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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
1
Wintry conditions persist in Winchester and lower Shenandoah Valley as a likely tail end of a major hail storm affects Baltimore and eastern shore counties. Strong winds from the north-northwest chilled residents. temperatures near 60s as the day progresses.
A large birthday gathering honored Miss Erma Shade on June 18 at her parents home Mr and Mrs Robert Shade in Siler Virginia. About seventy five guests attended from across the county enjoying games music and a buffet supper. The lawn lanterns ferns and roses created a festive scene as Miss Shade celebrated her twenty first birthday with generous gifts and well wishes for many more birthdays.
Mrs C L Hook entertained at her home Spring Meadows with a dinner in honor of her sister Mrs D A Brodie of Washington DC. Present were Mrs M W Anderson Mrs William Whisson of the city Mrs Sallie Greer her daughter Miss Edyth Hook and Mrs J M Rutherford of Berryville.
Rev. C. C. Bush the well known missionary returned from Africa spoke at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South on Sunday and has gone back to Charlestown West Virginia. He stayed with cousin Charles Forsyth on South Braddock street during his visit. Also listed are seeds and grounds products offered by H. H. Baker at 17 Court House Plaza and a stray line noting Teta Carr's return to Charlotte.
Quarantine on foot and mouth disease in Fredericksburg and Virginia is being gradually lifted as the disease declines and farms are fumigated. Authorities expect to lift federal and state quarantines soon, allowing farmers to ship livestock without restrictions. A Richmond message notes cattle quarantine lifts for Henrico County except Miller farm within a three mile radius.
The latest pho toplay drew big crowds at the Empire tonight after a matinee. Anita Stewart and Earl Williams star in the first chapter and audience reaction was enthusiastic.
The Thaw sanity trial took a turn as Thaw’s attorney called him as the first witness. The state failed to locate Susan Merrill, a former housekeeper who testified in earlier trials about beatings of chorus girls, prompting a search.
Among yesterday's visitors was Wentmoreland Davis of Loudoun county who announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor. He was accompanied by Col. T. W. Rawards, sheriff, and John Gill. George W. Pulliam of Roan was visiting relatives.
Farmers near Hayfield expect a large crop as well filled wheat ripens to a golden hue. Some fields suffered frost and drought but late favorable weather boosts yields beyond last year. Also note church services in Fremont and visits from Miss Myrtle Hall and Prof Hedrick family planning a summer stay and travel plans to Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Notice calls all members to meet at the engine-house at 8 oclock tonight to act on the Fourth of July invitation from Hagerstown. By order of Capt Carson Spillman.
A Georgetown University Observatory seismograph recorded two distinct shocks around midnight. The tremors, described as not strong, caused sliding strata and damaged property in lower California, with more than twenty lives lost.
In Middletown Virginia on June 22 children hosted annual service at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church South. The program titled The Ladder of Life depicted God’s promises and virtues with uprights and rungs representing faith love repentance perseverance and uttering. A crown atop the ladder signified achievement through faith.
John Morrison, a prominent resident of the Stephenson area in Frederick County, has been discharged from Memorial Hospital after appendicitis surgery and is recovering at home.
Lemberg has fallen to General Mackensen’s forces after fierce fighting. Russians evacuated Monday night and a second Austro German army group pressed into the city while the Russians claimed victories on both flanks. The battle near Czernowitz saw Russians defeat Austro German troops, taking thousands of prisoners and artillery. The moral effect of the Teutonic victory is deemed greater than its military value.
H. Fe Byrd declares he will support a general prohibitory law aligned with the Willome Enabling Act and oppose liquor manufacture and sale. He emphasizes strict enforcement, proposes empowered state officials to remove unfaithful officers, and pledges to advance legislation reflecting Virginias pro prohibition will.
The marriage of Miss Bessie Lee Perry to Harold C. Jones took place last evening at 8 in the Melinturff home on South Kent street. Rev. W. H. Carter officiated, both families attending, with the bride the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Perry. Jones, an insurance agent and Winchester representative for Providence Relief, hails from Hillsboro, Maryland. The couple sails for a multi city trip before returning to establish their home in the city.
A message to Mia Kate McVicar from Henry McVicar reports arrival in Galveston aboard the Buford and a voyage to San Antonio to reach relatives. He plans to travel on to Virginia after time in Texas, signaling unsafe conditions for Americans in Mexico.
French report states Germans held only a portion of their earlier line before being expelled by a French counter-attack that restored control of the position. Paris says 220 prisoners and three officers were captured.
Rev Zed H Copp longtime pastor to Frederick County presbyterian church resigns as the Philadelphia church dissolves after his departure. Trustees manage sale proceeds to support weaker churches. Final services marked by tributes and a month of remembrance as congregation honors his faithful ministry.
Auction notice for the Holliday farm gale to be held on Sunday June 1916 at 12 o'clock in front of the County Court House. Becadv. in this papa of Holliday farm gale. Auction reference 16 Ap 108.
The Dudley Pierce farm known as the Tanquary place at Bruge town in Brucetown County was sold privately to W L Price and A L Price of Stephens City for 6600. The 2 acre property, in good repair, was owned by Diddy Pierce and later placed with Fulta for sale. Mrs Pan widow of W W Tenquary now occupies it. Price will take possession after selling his Stephens City property. Mrs H Candy had visited and left for Baltimore. Miss Myrtle Omatt and Miss Catherine Omatt left Shenandoah Collegiate Institute for Dayton to Westernport Maryland for a few days visit.
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