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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
1
A dead white man, about 26, was found along the Martinsburg Winchester pike near Bunker Hill Berkeley Squary, with a photo of a young woman in his coat. Police chase a walking companion last seen getting a lift. investigation includes possible prior night hospital stay and railroad death theories.
A Ford car left in gear last evening at the Ford Motor Company on North Braddock Street suddenly started and sped through the building, then out the back door, colliding with a corrugated metal structure and stopping near Edward Peer's property after crossing a retaining wellpad.
In Baltimore on June 4 a mob attacked federal agent Berry M. Wolf as he guarded two prisoners and a carload of beer at the Hillen street yard of the Western Maryland Railway. Wolf was struck by a brick, fired on a fleeing suspect Estecker, and helped arrest another man, with police restoring order as one assailant escaped. The beer shipment had been unloaded from Pennsylvania.
The Kiwanis Club hosted Handley High School’s graduating class of about 86 at the George Washington Hotel. President Jakes welcomed the students, William Glass spoke for the senior class, and Claude Owen urged patriotism as he discussed Americanism. Colonel Myers urged support for the Lee Jackson Memorial coin drive, with jokes and remarks by teachers and students before the meeting closed to The Star Spangled Banner.
Charles E Coe longtime Frederick county farmer died at 1 30 am today at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs H Braithwaite in Cross Junction aged 67 He suffered from a complication of diseases and had been gravely ill for some time He was born in 1858 the last surviving child of Craven and Sarah Coe Funeral Friday at 10 am at the Braithwaite home with Rev Thompson Power Martinsburg W Va interment Mount Hebron Cemetery He was survived by his widow formerly Virginia Pageant and four daughters Mrs Bray Waite Martinsburg WV Mrs Dunn Cross Junction Mrs Coleman Dunn this city and Mrs U S ee of Martinsburg WV a request was made for no flowers.
Final orations are set as Stonewall Memorial Association prepares a large Winchester Confederate memorial day parade for Saturday June 6. Veterans will ride in cars, graves of 3000 Confederate soldiers at Stonewall Cemetery and Mount Hebron to be decorated, with State Senator H F Byrd delivering the principal address if weather allows the City Hall Auditorium hosts if rain. The parade forms on North Market at 10 am and proceeds through Piccadilly Main Cork to Stonewall Cemetery with music, invocation, speaker, and tribute events.
Ohio man Lloyd Russell, 43, became violently insane and shot dead eight relatives in Hamilton, including five children of John L Russell and his wife Emma. He wounded himself, fired about 50 shots, and later turned himself in, a police report says. Dorothy, 10, hid to survive.
Empire stocks a surprise New York engagement for the comedy drama Friendly Enemies starring Weber and Fields. The management guarantees a lively show with Aesop's, Pathe News, Joe Verzi’s Orchestra, and the Washington Orchestra, promising strong audience praise.
Headquarters directs all personnel to report in uniform for drill at 7 30 o clock Thursday evening. Noncompliance will subject the delinquent to trial by court martial. By order of Lawrence C Hollis 1st Lieutenant 116th Infantry Commander.
All members of Madison Lodge No. 6 will meet at the hall Sunday at 2:30 p.m. to attend annual memorial services. E. J. Snapp, Secretary.
Anna Cunningham of Gary Indiana is indicted by Lake County grand jury on three counts of first degree murder for poisoning her children Isabelle 18 Charles 19 and Walter 13. She confessed to killing the children she loved best and attempted suicide to join their father in heaven. Her husband David Cunningham Jr died in 1918.
Richmond June 4 Virginia today is free from epidemics in typhoid smallpox or other serious ailments and is fit to fight against malaria this summer says state health commissioner Peyton G Williams Vaccination would not be out of order Smallpox is loosening its grip as warm weather comes on Malaria will continue to be fought as counties and cities report splendid work against the mosquito conditions have changed since densely populated sections were once abandoned because of malaria
The annual grave decoration at the cemetery near Millwood in Old Chapel will be held at 4 PM Friday June 5. Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Winchester will deliver the address. The general public is invited to attend these exercises.
Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Company No. 1 set for Thursday evening June 4 at 8 o clock. The company will also take part in the Sixth of June Parade. Members lacking uniforms can obtain them at the engine house. Fred W. Forney, Captain.
The Star will not publish next Saturday June 6 Confederate Memorial Day. All collections will be made Friday June 5. This notice appears in The Evening Star.
Standard garden hose offered at 10 cents per foot in any length by Snapp Foundry Incorporated located on North Market Street. The notice advertises flexible lengths and local availability.
Local listing advertises awnings for all purposes from John Miler and Brother, with page and section markers included in the small ad.
Heat wave toll rises as New York endures a fourth day of extreme heat with a first light morning reading of 84. New Jersey reports two deaths in Jersey City. Iowa reports flood damage and high water, with several towns isolated. Baltimore closes public schools at noon amid 96 degree heat. two prostrations reported. Sept. H.8. Duffey to deliver Shenandoah Valley Academy graduation address at Handley Library tomorrow. schedule includes field day events, dances, drills, and commencement exercises through Friday.
Within the Shanghai turmoil, 300 U.S. Marines aboard the transport ship Cavite bound for Shanghai, with a plan to reinforce and stabilize the area. Japan also dispatches 200 Marines as Tokyo and Washington report the crisis spreading to Changsha and that foreign police incidents in Shanghai remain under review.
In Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah valley the Dale Enterprise thermometer hit 98 degrees as a three day heat wave continued. Weather observer L. J. Heatwole warned storms from the west are slow to arrive, keeping relief unlikely for several days. Earlier highs reached 96 and 97, with a possible 100 before the wave ends.
An oil soaked floor mop left on the floor of a National avenue warehouse burst into flames around 7 PM, threatening a blaze before firefighters arrived. The warehouse stored paints and painter's materials owned by Elmer Griffin. The saturated mop had been smoldering and ignited when Griffin opened the door to inspect the smoke.
Verzi's Serenaders eight Virginia Serenaders with vaudeville acts perform nightly at 8:45 and Saturday matinee at 3 with a 8:30 show Saturday night. The Great Divide romance on screen stars Alice Terry with Anglin Tearle and others. Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Universal News. Saturday booking features Charley's Aunt producers latest film Friendly Enemies with Weber and Fields.
Winchester Seed Co reports lower soybeans market with softer prices. Prices shown as indicator and guidance for buyers, reflecting ongoing demand shifts and valuing current crop prospects.
The Flower Shop advertises Peonies and Carnations with specials dated June 6. Includes pricing shorthand (6-4-1p-21) likely denoting offers or product codes.
W Lee Fisher secretary notes Sarah Zane Boys will be present at the regular monthly meeting to discuss arrangements for the June 6 parade and other business of importance.
The P C A rummage sale will be held on Tuesday next June 9 with location at the corner of Water and Main streets. Proceeds support charitable work.
A baseball game is set for June 6 at Handley Stadium at 3 p m Admission is 26 cents Location and time are listed in the notice for the public event on Saturday with details to follow in the paper
Betty Compson appears as a Parisian dancer in a Normandy peasant setting with Hugh Warren, an American officer. Wallace MacDonald plays Warren, with Theodore Ross as the spy and Sheldon Lewis as Pugin. Directed by Clarence Badger, the film features new vaudeville acts and a Colonial Theatre engagement with 10 25 50 cent pricing.
The Marian Martha Class Lutheran Sunday School invites the public to a cake and ice cream sale on Friday June 5 in the basement Sunday School room. Entertainment is free and open to all.
Paris reports the death of Camille Firion, a noted French astronomer, on June 4. The obituary details his contributions to astronomy and his prominence in French scientific circles.
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