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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
1
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society installs a new board for the 1914 fair. The editor praises public spirit, notes board members work without pay, and urges exhibits, outreach, and fair improvements while inviting reader input and influence. Further discussion continues on the second page.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shops at Martinsburg will close until further notice, leaving about 100 workers affected. Once operating around full capacity, payroll ran near 9000 monthly but has since dropped to 5900 after reductions. The move signals a retrenchment by the company.
Two cases are set for a police court hearing before Justice Beverley this evening. The first involves Denny Ransom and his wife, both colored, charged with stealing $30 from Charles Honesty. The second case charges Florence Williams, a colored woman, with using abusive language toward Cora White on the street.
A. W. Bailey & Co offers absolutely free four postage stamps with each 25 cent purchase at their store opposite the Court House. The note reads 11-1p-31.
Local ads promote Jno Solenberger and Co harnesses whips saddles and related items as excellent Christmas presents with sales running from 10 to 1 and 4 to 7.
Bargains of all kinds advertised for Monday at Parisi House in Christ Church. The event runs from 12 to 4 p m with details in a 42-1p-21 listing.
Superintendent of public instruction Sternes says an official inquiry by the General Assembly would be welcomed if citizens question Attorney General Williams' statements on summer normals. He adds the board of education reply covers the case, while J H Binford of the Virginia State Cooperative Educational Association repudiates sympathy with the attorney general's attack on normal schools. The piece notes Binford defends the normals as valuable, not "useless new things."
Miss Alice Coleman Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hugh Nelson of Richmond wed Mr Duncan Smith of New York son of Dr and Mrs Francis Smith of the University of Virginia at the bride's parents home 924 West Grace Street Rev William Meade Clark and Dr James Nelson officiated Miss Laura Nelson sister of the bride was maid of honor and Dr Tucker Smith brother of the groom was best man A reception followed the ceremony
There will be an important meeting of Hickory Camp No. percent Friday evening December 12. Nomination of officers for the ensuing year. A full attendance desired. J. J. Lamimy c c Bruce Capper Clerk. 11-1p-21
Andrew Carnegie visited the White House and stated he favored Elihu Root of New York for the presidency. The remark came as reporters pressed for comment after Carnegie's departure.
The forecast calls for a fall night with cooler conditions and a warmer north portion on Saturday. Expect temperatures to rise in the northern area and fair conditions otherwise.
General Huerta has been named supreme dictator of Mexico by congress until its next meeting on April 1. Sweeping powers grant him authority to sell government property and issue orders. Huerta also ordered the federal army at Ojinaga to retake Chihuahua.
Accompanied by family members, the body of Kitty Lomax May of Staunton, widow of George W. May, died in Wheeling at age about 68. The casket traveled via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad through Winchester to Staunton for burial. She leaves two daughters and two sons. Rev. Dr. A. M. Fraser conducted the funeral service.
A young woman unconscious at a Massachusetts hospital, described as Miss Jessie McCann who disappeared from New York, was found at a railroad station with a male companion who fled. Police seek the man as investigators determine her identity and circumstances.
Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison says he will not be swayed in choosing a successor to Major General Leonard Wood as chief of staff. He notes only President Wilson could influence the selection and declines to reveal any candidate.
Florence Roberts with Shelly Hull and the New Majestic Company present Sapho in six reels at the Auditorium Saturday matinee and night and Saturday matinee at the Grand Theater. The 15 person cast features 200 scenes in a major moving picture production. Admission is 10 cents. Rogers Bro. 26 piece set at Capper's Jewelry Store $6.60.
Prof R C Minor of the University of Inja law department attracted a large audience of Southern Society of New York members at the Waldorf Astoria. He warned that the referendum initiative and recall threaten constitutional checks and minority protections, labeling current unrest as a revolution in the making.
Coihald of the Areka Fire Hose Company urged a council and fire committee to discuss buying more hose for local departments. The committee is expected to recommend about 1200 feet of hose as current supply wears out rapidly, threatening coping ability in a major fire.
Brand Whitlock of Toledo Ohio whose nomination as minister to Belgium was before the Senate had excerpts from his novels read to reveal his views on international affairs. The readings occurred as the Senate prepared to take up his confirmation.
The Presbyterian church in Kernstown will hold services next Sunday December 14 at one oclock in the afternoon instead of 336 as previously scheduled. Pastor Rev Alfred Jones announced the change. Mrs Charles Schlack and son Mr Charles Schlack of Clarke County left this morning for Chambersburg Pa to visit friends.
In Steubensville Ohio on December 12 W D Predericksen, traveling home from Sweden, reported a vision of his mother dead and leapt from a train, dying on the tracks. His mangled body was recovered.
FARMINGTON West Virginia December 12 The Methodist Church and five business buildings were burned today causing a total loss of twenty eight thousand dollars.
Berlin authorities report that legislation to fund Germany's participation in the San Francisco exposition has been blocked by the cabinet making it unlikely Germany will exhibit at the fair.
A local one act musical company presents a show at the auditorium tonight. Admission is 10 cents for adults and 20 cents for children.
An advertised one day sale lists oyster crackers at a half pound and Florida oranges at 25 cents per dozen. The notice is signed by T. M. Barr and limited to Saturday from noon to 1 pm.
A test case will challenge the city dance ordinance requiring a police matron at all city dances. Legal talent has been engaged to push the appeal to the highest courts amid societal indignation over the measure.
John Nixon and Mil dred Haines both of Capon Bridge West Virginia were married in the Capon Bridge Methodist Church on Wednesday. The groom is the son of C J Nixon and a leading young farmer. The bride is the daughter of D B Haines and was married by Rev C W Stump.
Supper is offered Friday December 12 at Christ Church Parish House from 6 to 8 p.m. with fancy articles for sale to raise funds to purchase a boat for Bishop Rowe's Alaska mission. D Feight has moved to 40 South Braddock Street.
In New York a gang brawl at a bicycle race in Madison Square Garden produced about a hundred shots late last night. One wounded man was rushed away before identification. The conflict stemmed from hoodlums claiming strong arm rights to rob spectators. Two arrests were made.
Ida Anusowitz, 18, an employee of the O. K. Bottling Company in New York, was instantly killed when a bomb delivered in a package exploded at the office. Manager McCabe was fatally hurt. In Elmira, Samuel Wheeler killed George Kline in a family dispute today.
A mill factory building was destroyed by fire today, leaving about a thousand workers unemployed and causing an estimated half million dollars in damage. The blaze crippled local traction and fighting plants, as services at Sacred Heart Church were announced for December 14 with Mass and benediction.
John Hays Hammond, the engineer involved in the Jameson Raid, spoke in New York before the National Civic Federation advocating government control of corporations.
In a speech to the Carabao Society in Washington on December 12, Secretary Daniels stated the Wilson administration intends to free the Filipino people. He spoke before officers of the army and navy and framed independence as a government goal.
Washington December reports that militant suffragists and other agitators may be barred from entering the United States if a House committee amendment to the immigration bill is accepted. The ruling against undesirables was conveyed privately by the committee. Capper's price ad claims.
The Winchester Common Council held a special session at City Hall to discuss continuing the mayoral term of Bandolph McGuire to fill the vacancy left by Charles W. The meeting listed members including W H Messrs Shirley Carter La Cooper John M Steck W A Bell Janney and John H. The debate centered on modifying a pumping station contract and motions were not passed due to several absent members.
Samoset Chocolates partners with Orndorff and associates to coordinate distribution through agents, signaling expanded promotional and sales efforts across regional markets.
A fragmented item notes university teaching methods and student participation, mentioning people named Solemberger and a display of crafts or carvings. The incomplete text references a supplement and a demonstration related to a new curriculum and theatre display.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire a failed assassination attempt targeted Major Geore Thrope, the commandant at Kittery Maine. Frederick Richards, recently honorably discharged, was involved.
Notice advertises highest cash price for keys chickens and geese delivered by dates 17 and 18 with sale to follow. Include price figures and delivery terms as stated in the notice.
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