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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1915
Page
1
The British steamship Anglo Calfornian endured a four hour battle with a German submarine near Queenstown. Nine sailors died and eight were wounded as Captain Parslow and crew steered for safety until a British destroyer forced the sub to flee.
Hansbrough and Carter offer short term farm insurance for wheat and straw against fire and lightning. Services include loans and investments with contact through provided phones.
Evelyn Nesbit bounded from the 8 oclock train at Grand Central station and soon sparked several columns of favorable press notices by discussing the insanity trial of Harry K. Thaw. She told reporters I am here but not to testify and then bought a return ticket to Chateaugay Lake announcing she would return there at 9 oclock tonight.
The engagement of Miss Sophie Forrest Mickle-Salonstail of New York to John Clarence Lane II of Hagerstown Maryland was announced by their families.
A party of Winchester bankers led by H. D. Fuller returned from a Fourth of July trip in the West Virginia mountains. The group included M. Sartelle L. Panaler Theodore Y. Kinzel Jacob Yost and Dr. C. R. Anderson with Marvin and John Hook. They stayed at Mr Hook's bungalow near Candy's Castle and spent time fishing and mountain climbing, enjoying the trip.
Four masked robbers bound two watchmen at Midway Park last night and escaped with about $12,000 after blowing open the safe. Detectives are investigating the hold up in Chicago.
In Hagerstown a Brunswick fire department unit en route to a demonstration crashed when its automobile truck skidded and overturned on South Mountain. Four firefighters were seriously hurt, with others suffering bruises and lacerations. Several were treated at Frederick Hospital after first aid in Hagerstown and at Boonsboro. The truck nearly toppled 45 feet down an embankment.
A lost five dollar bill is reported at the Star Office with a reward offered. The notice seeks the return of the bill and cites its value. No further details on owner or location beyond Star Office are provided.
Fire balloons rose and rockets arced across the city last night as youngsters enjoyed a festive Fourth of July. Sparklers pin wheels rain candles and firecrackers lit the streets, with no fires reported though some rockets or roman candles struck in a few places.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad announces a sixteen day sea shore excursion starting Thursday. The special train leaves Winchester at 7 25 p m with a $6 50 rate to Atlantic City Cape May and South Jersey resorts. Reservations and schedule details follow in local notices.
Lieut. Gen. Nelson Miles and John L. Sullivan arrive at the Atlantic City convention city as dry hotel shortages and reports of dissension circulate. Prohibition leaders address churches while delegates crowd the Million Dollar Pier venue. County officials threaten action over Sunday selling amid increased tension at the gathering. Winchester and Frederick counties send delegates as the convention runs through Friday.
A group of motorists touring the Shenandoah Valley arrived in town yesterday and were registered at the hotel. Included were Mrs. George A. Chalfont and Charles C. Chalfont of Pittsburgh, the Walther Weil party from Baltimore, plus several other travelers from Staunton Richmond New York and Baltimore.
A yard party at C. N. Cooper's location on Martinsburg Pike will be held on Saturday night July 10 to support the Winchester Christian Church. The event spans Saturday to Tuesday with planned activities and cash donations sought to aid the church fund.
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Winchester Virginia reports thirteen years in business with a surplus and undivided profits around 100000 and deposits near 1000000. It states resources totaling 1400000 in thirteen years, claiming to be the valley’s first to originate interest on deposits and inviting local business.
Mr and Mrs C R Grim express gratitude to friends for their kind service during the death of their son in law Mr C.
British dispatch from France notes weeks with no gunfire as soldiers rest in reserve, swim in canals, play cricket and football, and tend gardens near quarters. The scene shifts to pleasant Flanders with crops and groves as transports advance.
The star reports Morgan phoned his partners from Glen Cove saying he felt well and business talks. Frank Holt, who shot the financier, attempted suicide in Mineola jail by stabbing his wrist with a lead pencil tip. a turnkey action saved him. A mystery young woman with a Dallas police letter sought Holt, denied by Warden Hulse. Police Chief Ryan in Dallas denied asking credentials for her.
Barry W. Brown appeared before Magistrate Krebs in police court this morning charged with failing to keep his automobile tail light lit on streets. He was fined $6, paid. City ordinance requires tail lights to be lit. penalties are prescribed for violations.
The Winchester Boy Scouts plan a late month camp on Back Creek or Capon River for over fifty boys from Troops 1 2 and 3 led by Scoutmasters Barton Jolliffe and Cooper under local council leadership. The council president Rev Dr W D Smith vice president W S White secretary W Nelson Page and treasurer Robert W Pehultz oversee fundraising with recent gains and donations aiding scout rooms equipment and larger quarters.
160 acres of limestone land near Valley Pike offered for sale by Ward and Larrick Attorneys at Law. Property listed with legal description and contact details for inquiry. Legal firm advertises the sale and invites interested buyers to respond.
A quiet wedding was held on June 30 at the Evangelical Reformed Church parsonage in Me Md. Rev. L. G. Kieffer united Miss Persell of Martinsburg West Virginia and Mr. Clarencé L. Whelan of this city in marriage. They will reside in Winchester soon.
The Famous Williamson Submarine pictures reveal treasures of the deep sea. See ad. Ip Mr. 7. M. Barr of Baltimore spent the Fourth of July at home then returned to that city today.
A J Webster connected with the Panama Canal, on vacation in the United States, stays at Hotel Jack in Winchester. He has worked seven years in the Canal Zone construction department and notes the canal’s receipts around half a million dollars monthly. He mentions the government has spent 975 million on the project and plans time in Winchester for fishing and recreation.
Mrs Annie J Dorr faces a bigamy charge in September grand jury proceeding after a preliminary hearing in Justice Lloyds court. She allegedly married Harry Dorr while Lewis McKinney remained alive and not divorced. Police previously pursued her for wearing padded clothing, claiming a tumor.
Mrs. Sarah Orndorff, wife of William R. Orndorff of Hagerstown and former resident of this county, died today at Memorial Hospital after a cancer related illness. She was 57 years old and survived by her husband and four brothers Menara A B and M B. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. James Kenniggs.
Reports from Petrograd note General Mackensen's temporary victory south of Lublin with Russian forces repelling Slavic attacks near Wietrz and Bag rivers. Berlin confirms a British raid on the North Sea coast repelled by German air power. Dispatches say Italian interests in Turkey limited, and Bulgarian-Turkish negotiations continue amid strained Allied diplomacy.
Fragmentary local notice announcing seed potato varieties including Cori Maine Seed Potatoes Millet Cowpeas and Soy Beans and a yard party hosted by Cot torth organization with dates July 15 16. The text mentions John Richards of Cony and Mrs W T of Mount Williams and references Mrs Orndorff and a Christian Church event with a planned officiating minister.
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