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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1916
Page
1
The text recalls Morgan and his men marching to the front and notes many Virginians, including the Winchester boys now in Richmond camp, ready to answer duty’s call and go wherever needed in service to the state.
In a nostalgic narration dated July 4 1776 to 1916 the piece recalls Pennsylvanian bravery signing the independence pledge and the eight-year struggle for liberty. It praises Daniel Morgan and Winchester’s early population, notes Lexington and Bunker Hill bloodshed, and credits Thomas Paine’s January 1776 pamphlet for shaping public opinion as it previews continued coverage.
Mr A Elosser and his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Ricker with two children and Miss Helen Elosser of Cumberland Maryland visited Mrs John B Haines on West Water Street. On departing they were joined by Miss Ruth Haines who will stay for a time in the city.
Fragmentary text lists crops and planting guidance including millet turnip alfalfa seed and legume options. Mentions cowpeas soybeans and July planting window with scattered phrases and locations. No clear event or person names beyond generic references.
Dr John William Rosenberry and Miss Bertha Fries married at midnight in the Franklin Hotel Hagerstown Md after a fruitless Martinsburg license attempt. The ceremony was performed by Rev Roy Schmucker with the bride's mother present. They plan to return to Winchester area then to Richmond for the doctors lucrative practice.
The Common Council prepares for its regular July meeting despite the Fourth of July holiday. Officials note a large backlog of business requiring prompt attention and urge all members to attend at 8 o'clock to establish a quorum and proceed with the agenda.
Washington July 4 The foreign trade of Philippines has recovered from a low mood of a year ago with the American market absorbing the bulk of increased output. Manila returns for the nine months ended March show exports in large volume and value above average despite transportation difficulties. Imports remain well below pre war totals.
Sunday guests at Meadow Brook farm included Mr and Mrs Church and Mrs R L Petrie and sons of Winchester, Mr and Mrs J A Ritter, Miss Cleo Ruch and Mrs B F Violette with Mr and Mrs W H Huber hosting.
Christopher Shade 64 of Glengary Berkeley County West Virginia died Sunday from injuries sustained when a wagon ran away Saturday afternoon on the Martinsburg road. His skull was fractured and ankle broken after he fell from the wagon while his son Breeden Shade escaped with minor injuries. He left several children including Martin V. Shade and O B Shade and two brothers George and Joseph. Funeral held at United Brethren Church Glengary with Rev Summers officiating.
The nineteenth annual session of the Valley Royal Arch School of Instruction will convene at the Hotel Elkton in Elkton Virginia on next Wednesday and continue for one week. Prominent Masons from Virginia are expected to attend led by J E W Timberman grand king of Alexandria who will speak on The Symbolisms They Teach at the opening Royal Arch Degree. Royal Arch Masons from Winchester and nearby areas are also anticipated.
Notice states during July and August business hours will be at 3 o clock on Saturdays. Baker & Co Cooper Bros publish the ad seeking an experienced colored woman for work, paying $3 per week, with Bell telephone number and box 185 contact.
On a legal holiday the Winchester postoffice operates with minimal staff. Railway mails are redirected as usual. City carriers conduct one general delivery and stamp window hours are 11 to 12 and 1 to 2. Money orders pause. rural carriers take a full day. Tomorrow routes resume with heavy mail volume.
Chairman Roger A. Janmres of the State Democratic Committee says Wilson will win Virginia by a larger margin than four years ago. He notes minimal influence from German language papers and explains new mail voting for absent voters may help militia abroad. In 1912 Wilson led with 90,332 votes and Hughes trailed with 23,288 after Roosevelt’s 21,777.
Mrs. Samuel L. Larew departs for a months long visit with Dr and Mrs Langley in Spokane suburbs. She plans to travel north to California and the Gulf states, returning via the Atlantic seaboard for a total journey over 7000 miles.
A meeting of the stockholders of the Berryville Turnpike Company will be held in the Directors' Room of the First National Bank of Berryville on Monday, August 7, 1916, at 11 a. m immediately before the stockholders' meeting a meeting of the Directors of said company will be held in the same place. MO. 8S. RUSSELL, Sec'y. 4-Ap-5t.
Mr. C. S. Fogel thanks Mr. A. C. Stottlemyer for returning $110 found and published in The Star. Stottlemyer read the ad and promptly located the owner, prompting Fogel’s gratitude.
The article notes a tense boundary between Guatemala and Mexico with 20,000 Guatemalan troops patrolling the area. It mentions agricultural seeds including buckwheat, cowpeas, soybeans, sorghum, turnip seed, and Maine seed potatoes. Contact H. H. Baker in Ipswich.
Thomas Nall a Lebanon Pennsylvania horse trainer was arrested at the fair grounds by Winchester and local police with a Lebanon warrant for stealing a racing horse from a Lebanon firm on April 19. Nall claimed ownership. the horse is held by Sheriff Pannett as creditors seek attachments.
Two strong racing events planned at the fair grounds this afternoon include a free-for-all best three out of five and a colt race. Entries list owners Joe Holzman R N Boyd Robert Barr Tom Nall William Grove Robert Hiemry Geo Carver H Rodgers Virgil Prince Roger Jones Percy Orr and others with horses such as Maim Galen Minnie Purcell Ginger Girl Miss Rabil Black Prince Major Purcell Jr Mary Jane and Dollie B among competitors.
Mrs Annie Roe wife of Henry Roe fell from a buggy near her Marlboro home injuring her hip and is in critical condition. Attending physician is Dr S S Shaw of Lebanon Church. Visiting locals include the Guibert Lyle Sands Nuttall Hawkins party from Pittsburgh Fayetteville W Va registered at Hotel Jack during weekend Shenandoah Valley trip.
Two Philadelphia sisters Anita and Mary Copp daughters of Rev Zed Hetzel Copp wrote Fight For the U S A a two verse plus chorus song inspired by Villa raids and the Mexican border. They set music with Anita contributing lyrics alongside Mary with both naming Uncle Sam and recruiting themes.
The Hagerstown Mail recounts Willie M Hoak of Shenandoah and Maysel Foster of Rileyville marrying at Hagerstown after eloping from her father. The 16 year old bride traveled by buggy and ferry, then by train to Luray before joining in a midnight ceremony performed by Rev. Lynn.
A stark ode laments the passing of Kitchener of Khartoum, placing him among Britain’s famed military figures from Marlborough to Wolfe. It invokes grim weather and sea imagery to mark his loss and honor his leadership and courage.
New York July 4 record discusses the 1816 centennial with meteorological notes calling it the famine year in Europe and America. It cites extreme cold and frost in March to May and mentions crops failing and disease across the land. The article quotes Howard B. Dewey and notes reduced imports and a June 7 price impact. Money to lend by James P. Beard.
The annual examination for teachers will be held at the John Kerr Building in Winchester, Virginia on Wednesday and Thursday, July 19th and 20th, starting promptly at 9:00 a.m. Maurice M. L, Superintendent of Schools, notes the dates.
Baltimore whet sale markets close in the afternoon with No. 2 red wheat at 1.08 14 per bushel and corn quoted at a prevailing price.
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