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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1915
Page
1
A faded reminiscence tells of Ludwig Becker a Hessian soldier and Kitty O Brien daughter of an Irish settler in Winchester after the Germantown battle Washington sent prisoners to Winchester. The tale describes hardships and a cross cultural romance amid wartime captivity and provincial life.
Baker and Company, the wholesale grocers, have purchased a light motor truck to deliver goods to local merchants. The truck replaces the old mule team and is a Studebaker with a carrying capacity of about 3 000.
Mount calm the handsome bay running horse recently purchased by Mr. Kenneth Gilpin from Mr. C. Ridge, a favorite at the Winchester fair, runs well at the Carlisle fair this week and has been entered by his new owner, easily getting in the money in yesterday's events.
Pears Hane picked Keiffer pears wanted immediately at F A Beck Co s Warehouse C V Station 22 10 41 Timothy Clover and all other Grass and Field Seeds H H Baker fall Phone Court House Plaza
Mrs. Kate Graber and Mr. James A Nash wed at 109 South Market street last evening at 9 o clock The ceremony was by Rev W H Carter of First Baptist Church with relatives and friends present The bride daughter of Mrs Margaret Kremer has lived in the city The groom a New York native with Oregon farming interests The couple will reside here for now and plan to move later to the groom s western home
Rev M E Hansel of Gerrards town was chosen moderator of Winchester Presbytery at its fall session held with the Presbyterian Church at Hanging Rock. About 14 ministers and six ruling elders attended as the retiring moderator Rev M A Ray of Keyser delivered the opening sermon last Tuesday night. Presbytery concluded yesterday.
A Martinsburg circuit court grand jury declined to indict farmer John Mason of Back Creek Valley on charges of attempting to assault Miss Rosa Hutzler. Kyril Spruegel was indicted for criminal assault on an Italian girl in Blairton and Andy Carcus faces murder charges for the slaying of Mike Dianovich near Martinsburg.
Miss Reta and Miss Marianna Shank hosted a Thursday night dance at their North Main Street home. Guests from Winchester Berryville Washington Boyce Iremer Martinsburg Kernstown and beyond attended. after dancing a late supper was served.
The annual rally at St Pauls A M E Church will feature Rev. John I. Augustus preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school is scheduled for 2 30 p.m. Every member is urged to fulfill their duties. Orson Praise Ye Hall.
Classified item listing announces 5 cent trespass cards sold in packs of 50 per dozen at Star Office.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad held its annual official inspection led by President M C Kennedy. The inspection train traveled from Harrisburg to Chambersburg and Waynehesboro, then continued to Richmond and Winchester. Crew included E K Ecken conductor H Dunkleberger flagman J A Baker lookout W L McCahan engineman and C W Jones fireman. Officials from multiple divisions joined the Cumberland Valley party.
Miss Kremer invites the public to a fall millinery display on Tuesday and Wednesday September 28 and 29 1915. No invitations have been sent out.
Mrs. J. M. Clagett of Berryville fractured her arm yesterday afternoon after slipping on a porch step. Dr. Osborne treated her, and she was later taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital for X rays by Dr. P. W. Joyd before returning home.
Mr Alfred Kerfoot and his mother were bruised when a car driven by George W Levi of Bridge Station side swiped their buggy on Millwood road south of Berryville. The buggy overturned and both occupants suffered minor injuries. The Lamb family returned from a visit to relatives in Eliton, Virginia.
Harry Brown and Mrs. Bessie Marpole were arrested in Hagerstown and brought to this city to face a forgery and passing a bogus check charge. Brown allegedly asked for $15 cash by cashing a check bearing Marpole's signature at the Greek Restaurant.
Governor Stuart defends the new tax system amid debate over how far examiners should search back for delinquent intangibles. He argues the law’s purpose hinges on capturing untaxed property, noting about 180 million dollars are untaxed in Virginia and stressing broader reach will improve revenue and public support.
A. W. Roberts, who claimed to work for State prohibition agents to gather liquor evidence in the Wheeling district, was sentenced to 15 days in jail by Judge Dayton for failing to appear before the Federal grand jury after a summons. He was arrested yesterday near Ravenswood.
An admirer notes that yesterday marked the sixty ninth anniversary of Monterey s surrender to General Zachary Taylor s army on September 24 1846 The Mexican War era attracts Winchester readers due to Taylor s role In 1846 he entered Matamoros and advanced toward Monterey as divisions under Gen Worth fortified and prepared for action (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.)
Mr. Harold English of Winchester Virginia and Miss S Kathryn Bowers of East Catherine street were married in Hagerstown on Tuesday with Rev Station presiding. The couple will establish a home in Winchester and will be at home after October 1. Public Opinion reports from Chambersburg Pennsylvania.
Elkton Virginia September 25 A large acetylene storage tank used for street lighting exploded injuring John Eaton. He was burned hair stripped from his head cut and bruised with a broken leg as debris shattered around Elkton. The blast rattled the town.
Jacob L. Zimmerman a Spring Creek farmer fell 85 feet from a silo onto a concrete floor and died last night. He was unmarried and survived by two sisters and a brother. Harrisonburg Virginia report dated September 26 notes the fatal accident on his farm.
Mrs. William R. Willis and Mrs. Nettie Ryan left this morning on an extended visit to relatives and friends in Washington. The property listing notes a 6 acre lot near Winchester on a top graded pike with 80 apple trees bearing soon and an excellent suburban building site priced at 1000. W L Fultz Real Estate Exclusively at No 11 13 Court Square.
In Brownsville Texas on September 25 three hundred uniformed Carranza soldiers helped cover the retreat of bandits during the Progresso fight. Three American soldiers were killed and the incident threatens international complications. General Carranza denied involvement by his troops.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on September 26 Mr and Mrs Sheridan Oldham aged 21 and 18 from Cumberland Maryland welcomed a baby weighing one pound and measuring one foot long The doctors say the infant is in good health and may live to adulthood given proper care.
Rev J J Rives of Baltimore formerly a Methodist Episcopal Church South pastor spoke to officers and teachers in the Southern Methodist Church on practical Sunday school work. A large attendance welcomed him. He accepted an invitation to address Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday at 2 30 pm with a 2 15 pm lesson review and a brief introduction.
Undoubtedly of unusual interest to thinking men the Men's Open Door Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church hosts a 9 20 tomorrow morning lecture by Rev Dr James Gray McAllister on the Book of Ecclesiastics. All class members church men and visitors are invited to attend. The speaker is noted for his cultivated presentation and the subject offers rare insight into Solomon attributed authorship.
Mr and Mrs Morgin Mann of New York arrived by motor trip and are registered at Hotel Jack for the weekend. Mann, a Shenandoah Valley native and NY lawyer, recalls his alma mater and notes changes alongside familiar sights while highlighting his growing family.
A short dispatch notes Athenians bearing allied flags advancing toward the country as part of a coordinated effort. The report highlights the show of unity and marching formation in a defense posture around strategic positions.
Across the lines reports from ATHONS and TOKIO note Allies press Japan to send troops to stop Austro German drive on Constantinople. Japan remains unwilling to risk military prestige, offering munitions to Russia instead and avoiding a full campaign in the Dardanelles. Sebrude bombarded. Paris says Metz railway bombed. French ship reportedly silenced Turkish batteries.
Frederick County Board of Health reports diphtheria found in the Elliott family of Gore, seven cases and one death. A child died and was buried quickly. strict quarantine around Mr. Elliott’s home is in place with warnings to stay away.
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