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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
1
The body of William J Bryan is to be laid to rest in Arlington in accordance with his wishes. Rival in Washington reports the event and plans for the funeral reflect a ceremonial tribute.
Dayton Tennessee reports Bryan death sparks guard of honor as funeral plans unfold in Arlington Virginia burial at national cemetery expected. Messages pour in, Georgia House hears sympathy resolution, and memorial services held in Knoxville and other cities while Bryan’s brother Charles Bryan reflects on his life defending Christianity.
Mrs. Louise F. Harrison wife of Joseph Harrison of Clarendon Arlington county Virginia killed herself with a shotgun at her parents home near Bear's Den in the Blue Ridge mountains. The death followed a melancholic period after the birth of her child. An inquest returned a verdict of death by shooting by the deceased and temporary insanity. Funeral arrangements set for Loudoun Ebenezer Church.
Fred Foreman, an automobile mechanic, was found unconscious in his yard. Dr. Cline revived him but his condition remained critical as he attributed his illness to drinking poisoned liquor bought from a local bootlegger. Herbert Cain was jailed for selling the poison liquor. A neighbor reported two tops from cans of canned heat found at Foreman’s home.
New York stock market moved higher in forenoon trading as merchandising, motor, steel, rail and specialty shares rose to new tops amid 1 to 4 point gains. Baking and tobacco stocks faced heavy profit taking but overall market remained bullish with call money at 4 percent and total turnover about 1.55 million shares.
Miss Josephine Daly, 25, of Washington, D.C., was killed when her car struck a culvert and plunged down a twenty foot embankment on Washington Boulevard near Laurel Maryland. The driver was injured and taken to Garfield Hospital with non serious injuries.
Mr and Mrs Alson S Hott and their sons Horace and George and Mr and Mrs Arthur W Fansler and their son Bobbie returned last evening from a week visit to Mr and Mrs J W Eppling of Roanoke and Mr and Mrs Emmett Roberts East Radford Virginia.
The latest model Hudson Brougham four door five passenger sedan has just arrived at Winchester Motors. The new car features updated styling and seating for five with four doors and is available for immediate delivery.
The Winchester carnival at Kremer's Park, held last week to aid the local firemen, drew strong support from leading citizens and featured a baby contest with winners Eleanor Whitacre Colleen Hoover Colleen Racey and Mabel Heckrote. Firemen will again host nightly prize drawings offering $10 in gold across the week with $2.50, $2.50, and $5.00 awards at 9 10 and 11 p m respectively to holders on site.
George E. Hillyard, 57, a prominent Frederick county family member, died Saturday afternoon at his Cedar Creek grade farm near Winchester. He reportedly suffered mental illness for years and shot himself in the head with a double barrel shotgun, the gunstock blown apart by the explosion. The body was found in the barn by neighbor Jacob L. Crisman after alarm from his absence at home. An inquest was deemed unnecessary and authorities were notified.
A free clinic for crippled persons of all ages will be held at the District Nurse Association office in Winchester from 9 am to 4 pm next Saturday August 1 by Dr Alla Voshell of the University of Virginia. Examinations and treatment are free for those unable to pay, with Kiwanis Rotary clubs and the State Bureau of Rehabilitation supporting the event. All men women and children with any crippling condition are urged to attend for a no cost examination.
Classified notice seeking a girl to care for a young boy at Star Office. Also mentions Bragonier Property for sale on North Braddock Street with a July 28 sale date. Includes ad references and page numbering from Moling & Seal floor covering ad on page 7.
Announced this afternoon a rematch between Midge Taylor and Sailor Jack of the Quality Shows will be held at 8 PM tonight. Attendance from last Friday’s match suggests Taylor faced a strong opponent and a clear decision is expected this evening.
Clovis Kerns, 22, was fatally struck by a delivery truck driven by Harrison Lunsford, 16, at Main and Water streets. Kerns died at Dr. P. W. Boyd’s clinic. coroner’s inquest set for this afternoon with bail set at $600 for Lunsford.
Winchester fair catalogues can be procured at the County Treasurer's office in the Court House by mail or telephone. Request to Winchester 327 or to the undersigned. 25-1p-21 C. R. McCANN, Mer.
Classified notice seeks an experienced ready to wear sales and alteration specialist for a new department. Only seasoned applicants should reply with references and prior experience. Address Box 1001 Star. July 27.
No rise in prices all week at the Empire Theatre with three big pictures and added special ties. Matinees daily at 2:30 and 2 evening shows at 7 and 9 PM. Special pictures of the Dayton trial and William Jennings Bryan in nightly appearances this week. World wide interesting event featured.
South End Hose Co hosts a yard party on Monmouth Street in front of Hose Hall. Public invited. Event dated July 80, 31, and Ang. (1p)
For sale brass bed and springs. Apply 316 West Leicester Street. June 1 notice.
The Old Time Pops perform at Rouss Hall in the Old Time Place event on Wednesday July 29 1925 from 8 30 to 1 Verzi's Orchestra will provide music for the evening local social activity at the venue with dance opportunities and a set time frame indicated by the listing.
Former British operations chief General Maurice told a Williamstown Institute audience that Europe fears a new war unless land armaments are reduced. He urged arms limits as a remedy, and is planned to address a Winchester Rotary event in late August.
Senator H F Byrd of Winchester will discuss the Virginia governorship campaign in a broadcast on WCAP 469 meters. The address is set for 8 p m eastern standard time Wednesday, inviting listeners in Winchester Frederick and nearby counties to tune in from Washington.
A marriage license issued to Ray P Curtis a telephone lines man and Mary Elizabeth Mills both of the city. They were married by Rev F R Casselman at Centenary Reformed Church following the license and plans indicate a civil ceremony then a church rite.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hose Company will meet tonight at 8 o clock in the Hall on Westmouth Street. Secretary notes this is an auxiliary gathering for members and attendees.
Classified note offers a grocery store for sale describing a top town location and quick sale. Provides contact as Py O, Box 192, and mentions money to loan on improved real estate security. Includes names Ward and Larrick and a string of unreadable numbers.
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