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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1925

Page

3

Winchester Bride to Wed Mr Frank Necomer Hack

Lucy Willis White daughter of Mrs. Marshall Willis of Winchester to Mr Frank Necomer Hack of Baltimore to marry at Willow Lawn on Valley Pike. Ceremony by Rev F T McFaden with no attendants. They plan a quiet ceremony and trip to New York then southern France before returning in fall to Baltimore and Winchester. Mr Hack, nephew of Mrs Henry B Gilpin, is a Baltimore financier with many local ties.

Baltimore Maryland Lucy Willis White Marshall Willis Frank Necomer ‘Hack Willow Lawn Charles L. Bowly Valley Pike Dy. F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church White Willis Union Bank of Winchester Henry B. Gilpin Boyce Clarke County Hack

Hance Family Leaves Virginia for Ohio Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert M Hance and son of Piqua Ohio have departed Winchester Leesburg Middleburg and Warrenton after visiting relatives. He is United States internal revenue commissioner at Piqua and her piano talents are in demand there. The group was hosted by Capt and Mrs Robert L Gray on National Avenue during the Virginia stay. Mrs Hance performed a piano program last evening at the Stouffer home for the party and local guests.

Rebt. Hance Ohio Virginia Robert M. Hance Piqua Winchester Leesburg Middleburg Warrenton Robert L. Gray National Avenue Hance United States Internal Revenue Nettie Barker Rufus C Robert Barker Richard L. Grey Mary Cline Beulah Cline Mary Gray Mr. Hance Musi Cal Itarry C. Stouffer

Captain Johnston and Bride Arrive from California

Capt Johnston and his attractive bride Miss Cecil Carr formerly of San Francisco arrived from their wedding trip. They will reside at Clay Hill in Clarke county after leasing the Whit ing homeplace for years. Johnston is the son of Mrs Johnston and the late Gen Robert D Johnston and commanded a company in World War I in France.

Capt Johnston Ard Brite California Ewart Johnston White Post Clarke County Cecil. Carr San Francisco Cal Captain Johnston

Rotarians Meet Tomorrow Evening At Mr Baker s Camp

Rotarians will gather at Capon river area tomorrow for a club meeting with dinner at seven. Most members will drive out in the afternoon and be present for dinner.

Baker Rotary Club Marshall Baker Capon River Hutch DeHaven Hovor B. H. Brown Ethel Jessie Emmert Winchester

Sprint Couple Return From Wedding Trip To Canada

Mr and Mrs Sprint return from a wedding trip to Canada and New England. They have taken an apartment at 617 South Washington Street at the home of Mr and Mrs Terry W English. Circle No 8 Ladies Aid of Braddock Street Methodist held its monthly meeting at Mrs M E Dyke's home 18 West Germain Street with large attendance. Mrs Virginia Greene was absent and Mrs Charles H Grim presided. After business a social hour with refreshments followed.

Sprint Thomas H. Sprint Eva. Knott Canada New England Terry W. English South Washington Street Church Circle Ladies’ Aid’ Society Braddock St. Methodist ‘Episcopal Church M. E. Dyke West Germain Street Virginia Greene Charles H. Grim

Moling and Seal Buy Stocks for North Main Store

iSite West Seal and J. x. Moling Jr. plan to purchase stocks of fall goods for the firm Moling and Seal on North Main Street in New York.

iSite West Seal J. x. Moling, Jr New York Fall Gud Tisier Mrchandise Moling’ and Seal North Main Street

Buckman and Wne of Rawareh at McConnell Home

Buckman and Mrs Buckman along with Edward W. Case of Westminster Maryland visited at the home of Mr and Mrs J O Connell on the Sensency. Mr and Mrs Buckman and Miss Marie il were present for the occasion.

Weekend Guests Visit Mrs Curran and Mrs Bovard

Mrs Edward Ott and her children from Pittsburgh were weekend guests of Mrs Margaret Curran and Mrs Ellen Bovard, sharing hospitality and companionship during their stay.

Edward Ott Pittsburgh. Pas Margaret Curran Ellen Bovard

Mrs Slifer and daughter leave for Keedysville Md

Mrs J B Slifer and her daughter Elizabeth depart today for Keedysville Maryland to spend time with relatives and friends.

J.B. Slifer Elizabeth Keedysville, Md

Miss Mary Polke Colstop Heads to Summit Point Visit

Miss Mary Polke Colstop departed today for Summit Point West Virginia to spend time with relatives as a guest of kin.

Mary. Polke Colstop Summit Point W. Va

Mrs J E White Leaves After Visit in Stiplens City

Mrs J E White of Stiplens City departed today for her home following a stay in the city.

Fragmentary Rural Note Shows Unclear Partnership

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Mr and Mrs James and a vague reference to Atlantic. The text is incomplete and unreadable, leaving no clear event, place, or date to summarize.

Local residents listed on Main Street notice

Fragmentary OCR text shows names and relations among residents on Ty Main Street with mentions of Mrs and Mr Bieter Mrs James Caubee and Ahree child. Details incomplete but indicates a local family grouping or household listing in a community record.

Bieter Ahree Oen James Caubee BP

In Rochester Guests at Hotel Jack

Mr and Mrs A L Thomas of Rochester No Y visited town and stayed at the Hotel Jack during their visit.

D. A. L. Thomas Rochester No Y Jack

Ferriday Woman Visits New York With Fresh Air Children

Mrs. A. J. Hodges of Ferriday Louisiana traveled to New York today as a guest of Miss Gladys Haldermgn, accompanying the fresh air children on the county trip.

A. J. Hodges Ferriday Gladys Haldermgn New York

Winchester visitors stay with Neville family at Hotel Jack

Mr and Mrs Harry Neville and their son Harry Jr of Virginia spent last night in Winchester and were guests at Hotel Jack, according to local society notes.

Harry Neville Harry, Jr Ee. Va Winchester Hotel Jack

Mr Plummer Leaves Winchester Visit for Baltimore

Mr Plummer of Richmoni Ind has been visiting friends in Winchester and leaves for Baltimore to spend time before returning home. He stayed with Mr Carthorne on Leicester street during the Winchester visit.

Mr. Plummer Richmoni Ind Baltimore Winchester

Mrs Stilley Visits Portsmouth Relative in City

Mrs H E Stilley of Portsmouth Virginia visits her mother Mrs James Andengon in this city. Mrs W Be Broaddus left today for Annapolis with relatives and friends.

H. E. ‘Stilley Portsmouth James Andengon Annapolis

Mr and Mrs P C Cassard Visiting Wittchester

Mr and Mrs P C Cassard of Washington are spending time in Wittchester and are staying at the George Washington Hotel as they visit.

Washington Wittchester George Washington Otel

Norfolk pair listed at George Washington Hotel

Mr. W. I. Sures and Mr. R. Eckles of Norfolk Virginia are staying at the George Washington Hotel.

W. I. Sures Mr.’ R Eckles Norfolk, Va George Washington “Hotel

Local Visitors Stay At George Washington Hotel

Mr G Ne Hoover of New Market spent the day in town on business. Mr J J McCabe and Mr Crim of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail road traffic department were guests at the George Washington Hotel today.

Mrg Ne Hoover New Market J. J. McCabe Crim Baltimore and Ohio Rail George Washington Hotel

Middletown Visitor Mr. Lee Miller Spends Day in Town

Mr. Lee Miller of Middletown spent the day in town with friends, sharing time and casual exploration. The outing showcased local streets, shops, and small town hospitality as memories were made.

Lee ‘Miller Middletown

Swanson and Henry Families Visit Coastal Areas

Mr and Mrs O H Swanson are spending time in Philadelphia with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs J H Henry are vacationing two weeks in Ocean City Maryland with relatives and friends.

H. Swanson Philadelphia Mrs J. H. Henry Ocean City,Md

Thill’ang Daughter Visited By Jones Family At Kernstown

Ver ton Thill’ang, daughter of Mr W F Thill’ang of Washington, is spending time at the home of Mr and Mrs J L Jones near Kernstown. The brief social note notes movements of local families and their associations.

Cook and Frisch Guests and Neffs Return Home

Rev. and Mrs. B Cook host at Mrs Nora Carper on South Kent Street. Mrs J M Frisch returns to Baltimore after visiting her son-in-law and daughter the Rev. and Mrs J Luther Neff.

B. Cook

Harty Tardyaga Family Motoring North with Miss Gray

Mr. Harty Tardyaga and several friends from Lexington Virginia passed through town Monday afternoon and were joined by Miss Mary J Gray for a motor trip as far north as Bogton stopping at many points of interest along the way.

Harty Tardyaga Lexington Mary J. Gray Bogton

Conrad guest stays with mother in the city

Mr. W. David Conrad of New York is visiting his mother Mrs. D. B. Conrad at her home in this city, staying as a guest during the current visit.

W. David Conrad New York D. B. Conrad City

Mrs Ridgley White Honor Headed To City Wedding

Mr and Mrs James B Russell hosted a party in honor of Mrs Ridgley White who is to be married today.

Ridgley White

Mrs. R L Chaplain Leaves for Hagerstown

Mrs. R L Chaplain of this city departed this morning for Hagerstown where she will spend some time.

Miss Miller Wisecarver Vacation Notice

Miss Miller Wisecarver, cashier for Northern Virginia Power Company, is reported to be on vacation.

Mrs Ellsworth Boxwell to Return to Pittsburgh Tomorrow

Arte and Mrs Ellsworth Boxwell have been visiting friends in Winchester and Vitadner, with plans to return home to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania tomorrow.

Arte Ellsworth Boxwell Vitadner Winchester Pittsburgh

Miller Family Plans Alaskan Trip For Summer Camp Visit

Mr and Mrs John S Miller and Mrs Handley with daughter Miss Katherine depart tomorrow for an Alaska trip. They will spend time at Mr Millers camp at Hook's Mill during the outing.

John S. Miller Handley Ir Ns Katherine

Orndoff Family Visit Abbreviated in Baltimore

Mr J M Orndoff spent the week end in Baltimore visiting his wife who is staying with her sister Miss Bertharcl ter. Bertharcl ter has been ill, and Mrs Orndoff is her guest during the illness.

J. M. Orndoff Baltimore Mrs. Orndoff Miss Bertharclter

Nurse Mary Sutphin Takes Supervisory Post in City Hospital

Mary Sutphin of this city, a graduate nurse at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, has accepted a supervisor position in Winston-Salem North Carolina.

Mary Sutphin Uate Washingtoner Hospital Hagerstown Michae Winston-Salem N. C Memoria

Renner Siblings Vacationing in Washington DC

Miss Helen Renner and her brother Louis Renner of the People’s Drug Company are spending their vacation with relatives and friends in Washington DC.

Helen Renner Louis Renner The People’s Drug ‘Company Washington, D. C

Family heads to Atlantic City for two weeks

Mr and Mrs George Keller and their daughter Opisrearet Keller with Mrs Keller’s sister Miss Margaret Osborne depart this morning for Atlantic City for a two week visit, planning to stay at the Estminster Hotel.

George Keller Miss. Opisrearet Keller

Misses Grace Carpenter and Mary Himbright head to Staunton for Lutheran League convention

Grace Carpenter and Mary Himbright departed for Staunton Virginia to attend the Lutheran League convention to be held there this week.

Grace Carpenter Mary Himbright Staunton, Va

Mr Swimley Improves After Illness at Home

Mr R M Swimley, confined to his North Main Street home for weeks due to illness, shows marked improvement today.

R. M. Swimley North Main Street

Mrs. Graham Baker Guest at Edmonia Baker’s Home

Mrs. Graham Baker of Washington is the guest of Mrs. Edmonia Baker at her Peyton Street residence.

Graham Baker Washington Edmonia Baker Peyton Street

Mrs McCullen Guests of Mrs Flood in Washington

Mrs McCullen of Washington is the guest of Mrs H D Flood while Mrs Nancy Lee Cable has an apartment with Mrs Flood.

Mrs. McCullen Washington H. D. Flood Nancy Lee Cable Flood

Mrs Miller Streit and Andersons Return From Long Visit

Mrs E Miller Streit and Mr and Mrs A S Anderson have returned from an extended visit to friends in Denver Colo Kansas Ohio Fairmont W Va and Richmond Ind.

Guests register at George Washington Hotel in Washington

Mr and Mrs Rea Shafer of Chevy Chase Maryland and Dr and Mrs George Marshall of Newark New Jersey have stayed a day or two at the George Washington Hotel and have been guests also of Rev and Mrs J Luther Neff.

Rea Shafer Chevy Chese

Potomac Edison Agent Visits Winchester

Mr P W Loy claim agent of Potomac Edison Company of Hagerstown was a business visitor in Winchester yesterday.

P .W. Loy Potomac Edison Company Hagerstown Winchester

Mrs Clowser Celebrates Eighty Fifth Birthday in Mountain Falls

Mr and Mrs John Clowser of this city visit Mountain Falls Virginia at the home of Mr Clowsers mother where Mrs Clowser marks her eighty fifth birthday.

John Clowser Mr. Clowser Mountain Falls, Va Mrs. Clowser

Miss Freda Schmolovitz Visiting Baltiimore Friends

Miss Freda Schmolovitz of Baltimore is spending time at the home of Mr and Mrs M Finklestein on South Braddock Street.

Freda(.Schmolovitz Baltimore S Mrs. M. Finklestein Braddock Street

Negro Prisoner Taken Away For Safe Keeping

DANVILLE Virginia August 19 George Holmes a 17 year old negro arrested at Black stone Monday night on a charge of attempting an assault on a young white girl has been moved to Petersburg jail for safe keeping Sheriff Sullivan of Nottoway county quotes the boy denying the crime but says the girl identified him

Associated Press Danville George Holmes Blackstone Petersburg Sullivan Nottoway County

Two Men Held for Moonshining in County Court

Charles Mowery and Tracy Line burg near Middletown were held for county grand jury by Justice Taven der in the county magistrate court this afternoon on moonshining charges. Clyde Himelright, facing a similar charge, failed to appear. The two men claimed Himelright was selling liquor and they only visited to see him. Bond set at $280 each for their court appearance.

Charles Mowery Tracy Lineburg Middletown Tavender Clyde Himelright Himelright

Young Couple Get a License In county clerk office license issued

A marriage license was issued in the county clerk's office to Robert A. Carter of Winchester and Edith Parrill daughter of Charles Parrill of Whitacre both 21. Carter is a son of Ned Carter and works as a weaver at the Virginia Woolen Mill.

Robert A. Carter Winchester Edith Parrill Charles Parrill Whitacre Ned Carter Virginia

Bandit Snatches Registered Mail on Train Near Highwood

An unusual mail theft occurred in Highwood, Illinois, when a sack of registered mail ejected from a Chicago and Northwestern train was grabbed by a man who jumped into a car and fled. The pouch reportedly held as much as 4009 dollars. authorities including the Waukegan sheriff searched for the thief.

Associated Press Waukegan, Ill Highwood Chicago Northwestern Waukegan

Dr. Pierce Dies After Auto Crash Near Harrisonburg

Dr. Patton Pierce a 30 year old physician from Eutaw Alabama died in Harrisonburg Virginia after his car overturned on a curve east of the city. His sister in law Miss Anna Hammer a nurse at the University of Virginia Hospital is in critical condition from injuries in the same wreck. Pierce formerly worked at the University of Virginia Hospital and was visiting his wife's family at Elkton.

Harrisonburg Patton Pierce Eutaw Ala Here Anna Hammer University of Virginia ‘Hospital Charlottesville Pierce University of Virginia Hospital Elkton

Frederick girl held on theft charges after shoplifting

A Frederick county girl arrived in town with a quantity of Hucklebarties to sell and was later taken to police headquarters for questioning on charges of purloining merchandise at a North Main street store. She was found with a small dress. Reports indicate several merchants had charges to prefer against her.

Frederick County North Main Street

Arguments Begin In Disse Case In Richmond Court

Defence attorneys rested their rebuttal in the case of Rudolph E. Hisse charged with slaving Henry G. Carter, as Judge Frederick Coleman prepared jury instructions. Dr J Fitzgerald testified of treating a man the defense say was beaten by Disso during a narcotic spree amid debate over insanity and mitigation instructions.

Associated Press Richmond Rudolph E. Hisse Henry G. Carter Frederick Coleman J. Fitzgerald Disso Coleman

Fresh Air Tots Return Home By Train At Noon

The fresh air children from New York City, guests of Frederick county for two weeks, left today by Baltimore and Ohio train noon. They expect to reach New York City at 8:46 tonight. Seventeen children returned home two weeks ago. 178 were to arrive here today. Some homesick children were sent back earlier. Hosts and committee members bid farewell with gratitude for a pleasant visit.

New York City Frederick County Baltimore & Qhi New York Myre Oh Stickley Gladys Haldeman J. Hodges Férraday, la

Winchester Fair Office Opens for Entries at East Water St

The Winchester Fair office will be open from this date to take entries. People wishing to enter articles are urged to submit early to avoid confusion. Office location is 25 East Water St with phone 18-1p-21.

Winchester Fair East Water St

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Mrs. Ridgely White Mr. Hack J. E. White Stiplens City James Atlantic Corus Melodians Lewis Stone Anna Q. Nilsson Mary Astor “Inez Hollywood Doris” Smian Aileen Harry Carey Texad Aiea Dr. Pierce Fair Office the Nathanson Co Teer Illinois Paris France U.S
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