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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1924
Page
1
An elderly Farn man named George Dennis took his own life using a dourme-barrel gun in a deliberate act. Police report and coroner’s notes indicate a self inflicted firearm death. The incident details reflect a tragic end in a quiet community.
George Dennis 70, residing on Miss Bertha Clevenger’s farm near Stephenson, died this morning after firing a public safety item into his abdomen with a stove rake in the doorway of his home. Relatives cite ill health as a factor, and Dr. C. R. Anderson and Sheriff Luther Pannett ruled it a passing by own action not requiring an inquest. Dennis, who had moved from Jefferson County West Virginia two years ago, is survived by his widow and son Robert. The body will be sent to Middle Virginia for burial. Also notes include local business notices and a Civic League meeting announcement.
Captain William B McCance aged 71 and a Confederate veteran died in Petersburg Virginia after pneumonia. Born in Ireland he claimed to be the last surviving member of the group that hanged John Brown and his accounts of the trip to the scene were widely read. He belonged to A P Hill Camp U C V and was once noted as a skilled horseman in the city.
The Italian government, via a State Department message delivered by Secretary Hughes, opposes a House committee plan to restrict immigration quotas to two percent of native-born citizens. Italy warns the Johnson bill would severely cut its quota to 19.6 percent of its last three years and discriminate against a friendly nation.
Governor Pinchot announced in Harrisburg that every Legislature primary candidate will be asked to declare positions on the failed prohibition enforcement measures defeated by the 1923 Legislature. The bills would regulate breweries and distilleries and were defeated after the main enforcement bill passed.
Robt B Nelson invites participation in Bible study at Christ Church with emphasis on diligent study. Women’s class 4 to 5 pm and men’s class 7 30 to 8 30 pm on Wednesdays. The aim is to place proper emphasis in Bible study amid religious debate.
Athens reports the revolutionary government being handed to the newly elected national assembly. Colonel Plastrias leads the transfer with shouts of Long live the republic Down with the King. Premier Gonats resigns after heading the revolutionary regime.
The notice announces the Fraternal event installation of officers on Friday January 4 at 2 PM 21.
All members are requested to attend the regular meeting Friday evening January 4 at o'clock at which time officers will be elected for the coming year. Reports of all officers and standing committees. C Douglas Brown, Secretary.
The marriage bureau issued 96 licenses in 1923, up six from 1922 and three from 1921, with nine non male brides and 22 brides under age without parental consent. Widowers predominated, many licenses went to non residents, and Rev. A A Kelly led with 14 ceremonies. The article notes some licenses not returned and hints at hastily secured licenses. The 1924 first applicant is awaited.
Regular meeting set for Thursday January 3rd at 8 PM to elect officers and conduct other business. Fred W. Forney serves as captain and announces the agenda for the session.
SARAH ZANE FIRE CO will meet in regular session Friday night January 4 at 8 o'clock. Election of officers reports of the secretary and treasurer. Other important business will be transacted. Several changes contemplated. Every member urged to be present and take part. Visitors invited. Reward offered for lost watch at VPI dance Rouss Hall. Star Office.
Union week of prayer services arranged by the city Ministerial Association will be held next week starting Monday night. A large congregation is expected each evening at 7 30 with ministers and readers named for January 7 through January 13 across Grace Lutheran Baptist Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Christ Episcopal Centenary Reformed United Brethren Market Street Methodist Episcopal churches.
George W Whittington aged 81 Confederate veteran of Jefferson county died yesterday. He served in Company I First Virginia Infantry Stonewall Brigade Clarke Guards. Survived by his widow and three sons George W J M Whittington of Jefferson county and Charles P Whittington of Ohio.
Millions of dollars paid yearly by newspapers in freight for newsprint are under investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Hearings begin tomorrow before an examiner on a Baltimore Washington complaint joined by paper companies. The case challenges unreasonableness of rates to Baltimore and Washington and could affect paper pricing broadly.
Subscribers are urged to renew and take advantage of a discount offered to all mail subscribers. The notice emphasizes continuing service and savings for current and new customers.
Empire presents Scaramouche a twelve reel Metro Pictures production starring Alice Terry Ramon Novarro and Lewis Stone. The million dollar film with a two and a half hour running time plays with matinee at 2 30 and eight o'clock. Box office Bell Phone 325 for seats.
Charles Courtney a 51 year old watchman at Gardner Extract Co in Waynesboro Virginia died after falling into a large acid vat. The plant was idle at the time and heat in the acid cooked the body. Courtney left a widow and eleven children. Funeral held at Waynesboro Brethren Church. A previous similar fatality occurred last year at the same works.
Charles J D McGehee former local pastor in St Louis tied to Ku Klux Klan activity faces church trial. He has been suspended from ministry after lecturing for the Klan in Missouri and Illinois. McGehee's clash with Bishop W F Mc Murray over Klan work led to a lawsuit later withdrawn. An American Legion resolution calls him unfit to minister to soldiers.
Farmers and stockmen alerted that Mr. Frank Hafner of Pennsylvania will be at Rodman’s Stables old Himelright’s stand Windsor Va on Thursday January 3 between 10 AM and 3 PM to buy good smooth young mules for sale trade, advertised by Co. G Grove & Son Martinsburg W Va.
Mr and Mrs Paul Gaylord celebrate the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Gaylord formerly Miss Isabelle Baker daughter of Mrs Baker and the late Col H H Baker.
Percy Minor, the only blind police officer in Richmond, arresting C. A. Melton for disorderly conduct on a local street car. Melton yielded without resistance. Minor became totally blind 24 years ago after being shot while attempting to arrest a burglar and continues to serve on full pay under a city ordinance.
Mrs. Mary B. Anderson wife of Daniel L. Anderson died at 9 this morning at 610 North Main Street after a long illness. Born in Lexington Virginia she was 65 last May 2 and was the last of G. A Harman’s five children. She lived in Capon Springs and Winchester where she and Mr. Anderson raised two daughters Mrs. B. B. and Mrs. Wi Ke, both married brothers. Funeral Friday at 9 before Father Rankin at the Church of the Sacred Heart with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She was beloved by many friends.
Mrs Mary Samsell Gardner aged 80 of Sharon Pennsylvania died yesterday after noon from age related causes. Native of Stephens City Virginia she was widow of William Gardner and mother of Eugene Edward and Frank Gardner plus three daughters and three step children. Funeral at Stephens City tomorrow at 3 pm with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. She also leaves a sister Sara Samsell and five brothers including Rev W H Sampsell.
D W Ritenour of Winchester received a silver loving cup from the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York for insuring the largest number of persons in the Washington district from October 1 to December 31, 1925 and for the calendar year 1923. The presentation occurred at a Washington agents meeting last Saturday evening at the New Willard Hotel with a banquet. Ritenour competed against 76 agents and also won a gold money prize.
Mrs Thomas W Harrison and her son Bur Powell Harrison arrived back in Washington this afternoon after spending the holidays at their home in town.
Los Angeles reports say Mabel Normand and Purviance were present as chauffeur Jon Greer faced an attempted murder charge after a Denver socialite Ty Dines was shot at his Las Animas Street apartment. Dines, a wealthy operator, is described as involved with actors and moviemakers.
A garbled Associated Press item from New York discusses reactions to the French airship and a military scene in Washington. The piece hints at Franco American attitudes and potential outcomes, but the text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
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