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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
1
Governor Henry C. Stuart urges the General Assembly to consider public welfare and pass legislation for the commonwealth. He notes two paramount questions since the last session and promises to address them, with rest of message to appear in continuation.
Teacher of piano Miss Catline F Painter, pupil of William Sylvano Thunder and member of Frederick Lillerbridge interpretation class, six years conservatory experience, joins Pittsburg Conservatory faculty and opens a studio at Miss Henrietta Price's residence 219 North Braddock Street on January 16. For information contact Henry Seal's Music Lamp at studio Room.
The Department of Agriculture reports the country's January 1944 apple stock was about 10 percent higher than a year earlier, despite a 12 percent decline in December. The month’s total supply includes 3,801,000 bushels and 3,049,000 boxes of apples used for pies.
Public auction in front of Court House at 12 o clock Saturday for a desirable brick residence at No Tha Main Street and 213 North, near Shenandoah Valley Bank. Excellent location for business or residence. Sale bill indicates 1-12-1p-8t) date details.
On Sunday January 46 preaching services are listed for Relief at 11 a.m. Macedonia at 3 p.m. and Carpers Valley at 7 30 p.m. Pastor W. Bru'aker leads these gatherings.
A brief notice requests renewal for The Star or other papers and magazines. It mentions Star Agency in Grimes Virginia and asks readers to respond promptly to continue deliveries.
Italian troops ordered to proceed to the relief of the hard pressed Montenegrins within 48 hours. King Victor Emmanuel returns from the front and meets his chief in conference on Montenegro. Reports say Queen Helena is present in the talks.
The Winchester light committee chaired by Dr. Hunter H. McGuire will meet the Chamber of Commerce tonight to discuss ornamenting main streets and parts of residential streets with electric lights. A general discussion will follow, with possible city council action. all citizens are invited.
Albert H Brunk 30 native of Rockingham County and Frederick County died in a Springfield Ohio wreck. He was son of Brunk and had brothers and relatives in Winchester and Harrisonburg. His funeral was set with Rev J H Brunk of Berkeley Springs WV traveling for the service. Lost boy’s brown gauntlet glove reward offered by Star office.
Millinery and embroidery sale offered at less than one third of cost. Hats priced 50c to 1.50, stamped pillow cases, entire pieces, table runners, towels, waists and more. Miss M. B. Pingley, 34g.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce led by President W R Lucas asks C W Galloway general manager of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to address inadequate Winchester train schedules. They note promises of temporary cuts have not been fulfilled and request a clear timetable improvement. January 12 1916.
J H Henry of the Mer Empire asks readers to read an article in the Star titled Regarding 2c Movies. The note suggests a favor and invites engagement with the cinema section.
Strassburg Virginia residents report two bicycles stolen from them near Cedar Creek bridge. The bikes, owned by Stickley Brothers and James Hoffman, were recovered after the pair were halted at Middletown and later arrested at Stickley Orn dorff's quarry. Also noted are health updates on local residents and a business move by Edward Wayland.
Providence dispatch Jan 13 reports inspector O'Neill read alleged confessions from Henry Spellman and Victor Brown, two Negro defendants in the Mrs. Mohr murder case. Spellman claims waiting roadside fired twice at Miss Burger as car halted. Brown fired at Dr. Mohr.
U S Senator Lew introduces a resolution to empower the President to use armed force in Mexico if Carranza fails to punish those who killed Americans. Carranza troops pursue bandits near Chihuahua as more Americans are reported slain, amid calls for intervention.
General Huerta suffered a relapse and his private secretary said death could come in a few hours. Relatives gather at his deathbed.
Four members of the crew of United States Army distribution boat were drowned off Galveston when the vessel was accidentally run down and sunk by the tank steamer Charles E. Harwood. An investigation has been ordered.
Two strong earthquakes were detected by Georgetown University instruments last night. Disturbances were estimated at about 2,700 miles away, indicating a distant seismic event and prompting monitoring across regions.
Dr. William A Belt, a noted Winchester physician, has been ill with grip and complications at his South Main Street residence for about two weeks. His condition, which had shown improvement recently, worsened with another severe chill last evening, though he was said to be holding his own today.
Secretary Lansing urges General Carranza to pursue and punish the Villa bandits who killed fifteen American mining men near Chihuahua and to deploy troops to mining camps in Chihuahua. The communication stresses Americans' safety and property, and requests rapid action and reporting.
Funeral of the late D William Bockey held at United Brethren Church Winchester died Tuesday morning in Winchester Memorial Hospital. The service was conducted by Rev George W Stover with the Sarah Zane Fire Company in attendance. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named and relatives from Harrisburg Elizabethtown Syracuse and Brooklyn present.
A road reform bill was introduced in the Virginia Senate by Senator H. F. Byrd of Winchester. The measure follows ideas from an Byrd interview and seeks revision of the state aid road law. Delegate John M. Steck and Senator Byrd also filed bond issue and city lighting plant bills for Winchester.
The weather bureau warns of a severe cold front moving east from the Pacific coast. Temperatures in the northwest fell to 58 degrees below zero while as far south as Texas panhandle showed near freezing. Warnings extend east of the Mississippi for Missouri and Gulf states with fronts likely by Friday or Saturday.
The Virginia State Horticultural Society opened its twentieth annual convention in Charlottesville with President J. N. Thompson of Harrisonburg presiding and William P. Massey of Winchester as secretary. Over 300 members attended from Winchester and Frederick county as Mayor A. V. Conway welcomed delegates and Herbert G. Larrick of Winchester spoke on apple industry benefits.
Richard Lee Chipley of Chipley died at his Main Street home Monday night after a long illness. He served in the Newtown Artillery during the Civil War and fought in Manassas Gettysburg Cross Roads and other engagements. Survived by a widow and other relatives. funeral at the family residence conducted by Rev. Sydenstricker and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
At the Salthmore wholesale markets close the red wheat spot price is 1.81 dollars and corn quotes at 81 cents.
A large lot of fine furniture will be sold for cash on Saturday at the residence of the late Mrs Emer Bromley located at 608 South Washington St. See advertisement in this paper.
The new garage at Boyce Virginia offers accessories and repair work on all makes. Fresh mackerel advertised at Orndorft and McVicar’s. Jolliffe and Sewell promote goods with nearby fresh fish listings.
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