This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
2
A Madison Heights reader endorses Thedford's Black Draught for indigestion and stomach troubles. The ad touts 75 years of success, claims quick relief, safety, and gentle action with no after-effects, and notes the product is sold everywhere at 5 cents.
Rain interrupted the Cumberland tennis tourney under Atomac Club auspices for the Allegheny Mountains championship. In singles Ingles and Fisher of Baltimore beat Winchester’s Randall Page 6-3 6-2, while Gordon Washington defeated H J Randall of Pa 6-3 5-7 6-4. In mixed doubles Nelson Page and Frances Page of Winchester defeated Colborn of Clairmont and Boggess of Marxburg 6-3 6-3. Final men doubles Davis and Donaldson of Baltimore defeated Randall and Rendell of Irvin Pa 8-6 9-7 6-4.
Trustees in bankruptcy sold the Potomac Refining Company assets near Harper's Ferry to Louis Plack of Baltimore for 36000 dollars. The sale covered land and supplies of the defunct firm and a limestone quarry with high calcium content and extensive dolomite deposits.
Miss Beckwith of Charlestown and Miss Emily Johnson of Alexandria attended a reception at The Inn last night hosted by Mrs. Harry H. Baker for her daughter Miss Isabelle Baker.
Alfred Pace, a Black man from the Blue Mont area near Virginia, was convicted in Leesburg for horse theft and sent to the Virginia Penitentiary for five years. Pace previously served two years in West Virginia for horse theft from George W. Shull and later earned a three year sentence for taking I. J. Bradshaw's horse near Summit Point.
Manila reports Governor Whitney of Jolo and his interpreter were ambushed while inspecting a scout camp. Whitney sustained five fatal wounds and killed one assailant after wrestling a Moro weapon from him. The interpreter escaped as the governor fought another attacker.
The Loudoun Heavy Draft and Agricultural Association plans its annual exhibition in Leesburg on September 3 and 4. High grade classes and many prizes entice locals. silver pieces donated by regional donors accompany heavy draft, cattle, sheep, hogs, and poultry classes. Seven races are scheduled each day. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan is expected to attend and speak.
In Middletown Virginia on August 23 Rev I W Canter of Baltimore visits his sister Mrs George Wright. Ed Holmes of Baltimore spends days with Mr and Mrs Charles Rhodes. Miss Mary McLaughlin of Mason and Dixon Pa visits Miss Emma Larrick. Mrs Fannie Utterback of Leesburg Va visits Mr and Mrs Joseph Watson. Exie Rice of Knoxville Md visits cousins Edith and Ida May Dinges. Nettie Willey and brother Tom Willey attend a show in Berryville. The Sperrys and Kenneth return home after a week with S Sperry's parents. O O F members attended Odd Fellows Day at Ridgeway camp. J S Sperry at Confederate reunion in New Market Thursday. Joseph Goucenour returns from Florida.
Mrs J M Greges of Glenns P O Va describes a yearlong skin illness in her baby starting with itching and a thick color discharge. She tried unhelpful medicines before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, bathing with warm water, and within two weeks the child was cured. The notice promotes Cuticura products as economical for skin and scalp afflictions and mentions samples.
At the Shenandoah Valley Medical Society meeting in Woodstock Virginia on Wednesday Dr Louis M Allen of Winchester was elected a member of the Executive Council of the Virginia State Medical Society to represent the Seventh District He succeeds Dr Hunter H McGuire whose term expired The Shenandoah Valley Society named vice presidents from each county Dr Philip W Boyd Jr Clarke Dr Robert C Randolph Shenandoah Dr W F Driver Rockingham Dr J E Lincoln Warren Dr Kipps Dr E C Stuart of Winchester attended though omitted in the published report Dr W P McGuire of Winchester serves as president and Dr Allen as secretary
Mrs. Maria Hicks remains ill at home in Trone Va. Visitors include Mrs. Sarah Triplette and families from Winchester and Hayfield. Dixie horse owned by Minnie Arnold died. The Muse family attended Winches ter church dedication. Mrs. E L Hook visited White Hall relatives. Oklahoma residents Kelsoe Brill family left after a month. M L Lockhart to Berryville for business. Miss Guest of Shepherdstown spent weekend in town.
By trust deed from N. N. Conner and wife dated June 21 1904 and recorded in Frederick county, the trustee Shirley Carter will sell at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia on SaturdaySept 13 1918 at 12 oclock noon. The twelve acre tract in Opequon District Refuge includes a dwelling and store building. Terms: one third cash on sale day and two thirds by two bonds dated sale day payable in one and two years, secured by trust deed and building insurance. R Gray Williams attorney.
Howard P. Kerns guardian to Stella W. Kerns and Edith H. Newcome gives notice under Virginia law that at a special term of the Frederick County Circuit Court in Winchester on August 30 1913 he will seek an order to pay funds from the sale of real estate in the chancery suit Cora D. Hott versus Stella W. Kerns et al to the minors and may renew in West Virginia. F-30-4w
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia James W Leach plaintiff files for divorce from Mary R Leach. Mary R Leach is a non resident. she must appear within fifteen days after notice publication to protect her interests. Judge T W Hanson presides.
Mr Cyrus Greenawalt of Albin leaves this morning for Scottdale to visit relatives and attend a Mount Pleasant Andrews family reunion. He will visit Greensburg and other areas in Pennsylvania before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Leslie B Shepherd of Dallas Texas welcomed their first child a daughter this morning at the home of Mrs Shepherds parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Leafe on South Stewart Street Mrs Shepherd has stayed with her parents for the summer and Mr Shepherd who has been visiting for a week plans to depart soon for Texas He serves as traveling passenger agent for the Chicago and Alton Railroad.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.