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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1913

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Prisoner admits touching her near Winchester

Sheriff Pannett reports that Gantz admitted to an attempted assault on Miss Carlisle near the Carper place in Clarke county. The incident occurred around 8 o clock in the drizzle as she carried a fruit jar sack and umbrella home from work. Gantz was brought to Winchester for a hearing next Thursday after being seen at the Carper residence.

Coe Farm Gantz Carlisle Miss Carlisle Carper Clarke County Winchester the Today Pannett

Cadmus Baptist Yard Party Music by Troop B Cavalry Band

The Troop B Fenth Cavalry Orchestra will provide music for a yard party at Mafodon Church, moved from August 22 to Monday August 25 at Paccadilly Street Frain OdA Fellows Hall. Admission is 10 cents. Oliver Shirell is director.

Fenth Cavalry Orchestra Piccadilly St Ifrain Oda The Macedonia. Baptist Church Oliver Shirell

Touring Cars for Hire From Solenberger's Store

John at Solenberger's Store advertises touring cars for hire. Contact 8 Solenberger's Store for rates and availability.

John Solenberger’s Store

Thaw Deportation Fate Seen as U S Battle

Sherbrooke Quebec August 23 Canadian immigration official says Harry Thaw will be deported to New Hampshire or Vermont next Wednesday or Thursday and fights to bring him to New York will follow. Thaw quarrels with his lawyers and rouses his cell at St Francis Jail claiming counsel are not using full effort.

The Star Sherprooke Quebec Canada Harry Thaw Matteawson New York ‘State United States David Reynolds Thaw New Atampshire Vermont Hom E New York St. Francis

Open Air Services on the Plaza Tonight Schedule

Open air services are set on the City Hall Plaza tomorrow evening at 6 45 with Rev W T Walters preaching At 8 pm two union services follow Rev Dr George Bowers will preach at the Presbyterian Church and Rev W O Tabert will preach at the Christian Church.

City Hall Plaza W. T. Walters George 8. Bowers Presbyterian Church W. O. Tabert Christian Church

Brajn-Fever Fatal To Child Whitlock Heir

Holmes Jantry Whitlock two years old died at 501 North Market street after brain fever. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs George Whitlock and brother Cecil. Remains go to Cold Stream West Virginia Sunday for funeral and graveyard interment.

Holmes Jantry Whitlock George HB Whitlock North Market Street Cecil Whitlock Cold Stream W. Va

Steady Demand For Books At Handley Library

The Handley Library saw growing demand for home reading with about 120 people requesting application cards by noon. A rising interest in in-library use of non-circulating works continued, while Mrs. Braxton D. Gibson donated ex Governor Holliday’s printed works. Holliday’s Letters of Travel has been added to the reference division and will not be lent.

Handley Library Eddy Judith Gibson the Star F. W.M. Holliday Braxton D. Gibson Charlestown Virginia Ibthiday Dnp

Dellinger to Leave Hospital After Typhoid Illness

Mr. W. W. Dellinger of the International Harvester Company Baltimore will leave Memorial Hospital on Monday and return home on National avenue. His friends are glad he is improving rapidly after typhoid fever.

W. W. Dellinger International Harvester Company Baltimore Memorial Hospital National Avenue

Miss Price Opens New School On September Eight

Miss Price announces the opening of her new school on Monday September 8. The event signals a fresh education venue with potential courses and community outreach in the area.

Virginia Lutheran Synod closes heat on way to eighty fifth annual meeting

The Evangelical Lutheran Church Synod of Virginia held sessions in Norfolk this week and elected Rev. A. R. Hancher of Staunton as president. The gathering endorsed education efforts, invited a field missionary for Scandinavian and German outreach, and planned funding for Richmond and state education work.

Evangelical Lutheran Church Synod of Virginia Norfolk Augustine Mount Zion Church Woodstock Shenandoah County George S. Bowers Grace Church Winchester Bow A. ©. R. Hancher Staunton B. F. Copenhaver Mount Jackson Portsmouth Dr. Bowers Southwest Virginia Synod Virginia J. J. Hall Atlanta South Atlantic Stites High Court of Nations United Synod, South Richmond Virginia Synod Home Mission Board

State Troops Seize Erie as Labor Strike Threat Looms

Two state police units took control of Erie after an investigation into the strike. Lieut Wetehard led the inquiry while President George A. Cook of the Central Labor union announced a general strike of all union men, potentially Sunday or Monday, with about eight thousand workers called off in protest.

Brie Ane Thomas “Wetehard George A. Cook Central Labor’ Union Eme

Reverend Rudasill Arrives to Lead Kernstown Meeting

In Kernstown Virginia Rev. S Rudasill, pastor evangelist from Lewisburg West Virginia, arrived yesterday and preached at the Kernstown Southern Methodist Church last night. He will preach again tonight and tomorrow morning and night with services planned for next week each evening. Charles Wright of Fredericksburg leads singing, and Rev. DeWitt Beery of Middletown will fill Stephens City pulpit tomorrow at 8 o'clock.

Kernstown S. Rudasill Lewisburg W. Va Rudasill Charles Wright Fredericksburg M. Knox DeWitt Beery Middletown Stephens City

Stenographer Shot by Suspect in Bristow Circle

In Washington on August 23 D H Schultz shot Francis A Reilly a stenographer employed by Senator Bristow and fled. Police and detectives lack a clue to Schultz whereabouts and Reilly remains in precarious condition as description is broadcast.

Iwashington D . H. Schultz Francis A. Reilly Bristow Schultz Reilly

Funeral of Mrs Fries to be held at Raceburg home

The funeral of Mrs Catherine A Fries aged about 60 who died this morning at her Raceburg home will be held at 1 o clock Sunday afternoon. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery in this city.

Catherine A. Fries Raceburg Mount Hebron

Bride and Groom Return From Honeymoon Tour

Mr and Mrs W B Cather have returned from a honeymoon spent at Yellowstone Park and other points in Colorado and western states. They are now at their home on the North Frederick Pike about two miles from town.

W. B. Cather Yellowstone Park Colorado Frederick” ‘Pike

Weather outlook for Virginia shows fair skies

The forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Sunday across Virginia with no precipitation expected and mild temperatures. Local conditions should remain calm with light winds and clear to partly cloudy skies.

Virginia

A Lovely Girl Taken by Death Capper obituary

Miss Mary Alen Capper of Winchester dies at 31 from typhoid fever after five weeks illness. Daughter of Ira S Capper, sister of local residents M Lohr and Walter Capper, engaged to Mr Taylor of Washington, funeral Monday at Mount Hebron with Rev J Horace Lagg officiating.

Mary Alen Ira S. Capot Winchester Capper North Washingdon Street Abe Mise Capper Win Adame Ira 8. Capper Robinson Cap Baltimore and Ohio C. L. ‘Robinson Mr. Capper Miss Capper Washington Taylor Messrs. M. Lohr Walter Capper John Capper Florida Mount Hebron J. Horace Lagg Presbyterian Church

Seed dealer notice for Crimson Clover and alfalfa seeds

High class Crimson Clover alfalfa Timothy and other grass seeds offered by H. H. Baker at 1p tf Rouss Avenue inquiries invited.

H. H. Baker

Wanted young lady to operate switchboard at Cumberland Valley

Miss Mary A. Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs James L Robinson has returned home after an extended visit with friends in Greenfield Indiana. Mrs Florence Russell and her three children left last evening to visit friends in Middletown this county.

W. H. Reed M. T. Reed Atlantic City New York R. C. Robinson Danville Jefferson ‘County W.va Cumberland Valley Mary A. Robinson James L. Robinson Greenfield Ind Florence Russell Middletown

Automobile Roadster for sale in Winchester

19012 model 80 horsepower roadster in excellent condition with full equipment. Suitable for country roads. Priced at $660. Address X care Star Office. Lost fountain pen on streets of Winchester last night. Liberal reward for return to Star Office.

KOR Care Star Winchester

McNeers and Gaver Visit Strasburg Friends

Mrs E C McNeer of Dante Virginia Mrs H W McNeer and daughter Miss Bessie McNeer and Miss Bessie Gaver of Middletown spent Monday and Tuesday in Strasburg as guests of Mrs G W Good.

E. C. McNeer Dante, Va H. W. McNeer Bessie McNeer Bessie Gaver Middletown Strasburg Gi _W.Good

US Allows Fed troops arms crossing border in Mexico

Aug twenty eight reports from Washington say John Ling's dispatch hints Witwon may read or amend a special message to Mexico's Congress. Huerta's stance wavers as talks continue with Secretary Bryan confirming 40 000 rounds of ammunition cross the border at El Paso to aid law and order amid battles near Laredo.

Washington John Ling Witwon Mexico Congress Tat Huerta Dan- Stess Huerta United States Bryan el Paso Exas

Thanksgiving at the Christian Church Dedication Day Sermon

Tomorrow will be a day of thanksgiving at the new Christian Church recently dedicated. Pastor Rev. William T. Walters will preach at 10 o clock in the morning. He invites all members to attend and welcomes the public to join the service.

Box New Christian Church William T. Walters

Snare of Fate and Six Big Reels at Auditorium Tonight

The auditorium presents six big reels with a 3 reel feature tonight. The program includes Snare of Fate in three parts and Pathe Weekly Amateur Lion Tamer Vita Dancers Redemption by Selig. Evening show starts at prime time with multiple short attractions.

Big Reels Pathe Weekly Vita Selig

Bull Young Dies After Knockout by Jess Willard

Los Angeles Aug 23. Heavyweight fighter Bull Young died today after being knocked out last night by Jess Willard with an uppercut to the chin. Young was carried from the ring unconscious and surgeons performed a trepanning operation in a bid to save him. Willard was arrested today.

Los Angeles Cal Bull” Young Jess Willard Young Wielard

Three Killed In Automobile Crash Near Havre De Grace

Three people died in an early afternoon automobile accident near Havre de Grace Maryland. A woman and two children were killed and the victims have not been identified yet. Descriptions and the car number were released and relatives were expected to contact investigators later in the day.

Havre DE Grace

The Betrayal and Virginia Gentry in Praise and Critique

A fragment from a periodical discussion critiques The Betrayal and its portrayal of President Wilson, the University of Virginia, and Virginia society. It questions the magazine’s ethics, labels Washington a gambler and Jefferson a thief, and laments class bias in postwar commentary. continued on page.

Presid Ty Wilson Virginia Christ Tongland Neale’s George Washington Jefferson University of Virginia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bessie Carlisle Wood Synod of Virginia Shenandoah W. Davis Conrad Ed. Martin R. ©. Robinson J. M. Fries Berkeley Springs E. L. Fries Fairmont Avenue John T. Roddy Rock Hill S. C M. H. G. Willis Washington Street Maria Worthington Joseph’ B. ‘Ames Marie Ames Boston Sali Erie, PA DR. Rubasill Weed Senator Bristow Mary Allen Capper W. Hl. Page Gewtleman England Pinney Earle Fivdé Tithnad Nemo
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