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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1912

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Rev W J Hubbard hearing in Charleston shows defense seeks conspiracy

At the preliminary hearing in Charleston Rev W J Hubbard charged in connection with 12 year old Portia Hylton case faces testimony aimed at proving a conspiracy to remove him from Davie Child Shelter. Witnesses for state and defense describe alleged undue influence and prejudice. Hubbard to testify as defense portrays minister as victim.

Charleston W. Va W. J. Hubbard Portia Goldie Hylton Davie Hubbard Hylton Atkinson

Misses Madge and Mollie Tabi Visit Dickerson Friends

Two women named Madge and Mollie Tabi left this morning to visit friends at a place referred to as Dickerson, M3. gi mallid, according to the local social notes.

Madge Mollie Tabi Dickerson, M3 Gi Mallid

Insanity Declared in Marriage Case at Staunton

Mrs. Laura Hayes, angered by her daughter Hattie Hayes Long's marriage to Clinton Lee Long, was declared insane by a commission in lunacy. She was to be sent to the Western State Hospital at Staunton after the commission found her unfit, with the family noting her long history of opposition to marriages. The wedding occurred Saturday night and the daughter announced her happiness to her mother on Sunday.

Harrigonburg,Ve Hattie “Hayes Clinton Lee Long Laura ‘Hayes Staunton Hayes Hattie Hayes Mrs. Long Biedler

New Year Cards Sold At Anderson's Tobacco Store

If you want a desirable small house and lot at a reasonable price, attend the public auction of the Murnan house and lot on South Market Street next Saturday at 12 o'clock noon in front of the County Court House. The notice appears inside pages of this paper.

Murnan South Market Street County Court

Fire alarm at Friendship Fire House ends with tree blaze

An alarm was rung in late yesterday as a Christmas tree burned at the home of James Rehill on South Market Street. The tree lit with candles caused minor damage, but not to the home, though toys and decorations were destroyed.

Friendship Fire Cany James Rehill South Market Street

Philadelphia pastor Plans city wide love and matrimony course

Rev Zedekiah Hetzel Copp of Cohocksink Presbyterian Church Philadelphia announced a city wide campaign for a course in love and matrimony as part of the public school curriculum. He has not finalized plans but will complete them soon. Copp, son of John E. Copp of Kernstown, was formerly in Washington where he served as probation officer for the Juvenile Court and pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church.

Zedekiah Hetzel Copp Cohocksink Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Mr. Copp John E. Copp Kernstown Washington Bethany Presbyterian Chane

Three Poundings For Rev Potter In Virginia Circuit

Rev. C. L. Potter formerly of Winchester was pounded at three circuit appointments Mt Sidney Naked Creek and Mt Crawford parishioners used country ham turkey chicken sacks of flour and other large packages The Potters are recovering though the assault left them shaken Coffee sugar vegetables butter and fruit were also sent to help heal the injuries

Mt. Crawford C. L. Potter Winchester Mt. Sidney Naked Creek

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Sunday Services at United Brethren Church

Rev L A Racey leads Sunday services with sunrise at 11 a m and Mt Zion at 3 p m.

L. A. Racey United. Brethren Church Mt. Zion

United Fruit Steamer Floated After Shoreline Rescue

The United Fruit Company's steamer Turtialba, ashore on Brigantine shoals since Tuesday, was floated at 8:35 this morning after tugs and life savers stood by. The ship faced great danger of breaking against rocks but was saved today.

Tod the Star Atlantic City No J United Fruit Company

Mr Clay Brown Returns to Baltimore After Visit

Mr. Clay Brown returned today to Baltimore after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Albert C Brown at their home on North Market Street.

Clay Brown Baltimore Albert C., Brown North Market Street

Satta Claus at Kernstown Church

The Southern Methodist Church at Kernstown held a Christmas entertainment with a large audience. A musical program and recitations preceded the gift presentation, featuring a quartet and Santa Claus role by Eugene Campbell.

Southern Methodist Church Kernstown Mary ,Richards Alice Shryock Frank Bailey Joseph Hodgson Eugene Campbell Santa Claus Rev A. Knox F. A. Shry

Brothers and Sisters Thank Joshua Barnett for Kindness

The note thanks friends for kindness toward a brother and mentions Joshua Barnett along with the sick brothers and sisters.

Joshua Barnett

Indignant Washingtonites demand swift action after assault attempt

A Christmas night assault attempt on Mrs. Ade laide Grant in Washington DC led to public anger. Citizens plan a mass meeting demanding better protection for white women and speedy justice. Nathaniel Green, a Virginia man, faced grand jury action. authorities brace for possible mob reaction and discuss penalties including hanging.

Star Washington Adelaide Grant District of Columbia Masor Nathaniel Green Virginia Green East Washington Efort Mrs. Grant

Greenwood services and New Year dance announce

Mr. Nathan T. Conway of Winchester will conduct services and preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Greenwood at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Winchester German Club holds its regular monthly dance New Year's night in Rouss Hall starting at 9 p.m. and running until 1 a.m. Fresh Spanish Mackerel at McVicar's, 1 pint.

Nathan T. Conway Winchester Greenwood Rouss Hall

Channel gale was terrific

London reports a deadly English channel gale that battered coasts of England and France. Damage estimated at 5 million dollars or more as telegraph and phone failures hinder updates. Ten fishing vessels with eighty men are missing and feared dead in the wreckage.

London English Channel England France

Vaudeville Show At Auditorium Saturday Night

One of the finest vaudeville shows in some time will play the Auditorium on Saturday night with regular fine pictures. Admission ten cents.

Weather Outlook for Virginia Quiet, Cold Nights

Fair conditions stay across Virginia tonight and Saturday. Forecast calls for cooler temperatures tonight with clear to calm skies and light winds.

Virginia

Blue Ridge Hunt Club Enjoys Snowbound Run in Berryville

In Berryville Virginia the Blue Ridge Hunt Club despite six inch snow held a spirited ride. Hounds led riders from Long Branch through fields and fences to Mountain View and Frost's, with guests from New York and Winchester attending the post hunt breakfast. The next meet is planned for Glenvalgate at 1 o clock.

W. M. Atkinson Rotney Atkinson Rosey Long Branch Hugh _ Nelson Mountain View Mr. Frost

Staunton Prepares Welcome for President-Elect Wilson

Staunton Virginia readies a gala welcome for Woodrow Wilson born there as his special train carries him toward homecoming in Staunton. bonfires will signal arrival with state officials and guests expected, marking Virginia’s notable celebration.

Ee Wilson Rm Junction Staunton Wilson Washington New York Pennsylvania Railroad Chesapeake and Ohio Woodrow Wilson Edson Vireginia Virginia State Line Alexsandria United States Senate House On Representatives Mann Friends of the Press

Christmas Cantata to Be Repeated at Bruce Town Church

A Christmas cantata previously held at the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Bruce town will be repeated by special request next Tuesday evening December 31. The event draws attendance from the local community and reflects the holiday season observances in the county.

Methodist Episcopal Church, South Brucetown

King's Daughters to Meet With Mrs Robinson Saturday

The King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. C L Robinson at 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon.

King's Daughters

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Flubbard Nesses Portia H Hylton Mieota Kanawha County Broadway Va The Baptist Church Jai Harrisonburs Laura Hayes Asylum Doz’ Anderson’s Tobacco Rev. Copp Rev. Potter United Company Satta Claus Kernstown Church Ington Greenwood Services McVicar’s Telegraph To the Star Madame X Theater Opera Hag New ‘Theater Adelaide French Hable Paris Madame’ X Barrieter Weather Forecast Berryville Blue Ridge Hunt Club W. M.] Atkinson M. F. HH Hugh Nelson E. B. Jacobs Donald Gilpin Ernest Stephens Lindsay Frost H. Walker Miss Nelson Mary Randolph William F. Randolph Wickham Byrd Alexander Barrie Winchesterg Welton Henry Frost Glenvin Gate Las
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