Death claims Col Boyd after brief illness
Col Boyd dies at home on Sunday following a brief illness. He was a longtime figure in the community and is survived by relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1922
Page
1
Martinsburg Confederate Colonel Boyd Dies at 81
Colonel John B. Boyd of Martinsburg a Confederate veteran dies after brief illness at 81. Funeral set for Trinity Episcopal Church Martinsburg with burial in Norbourne Cemetery. Surviving: daughter Mrs. Janie Hoke and sons Stewart and Robert H. Boyd. He once faced a death sentence as a spy but was pardoned by President Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Martinsburg
John B. Boyd
E. Holmes Boyd
Philip W. Boyd
Winchester
Boyd
John Boyd
Trinity Episcopal Church
Colonel Boyd
Norbourne
Janie Hoke
Stewart Boyd
Robert Hi. Boyd
Elijah Boyd
Boydville
United States
Charles James Faulkner
Faulkner
Virginia McSherry
William S. Love
First
Virginia Cavalry
Berryville Road
Mr Deshon Returns from Winchester Visit
Mr and Mrs Harry Deshon of Johnstown Pennsylvania motored to Winchester yesterday and were joined by Mr William Deshon who is visiting his son after a serious accident in early spring He will spend time with the family of Mr and Mrs Walter Sibert east of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Deshon
Johnstown
Winchester
William Deshon
Deshon
Walter Sibert
Storm cripples phone service across three states
A late day storm disrupted telephone service in Virginia West Virginia and Maryland. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company reported 12 long distance lines six local lines and 61 stations out of service with repair crews at work. The piece also notes a Ford roadster for sale and a Fourth of July celebration at Endless Caverns sponsored by the American Legion and the Women’s Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Winchester
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Endless Caverns
New Market
American Legion Post
Jne
Doctor shoots attacker in Lacey Spring home
Lee Michael of New Market is in critical condition after a confrontation with Dr. A W Graves at the doctor's home in Lacey Spring. Graves fired seven shots with a 22 caliber rifle, one hitting Michael in the back near the spine. Michael had threatened to beat the doctor and was placed in jail on bail while a grand jury considers the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ern
Dillard
Michael
New Market
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Mr Thatcher Laid To Rest In Frederick County
Funeral services for Miller Thatcher of a prominent Frederick county family were held Saturday afternoon at the home of Carroll Carver. Rev. A A Kelly officiated with hymns by a quartet. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers E H Diffenderfer John W Rosenberger George Hardy Carroll Carver Robert McVicar and Charles P McVicar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Thatcher
Frederick County
Memorial Hospital
Carroll Carver
South Market Street
Thatcher
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Oscar H. Lewis
John. I. Sloat
George H. Eagle
Joseph Odgson
Mount Hebron Cemetery
E. H. Diffenderfer
John W. Rosenberger
George Hardy
Robert McVicar
Charles P. McVicar
Valley League Standings And Saturday Results
Harrisonburg leads with five wins and two losses followed by Winchester four and two Mt Jackson three two New Market five seventy two Woodstock three three Front Royal three four and Strasburg two four Boyce one five Saturday results show Harrisonburg beating Strasburg Mt Jackson over Woodstock and Front Royal over Harrisonburg. Tuesday and afternoon games schedule Woodstock at Winchester Boyce at Front Royal Strasburg at Mt Jackson New Market at Harrisonburg Winchester at Woodstock Front Royal at Boyce Mt Jackson at Strasburg Harrisonburg at New Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Mt. Jackson
New Marketee
Woodstock
Front Royal
Strasburg
Boyce
No Paralysis of Railroads by the Strike
Despite the strike, rail traffic functioned with only minor delays. Officials report no major disruption to schedules or freight movement as crews remained on duty and alternate routings were utilized where needed.
Rail unions strike drives railroads to curb shop work
Chicago July 3 six railway shop crafts unions outlawed by the Railroad Labor Board for striking. Board says unions forfeited rights and that shop organizations replacing strikers will represent workers in future disputes before the board. Detroit reports among 400 000 maintenance of way staff conflicting counts claim 100 percent walkout. rail officials cite 99 percent. Indianapolis says Chicago Indianapolis and Western Railroad cancels repair contracts with Railway Service Company and will reopen repair shops. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Detroit
Indianapolis
B. W. Worthington
Chicago, Indianapolis and Western , “Railroad
Rosemont Park Set for Mega Fair With Fireworks Display
Rosemont Park welcomes more than 25 000 patrons for rides bands orchestra bathing fungalore and a grand nighttime fireworks show. Join the merry crowd at the park tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecca
Friendship Fire Co. Urges Members to Attend Important Meeting
Friendship Fire Company asks every member to be present as very important business will be brought before the company. G. R. Haines, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Haines
Regular meeting of South End Hose Company set for July 3
The South End Hose Company announces a regular monthly meeting on Monday night July 3 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend. After business, short talks will be given and cold drinks served. Harold March, President. Claude M Grim, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Claude M. Grim
Secty
Shower Honors Miss Virginia Athey Before July Wedding
Miss Maude Brown hosted a miscellaneous shower at her North Main Street home for Miss Virginia Athey. The event celebrated the upcoming marriage to William B. Sinnott of Washington later this July. Attendants enjoyed decorations and refreshments as gifts were exchanged.
Growers and Railway Men in Conference
A meeting in Frederick with fruit growers and railroad officials discussed railroad services rates and storage one icing regulations and the Fruit Growers Express Co promising better service than past Cumberland Valley Railroad. James R. Dushane, secretary of the Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association, notes the importance of reliable transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
The
Fruit Growers Express Co
Pennsylvania System
Mills
James R. Dwshane
Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers’ Association
Wagner Brother Travels to Watsontown for Visit
Mr. William M. Wagner, once indisposed, left for Watsontown Pennsylvania to visit old friends. He was accompanied by his brother Frank Wagner who had spent the weekend in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
M. Wagner
Watsontown
Pal
Frank. Wagner
Girls to Camp on Shenandoah for Ten Days
The Pine Tree Patrol of the Camp Fire Girls sails for a ten day Shenandoah camp starting Tuesday. About 25 girls will attend. program includes swimming, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, and hikes to Bear's Den and Bluemont. Directing trio is Miss Elizabeth Kern and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kern with a staff for athletics, nature, first aid, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Patrol
Shenandoah
Bear's den
Springberry
Bluemont
Elizabeth Kern
John A. Kern
Louise Cooper
Frances Gold
Josephine Hodges
Lillis Greenwalt
Camp Fire Girls
Winchester
Anne Brooke Kern
Mary Greenway Russell
Edith Harlee
Susie Steck
Marjorie Lynn
Edna Lamb
Emma Ginn Baker
Helen Keeler
Jane Scully
No Star issue on the Fourth of July
The Star will not publish tomorrow for the Fourth of July. Post office holiday hours: one general delivery, windows open 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. No money orders or rural delivery. Banks closed. Handley Library closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Isyl
Handley Library
Grain Insurance and Farm Short Term Coverage Ad
Short note directs readers to H R Bryarly & Bro for farm insurance options on the farm. Also a classified for an established grocery business for sale with contact via XCC care Star. Ends with a prompt to read Moling & Seal summer wash fabric ad on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. Bryarly &Bro
Moling & Seal
Orchard and Garden Supplies and Help Wanted Ad
FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN Prepared Bordeaux and Bluestone Lead Arsenate Pyrox Kayso Spread er Special Garden Hose and Nozzies Threshermen's Supplies WIN. ORCHARD SUPPLY C. Ip-tt FOR RENT 6 room house Virginia Ave $18.00 Newlin & C0 WANTED Boy 16 years old to shine shoes and wait on trade Sam Ensogna
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIN
C. Ip
Virginia Ave
Newlin & C
Sam Ensogna
Card of Appreciation for artificial limb support
The writer thanks neighbors, Hopewell Bible Class, The Evening Star and individuals for help through a yard party and donations after receiving and paying in full for an artificial limb. Chester Shutts and Wife express deep gratitude for the generosity shown in their affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Hopewell Bible Class
Chester Shutts
Wite
Bravery and Flight Bring Mother and Child to Safety
Major Thomas I. Steere travels by air from San Francisco to Los Angeles to reach his wife Mrs. Lora Steere and three year old son Jo after a crash near Angeles. The car plunged over a cliff and into a tree. both mother and boy survived with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Steere
Thomas I. Steere
U States ‘Army
Army Hospital
Pedro
Cal
R Steere
United States Army
Rnd
Winchester
Jo Steere
Angeles
Major Steere
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Steere
Fat
Tom of the Hill
Mystic Shrine
Sessio San Francisco
A. F. Harold
Army Air Service
Majo Steere
Cressy Field
Los Angeles Times
Lucretia Avenue
Young Couple Married in a Wisconsin Church Ceremony
Gilbert R. Whitmire and Miss M aine D. Caine, both of Wine, wed at 7:30 p.m. at the parsonage of Center Reformed Church South 3rd Street. Rev Clarence Woods officiated. Whitmire, son of L A Whitmire of Hampstire WV, works for P McVicar grocery. Bride is daughter of William Caine of Chester. They will live here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert R. Whitmire
Maine D. Caine
Cente Reformed Church
South 3
Thatch
Clarence Woods
Whitmire
L. A. Whitmire
Hampstire Ty, W. Va
T. P. McVicar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Death
Col Boyd
Fonfederte
Suc
President Lincoln
MR. Deshon
Storm Cripples Phone Service
Ford
Alshape, Collis & Wagner
Ford Sale
DR. A.W. Graves
Harrisonburg Hospital
MR. Thatcher
R Publica Estority
Ison
Kiwanis Club
Iamerican Legion
Valley League
A. m
Pp. m
Asser
Bulletin
Rosemont Park
Equity Diamond
South End Hose Company
the Rug Store
Friendship Fire
Miss Athey
XCC
Care Star
Thomas Steele
Husband
San
Francisco
Airplane
Boy
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