Found Dead in Cellary Soldier Lafollette
Elkanah Lafollette formerly served as a soldier with a good record. He reportedly plunged a door and died in a porch area.
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Elkanah Lafollette
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1922
Page
1
Aged Confederate Veteran Dies in Apparent Fall
Emanating from Rock Enon Springs Virginia Turner Lockhart home in Frederick County a veteran named Eihanah Lafollette was found dead at his stairs with the jury ruling accidental death by a fall from the cellar stairs. The 87 year old Lafollette a Civil War veteran and farmer was mourned by a large crowd at his funeral. The report notes his family ties and regional prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Enon Springs
Eihanah Lafollette
Turner Locks
Lafollette
Frederick County
Am@s Lafollette
Cordelia Lafollette
Virginia
Westirginia
Duggar
Miss Williams III Reported Improving After Operation
Miss Susan Reid Williams daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Gray Williams is confined at home with illness. She had a minor operation at Memorial Hospital yesterday and today her condition is much improved. The illness is not considered serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Reid Williams
R. Gray Wiliams
Sue Williams
Memorial Hospital
Marriage License Issued for Oates and Simmons
A marriage license was issued today at the clerk of the Corporation Court to Marvin W. Oates a railroad employee now of Keyser West Virginia and Miss Mary S Simmons daughter of Lee Simmons also of Keyser West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Marvin W. Oates
Railroad
Hampshire County
W. Va
Keyser
Mary S. Simmons
Lee Simmons
Eyser
Senate bill extends 3 mile limit to eighteen miles
Prohibition-enforcement officers could board and search vessels within marine leagues of the U S coast under an amendment to the tariff bill proposed by Senator Stirling of South Dakota. The measure would expand enforcement reach to 18 miles, broadening coast guard powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Stirling
South Dakota
Kiwanis Club Holds Luncheon at North Main Street
The Kiwanis Club held its first luncheon on Wednesday afternoon at the American Legion building on North Main Street with about twenty members and guests present. President J L Maphis presided. Mrs Coble oversaw the meal. Violin solo by Miss Katharine Jiffkins accompanied by Mrs H D Fuller opened three minute talks by Russell Cather H Sheetz and R T Barton on Now that we have Kiwanis what are we going to do with it. Attendance prize of 5 dollars won by T Denny. Next luncheon set for Tuesday July 11 at the legion building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
American le
North Main Street
Wierty
J. ‘L. Maphis
Coble
Katharine Jiffkins
H. D. Fuller
Russell Cather
H. €. Sheetz
R. T. Barton
T. Denny
Legion Building
Miners Show Desire to Work in Illinois and Kansas
Miners in two coal fields show willingness to return to work. Illinois executive committee of the United Mine Workers said President John has conditional authority from a secret Springfield meeting to negotiate a new wage deal. Followers of Alexander Howat are seeking work in Kansas mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Executive Committee
United Mine Workers
Jon
Springfield
Alexander Howatt Lere
Kansas
Grimes Postmaster Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge
H L Evans a Grimes postmaster and merchant pleaded guilty before Magistrate A J Tavenner to assault and battery on Daniel Leight. A $15 fine plus costs was imposed. Residents gathered but few witnesses testified after the plea. The dispute followed Leight’s prior dog tax issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Evans
Grimes
A. J. Tavenner
Daniel Leight
Leight
Evans
Boyce Drops Opener as Harrisonburg Tops 6–3
Harrisonburg defeated Boyce 6 to 3 yesterday at Boyce, extending their win streak to three under Glen Callison. Moneymaker allowed 13 safeties but Boyce failed to bunch hits, while Grimes led Boyce with three and Fravel doubled twice for Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Boyce
Glen Callison
Moneymaker
Durham
Grimes
Fravel
Picnic at Rock Enon Draws Woodmen of the World
Community event listed for Tuesday August 1 at Rock Enon. Special train with IW and WwW groups referenced. Parcel of notices appears informal and fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Rock Enon
R. R
Breeding of Race Horses At Audley Farm At Berryville
More brood mares from Kentucky arrived at Audley farm Berryville Va to develop a major race horse stud. Mares Mallard Pickadilly One Star and Margaret Meice have foals by Sir Martin. Three yearlings from Kentucky added and to be broken next year. Horses moved here by E A Bush as Jones expands Audley training and brood facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Kentucky
Audley Farm
B. B. Jones
Clarke Courier
Mallard
One Star
Margaret Meice
Sir Martin
Sir Barton
Audley Stud
Miss Meice
E A. Bush
Jones
River Pike
Audley House
Wanted Truck Driver by Friendship Fire Company
The Executive Committee invites written applications for the truck driver position. Submit by Saturday noon July 8 1922 to G R Haines Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Company
G. R. Haines
Strikers Seize Attempted Mine Takeover In West Virginia
Ninety-one of about 350 striking miners who tried to seize a Fairmont West Virginia soft coal mine owned by Clarence Robinson were arrested by the sheriff and deputies. Most were jailed then released on bail for court trials as efforts to operate the mine continued. The crowd had planned to rush the mine to stop operations, prompting a police call that dispersed the protesters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. V
Clarence’ Robinson
C. L. Robinson
Winchester
Mosby’s Men to Meet in Culpeper
Survivors of the 43d ae Battalion of Cavalry Mosby’s men will meet in Culpeper on September 7 1922 by invitation of the U D C ladies and the A P Hill Camp. The event aims to gather old soldiers for an important camp meeting. Miss Elizabeth Scott of Norfolk and Miss Stuart Everett of Suffolk are visiting Winchester at the home of Mr and Mrs Boyd R Richards on South Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosby
Culpeper
A. P. Hill
Elizabeth Scott
Norfolk
Stuart Everett
Suffolk
Winchester
Boyd R. Richards
South Washington Street
Charley Rouss Fire Co Regular Meeting Ad
Regular meeting of Charley Rouss Fire Co Friday July 7 at 8 oclock with refreshments. Also notice about races Saturday and a free fly swatter offer at People s Drug Co. Auction of a modern building with electric lights furnace and hardwood floors priced at 6500. Lost glasses in black case with name on case reward at 42 S Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Drug Co
Bath
Clarence Miller
S. Market Street
Friendship Fire Company Plans Labor Day Picnic
The Friendship Fire Company will hold its annual Labor Day picnic on the first Monday in September. The destination will be Rock Enon Springs or Capon Lake Inn with special train arrangements by Winchester and Western Railroad. A red shirt uniform will be adopted, a purchase committee named, and a memorial service planned for deceased members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
R T. Jones
Rock Enon Springs
Capon Lake Inn
Winchester and Western Railroad
W. W. Jones
H. B. Grimm
Harry Seabright
R. T. Jones
Douglas Barnett
Comany
Valley League Standings and Schedule Update
Yesterday's results list Harrisonburg 6 over Boyce 3 and Woodstock 1 to 0, with Front Royal 2. Today's games include Boyce at New Market and Woodstock at Winchester. Saturday schedule features Winchester at Strasburg and Harrisonburg at Mt. Jackson. July 4 game postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea
Toe
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Mt. Jackson
New Market
Front Royal Woodstock
Strasburg
Boyce
Winchester Fair Ad Campaign Promises Major 1922 Exhibits
The Winchester Fair Association announces the first 1922 ad series and outlines plans for expanded agricultural and horticultural displays. Ladies and Juvenile departments are revamped led by Mrs. Lynch and a team of volunteers, projecting a larger fair with broader prize lists and a remodeled exhibit hall. The Poultry and Canning Club Girls sections show heavy activity, with new coops and improved exhibits, signaling a strong county fair year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair Association
Winchester
M. M. Lynch
J. E. Correll
W. 8. Hiett
P. H. Gold
Martin Wisecarver
E. B. Funk
Sam Chiles
H. C. Lupton
Charles Ebert
I. H. Faulkner
B. M. Bryant
John I. Sloat
Mary Collins
F. L. Harris
Harry R. Bryant
Clark County Canning Club
Laura B. Stinson
Frederick County
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Boy in defense of mother sparks fatal confrontation
In Bannoreeat Virginia a Gilberts farmer, Wilkerson, killed his father defending his mother after finding her injured and fearing the man. The sheriff says the youth admitted the killing and faced a Monday preliminary hearing after being released on bail. a family doctor reportedly corroborated the son’s account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wilerson
Gilberts
Here
Albemarle
Wilkerson
Ireland Nearing Peace as Free State Gains Ground
Dublin reports indicate the provisional Free State government has solidified power after a decisive win over insurgents. Michael Collins and colleagues face continued resistance, with De Valera allies claiming continued irregular activity in the southwest. Cathal Brugha, a leading Republican and former defense minister, dies from wounds amid surrender clashes in Sackville Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Free State
Dublin
Ireland
Michael Collins
Mallow Ig
Thie Na
de Valera de Gene Pe Ag
Phil Cathal Brughia
Charles Burress
Ramon de Valera
Sacksville Street
Brugha
de Valera
Dail Eireann
Marines arrive at Frederick after Gettysburg maneuvers
Five thousand U S Marines, who trained at Gettysburg, arrive in Frederick Md for a overnight camp before resuming their march to Quantico Va They will camp tonight and Saturday and depart Sunday for Ridgeville Md Tomorrow they pass in review before Governor Ritchie and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt.
Infant Annie Armel Dies at Six Months near Double Tollgate
Annie Virginia Armel infant daughter of John E and Daisy Williams Arthel died yesterday at her parents home near Double Tollgate aged about six months. Funeral held today with interment at Macedonia Church Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Virginia Armel
John E
Daisy Williamis Arthel
Double Tollgate
Macedonia Church Cemetery
Collateral Forfeited After Drunken Arrests
Tom Bennington and J W Parker were arrested by Officer Dove on drunkenness charges and forfeited collateral in police court. Bennington paid a $5 fine and $2 costs, Parker paid a $3 fine and $2 costs, neither appearing for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bennington
J. W. Parker
Dove
Mrs Curl Improves After Minor Operation at Memorial Hospital
Mrs Sydnord Curl underwent a slight operation at Memorial Hospital last Sunday afternoon. She has greatly improved and will return home on South Braddock Street this evening. She came through the procedure satisfactorily and is rapidly regaining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydnord. Curl
Memorial Hospital
South Braddock Street
For Sale Front Porch in Excellent Condition
For sale a front porch in excellent condition priced at 35 dollars. Quick buyer should contact Miss Mary Lord at 214 W Cork Street. Postmark indicates May 1 time slot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lord
Cork Street
Make your piano sound new with E Buttes tuning
Advertisement notes piano tuning by E Buttes The Blind Man at Baker's Drug Store. Also mentions for sale a well established grocery business with address shorthand XCC care Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Buttes
Baker's* Drug
XCC
Care Star
Captain Calvert Visits Woodstock Game in Winchester
Capt William M Calvert of Woodstock Virginia, postmaster of Shenandoah County, came to Winchester this afternoon to watch the Woodstock versus Winchester baseball game and declared his loyalty to Woodstock despite his Winchester roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Calvert
Woodstock
Winchester
Captain Calvert
Shenandoah County
Empire Pictures resumes with six reel feature and comedies
The Chautauqua ends today but Empire Pictures resumes tomorrow with a matinee and night show including a new six reel feature and two good comedies. A big Saturday program is planned with a feature slated for next week. Keep cool at the Empire for the latest in motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Pictures
The
Empire
Orchard and Garden Supplies in Lead Arsenate Ad
An old classified style ad lists garden chemicals and equipment: Prepared Bordeaux and Bluestone, Lead Arsenate, Pyrox, Kayso spreaders, special hoses and noz zles, threshermen supplies. Mentions Winchester Cold Storage, Inc and prices per pound and ton in a local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester, Cold Storage, Inc
Candy Sale Saturday at People’s Prug Co
Special sale notice announces Saturday event at People’s Prug Co offering assorted chocolates in 1 lb boxes priced at 49 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Prug Co, Lp
Local Shooters Among Winners at Virginia Trapshoot
Winchester Gun Club members excel at the Virginia State Trapshooters Association tournament in Richmond. The Winchester team finished second to Richmond, with C. B. Stickley George B. Chapman J. B. Beverley Jr Arthur Seabright and I W Pingley earning multiple prizes. Stickley was elected vice president of the state association for 1923 and the next meet is planned for Norfolk on Labor Day weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gun Club
Virginia State Trapshooters’ Association
Richmond
Winchester
C. B. Stickley
George B. Chapman
J. B. Beverley, Jr
Arthur
Stickley
Pingley
Norfolk
Winchester Club
Red Men to Hold Service in Stephens City
Genesee Tribe 1.90 R. M. will hold its annual service Sunday July 9 at 8 p m in the Methodist Church. Rev Gaither will preach. Attendees urged, with Winchester and Martinsburg tribes invited to meet at the wigwam at 7 30 p m. News of local residents and visitors follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Gaither
Winchester
Martinsburg
William Piker
Washington
J. M. Steele
M. W. Kremer
Fred. Lemley
Rs. Fetzer
Front Royal
Cora Grove
Anna Carbaugh
Alberta Shannon
Tittle Eloise Trussell
jNew Market
Mt, Sidney
State Troops Ready For Uprisings In Strikes
National Guard prepared to quell unrest as Chicago reports first strike violence. Governors of Alabama Missouri and Iowa could deploy troops to disorder sites while union leaders claim more workers join the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chigago
Ell
East St. Louis
Alabama
Missouri
Iowa
Chicago
All. Pr
Galloway
Mount Clare
Moemalead Aise
Ationatensburg
Boonville
Hyde
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad Today
Pitcairn
Baltimore and Ohio
Connellsville
Thomas Hillery
Federated Shopcraft Union No. 11
Topeka
Kansas Industrial Court Act
New York Central
Lackawanna
Boston
Boston and Maine
Boston and Albany
New York New Haven
Hartford
Detroit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Turner Lockhart
Rock
Enon Springs
Ottway Kern
Memorial Ospital
Miss Williams III
Senate
Audley
Clarke County Estate
CM. Smith Adjutant
Frank M. Angelo
Ford
Alshape, Collis & Wagner
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
J. F. Morgan
Charles, Harper
J. H. Henry
M. C. Org
Mittee
Saat
Valley League
Marines
Capt. Calvert
National Guard
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