Brother risks life to save sister in Fairview avenue fire
On Fairview avenue a can of burning coal oil flashed onto four year old Rachael Schindler's face in the kitchen. Her brother Isador Schindler, aged 21, was badly burned while trying to help and both were N transferred to medical care. Rachael died four hours later. The incident remains under report as investigators and physicians treated injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isador
Sister
Fairview Avenue
Halfway
Rachael Schindler
Harry Schindler
Inspector Shipp Arrives to Inspect Virginia Militia Company
Captain Arthur M. Shipp of the U S Army arrives in town to inspect Company I of the Second Virginia Regiment. Lieutenant Conrad, new commander, leads the unit with Captain Reardon having resigned. Tonight the unit undergoes official inspection with all officers and men in full service uniform. Shipp is son of General Shipp, longtime superintendent of VMI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Shipp
United States Army
War Department
Virginia
Second
Virginia Regiment
Robert Y. Conrad
James P. Reardon
Shipp
Baltimore and Ohio
Conrad
Fred.s. Anderson
Capt. Shipp
General Shipp
Old Viree Military Institute
Lexing
Ensign Byrd Visits Martinsburg Family Over Weekend
Ensign Richard Hyelyn Byrd of the United States Navy arrived in town Saturday evening and spent the weekend with his mother at her Amherst street home. Mrs. Stephen R. Goodgrass of Martinsburg is visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Fuller on Acisiia street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hyelyn Byrd
United States Navy
Town
Amherst Street
Stephen R. Goodgrass
Martinsburg, Is
H. D. Fuller
Acisiia Street
Fresh Mackeral at Orndorff and MovVicar's
Fresh mackerel offered at Orndorff and MovVicar's noted as local market highlight with busy pier side sales and seafood display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orndorff
MovVicar’s
Mutual Farmers' Club Entertained by Mr. Lupton
Stephens on Va Feb 16 The Mutual Farmers' Club met at H B Lupton's home on Feb 7 with a large attendance and many guests. president Thwaite opened the session as editor Clevenger unable to attend sent a paper read by Lewis Pidgeon urging members to participate more, be punctual, and support the Advertiser while noting a trip to the national capital and critiquing Congress and pension increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
Lewis Pidgeon
Clevenger
Editoriai
Richmond
Miss Annie Smith Dies At Stephenson
Miss Annie Maria Smith aged 63 years 9 days died Sunday morning at Stephenson in this county. She leaves her mother Mrs Elizabeth Smith a sister Miss Carrie Smith and four brothers A W A C William H Smith and John Smith all of near Stephenson and Woods Mill. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 in the Methodist Episcopal Church South Stephenson by Rev J H Lacy after which the remains will be brought to this city for interment in Mount Lebanon Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Maria ‘Smith
Lewis ‘R. Smith
Stephenson
County
Elizabeth Smith
Carrie Smith
Messrs
William H. Smith
John ‘Smith
Woods Mill
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Mount Liabron
Memorial Service Arranged at First Baptist Church
Willard memorial service under the W K T A at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday evening February 17 at 7 30. Rev Talbert and Rev Stover to speak. All invited. See ad for Ruth Wooling and Seal’s ad on attire at Russell and Green’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
First Baptist Church
Virginia Tax On Bank Deposits Enforced Says Winchester Official
Winchester revenue commissioner J E Correll warns taxpayers to comply with the new state law taxing deposits. The act approved January 29 1914 mandates segregation of deposit tax for state taxation and fixes the rate. Details to be carried out in full as required by the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.&. Correll
Winchester
Corre
General Assembly of
Virginia
First Japanese Ambassador Dead at 70 in Tokyo
Viscount Aoki, the first Japanese ambassador to the United States, has died in Tokyo at age 70. He was a strong advocate for peace between the United States and Japan. Princess William of Baden dies in Karlsruhe, Germany, Feb. 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Viscount Aoki
United States
Japan
William Dies
Karlsruhe
Germany
William of Baden
Josephine
Napoleon
Open Door at Empire Tonight in Winchester Program
The 1914 Pathe Weekly shown tonight screens The Open Door a two reel Selig feature and the best ten cent show in Winchester. Don’t miss tonight and note there is a different program tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathe
Winchester
Empire
Blackstone Academy Burns in Overnight Fire
Blackstone Va February 16 The Blackstone Academy a long standing boys prep school was completely destroyed by fire early this morning along with most contents including furniture bedding clothing and books. Faculty and students asleep when fire broke out seventy five boys on the third floor jumped to ground many injured some rescued after smoke overpowered others by faculty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone
Blackstone Academy
Miss Winifred St. Claire Leaves Winchester for Altoona Engagement
Miss Winifred St. Claire and her theatrical company departed Winchester early yesterday for Altoona Pennsylvania where they will perform this week. The troupe made many friends during their stay and were charmed with the town and its people.
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Tonight For Late Willie
The Friendship Fire Company announces a meeting at 7 30 this evening to arrange funeral arrangements for the late Willie. Community members are urged to attend and assist with tributes and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal
Willie Wo Ip
Golden Wedding Celebrated by Rees Couple on North Braddock
Rev. and Mrs. Jonah L. Rees celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on North Braddock street with a reception hosted by their daughter Annie L. Rees. The event drew a large crowd of friends as poems and expressions marked fifty years of marriage. The couple recalled youth and wartime memories as the celebration unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah L. Rees
North Braddock Street
Annie L. Rees
Heavy snowstorm halts New York streets and trains
Snow and fog cripple New York City as crews battle drifts delaying rail service and delaying flights. Chicago carriers mobilize thousands to clear tracks while New Haven schools close under continued snowfall and traffic paralysis. In McKees Rocks Pennsylvania snow drifts hamper firefighters amid fires causing about 26000 in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ps Mar
Oetta
New York
Chicago
New Haven
Conn
Little Lillis Girl Called By Death
Mary Elizabeth Stewart Lillis died yesterday morning at 5 15 at 660 South Braddock Street from infantile illness. She was one year and 17 days old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Henry Lillis, with three brothers John Edwin and David and grandparents Mr and Mrs Michael Lillis. Funeral at 2 30 Tuesday at home. Rev John McVerry of Sacred Heart officiating. burial in Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Stewart Lillis
Charles Henry Lillis
South Braddock Street
John
Edwin
David Lillis
Michael Lillis
John MccVerry
Church of the Sacred Heart
Frederick County Farmers Institute Opens in Winchester Auditorium
The 23rd annual Frederick County farmers institute starts Tuesday at the Winchester Auditorium, running two sessions daily at 10 am and 2 pm. Nationally known speakers include Dr. Bradford Knapp and Dr. J. D. Heggeston, with topics on farm demonstration work, Virginia Tech and UVa extension work, better roads, livestock, and apple marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers* Institute
Frederick County
Winchester
Bradford Knapp
U. S. Department ofAgriculture
C. E. Koontz
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
J. D. Bhegieston
University of Virginia Extension Work
Charles G. Maphis
A. Grant Border
Baltimore
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Six Reel Show And 2 Reel Features At Auditorium
Tonight the Auditorium presents a six reel show plus two reel features. A double bill includes The Runaway Freight Part 1 and Part 2, Mrs Casey's Soulja, Stolen Tapestries, In the Same Boat, Hiawatha's Cross and The Runaway Freight a big railroad picture. Admission is 5 cents.
Plot To Ruin Me Says Senator Gore
Mrs. Gore led her husband Senator Thomas Gore to the witness stand in a Washington hotel assault suit brought by Minnie Bond of Washington. Gore called the case a plot to destroy him and said he did not urge her to come to Washington. He stated he could not support her husband for the position he wanted. Reardon’s Special Coffee at Orndorff and McVicar’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Gore
Oklahoma City
No Immediate Relief Expected As Ice Storm Persists
The Shenandoah valley and much of the country face at least another day of cold winds and unsettled weather. Virginias will see clear tonight and Tuesday with increasing clouds, slight snow possible Tuesday, and brisk northwest winds. Roads remain blocked in places as crews work to keep them open, and a larger storm is forecast for the Pacific coast with rain spreading eastward but no sign of a new cold wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Shenandoah Valley
The
Star Today
Weather Bureau
Washington
United States
Pacific
Pacific States
Central Valleys
Rocky Mountains
Strasburg Reports 12 Smallpox Cases in Town
A Shenandoah county town reports twelve smallpox cases after four new discoveries. The Strasburg board of health orders churches, schools, and theaters closed as doctors act to contain the outbreak and protect residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Shenandoah County
the Star
Benefit Concert for S P C A Marks Notable Event
A Thursday evening concert in the Episcopal Church parish building raised funds for the S P C A. Mrs Gavin D High and Mrs A M Baker performed admired solos with Mrs W T Walters contributing elocution. The program delighted attendees and supported the charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Gavin D. High
A. ‘M. Baker
Muric
W. T. Walters
Caester
Willie Jenkins Dies Sudden ly From Paralysis in Baltimore
Telegram to cousin W T Reed reports Willie Jenkins, a Winchester native and longtime businessman, died at his Baltimore home after a paralysis stroke. Funeral plans unclear. Jenkins survived by wife Bertha Peltz and sister Mrs Charles Woodward. He supported Confederate causes and church affiliations.
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W. ‘Marry Reed
Willie MM. Jenkins
Winchester
Madison ’ Avenue
Baltimore
Jenkins
Reed
Mr. Jenkins
Bertha Peltz
Charles Woodward
South Main Street
Mm. T. Reed
South Braddock Street
Braddock Street
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Schindler
Ensign Byrd
Utual Farmers’ Club
MR. Lupton
Annie Smith
Russell
Green
Mr. Correll
Late Pathe Weekly
Blackstone Boys
Acadey
Altoona, Pa
Friendship Fire Company
Far West
New York City
M’kers Rocks
Lillis
R. T. McVicar
Edward Giles
William Verhas
Institute
Farmers Institute
D. Dd
Larrick
S. L. Lipton
Miller Jenkins
Rommel
Pennybacker
Hggleston
Willie Jenkins
Old Winchester
W. T. Reed
Confederacy
Ladies’ Confederate Memorial Association
Daughters of Confederacy
Stonewall
Cork Street
Martha J. Lewis
Wilmote
Tela
W. M. Seal
Henry Mling, Jr
Heave Gonre
Moling Seal
Shingleton&. Frazier
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