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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1915

Page

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Bride of W Nelson is married in Winchester

The marriage of Miss Willie Logan McGuire and Mr. William Nelson Page was solemnized at Dr. McGuire’s home in Winchester. Officiated by Rev. Dr. William D. Smith, the ceremony featured a pink chrysanthemum decor and an improvised altar. After a wedding breakfast, the couple left for a ten day honeymoon before settling in Winchester.

Willie Logan McGuire William P. McGuire Nannie Tucker McGuire William Nelson Page Coupland Page Winchester McGuire Amerst Street William ). Smith Christ Proestant Episcopal Church Ephews Tibbon Judith Braxton McGuire Mary Marshall Hyde Wilam McGuire Payne Hunter H. McGuire Lewis H. Hyde Abey Payne United States Army Albert L. Baker William H. Baker Alexander A M. Baker Martinsburg Neve Washington New York City Christ Church Mgr. Page University of Virginia Lewis Jones Knitting Company Ennis

Wealthy Shenandoah Banker Killed by Train Near City

George W. Kite president of the Bank of Shenandoah and a leading Page County figure died after being struck by a Norfolk and Western train one mile north of Shenandoah City while signaling to board. He was about 70, survived by a widow and six children, with funeral set for Sunday at Grove Hill Church. Telegrams also report the death in Charlotte, North Carolina, of Mrs Carter Freeland Lewis widow of Dangerfield Lewis of Audrey Clarke County.

George W. Kilte Dangerfield Winchester Page County N. Lewis Audley W. Engine Berryville George W. Kite Bank of Shenandoah Shenandoah City Citi Zens Norfolk and Western Railway Kite W. A. Koontz Grove Hill Mr. Kite Lutheran Church Grove Hill Church Charlotte N. C Carter Freeland Lewis Dangerfield Lewis Audrey Clarke County Virginia Lewis Richmond John Freeland Dangerfield, Lewis Grace Episcopal Church

New motor truck to be bought by Rouss firemen

At a regular meeting the Charley Rouss Fire Company voted unanimously to purchase a new motor truck to replace the aging unit out of service due to breakdowns. The plan includes fundraising and appointing a committee to report at a special session. The group also set plans for the February 11 banquet honoring Charles Broadway Rouss and accepted an invitation to the Friendship Fire bazar.

Charley Rouss Fire Company United States Charles Broadway Rouss M. T. Reed Friendship’ Fire Company Faulkner South Main Street John H. Seal, Jr R. T. Barton, Jr E. ©. Hottel

Hamburg American Line Head Sentenced for Conspiracy

Dr Carl Buense managing director of the Hamburg American line received one year and six months in Atlanta federal prison for conspiracy against the United States. Koetter Hochmeister and others got similar terms. Poppinhaus got one year and one day. The Hamburg American line was fined $1 with bail set at $10,000 for appeal. The recalls of Boy Ed and Von Papen trigger demands to recall seven American diplomats.

Star New York Carl Buense Atlanta United States George Koetter Adolph Hochmeister Joseph Poppinhaus

Winchester Inn Property Sells at Public Auction

The Winchester Inn on Stewart street, built about 25 years ago and costing around 160000, was sold today at public auction by trustees R Gray Williams Harry K Russell and Robert Y Conrad for 25100 to Rev Dr W D Smith representing the daughters of the late Major Holmes Conrad and James B Russell. Roy Duvall conducted the sale authorized by a 1911 trust deed. The property fronts 462 feet on Stewart street and extends back over 1000 feet with 83 external bedrooms and extensive facilities. The secured debt totals 33000 principal with interest.

Messrs R. Gray Williams Harry K. Russell Robert Y. Conrad W. D. Smith Holmes Conrad Jas. B. Russell Roy Duvall Ss. B. Perkins Stewart Street

See the 1,000 Chigistimas Hifts in

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a holiday shift count and Saturday timing with unclear city or event details.

Chigistimas Hifts Hable’s Ndow Sativriiay Ntgtt Sion

President Wilson to Wed Mrs Galt in December

Washington December 4 The wedding of President Wilson and Mrs Norman Galt will take place Saturday December 18 at Mrs Galt’s home in Washington The ceremony will be private with only close family attending No invitations will be issued The hour and other details were not decided A brief honeymoon is suggested possibly to a southern point or a quiet part of New Jersey

Wiashington Wilson Norman Galt White House New Jersey

Ford Declares Planned Visits to Warring Nations

New York December 4 Henry Ford states his passport is valid only in neutral countries yet he will visit the belligerents to assert his rights as an American citizen. A London dispatch says Ford ships will sail without a welcome from the British press.

New York Henry Ford London Ford

Elks Memorial Service Set for Sunday at Winchester

The Winchester Lodge of Elks will hold its annual memorial service Sunday at 3 p m in the Elks building at Water and Market streets. Members meet at 2 30 p m and visitors are welcome. Exalted Ruler M W Clowe leads the exercises with City Solicitor R Gray Williams delivering the principal address. A program of vocal and instrumental music will be included.

Winchester Lodge of Elks Elks Water and Market Streets M. W. Clowe R. Gray Williams

For Rent Store Rooms 12-14 Faulkner Dry Goods Store

For rent available on the east side of South Main street where Faulkner Dry Goods Store occupies rooms 12 to 14. Hansbrough and Carter handle the rental.

South Main Street Faulkner Dry ‘Goods Tf Hansbrough & Carter

Two youths held for federal grand jury in Harrisonburg case

Eugene Francis and Lee Walker were held for the U S Court grand jury after a hearing before U S Commissioner A J Tavenner on charges of violating new federal liquor laws during the Berryville horse show. Prosecution will present the case when the grand jury convenes December 7. Missing names and unrelated notes follow.

Eugene Francis Lee Walker Berryville United States A. J. Tavenner United States Court Grand Jury Harrisonburg

Apple Orchard Sale in Frederick County to St Paul Buyer

Frederick County witnesses a notable land transfer as Harry C Stouffer sells the Round Hill orchard near Winchester, known as the Fred Yeakley Orchard, containing under 25 acres, for 8014 dollars at 325 per acre to James D Dushane of St Paul Minnesota. Dushane will move with family in about a year and James D Dushane Jr will manage the orchard. W L Fultz of this city arranged the sale.

Frederick County Harry C Stouffer James D. Dushane St. Paul Minn Winchester Round Hill Fred. Yeakley Stufter Stuffer Dushane James D. Dushane, Jr Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg W. L. Fultz

Ponds Secured by First Lien Real Estate Investment

Ward and Larrick attorneys report six percent pond investments secured by first liens on realty as a safe investment opportunity.

Ward & Larrick

Injured Lads Show Improvement After Motorcycle Crash

Theodore Reilly and Morris Shiner, seriously hurt last Sunday on the Valley turnpike when their motorcycle struck a buggy driven by Elmer Robinson, are improving at Memorial Hospital. Relatives say Kelly is brighter and hopes rise for quick recovery. Shiner's condition improves faster and he may return home soon. Florence Julian of Salisbury, a Mary Baldwin Seminary student, is visiting Virginia Smith and Miss Virginia Smith at the Hotel Jack.

Theodore Reilly Morris Shiner Valley Turnpike Elmer Robinson Opequon Memorial Hospital Kelly Mr. Shiner Shiner Florence Julian Salisbury Mary Baldwin Seminary Staunton Vaig Virginia Smith Virginia ‘Hs Smith Jack

Templars Hold Banquet After Conclave in Winchester

The Red Cross and Knight Templar degrees were conferred at a special conclave of Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar at their asylum led by Eminent Commander William Cooper. Members then marched to the White Palace restaurant on North Maine Street for a specially prepared banquet served in elegant style.

Red Cross Knight Templar Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar William Cooper White Palace North Maine Street

Farm for Rent in Clarke County Near Bearing Orchard

Clarke County rental notice lists farm available for rent or sale near Bear ing orchard. Contact HW OR CASTLEMAN Berryville Virginia. Mrs Ex B Rogers of Middletown visited the city today.

Clarke Co Castleman Berryville Ex B. Rogers Middletown

Eastern Virginia Haunted by Ghosts For Many Years

A travel column visits Goochland and Nelson counties in Virginia noting haunted sites at Tuckahoe Edgewood and Rosewell Mansions. It recalls legends of murdered peddlers a distressed bride and Cousin Polly, plus a Mann Page epitaph and a cautionary tale about lawyers.

Virginia Goochland County Tuckahoe Thomas Randolph England Washington Cornwallis Ran Dolpha Edgewood Nelson County Polly Joseph C. Cabell King Carter Lancaster County Hell Nemo Rosewell York River Mauh Page Bishop Meade Mann Page London Bishop Cortinud Ian

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wiss M’guire Bride OF W. Nelson Charlotte, WC D. M. Morgan’s E. Piccadilly St Bell Wylie Moore ROUSS Edward Wall W. P. McGuire H. D. Fuller Harry F. Byrd T B. Patton Providence R. I Boy-Ed von Papen America Providence Journal Baron Zweidenik von Nuber Twce Pittsburgh Cleveland Philadelphia Journal Mexico Germany Whitlock State Department Belgium Brussels Ger Winchesters James B. Russett Winchester Inn South Stewart Street AMD Galt Wire Elks’ Memorial Euma Shull LR. M. Swirley Sip ST. Paul, Minn Marshall San Antonio Texas
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