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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
1
Simple and impressive services marked the funeral of Mrs. Katie Veenan Koons wife of John G Koons First Assistant Postmaster General. The ceremony began at 3 o clock in the Haddox home on Sensency property East Cork Street following a long illness after an afternoon death at 5 30 Thursday.
The first chamber of the Dutch parliament adopted a motion to introduce woman suffrage in Holland. The Associated Press report notes the historic step as parliament considers granting voting rights to women in the Netherlands.
Washington reports normal temperatures returning after a spell of low readings. The forecast covers the North and Middle Atlantic States with occasional showers and thunderstorms across Monty and nearby areas.
The War Department announced definite assignment of the Fourth and Fifth Divisions to early return home excluding the Thirty-ninth Infantry. Reports say the Thirty-ninth may stay on the Rhine with remaining units after others are released.
Windsor Vermont July 12 George E Warner was electrocuted for the murder of his wife's parents Mr and Mrs Henry E Wiggins at Andover five years ago. It marked the first capital punishment by electricity in the state, replacing hanging used previously.
Italian delegation sent a note to the peace conference requesting concessions for Italy at Tianjin China. The notice also states a business move from 1 W Water to 14 E Water in the Hable building where cleaning pressing altering and repairing will continue.
Kern and Campbell will receive early apples daily at warehouse. C. V. ee ee J-1p-6t. ee
A nationwide strike sanctioned by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers affects about 900 operators and electricians in Cleveland and Youngstown as they seek union recognition and higher wages. Service in Cleveland is tied up. in Youngstown strike breakers keep lines open while organizers rally public support.
Hog prices rose to a top of 23 dollars per 100 pounds in Chicago. The previous high was 22.95 dollars, set yesterday, as packing house products move into European markets prompting stock replenishment by other nations.
The Corn Products Refining Company plant at Arco Illinois aims to remove all non English speaking employees after a strike that left three dead and many wounded. About 700 workers would be dropped from the rolls, officials said.
Mr. John Stuart Bryan and Rev. G M Dryden of Richmond urged Valley Convocation attendees at Boyce to back a nation wide effort to grow church influence. Thirty six delegates from ten churches heard calls to boost interest in the movement. Car load watermelons received with special prices for lawn parties and picnics from F Ramacciotti.
Early varieties of apples are sought at the Bond Bros packing house near the cider mill. The notice emphasizes all varieties. No further details or contact information are provided.
Chautauqua opens in Winchester on Monday afternoon with new show times 3 30 for matinees and 8 30 for evenings. Jitney buses run from Handley Library and Court House Square an hour before each show with a special ten cent fare for the trip. Season tickets sold fast. sale closes at opening hour. Admission will be higher for single tickets. program features include comedy music plays opera lectures and a pageant. The big tent will be moved to the Equity grounds ready for the start.
Refined copper rose to 21 cents per pound in New York as major selling agencies reported a weekly gain of 11.2 cents and a 6.2 cent rise from last March. Traders anticipate further rises for high grade copper with Germany reported to be buying large quantities.
Messrs. L. R. Swimley and B. Y. Fretwell of Staunton purchase the Rawlings Swimley Drug Co. and will run the business as Swimley Fretwell Drug Co. Swimley, a Winchester native, is brother to Dr. A. C. Swimley of the city. Bids due July 2 for a two room and four room school building at Welltown Frederick County. Specifications available from the Superintendent of Schools Winchester Virginia.
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana cut gasoline prices from tank wagons by two cents in Chicago St Louis and Minneapolis areas and by one cent in other territories across nine states. Kerosene prices were raised by one cent per gallon in all territories.
Small classified notice lists an offer for a Pennsylvania Wheat Drill and an employment ad seeking a good girl to nurse a baby. Includes insurance and real estate firm Hansbrough and Carter. Address 226 Amherst Street appears in the help ad.
The Navy under a new appropriation will begin two large hangars on the seaboard, likely New Jersey, to house Zeppelin type airships. Each hangar spans about 800 by 250 feet and 150 to 200 feet high, with steel construction expected and a six to eight month build time. The bill also funds purchasing a abroad Zeppelin at up to 2.5 million and building a domestic version for 1.5 million, with a British R-34 model likely.
John McSherry described as a salesman and named by police as part of a wire tapping gang accused of fleecing victims of 1 million dollars in Buffalo. He followed the arrests of Charles Drecker and William Jarvis. Michael Connelly of Montreal, a key victim, says he lost 125,000 dollars in a bogus Buffalo poolroom bet last December. Bail set at 100,000 for each of the three men remaining jailed.
A delegation from the Post Office Department led by Postmaster General A S Burleson attends the funeral of Mrs Koons wife of First Assistant Postmaster General John C Koons. They are met at the B and O station by Postmaster J William Sibert and Assistant Postmaster Hunter N Kern. They stay at Hotel Jack and attend services at the Haddox home before returning to Washington.
A decorative dialog leads to a Stephens City carnival set for July 17 18 and 19 with a maid and suitor discussing dates. An accompanying ad promotes The People's Drug Co. soap sale and a Cedar Chest closeout at Cedar Chest 20 percent off. R M Swimley signs off the notice.
President Wilson vetoed the agricultural appropriation bill over the daylight saving repeal and vetoed the sundry civil bill. He argued repeal would cause serious economic loss and noted prior studies showing daylight savings boosted efficiency. The Indian bill and a tunnel plan under the Hudson were signed, while the two supply bills await Congress anew.
The army dirigible A-4 landed in Washington at 9 45 this morning after a nonstop 275 mile trip from Akron Ohio. Lieut G W McEntire, in command, left Akron at 10 last night and expects to reach Langley Field Hampton Va later today. Average speed was about 25 knots.
Margaret Virginia Henry aged six years three months died at Memorial Hospital this morning after an appendicitis operation. Funeral tomorrow at 4 PM from her mother's home 208 Valley avenue. Rev H D Spencer of Market Street M E Church to officiate. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Daughter of the late Harvey Henry, later Mrs Ursin Fox.
Summer apples wanted in all quantities with top market prices at the Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester VA. Contact Sam Haines by phone 41%. Special notice Our store will be open Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All other stores closed. The People's Drug Co N Main St
An Army motor truck plunged off a bridge near Alexandria as it swerved to avoid a police wagon. Six men died four enlisted, two officers, and twelve were injured mildly. The dead include Capt C A Hellman of Brooklyn, Capt Charles L Jazurat of New York City, Corporal Albert T Ehm of McKeesport, Private Worhies Bartiste of Baton Rouge, Bugler Joel Bestetz of Brooklyn, and Private Charles Novotny of Petersburg.
Constantinople reporters say Enver Pasha, Talaat Bey Pasha, and Djemal Pasha were condemned to death by a Turkish court martial for their conduct during the war. The ruling follows an investigation into government officials’ actions in the war period.
Associated Press report from London notes a big gale and strong winds in Scotland. Weather conditions threaten to make dangerous the entry of the R 34 into her shed at St Fortun.
Lieut. T. L. Lenihan of San Francisco and Chaplain R. H. O Dowd of Brooklyn were killed instantly when Lenihan's plane at Camp Pike collided with another aircraft from Ebbert Field. The second plane fell but its crew were uninjured.
Unloading a carload of guaranteed galvanized roofing with gauge and Appello stamps. Call Bailey Bros for purchase. P. M. Funkhouser notes the shipment date 7 12 1p at the site.
Property of late Geo W. Baker offered by Mrs France Baker and R M Swimbley. Includes brick house on a good building lot with a warehouse at rear on Market Street. Some refrigerators advertised. Sale dates 12 to 21 and 25 W Piccadilly Street listed.
John W. Matheny of the Valley of Virginia was named community agent and chairmen were appointed for the generals committee. The executive committee discussed a general program to be launched after the Chautauqua closing next week.
London July 12 reports the British airship R-34, escorting the United States, was about 350 miles west of the Irish coast at approximately o'clock this morning Greenwich time, according to Wireless Press.
The preteen report indicates Sergeant Grove is back at home from Camp Stuart Virginia and expects an honorable discharge soon. Local watchers note he served with duty and is nearing completion of service.
Polley the Hulkan Ply made his final appearance last night by climbing the library building face to the copper dome. He staged several mid air stunts as a large crowd watched the act unfold.
The New York market ended with extreme advances led by tobacco and motor subsidiaries. Metals edged higher, copper quotes rose, and several sectors posted gains from 2 to 15 points while turnover remained heavy and United States Steel fell early but recovered. Total volume around 800 600 shares.
During July and August, banks in the city will open on Saturday nights until 9 o clock. The notice lists Shenandoah Valley National Bank W G Hardy cashier Union Bank of Winchester Chas J Summers cashier F and M National Bank H M B Artaste assistant cashier Commercial and Savings Bank John I Sloat cashier.
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