events in Middletown and Winchester. An automobile party will depart Frederick Friday morning to attend Middletown sessions. Demonstration on canning by Miss Rhea C. Scott accompanies published programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Central Frederick Farmers’ Club
Stephena City
Middletown
Winchester
Frederick County Farmers’ Bureau
Banished to Hagerstown for Winchester trouble
Mary Green a young colored woman faced Justice Krebs in police court over months of trouble with Cora Allstock. She chose six months in jail or banishment to Harpers Town, with a note that she would be jailed if seen in Winchester again. Previous baggage searches in Hagerstown uncovered fine lingerie and hosiery linked to robberies there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Winchester
Hagerstown
Krebs
Cora Allstock
Justice Krebs
Harperstown
Wincies
Hagerstow
Germans Repulsed by Slav Troops in War Updates
Reports from London and Petrograd describe German assaults near Kovno and Vilna repulsed as Russians fight to defend forts and cross the Bug River. News notes naval losses off Riga and shifting leadership in Dardanelles add to war developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kovno
Petrograd
Warsaw
Vyskof
Bug River
Pihle
Riga
Berlin
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
General von Handers
Dardanelles
Athens
Kendon Star
Beltzer
Rosalie
A Frugal Closer Look at Raising a Boy Shows Costs
A column claims it costs about 20000 for a boy to reach maturity with half for clothes a quarter for food and for education. It notes one third of clothing money goes to stock ings and compares an $8 suit with $2.75 spent on hose. Jolliffe s offers branded stockings at cut price without quality loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe’s
Yard party fundraiser near National Cemetery description
A yard party is planned Friday and Saturday nights on National Avenue just east of National Cemetery. The proceeds benefit purchasing a lot in the rear of A. B. Church via the Willing Workers class A1 Lp Bt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cemetery
A. B. Church
1916 Ford models on the road notice
J. Howard Cather issues an alert for 1916 Ford models on the road. Watch for the gray vehicle leaving Winchester at 8 and 10 a.m. Depart Show Grounds at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. M for Winchester. Fare 40 cents each way. Starts from V. N. Bank corner. Rockingham and Augusta Transportation Co. 10-1p-2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Cather
Winchester
V. N. Bank
Winchester fair catalogue prize listing錯
Notice corrects a misprint in the Winchester fair catalogue where the best cost prize was listed as eight dollars for first prize and four for second prize. The proper amounts are not shown here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester, Fair
Also Mentioned on This Page
Association
Mrs. Allen Potts
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
Mrs. Sibole
Grace Church
Isabell Bloncowe
Churchman
Mit- 2
Gilpin
Council of Winchester
the Local Council of
W. H. Cooper
W. H. Cooper, Jr
Lewisburg
Wa. Va
W. L. Fultz
Lenwood Fultz
Mount Jackson
Ernest Ely
Mildred Ely
Barnesville
Ohio
Wood
H. A. Williamson
T. R. Cather
John A. Henry
Morgantown
W.W. Va
Mrs. C. E. iNeville
East Germain Street
Wire
Garrison
War Department
Department
Texas
General Funston
Brownsville
Baltimore
Lansing
United States
Mercedes
Palm Gardens
Za’s
Wilson
Palm Beach
Eastern Panhandle
Broom
Sonneborn's
University Normal
Fred M. Alexander
Cape
Charles, Va
Alexander
Ager
the Normal School
The
Harrisonburg
Record
News
News-Record
Rockingham County
Farmers’ Meeting
South Frederick
the Star
Canning
Rhea C. Scott
Harrisonburg Normal and Industrial School
C. EB. Koontz
Frederick County Farmers
Bureau
Mary Green
Maryland
Britain
Russia
Germany
Koyno
Vilna
Emy
Amsterdam
Bit
Sutik
National Avenue
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