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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
5
Rev John A Shockey of Romney visited Keyser to preach the funeral sermon for Mrs Pearl Fletcher. He halted his Frederick County trip to perform the service then traveled to Shockeysville to join relatives, leaving Wednesday evening.
The gathering featured General Perry's hooting by veterans and a reunion tone praising a reunited nation. Major Orren Randolph Smith was credited with designing the Stars and Bars. Gov. Marcus Holcomb led Connecticut troops, while W. N. Brandon and Ernest G. Baldwin were named Confederate leaders. Memorial services honored fallen Southern leaders including Mrs. Jackson and Gen. Garrett.
Bones of Confederate veteran Michael Kean were laid to rest in the United Daughters of Confederacy lot at Queens Point cemetery Keyser West Virginia. He served in Company F Virginia Cavalry and died while on scout duty for General Rosser. The body was moved from a farm burial ground near Junction City to the Keyser grave.
Power failure from a short circuit near Berryville Horse Show grounds cut lights at eight, lasting until 1 30 a m. Trees limb fell on wires, causing accidents avoided only by extreme caution. Empire theater patrons refunded as gas lights failed to aid the crowd entering darkness.
Basil N. Henry son of Mr and Mrs William E B Henry formerly of this city has advanced in journalism. He started as foreman in the Independent Vermilion Ohio where he moved from here to become a reporter. He has been promoted to assistant editor at the Vermilion News and now holds desk duties approving copy. The News recent issue notes an enlarged paper size and increased circulation.
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