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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1915

Page

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Bride Minnie Conrad to Wed Charles Reid Riley at Montana Hall

This evening at seven thirty at Montana Hall near White Post Clarke county the wedding of Charles Reid Riley of Washington and Minnie A Conrad of Clarke county takes place with Rev Dr Moss officiating Only close family and friends attend The couple will honeymoon at Virginia Hot Springs before possibly spending time at Montana Hall and later the West. Winchester guests include Mr and Mrs R Gray Williams and Miss Susan Reid Williams.

Montana Hall White Post Clarke County Charles Reid Riley Washington Minnie A. Conrad Moss North Carolina Presbyterian Church Riley William R. Riley Walker Philip E. M. Walker Pagebrook Dabney Harrison Charles Collins Andrew McKinney New York Robinson Riley Paris Miss Conrad William G. Conrad Conrad Montana Twigg Alexander Gilbank Twig Hugh M. Nelson Long Branch Clarke Virginia Hot Springs Winchester R. Gray Williams Susan Reid Williams

Winchester Common Council approves $10,000 city loan

The council authorized City Treasurer Barry to borrow up to 10,000 from local banks at interest not exceeding six percent. The loan will cover summer expenses and be repaid from current city revenues. The ordinance passed directs the treasurer to issue notes in the city’s name.

Star Common Council Barry Winchester

Yard Party Benefit at Lupton Farm For Winchester Church

A two night yard party is announced for Friday and Saturday July 16 and 17 at S L Lupton’s farm. A charity event supports Winchester Christian Church with an Autobus shuttle from Shenandoah Bank corner. Also listed is a for sale item: Sharpless separator, good as new, cheap, by G I Pheer City Vara Fe.

S. L .Lupton Winchester Christian Church Shenandoah Bank Corner Wed&fritf Gor Pheer City

Handbag Theft Arrest Shocks Harrisonburg

Arthur Ford was arrested by Policeman Early after allegedly stealing a handbag worth 71 dollars from John F. Fisher of Lynchburg during a train stop. Ford, found with the bag and a sold watch chain, was held for the grand jury after a hearing before Mayor Dowing and remains jailed.

Harrisonburg Arthur F. Ford Earry John F. Fisher Lynchburg Ford Dowing Fisher Winchester Linville

Ambassador Marye Resigns as Petrograd Envoy

Washington confirms that George Marye has resigned as United States ambassador to Petrograd. Officials say no explanation was given and that wartime conditions likely made the post uncomfortable. No successor named yet with authorities still considering the vacancy.

The Star Mayre Washington George Marye United States Petrograd State Department Department Lansing Tumulty Marye

Hydrophobia Threatens Nora Hardison in Rocky Mount

In Rocky Mount North Carolina on July 15 14 year old Nora Hardison daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hardison lies gravely ill with hydrophobia five days after symptoms appeared Doctors suspect contact from a family dog that died earlier though no bite was reported Police have killed seven suspected dogs in the last week and rabies concerns prompt continued vigilance.

Rocky Mount N. C Nora Hardison John Hardison

For Sale Seven Percent First Mortgage Land Bonds

Hansbrough and Carter Real Estate Loans and Insurance advertises first mortgage land bonds at seven percent. Terms and conditions likely listed on the page, with investor details and contact through the real estate firm.

Hansbrough & Carter Real Estate Loans

Heterick Will Case Begun In Circuit Court

Miss Strother sues Mrs Pansy Wright and her children over the will of Marian H Heterick of Frederick county alleging a forged or improvident last will. The trial in Frederick Circuit Court opened with 20 witnesses for the plaintiff and 15 for the defense.

Heterick Sheppie Strother Pansy Wright Marian Frederick County Pansey Wright T. W. Harrison Miss Strother Harry R. Kern Messrs. Barton & Barton A. W. Wright Pansy” Wright R. E. Byrd M. M. Lynch R. Gray Williams

Frederick County farmer injured by horses near Winchester

Mr. Scott T. Fahnestock a leading farmer two miles north of Winchester along the Pughtown pike lies in a serious condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after being trampled by several horses late yesterday. He was knocked down and paralyzed temporarily with bruises and a sore back though no major bleeding was found. Dr. W. P. McGuire attended and an X ray was inconclusive about injuries. Family members remained in town amid great anxiety.

Scott T. Fahnestock Frederick County Winchester Pughtown Pike Winchester Memorial Hospital Fahnestock W. P. McGuire Memorial Hospital Fahnestovk

cider and vinegar maker Lew Jackson heads to Panama-Pacific Exposition

Lew Jackson of this city leaves for San Francisco to attend the Panama-Pacific Exposition and tour the Pacific slope. He recently recovered from a fall at his plant and his friends wish him a safe, enjoyable trip home.

Lew Jackson San Francisco Pacific Slope Far West Jackson

Witness Describes Mrs Heterick and Pansy Wright Case Facts

The testimony portrays Mrs. Heterick as slow to write and strong minded. Witness Miss Hackney recounts Heterick adopting a girl named Mary Stonewall Jackson Heterick at six months and Pansy Wright as a dutiful daughter who cared for Heterick in her final months. The court recessed and resumed proceedings with further questions.

Mary Stonewall Jackson Heterick A. W. Wright Baltimore Mary S. Hackney Miss Hackney Mrs. Heterick Wright Pansy Wright Pansy

Russian City Captured by German Troops

Berlin reports the Russian fortified city of Przasnysz near Warsaw has been stormed and captured by German troops. Other notes describe a warning to the United States over munitions exports, Kaiser remarks to troops, and torpedoings affecting the Hawaiian liner Nebraskan and the Norwegian steamer Rym. A small local item notes a Yale key loss with rewards offered.

United States Kaiser Berlin Przasnysz Warsaw Amsterdam Germany Turkey Austria Vienna America London Evening Star Petrograd Frankfort-on-the-Main

For Sale Studebaker Roadster in perfect running order

Mr. D. Pratt Meade of White Post Va and companions visited town on a business trip. Studebaker Roadster offered for sale due to owner’s death, fully equipped and in perfect running order. Apply at Star Office.

Studebaker Star Office D. Pratt Meade White Post

Workers Strike Paralyzes Welsh Coal Industry

In Cardiff on July 15 a 120000 strong strike of Welsh collieries halted mining nationwide. Despite leaders and government threats, workers refused to work, suspending rail and ship coal movements at Newport as they urged arbitration terms. The action aims to push a fair deal amid wartime profits claims.

The Star Cardiff Wales South Wales Federation of Miners Newport Irish Sea

Big Shoe Sale At Jolliffe and Jolliffe Store

The firm announces a sale of about 1000 pairs of shoes for all family members from baby to father. Stock is bought from a nearby merchant and will be placed on sale at No 17 North Main Street on Saturday.

N. Main Street Jolliffe & Jolliffh

Death of Clarke County Educator J K Burch

Judson Kerfoot Burch died at Millwood at age twenty nine after a months long illness. Funeral services at the Baptist Church with Rev T D D Clark and Rev J M Robe son. He taught at Boyce High School and leaves a widow Miss Gregory and a three year old son, plus family.

Millwood Judson Kerfoot Burch Clarke County T. D. D. Clark The Baptist Church J. M. Robeson Christ Church, Millwood Gregory Halifax County Beverly McKay Glehn Burch Boyce High School

Thaw declared sane by jury in Stanford White case

Justice Hendrick ordered Thaw kept at Matteawan until Friday when he would decide if the sanity verdict frees him from commitment. The jury found Harry K Thaw sane after nearly three weeks of testimony. Thaw kissed his mother and shook hands with relatives as the verdict was read.

The Star Bulletin New York Justice Hendrick Harry Thaw Harry Kendall Supreme Court Peter Hendrick Thaw Randrick ee _ jet Hendrick Harry K. Thaw Josiah Thaw Johnny Stanchfield Justice Bowling White Becker

Frederick Circuit Appointments for Sunday July 18

The Frederick circuit listings show relief at 11 p.m. and a 5 communion service. Macedonia hosts an 8:30 p.m. service, while Carpers Valley and B Wa offer an 8 p.m. gathering.

Frederick Macedonia Carpers Valley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wm. G. Conrad Bride Winheal Wright and Childred A. H. Guard Philip Shade Charles W. Heater W. M. Fishpaw J. A. R. Snapp E. Dean Adams H. L. Boyer Frank Brumback H. A. Richard William F. Rinker J. B. Bywaters J. William Cammer Mr. Lynch Lynch Kaiser's Forces Wire Gerard Wilson White House Cornish Rym Yarmouth Yale J. K. Burch Jack Roof Garden Harry KX Andj Circuit Services
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