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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
1
The Handley Library reports 1916 end volumes at 6 875 up from 5 669 in 1915. Gifts and bindings account for much of the rise while 1 081 volumes were purchased. Rebindings and withdrawals reduced net gains. four books were lost with two paid for.
Abijah Dehaven a well known farmer near White Hall died last night about 9 o clock after a brief illness. He was stricken last Saturday. The funeral will be held tomorrow with Friends meeting at 10 30 AM at the house and the interment at Pine Grove Church after the service. He was about 70 years old and leaves a widow but no children. Surviving are two brothers Caleb Dehaven and James Dehaven of the county and three sisters Mrs Braithwaite Mrs Harris O Rork of Martinsburg and Mrs Jane Barney of Grengary West Virginia.
A marriage license was issued in Baltimore for Miss Helen M. Woodward of Winchester and Joseph E. Campbell of Paterson New Jersey. The groom is 24 and the bride 20. the bride is the daughter of Harry H. Woodward of the city. The bride has been living in Washington with her mother Mrs. Bessie King.
The Senate passed the Sheppard bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of alcohol in the District of Columbia, with a 55 to 32 vote. The bill heads to the House, where wet forces expect an easy passage.
The Young People's Society of Braddock Street met Monday evening at Miss Mearle Lanham's home on National Avenue. Miss Nancy Crismore led the meeting and attendees enjoyed a delightful evening. The next gathering was set for the first Monday night in February at Miss Gussie White's home.
An exemplified copy of the last will of George W O Conner who died in New York City twelve years ago has been admitted to probate in Frederick county Circuit Clerk's office. The will leaves a New York estate and a tract of land along Cedar Creek in Frederick county to his siblings Charles T O Conner Edward O Conner Mrs Elizabeth Murphy and Miss Elton O Conner all of Roanoke Virginia and Washington D C. The original will was probated in New York City in 1905.
Notice promotes a closing out sale on clothing, shoes, underwear, and general merchandise with a local customer announcement and a brief mention of Mr. W. A. Hudgins arriving from Alban, New York.
Col William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill is dying in Denver after a life marked by frontier exploits. He asks his physician for his honest chances, then accepts the approach of death with the no-nonsense poise of his western battles.
Round Hill Graded School House hosts a box supper and ice cream social on Friday night January 12 with public invitations extended to the community. The page continues a medical scene about Colonel Cody’s life.
Weather Bureau issues warnings that within 24 to 36 hours a pronounced cold wave will sweep the middle Atlantic and New England states, the Ohio Valley, the Lake region and Tennessee. Cold weather will last several days with overcast skies and greatly reduced temperatures.
In the Tate will filed for probate in Baltimore Miss Virginia H. Dorsey of Front Royal Va. receives a $200 legacy. Miss Marjorie B. Ornhorft of Hayfield Va. is guest at Miss Mary Woodward's home in Wade s.
Conrad Loring Whitacre, 19, of Hanging Rock Hampshire County West Virginia, was killed instantly when a car overturned near Martinsburg while en route to limestone quarries. Companions J C Boom and Cleveland Lupton suffered non life threatening injuries. The parents were at City Hospital and the body to be shipped to Winchester for burial.
Fr Harry D Atkin has returned from a visit to friends Mendis in New York. He spent time in the city and is reported to have enjoyed the trip and fellowship with acquaintances.
Albert F Slagle of Chicago receives 145 dollars in cash from Winchester Corporation Court in lieu of burial rights under his sister Mrs Fannie C Hulls will. The will directs two thousand dollars be used for the brother and his body be brought to Winchester for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
A burglar entered the cellar of Mrs Grace Hollis on North Washington Street and carried away the coal from her coal bin while she was on duty at the Walley Telephone Exchange. The theft occurred one night or two ago and is being investigated by local authorities.
Jolliffe and Jolliffe will close out Bell Bros stock at the corner of Main and Water streets. Sale starts Thursday Jan 11 at 9 o'clock. Inventory includes dry goods white goods nations books stationery and school supplies. All must be sold at once with fixtures to be sold too.
Baltimore wholesale market closed with spot wheat at 1.97 8 4 and corn at 1.09. Winchester buyers posted 1.84 for wheat after the Baltimore session.
The Lamport and Holt liner Voltaire, overdue for 39 days and once reported captured by a German raider, is said to have been recaptured by the British and voyaged into Bermuda harbor. The ship left Liverpool for New York fifty days ago, missing Halifax and arriving after a long uncertain voyage.
Miss Willie Sampsell is visiting her brother James Sampeel in Washington. The trip brings a family reunion aspect as relatives plan common activities during the stay.
Philadelphia January 10. John Colbert brother of the slain model gains DA authorization to privately investigate the Grae Roberts murder. Colbert says four wealthy businessmen will be questioned while Rotan reopens inquiries into time of death and the link to Bernard Lewis.
Roy Hinder liter was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his sweetheart Elizabeth Ratcliffe after a jury voted to convict. The panel initially signaled uncertainty but later returned a unanimous verdict following a poll of jurors.
Mrs Fannie Fendall Bowie aged about fifty wife of John C Bowie died at 7.30 pm Monday at White Post Clarke county after a two year illness. She belonged to the Fendall family and was related to Clarke and Warren county families. Survived by husband Kendall and daughter Lucille, sister Mrs A P Ferguson of Riverton. Funeral 11 am today at Meade Memorial Church White Post conducted by Rev G B Palmer with burial in the churchyard.
Mrs Richard Tharpe left this morning for Richmond Virginia where she will spend the remainder of the winter season.
Paris dateline reports the allied council of war weighing a major Balkan push against Austro Hungarian and Bulgarian Turkish forces. General Labreitrais attends as Entente signals readiness for a decisive theater effort, with Greece to be engaged as the main front develops.
New York January 10 detectives report Thaw is again the target of an active manhunt. A key document allegedly implicates Thaw and O By rnes linking them to the Slaver case. Brower is held on bond of 1200 dollars and may be the Thaw bodyguard.
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