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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1913

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Wounded By His Wife's Lover in Staunton

Luther B Bosserman, a Staunton grain and feed merchant, lies in critical condition after a struggle at his home with A D Worth a hotel clerk who shot him accusing Bosserman of attempting to mutilate him. Worth and Mrs Bosserman were jailed with her charged as accessory. Worth claims Bosserman attacked first and attempted to mutilate him, a story supported by his marks. Bosserman recently underwent a blood transfusion for his ill daughter at the University of Virginia Hospital and faces possible death from his wounds.

Staunton Luther B. ‘Bosserman A. D. Worth Bosserman Worth Boseen Saate University of Virginia Hospital Bosgerman

The Grand Announces Night of Four Big Reels

The Grand promises an unobstructed view of the pictures and continuation of patronage from many friends. They will show only the best of films with four reels tonight including one feature and two others.

Alter Pations

Virginians Prepare for Wilson Inauguration Parade

About three thousand Virginia troops including Company I of Winchester will attend Wilson's inauguration in Washington. The state will cover meals and sleeping quarters for their stay, leaving Virginia day before the event. Cadets from the Virginia Military Institute and units like Richmond Blues and Stone Wall Band will march, with Winchester residents planning travel. Tickets go on sale March 1, valid for return through March 8, at about a $10,000 cost to the state.

Virginia Company I Winchester Washington Wilson Senator Swanson Corps of Cadets Virginia Military Institute Atention Lexington Richmond Blues Stonewall Band Staunton Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Amyl Kijo Ad Letter to Winchester Vendor

A customer from Winchester Virginia reports relief after using Amyl Kijo for a severe toothache. He bought a 50 cent bottle and used it once with no further trouble. The note is signed by Charles T. Rogers.

Amyl-Kijo Chemical Co Winchester Charles T. Rogers

Indictments F issued in Luray county case

More than fifty residents of Luray County were indicted for alleged violations of federal internal revenue laws. The indictments, returned by the grand jury, include several women. Evidence against defendants was largely gathered by detectives from the Virginia Anti-saloon League.

Luray The Virginia Anti-saloon League

Butter Fat Price Advance Hit 39 Cents Per Pound

Ashby Sprint of Gol den and Company urges farmers to sell cream rather than churn butter as butter fat advances eight cents per pound and buyers offer 39 cents per pound. The notice promotes market timing and profitability for dairy producers.

Ashby Sprint Golden and Company

Livestock Sale At Irwin Promises 250 Head For Good Homes

Irwin hosts Bierer’s sale on February 27 offering over 250 head of livestock to prospective buyers. Also tonight features a separate subscription auction, with notices urging community participation.

Irwin Bierer’s Ip-tt

League Elects Officers in Virginia Union League Session

The Union League of Virginia closed its Roanoke session with J. W. Hough elected president and Rev. J. D. McAlister continuing as secretary. Rev. Dr. James Cannon Jr. was reappointed chairman of the executive committee as the league aims to shift Virginia Senate policy before 1914.

Inte Nnion League Virginia Coan Roanoke J. W. Hough Norfolk J. D. McAlister Richmond S. P. Jones Thomas Whitehead Amherst George 8. Bowers Grace Lutheran Church Winchester J .B. Cooper James Cannon, Jr Blackstone Senate League McAlister

General Lee's Body Interred in Lee Memorial Vault

The body of Gen G W Custis Lee died Tuesday at Ravenworth arrived in Lexington Virginia and was met by Washington and Lee University faculty. The body lay in state at Robert E Lee Memorial Church with a student guard of honor, followed by 10 30 funeral services. Burial took place in the Lee family vault at the Lee Memorial chapel.

Lexington G. W. Custis Lee Ravenworth Washington and Lee University Robert E. Lee Lee Lee Memorial Apel

Ghenandoah Valley Academy Plays Two Games

The basketball squad left for Augusta county to contest two games. They faced Augusta Military Academy at Fort Defiance last night and were scheduled to play Fishburne Academy in Waynesboro. Irwin Bierer plans a large stock sale on February 27 in this section. The King's Daughters meet Mrs. George S. Bailey tomorrow at 4 0 o'clock.

Ghenandoah Valley Academy Augusta County Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance Fishburne Academy Waynesboro Irwin Bierer King's Daughters George S. Bailey

County Apples Winners Again

Walter Whately of Crozet VA reports the Virginia Horticultural Society exhibit at the national corn show in Columbia SC won the diploma of honor for the grand champion sweepstakes in apples. The winning fruit came from Frederick County and was also prize winner at the Virginia association January meeting in Lynchburg.

Star Walter Whately Crozet Virginia Horticultural Society Horticultural Society Columbia S. C Whately Virginia Association Lynchbygs Frederick County

Teacher and Citizen Clash in Street Fight at Stephens City

In Stephens City Va on February 21 Prof James Meek principal of local schools and Mr A W Doggett a prominent citizen fought on a street after Meek reportedly flogged Doggett's son Aubry Doggett during school hours. The dispute led to a magistrate court hearing set for soon with little damage reported.

Stephens City James Meek A. W. Doggett Prof. Meek

Five Year Old Goldie Roe Dies of Pneumonia

The Star reports Gainesboro county mourns Goldie Roe five daughter of Silas and Mrs Roe who died at her home shortly after 6 pm Friends will meet at the house Saturday at 10 am for funeral services Burial follows at Ebemeter Church graveyard She leaves a brother and infant sister and is granddaughter of H. O. Adams and niece of Mrs. Hawkins both residents of town.

Star Gainesboro Goldie Roe H. O. Adams William C. Hawkins North Kent Street

Jack Johnson Ill Amid White Slavery Case Proceedings

Chicago reports pugilist Jack Johnson, indicted by a federal grand jury for open violation of the white slavery act, is ill with pneumonia at his home. He passed a restless night, and his temperature is high and rising. James C. Collins left for Strasburg. Mrs. Taggert returns to Philadelphia and stays with Miss Annie McGuire on Dock Street.

The Star Chicago Jack Johnson Federal Grand Jury William H. Taggert Philadelphia Annie McGuire Anddock Street

Fair Bride for A H Ferguson

The Washington Star reports the marriage of Mrs Ethel Lyons and Abner H Ferguson at Christ Episcopal Church with Rev Arthur Johns officiating. The ceremony was small with only close family present and the couple left for a honeymoon, returning mid March.

Ethel Lyons Charles M. Lyons North Carolina Avenue Abner H. Ferguson Christ Episcopal Church Arthur 8 Ferguson Washington

Six Reel Show At Indian Feature Auditorium Tonight

Six big reels play at the Auditorium this evening featuring The Greatest Thing in the World and The Winning of White Dove among others. The Winning of White Dove is hailed as a thrilling Indian picture and the program includes Every Rose Has its Stem and Thrilling Rescue by Uncle Man.

Vitagraph Pathe Holpson Essany Uncle Man

Vaudeville Show "The Golden Dragon" At Auditorium

Mr James Rodrey and his company present The Golden Dragon a lavish vaudeville act costing 3000 dollars at the Auditorium Saturday matinee Also the regular Pathe Weekly will be shown Admission ten cents

James Rodrey Pathe

Local official receives new fifty horse power touring car

City Treasurer George H. Kinzel has received from the Cole Automobile Company a handsome new forty horse-power touring car. The car, delivered this morning, is among the handsomest yet brought to town.

George H. Kinzel Cole Automobile Company

Warshear Tenders at Irwin Bierer's Sale

Warshear Tenders are listed for Irwin Bierer's auction on February 27, featuring items up for bidding as part of a local sale event.

Warshear Tenders Irwin Bierer Spett

Sugar tariff cut eyed by Grocers in New York trip

William K. Cooper of Cooper Brecters returns from New York where he learns the Wholesale Grocers’ Association committee aims to reduce the sugar tariff. A cut of 60 cents to $1 is anticipated, likely effective late this year, with consumer prices following. Cooper cites talks with Frank C. Lowry of the Federal Sugar Refining Co and notes other committee members include J. H. Post and C. D. Byrn. The group conducts business from the Gordon Company on Wall Street, whose head Harry R. Gordon is a noted sugar broker.

the Star Cooper Frank C. Lowry Federal Sugar Refining Company Lowry J. H. Post C.D. Byrn B. H. Howen Company New York Harry R. Gordon Company Wall Street Gordon Winchester American Metropolis Mary Hollis Hollis Edward G. Hollis City

W T Barr To Wed Miss Myers In Winchester Marriage

A Winchester Frederick County wedding is announced for Miss Florence Myers daughter of the late Capt and Mrs William H Myers to Mr William T Barr at noon tomorrow at the brides home 644 Fairmont Avenue Rev Dr J H Lacy to officiate no invitations issued witnesses limited to immediate family afterward the couple depart for a wedding trip and plan to reside with Mrs James Barr on North Kent Street until their Peyton Street home is ready. Also notes John Dunn of Martinsburg visiting and two cattle sales at Irwin Bierer Feb 27 with items listed iptf.

Winchester Frederick County Florence Myers William Henry Myers William T. Barr Fairmont Avenue J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Florida Barr James Barr North Kent Street Peyton Street

U S Demands Fair Trial For Ex Mexican Leader Madero

Washington reports the United States rejects summary execution of Francisco I. Madero and asks for a fair trial. Taft Knox instruct ambassador Wilsen to inform Mexican authorities that aid will be conditioned on honoring this demand. In Mexico City Madero is described as physically ruined and near collapse, refusing food amid fears of poisoning.

Washington Francisco I. Madero United Sta Henry Lane Wilsen Taft Knox Geals Pew United States Madero Mexico City Mexico National Palace Manuel Rojas Masons Orozco Felix Diaz

Weather Outlook For Virginia Saturday Turn Cold In West

Unsettled conditions with likely rain tonight and Saturday. Temperatures drop, especially in the western counties, as a colder spell arrives. A note mentions Virginia weather specifics and the forecast context for the weekend.

Washington Virginia

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Arival L. B. Bosserman Winchester Boys Enue Laws Leaguelects S'Bowers Mr. Cooper Academy Quint James C. Collins Strasburg A. H. Ferguson Washington Star Alfred Ferguson District of Columbia National Capital Edison W. E. Cooper William K. Cooper Cooper Brecters Sev Eral Wholesale Grocers’ Association W. H W. T. Barr Miss Myers Iptf John Dunn Martinsburg Wvya Irwin Bieret’s U. S F. J. Madero Masonic Tast the ‘Star Tavo Huerta New ‘Band Moving Picture Theater Messrs. Pingley_and Natl
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