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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1913

Page

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Rebels Renew Attack on Mazatlan as Talks Break Down

Mexico City dispatch reports renewed rebel assault on Mazatlan with sixty federals killed. Zapata demands surrender of Mexico City, government fears panic amid ammunition shortages blamed on drunken federal soldiers. Huerta seeks a European loan and release of imprisoned congressmen to appease rivals while rumors of a fresh revolution surface in El Paso. May attack Vera Cruz anticipated as residents flee Oriz.

Mexico City Vera Crus Mazatlan Huerta Christ EL Paso Texas Felix Diaz Emilio Casquez Gomez Presidency of Mexico Vera Cruz Oruz

Toys to be sold off starting December 15 by C B Taylor Co

C B Taylor Co offers its entire toy stock for Christmas sale starting December 15 at 08k with a two day sale. The listing notes items available include a wide range of seasonal toys and novelties.

C. B. Taylor & Co

Virginia Weather: Clear Night Then Cold Friday

The forecast for Virginia calls for a fair night and Friday with temperatures dropping. Tonight will be notably colder.

Virginia

Donovan challenges Hobson to a joint debate in Congress

Representative Donovan of Connecticut challenged Representative Hobson of Alabama to a joint debate on the resolution that absence from Congress by a healthy representative is honest and justifiable. Donovan offered to take the negative side and the two had recently almost fought on the House floor.

Washington Donovan Connecticut Hobson Alabama Congress House

Atlantic Coast Line elects J. R. Kenly president

Directors of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company met in New York and elected J. R. Kenly of Wilmington, N. C. as president. Harry Jack, manager of Hotel Evans, is in Washington with his niece Miss Virginie Smith, a National Park Seminary student, for the holidays.

Star New York Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company J. IR. Kenly Wilmington N. Y Harry Jack Evans Washington Virginie Smith Natonal Park Seminary

Old Bunker Hill Resident G M Lamon Dies at 82

The Star reports the death of G M Lamon age 82 a longtime Bunker Hill resident and retired farmer who died at his home after a stroke. He leaves an invalid widow four daughters and a son and was the last member of his family. Funeral at his home on Saturday at 1 pm with burial in the Bunker Hill cemetery.

Star Bunker Hill G. M. Lamon Kr. Lamon Berkeley County Virginia Lam Miss. Anderson Katie Annie

Young Men Fined For Having Scrap

Officer Neville intervened in a fight between Clayton Sherman and Clarence arper in front of the Greek restaurant on Main Street. Both men were arrested and fined. Beverly fined each $4 with costs to $5.50, paid in court.

Neville Clayton Sherman Clarence Arper Main Street Beverley

Mr and Mrs Steck Host Dinner at Opequon Home

A small but attractively arranged dinner party was hosted last night by Mr and Mrs Thomas Wood Steck at their new Opequon home. Honor guests were Mr and Mrs Harry Flood Byrd of Winchester. attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry R Kern, Mr and Mrs Melvin Green, Mrs John M Steck of Winchester, and Miss Hill of Williamsport Pa.

Thomas ‘Wood Steck Opequon County Harry Flood Byrd Winchester Harry R. Kern Melvin Green John M. Steck Miss Hill Williamsport

Horses Wanted for Heavy Drafts and Drivers

Mack Noonan hosts a sale from December 20 to 24 seeking good heavy draft horses and drivers. Scott Grant advertises the auction and invites sellers and buyers to participate.

Mack Noonan

Staunton Election Participation Report by Rev. Stover

Rev. George W. Stover returned from Staunton where he had been since Monday aiding in the local option election. He notes Staunton voters backed the wets by 99 in a citywide turnout described as the largest yet and unusually orderly. Stover has voted there since 1908 and says defeat was accepted in good spirit.

George W. Stover Staunton

Mrs Sartelle dies in Winchester at 68

Mrs. Otis B Sartelle aged 68 died at 3 am at 421 South Market Street after Brights disease and a paralytic stroke she suffered earlier her long illness confined her to home cared for by daughter Ella Sartelle surviving sons John P Edward Sartelle and Harry Sartelle daughter Del Dragoo and Miss Ella Sartelle sister Miss Minerva Beatley grandchildren and a funeral set for Saturday at 10:30 am at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Hebron Cemetery to follow

Otis B. Sartelle John P Edward B. Sartelle North Main ‘Street South Market Street Ella Sartelle Sartelle Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Edward Harry Sartelle Geneva Ind del Dragoo Redkey Ella’ Sartelle Minerva, Beatley John H. Barnett John Beatley Ray Sartelle Bessie Meta Sartelle John P. Sartelle C. D.taylor

Preparing for Saturday Rush at Winchester Stores

Winchester shoppers crowd the business district as preparations for the holiday rush intensify. Stores report record crowds, shelves replenished rapidly, and clerks busy from morning through afternoon. Santa Claus works behind the scenes while locals sense the holiday buildup. The piece notes the best fruit and nuts available at Orndorff & McVicar’s.

Winchester Nick Santa Claus Orndorff & McVicar’s

Cake Sale at Sacred Heart Church Basement Friday

Sacred Heart Church basement hosts a Friday sale with cakes and refreshments and a musical program from 18 to 21. Proceeds support church activities.

Sacred Heart Church

Six Reel Show at Auditorium Tonight

Luther Pannett returned from a business trip to Ohio and Pew follows news of a six reel show at the auditorium tonight.

Eas Luther Pannett Fienern Pew Ohio

Intimidation Reported in Martinsburg Witness Case

Fireman RR Renner, a principal witness for Railroad Detective Prince in the Leslie Creque killing, faced intimidation as he left Martinsburg after a threat. Authorities guarded him from possible mob action while investigators weigh whether the attack aimed to force his absence from a forthcoming court hearing.

Anale Take Prince Leslie Creque Igster A Sulennetingeo Cape RR. W. Renner Winchester Renner Sarnia Tuscarora Fbers

Solenberger Co Displays Cutlery and Carvers for Gifts

Local retailer Solenberger & Co. invites shoppers to view their display of cutlery and carvers suitable for Christmas gifts. The ad promotes a selection described as fine for gifts.

John Solenberger & Co

Dinner in Honor of Speaker Clark’s Daughter Genevieve

Representative Henry D. Flood of Virginia hosted a dinner at the Chevy Chase Club last night to honor Miss Genevieve Clark, daughter of Speaker Champ Clark. Attendees included Mrs. Swanson, Representative and Mrs. Cullop, Assistant Attorney General and Mrs. Samuel J. Graham, Representative McKeehar, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hagner, Miss Portner, Mr. Bennett Clark, Dr. Cary Grayson and Maj. Paxton.

Henry D. Flood Virginia Chevy Chase Club Genevieve Clark Champ Clark Clark Swanson Cullop Samuel J. Graham McKeHar Charles Hagner Portner Bennett Clark Cary Grayson Maj. Paxton

Poultry Wanted and Court Adjourns in Frederick

Classified ad notes high cash price for turkeys chickens and ducks. Circuit Court adjourned. December term closed by Judge T W Harrison. Next term begins February 1914 on the first Monday, set as a grand jury session.

Circuit Court Frederick County T. W. Harrison

Removal of William R. George At George Junior Republic

Guire investigation committee urged removing founder William R. George from Freeville New York based George Junior Republic on grounds of excessive familiarity with girl citizens. The panel also recommended that girls be eliminated from the Republic.

William R. George Guire The George Junior Republic Freeville N. Y Mr. George Republic

Harness maker S. L. Larens collapses. harness dies

Local harness maker S. L. Laren dies after sudden illness. family recalls years of service to the community and shop on Main Street. News notes the date and the city, with no graphic detail.

Carabao Society members to be reprimanded

Secretary of War Garrison and Secretary of the Navy Daniels urged President Wilson to reprimand army and navy officers who mocked the administrations Philippine policy at the Carshao dinner in Washington. Samoset Chocolates, Orndorff & MoVicar were noted as leading targets.

Washington Secretary of War Garrison Secretary of the Navy Daniels Wilson Army Navy

Dogs Die From Poison in Steunton Yard

Steunton residents report two dogs poisoned by meat left in a yard. The victim, Thomas Hogshead, owns a rival show dog that won a $7,000 prize in New York. a sister dog is among the victims. A $100 reward is offered for information leading to the guilty party.

Steunton Thomas Hogshead New York

Charotta Hall to inherit 600000 if marry for love

Miss Charlotta Hall aged nineteen in Cadillac Michigan stands to receive the 600000 estate of her great uncle Joseph Snyder who died in San Francisco if she marries for love within the next year. Grove Bros The Xmas Store advertises gifts and assorted wares.

Caidillac, Mich Charlotta Hall Joseph Snyder San Francisco

A Mad Priest Tries to Strangle Another

In New York a Boston priest named Angeli attempted to strangle Father Demo at Our Lady of Pompeii rectory. Angeli is confined at Bellevue Hospital for mental examination.

the Star New York Father Angeli Boston Father Demo Our Lady of Pompeii Bellévue Hospital

Special Xmas sale items from Florida oranges to raisins

Florida oranges priced at 25 cents a dozen and oyster crackers at 5 cents per pound headline a Christmas sale. Mixed olives and seeded raisins also listed at 10 cents per pound with contact or seller noted as T. M. Barr.

Florida T. M. Barr

Mrs Swink Heads to Norfolk to Visit Mother

Mrs D M Swink left this morning for Norfolk Virginia where she will visit her mother Mrs Stuckey and other relatives.

D. M. Swink Norfolk, Va

Patterson tied to trolley line scheme sparks investigation

A man identified as Patterson, native of Martinsburg West Virginia, facing charges in an eastern city, allegedly operated in a trolley line scam with eight thousand dollars involved. Reports say he promoted construction work between Shippensburg and another city, and fled after leaving furniture and hotel bills unsettled.

Wemen Patterson Martinsburg Washington Shippenc Nowville Furort Pennsylvania Men of Finance

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Gen. Blanquet Weather Forecast Tion R. Kenly Tlantic Coast Line Bunker Hll Moling & Seal Mr. and Mrs. Steck Scott Grant S. Ll. Laren AR Sartelle Jno, S. Solenberger & Co Worder Pikeman R. W. Renner Gilves Speaker’s Iptt. Co W. Ramsburg S. L. Laren Carablos Samoset Chocolates Orndorff & MoVicar Jno Solenberger Grove Bros Tey Pita Shippensburg TRIS Wich Furnure
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