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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1915
Page
3
A series of notices announces candidates for Revenue Commissioner in the Northern District. Names include E. Smith Pappas Harper Avalond Orndoff Brannon and Luter Baker, with pledges to uphold duty and integrity and to seek party primary action.
A fragmentary draft shows Isaiah C. Roe and Ert H. Shull announcing Democratic campaign pledges for the county Commissioner of Revenue. Both claim they will faithfully perform the duties of the office if elected.
A candidate announces for the Democratic primary for Commonwealth Attorney and for chair or delegates in Broderick County. The statement references reappointment and efforts toward legal reform and election involvement by named individuals.
A campaign notice from a candidate stating intent to seek re election as county treasurer on August 3 1916. The text praises the incumbent Richard R Smith and mentions party affiliation and party associates McCANN and Geico in unclear context.
A fragmented candidacy notice from 1915 references a candidate for sheriff of Frederick County and a Deliolary action on August 3 1915. Names Lther Pannet and F D Good appear amid garbled lines expressing support and official duties.
Virginia State Bar cancels wine at its twenty seventh annual convention at White Sulphur Springs due to prohibition laws, moving to Hot Springs. Principal address by James Byrne of New York bar. papers by Harry St. George Tucker George Bryan and Robert G. Tunstall. Handicap medal tournament planned for August 5. about 120 members have indicated attendance with high expectation of 1500 lawyers and guests.
In Charlestown on July 12 Carl B Wetzel of Millville married Ethel Storm daughter of Samuel Storm of Harper Ferry at the bride’s home with Rev Brien of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Also Carroll Billmeyer son of Sheriff Billmeyer of Shepherdstown wed Miss C H Fenstermachier of JoAnoke Virginia at the bride’s parents home in the city.
Harry Strickler was accidentally killed Sunday at the home of William B. Rickard in Luray. Rickard’s nephew Glynn Rickard fired while the gun was being used as a walking stick during a discussion of shotgun shooting qualities.
The Baltimore markets close day’s end reports show No. 2 red wheat at 108.5 and corn at 84.5 cents. Butter firm at 28.5 to 29.25 cents. hay No.1 timothy at 22.50, No.2 timothy 21.50, mixed clover 21.50. Sheep and lambs listed with per pound and per head prices. poultry and eggs steady.
The late Miss Lucy Barrett died of heart disease and was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery after a 4 pm service from her South Main street home. Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy led the simple rites attended by many friends and church officers served as pallbearers. Distanced attendees included Mr. and Mrs. David Barrett of Grafton and relatives from Maywood and Martinsburg.
The fragment shows character dialogue about politeness and tipping. It mentions Uncle Eben and a girl named Dorothy with a dog, described with panting and a quoted line about bot and doctor. The text appears as a rough transcription with spelling errors.
The obituary notes Aunt Lavinia Jefferson died this afternoon near the fair grounds on North Main Street at an advanced age. She was mother to Edward Jefferson, a well known tinsmith, and Fanny Jefferson of Harrisburg. Funeral arrangements are pending. Also mentioned are local visitors and arrivals at Hotel Evans, with various names and towns cited.
The funeral of the late John L. Quiett, colored, who bled to death last Friday night from a knife wound alleged to have been inflicted by John Williams, also colored, took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon from his father Prof. J. H. Quiett’s home on South Braddock street. Rev. W. P. Fisher, pastor of Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church, officiated. A large number attended and many sent flowers. Burial was in the Orrick cemetery family lot. Active pallbearers were James Robinson, William Dickson, Matthew Davis, George Cook, German Jackson, and Leste Winter.
Mr and Mrs F O Smith of Grafton West Virginia with children are touring the Shenandoah Valley and are registered for a day or two at the Evans hotel. Miss Gertrude Higgins returns to Washington after visiting her brother and sister Mrs W T Sullivan on National Avenue. Miss Winnie Dom of Johnstown Pa visits her aunt Mrs Katie Milton on South Main Street.
Allan, not remembering his own name, meets a stranger who claims to know him well. They discuss reform and prohibition, noting Broncho and Crimson Gulch, a local gun rule, and a gradual approach to change. A Washington Star gag on small talk ends with Miss Cayenne remarking on tempted responses to greetings.
A quirky anecdote features a boy named Joseph who has a half-day schedule. His neighbor asks if he still attends, and Joseph confirms he goes only in the morning, joking that his routine is simple.
A New York writer visits a renowned entomologist who explains that every living thing preys on the tiniest creatures. The writer leaves realizing they have shifted from thinking of themselves as an individual to recognizing themselves as part of a larger community.
An exchange reveals a wary stance toward an elder Smythe. The acquaintance defends calculated friendliness to avoid future trouble, noting he sometimes invests money in stocks. The dialogue implies manipulation and guarded social strategy rather than genuine friendship.
An unclear relic text describes a man in a depot restaurant complaining about the menu offering only caviar sandwiches. The fragment hints at a humorous or puzzled exchange over available fare and wordplay.
A reflective note quotes Michelangelo on carving marble, saying the statue grows as stone wasted reveals grace and beauty. The speaker links loss to shaping a divine image, acknowledging the pain of the chisel but affirming worth in the endure process.
The court orders defendants including Barnhart & Co and various named corporations to appear within fifteen days and protect their interests. A copy of the order must be published in the Star newspaper and posted on the county courthouse door by July 19 1916, with further actions to follow as needed.
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