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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1915
Page
1
Five people were severely injured in a Valley Pike wreck near Dinburg. Byron Beemore, his wife and children, and George Gates are among those reported hurt as emergency crews treated 100 victims at the scene.
A Harrisonburg party of six, traveling to Front Royal, were injured when their Buick skidded on wet pavement just south of Edinburg. W. Byron Blakemore and family members suffered multiple injuries. Blanche Blakemore is in serious condition. Local physicians responded and victims were moved to Winsor Hotel and later to Rockingham Memorial Hospital as the crowd gathered at Union Station.
In Martinsburg West Virginia last night a brawl with knives and beer bottles left George W Brown a Philadelphia traveling man and Dick Shaw Martinsburg with dangerous head and facial wounds. Samuel Beard residents of Martinsburg is jailed with lesser injuries. May Kremer Cora Smith and Leonard Kane detained. Shaw jaw fractured and in shock. Brown escaped to Maryland before recapture in Williamsport. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Luttrell handles case.
The French army representative who was to buy horses at Noonan's livery on Tuesday has been called to New York and cannot fill the date. Horses will be purchased at a future date when the Star makes the announcement.
The September term of the Corporation Court opened at 10 30 am with Judge Thomas W Harrison presiding. Many administration cases fill the docket, including the murder indictment of John Williams for the death of John H Quiett Jr. the Williams case may not be reached this week.
Edward Peples famous comedy A Pair of Sixes is presented at the Empire Theatre under H H Frazee tonight. A large audience is expected and the cast is reported nearly the same as when first produced here.
The C V R R will sell tickets to Carlisle during the fair week Sept 21 to 25 at excursion rates. Contact Ticket Agent for train times. Case of B S Farmer and Mrs staff withdrawn in Po Mee Court at request of Mrs Imu F H Krebs J P Ip it.
United Brethren conference at Singers Glen announces Virginia conference ministerial appointments for the coming year. Names include Hammack, Fadeley, Brunk, Crowell, Racey, Secrist, Richardson, Maiden, Ne Young, Emer, Racey, Stern, McNeill, Maiden, Wilt, McGuire, Summers, Hutsler, and others with supply roles noted for Dayton Keyser and surrounding circuits.
The Carl Hagenbeck Wallace Circus arrives in Winchester on Monday October 4 for two performances at 2 and 8 p m. The show will travel on three special trains the largest ever used by a circus. More than 400 performers plus 50 clowns join Carl Hagenbeck's trained wild animal exhibition with hundreds of animals. a three mile street parade is planned at 10 a m.
Willis Capper six year old son of Mr and Mrs Bruce Capper of East Waterstreet died at 8 15 yesterday after a brief illness of lockjaw from a nail wound received while playing with other children on Sunday September 12. He was treated but the poison proved fatal despite care. Survived by parents one sister and three brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 4 pm from the parental home conducted by Rev Dr ara Lacy and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Hugh M. Nelson Esquire of Long Branch Clarke County Virginia died at home Saturday evening September 18 at 5 oclock in his sixty eighth year. He came from distinguished New England and Virginia families and attended Washington and Lee University with General Robert E Lee era influence. He managed a large estate and supported church and public works for forty years as a vestryman and active church member. Continued on page four.
An explosion at 11 15 last night rocked the Correll residence on South Main with gas ignition from a water heater. Mrs. J E Correll and Mrs Pappas were near the scene as the blast tore the heater and roof, sparking panic among neighbors but no injuries were reported.
RALEIGH C. SMITH from Baltimore writes mourning Major Holmes Conrad a Virginia native and respected figure. He praises Conrad as a fine representative of Virginia traditions and worthy of a U S Senate seat. Smith notes regret at his death. Baltimore September 19.
Public sale set for Friday September 24 at Clearbrook Virginia. Items include entire household and kitchen furniture a seven year old family horse one young cow implements buggy sleigh harness and Emcee Etha B Cochran.
Members are urged to donate to the second annual wearing apparel and household linen collection. Contributions should be placed with One Directors by October, following last year’s 540 items distributed to local charities. Membership requires two new articles. no fines or dues. Exhibition date to be announced. Mrs. S. L. Lupton, President. Miss May Heist, Secretary.
The Greek steamer Aphinai burned at sea with 408 aboard. The Anchos liner Tuscania rescued the passengers and crew with one confirmed death. Roumanian Prince aided, taking 61 passengers. The Aphinai is believed sunk after transfer amid flames in the Tuscania’s hold.
A brief denial states Archibald 19 was not arrested upon arrival. The note clarifies the initial report and provides no further details on the incident or individuals involved.
London reports conscription avoidance and civilian casualties as British and French forces press with long range bombardments. Allies ready to pay 6 percent for five to eight hundred million in short term notes guaranteed by Britain and France. Berlin anticipates settlement of Hesperian and Arabic cases, allowing a broader US Germany accord. Greek and Roumanian observers watch Bulgaria for possible entry on the Allied side. Russian retreating forces endure heavy attacks near Vilna.
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