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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
1
A reader letter urges enforcement of state game laws to stop bird selling and bird parties. The piece celebrates birds as beneficial to crops, recounts Norway Christmas customs for birds, and critiques bill paying with a moral twist, ending with a note continued on the fourth page.
Announcement that the wets will contest Shenandoah City election where the town voted dry by one vote. Fifteen qualified voters must sign a petition within ten days to seek a circuit court review alleging improper, unlawful or disqualifying votes and ballot form issues.
A Thursday blaze destroyed the F. Mertems' Sons lumber yard and factory in Cumberland, causing an estimated 50000 loss, mostly insured. Most of the better lumber and finished materials were ruined, machinery wrecked, offices gutted, records saved, and the plant is to be rebuilt.
A rummage sale will be held in the parish house at Christ Church on Monday December 15 from 12 to 4 p m. Bargains of all kinds will be offered during the afternoon.
An T McGuire is sworn in as mayor of Winchester and assistant cashier at Farmers and Merchants National Bank. He is described as the youngest mayor Winchester has had, with voters expressing general satisfaction. The oath includes pledges to support US and Virginia laws and to refrain from dueling since May 1, 1882.
Pendleton Oregon residents recall the Round Up at Grand Monday as state militia tents fill city parks. The great cowboy and cowgirl mounted parade led by Governor West and followed by the Umatilla Cayuse and Walla Walla Indians will be shown at the Grand Theater starting Monday with a matinee and running three days.
In New York on December 13 four men Robert Thompson Eugene Seales William Brown and W J H Rothschild were fined 4000 each by the United States District Court for forming the famous cotton market corner in 1909.
Mrs. Frank Sherwood Hambleton returned by car to Mambledune from Clarke county Virginia after attending the Wednesday evening wedding at Scaleby Manor of Miss Dorothy Gilpin and Dr. Lewis Mines Allen. Also traveling with Mrs Hambleton were Miss Agnes R O Tilghman Miss Mary Donnell Tilghman and the daughter’s fiancé Mr Leonard M Levering.
Practically the entire American fleet in Mexican waters has massed off Tampico ready to shell the city. Admiral Fletcher may land marines at any hour. Five hundred Americans have been taken aboard warships and a steamer chartered to evacuate refugees. The situation is grave as diplomacy and military actions unfold.
Dr L M Alen and his bride Miss Dorothy Gilpin wed last Wednesday at Christ Church Millwood Virginia. They spend a brief Hot Springs stop before Lexington bound motors to inspect thoroughbred stock. En route they visit Harrisonburg and Staunton, staying with Dr T C Firebaugh before continuing to Kentucky then return to West Water Street.
Ashby Sprint advertises top cash prices for turkeys chickens ducks and geese delivered on 17 18 19. Also seeks walnuts. Dunlap offers delivered wood types green mixed and kindling with quantities from 25 cents to a cord and prompts contact.
Louisville women resolve to boycott Evelyn Nesbit Thaw wife of Harry K. Thaw who is booked to appear at a local theater. Mrs Henry Fetzer and son Henry born in Winchester Memorial Hospital will depart for home on Fairmont avenue.
International festivities are planned as the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci’s famed portrait stolen from the Louvre in Paris over two years ago, is now with Italian authorities and will be returned to France. An Italian contends the work is genuine, while Vincenzo Perugian the thief says he stole it in retaliation for Napoleon.
Lizzie E Brooks daughter of Mack Brooks a well known colored nurse died last night at her father’s home on Wolfe street after an illness of tuberculosis aged 21 years. She had recently worked in several homes in the west end. Remains will go to White Post Clarke county Monday for interment in a colored graveyard.
In New Orleans on December 13 two sheriff s posses hunted a Sunset Express robber who wounded an express messenger named Arnold and fled with a money bag containing over 5 000 dollars.
New York nuns are being questioned to learn if Jessie McCann of Brooklyn has joined a convent. Her father offers a $1,000 reward for her return. Also, Ohio police seek Eunice Neville, 18, missing since November 14, feared victim of drug use.
Married man seeks a worker with steady wages and meals. respond to P. O. Pax 164 Berryville Virginia. Also advertisement for a Rogers Bros 26 piece set with oak case from Capper's Jewelry Store priced at six dollars and fifty cents. November 11 22.
The forecast expects fair skies across Virginia tonight with warmer temperatures in the south and west portions. Sunday will see continued fair weather and rising temperatures in those regions.
Co E Taylor & Co announces a clearance sale of its entire toy stock at cost for Christmas. John Solenberger & Co offers cutlery displays and carvers suitable as gifts. Sale listed for 10 to 1 and 4 to 6.
Mr John Jolliffe Sr of Clear Brook visited town today. A local ad notes oyster crackers five cents per pound and Florida oranges twenty five cents per dozen for a one day sale running noon to one pm at T M Barr’s shop.
In Cleveland the New England express on Lake Shore road derailed early today due to wreckers. Fireman Runeck killed. Alfred Smith president of New York Central lines escaped through a window. Authorities say wreckers pried loose 200 feet of rails and offered a reward.
Florence Roberts in Sapho with Shelly Hull and the New Majestic Company present a six reel moving picture at the Auditorium. A cast of 150 and 200 scenes touted as the greatest production. Admission 10 cents. Also a Grand Theatre program features Pathe Weekly and Juet 50 films.
Greenwich Connecticut announces a review of accounts spanning 48 years as part of the clearance of the Greenwich Savings insolvency case. The effort targets old records to determine financial obligations and liabilities connected to the bank's failure.
The funeral of Miss Hannah J. Willis died from paralysis was held at 3 p.m. from the family home 310 North Kent Street. Rev. D. Taylor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church led a simple service with hymns Kindly Light and Am I blue. Remains were interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery in the family lot with pallbearers William T. Barr Lewis K. Cooper T. W. Sibert David F. Yost John I. Snowat Edward Johnson. Attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Baxter and Mrs. Charles Thomas of Washington. Baxter’s first wife was a sister of Miss Willis.
An old notice advertises free spare postal cards with every 25 cent purchase at A. W. Bailey and Company store opposite the courthouse. The offer mentions 4 postals free with each 25 cent buy and other items priced at 5 and 10 cents.
A damaged manuscript summary notes Dr Dabney of Virginia delivering a lecture to a large audience. The talk traced four influences on culture Greek origins Christian ideas English ancestors and Rome, examining law, imagination, and national character with emphasis on home pride and enduring principles.
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