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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
1
Greatest Exhibit Winds Up In A Blaze Of Glory
The forty sixth annual Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society fair and horse meet closed with record entries and top attractions in Winchester Virginia. Sam Be Sure set state and local track records, Virginia Augusta won the businessmen’s purse, and races drew large crowds with motorcycle and pony events on the final day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Society
Virginia
Winchester Fair Grounds
Sam
W. L Karper
Carlisle
Mary R
Winchester
Virginia Augusta
W. E Miller
Washington, D. C
Ford Plans Tractor Plant and Motor Farm Innovation
Detroit Sept. 13 Henry Ford announced plans to build a tractor plant along the Rouge River at his Dearborn estate. He aims to widen the river and ship iron ore from Lake Superior in his own boats, pursuing a motor farm tractor as essential for the future, joining his current auto manufacturing and plans for a vast new agriculture machinery project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Henry Ford
Dearborn
River Rouge
Michigan
Rouge River
Cake Superior
Daniel Cushwa Confederate Veteran Dies at Martinsburg
Daniel W. Cushwa, a Confederate veteran and longtime Martinsburg mill owner, died at his home near Martinsburg West Virginia. He was born in Maryland and joined the Confederate army at the war's outbreak, serving until its close, leaving numerous relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Cushwa
Martinsburg
W. Va
Maryland
Mr. Rice Improves After Illness
John W. Rice cashier of Shenandoah Valley National Bank has been ill at home but is reported much better today. Also notes John Massie of the secret service department of the Cumberland Valley Railroad has spent several days in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Rice
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
John Massie
Secret Service Department
The
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Pluck's Alley Disturbance Yields $13 in Fines
Magistrate Krebs fines B S Farmer $5 plus $3.50 costs and Lester E Huff $2.50 plus $2.00 costs for a disorderly incident in Pluck's alley near Winchester. Huff's father counter warrant set for next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Huff
Mr Gilpin Buys Fast Running Horse Mountcalm
Mr Kenneth Gilpin of Scolby Clarke county, visiting the fair in this city, bought Mountcalm the bay running horse that won every event it entered. He purchased Mountcalm from G E Ridge and plans to campaign the horse on the eastern circuit ending the season at Pimlico and Laurel. The purchase price was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Gilpin
Scolby Clarke County
Mountcalm
G. E. Ridge
Gilpin
Pimlico
Laurel
Man and Woman Marry to Escape Fines in City Clerk Office
O Park Haines, held for a statutory offense with Nellie Dehl, faced a $25 fine and 30 day sentence. Magistrate Krebs offered dismissal if they wed, so the couple obtained a license and married in the corporation court clerk’s office, then were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Park Haines
Nellie Dehl
Krebs
Haines
Magruder Fined Four Dollars After City Rail Arrest
Frank Magruder arrested Saturday morning on a warrant from Detective Freed of the Cumberland Valley Railroad Company for crossing the dead line at the station. He appeared before Magistrate Krebs this morning and was fined four dollars, the payment made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Magruder
Detective Freed
The
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Magruder
Girl Dies After Illegal Operation In Pennsylvania
Dr J L Sivers who performed an illegal operation killed Nettie Coland a nineteen year old girl and her body was found in an automobile on a lonely road near Waynesboro Pa. The doctor was found dead in his Georgetown office from an apparent suicide. The girl had been associated with Sivert’s for four years. her father ran a Georgetown hotel. Two waiters and a second cook are wanted at Winchester Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
J. L. Sivers
Nettie Coland
Sivert
Georgetown
W. Va
Fair Directors Thank Public for Generous Patronage
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society credits Winchester merchants exhibitors and the public for a successful fair. The board praises decorating efforts and cooperative spirit, noting improved farming methods and community recreation. President H. F. Byrd extends profound thanks for generous support and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Merchants of
Winchester
H. F. Byrd
Apples Wanted by F A Beck and Co
F A Beck and Co will buy hand picked bulk apples including fall and winter varieties when ready. They promise the highest market price based on quality. Miller Warehouse Co notice ROR 9 1 1p tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Beck and Co
Miller Warehouse
American Soldiers Wounded Near Losindios
Three American soldiers are reported wounded in a battle with Mexicans near Losindios, Brownsville Texas, as wire service dispatches reach The Star. In Washington Villa junta announces General Urbina has been executed by General Villa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Texas
Losindios
Urbina
Washington
Villa Junta
Villa
Fred L Grim Shows Slight Improvement After Eye Injury
The friends of Fred L Grim report a slight improvement after an eye injury from a popped bottle at the fair grounds last week. A Brown purse with $60 and receipts was lost, with a reward offered at Star Office. Miss Bonnie Dale Jolliffe and Mr Lewis Farr of Washington visited the Whisgon home on South Braddock Street. Mrs Howard Sheeley of Baltimore is staying with Miss Kathryn Yost on North Kent Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grim
Fair Grounds
Star Office
Bonnie Dale Jolliffe
Lewis Farr
Washington
William Whisgon
South Braddock Street
Howard Sheeley
Baltimore
Kathryn Yost
North Kent Street
Noted Horseman Fined After Local Fair Grounds Incident
Washington's W. E. Miller, a famed horseman, faced a warrants for striking a horse with a whip at the local fair grounds. He appeared before Magistrate Krebs and paid a $6.50 fine. Miller claimed he could not recall striking the animal but acknowledged harsh measures are common in his stable care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istrate Krebs
Shug Evans Fined In Police Court For Animal Cruelty
Veteran hackman Shug Evans faced a police court hearing on cruelty to animals. Magistrate Krebs imposed a 6.50 fine and scheduled a later hearing on the charge of crossing the Cumberland Valley Railroad deadline at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krebs
Shug
Cumberland Valley
Hay's Friends Demand Hay Resign From Defense Panel
In Washington on September 13 the American Defense Society named Representative James Hay of Virginia as unsafe for chairing the House military affairs committee. They call him an ultra pacifist and oppose his stance on adequate defense. Hay’s supporters deny the demand and say he will back the national defense program agreed by Democratic leaders and President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
American Defense Society
Roosevelt
James Hay
Virginia
House
Hay
Winchester Auto Sales Delivery Highlights
Cars sold and delivered during the Winchester Fat event feature Mr. Clinger Colwell of Winchester Virginia with a Four-Ninety, J. E. Wilt of Rippon West Virginia with a Baby Grand, and Dr. Montgomery of Stephens City Virginia with a Baby Grand from Winchester Auto Sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mr. Clinger Colwell
Winchester, Va
J. E. Wilt
Rippon, W. Va
Baby
Dr. Montgomery
Stephens City
Baby Grand
Winchester Auto Sales Co
Mrs Mary Green Dies At Bowman
Mrs Mary Green aged 85 a resident of Bowman Crossing Shenandoah county Virginia died at her home on Saturday from age infirmities Her remains were brought to the city by the 130 Baltimore and Ohio train and led to the Church of the Sacred Heart for funeral services conducted by Rev John McVerry She was born in Ireland and married Charles Green surviving one son John Green of Bowman Interment was in the Catholic Cemetery Miss Mary Byrd of Clarke county spent Saturday in the city with ill news item fragment continues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Green
Bowman Crossing
Shenandoah County
Church of the Sacred Heart
John Mc
Verry
Green
Bridgett King
Ireland
Charles Green
John Green
Bowman
Mary Byrd
Clarke County, Ty
Frederick county official Peter Affleck dies at parish farm
James R. Affleck, aged 59, longtime superintendent of the Frederick county parish farm, died of urinic poisoning at his home. Elected in 1895, he oversaw care for the afflicted with untiring effort and broad community regard. Survived by wife, three brothers, and several sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 1 pm at the parish farm with Grace Lutheran Church in charge. Mount Hebron Cemetery interment. Community groups and pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afleck
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Afflck
William
Richard Affleck
Edward Affleck
BP. M. Hottel
Mary Koontz
Sarah Hamilton
George Hillyard
George 8. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Charles R. McCann
Scott Grant
Harry F. Byrd
Joseph Snapp
J. W. Baker
Phil. H. Gold
G. L. Miller
J. K. McCann
T. K. Cartmell
B. M. Lockhart
H. B. Kline
Richard L. Camps
Affleck
Auction sale of furniture announced for Sept 16
A furniture sale will be held Thursday September 16 at 210 N Braddock St at 10 a m. Contents of a 6 room house. This is a good chance for bargains as the items must be sold. A G Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Braddock St
A. G. Swanson
Picnic at Greenwood Church Weekday Weather
Greenwood Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Greenwood Church on Wednesday with games amusements and a plentiful lunch for all members. Mrs William Walker and Miss Wannah Williams from Clarke county stay with Miss Buchanan for fall and winter. Miss Nena Johns of Norfolk visits Miss Carrie Hunter on South Washington Street. Mrs Charles W Heater and daughter have returned to New York after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs S D McDon-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Sunday School
Greenwood Church
William Walker
Wannah Williams
Clarke County
Miss
Nena Johns
Norfolk
Carrie Hunter
South Washington Street
Charles W. Heater
New York
8. D. McDon
Diplomats in an Amicable Agreement Be Taken Up
Diplomats plan to take up an amicable agreement in the ongoing talks. The accord aims to ease tensions and establish cooperative steps between involved nations.
Crisis Averted Verge Of Diplomatic Break
Washington reports an amicable understanding between Secretary Lansing and German Ambassador Von Bernstorff as tensions over attacks and submarine policy ease. The note hints at full regret rather than full satisfaction and signals efforts to avoid a break, with no new public disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Lansing
von Bernster
State Department
Von
Weesador von Bernstorff
Department
Cretary
von Bernstorff
Germany
America
Admiral von Tippits
von Bernstartz
Austria
Dumba
Paris
Franco-Flanders
Regular company meeting moved to Friday night
The Co I regular meeting is rescheduled for Friday night September 17 1915 for this week only by order of Captain 13 1p 21 C J Prank 1st Sergeant The Misses Motter have returned from a visit to Blue Ridge
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