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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1914

Page

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Berryville Wedding Unites Moore and Stalnaker Families

A large Berryville ceremony last night joined Miss Mar Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs A Moore Jr to Mr Begill Stalnaker son of the late Mr and Mrs W B Stalnaker in a white and green decor wedding. The service at Grace Church featured Lohengrin music and was followed by a reception at the Moore home with an all-white buffet and out-of-town guests from Clarke and Frederick counties.

Berryville A. Moore, Jr Wal Howe Montana Lohengrin Marc Moore Grace 1 J. Minerville Dawson Rockville Mendelssaian Annie Moore Bradford Reynolds Wilinthaton N.C Miieehor Grace Church Josep’ Pay Charles Moore Stithe John Brewer Rose “Brewer Out Of‘ies Ts. Cabell, Moore Chard Kenna Campbell Was Henry Flemin Annie St.i Richmond

Battleafterword devotion and hunger of Civil War soldiers

The piece reflects on Civil War soldiers enduring horrors after combat, comparing hunger and exposure in 1864 to Valley Forge and Washington's troops, and questions how Confederates and Union forces survived the brutal winters and famine. It ends noting a continuation on the fifth page.

Washington Valley Forge

Explosion Injures Conductor T C Barkesdale in Strasburg

A coal oil explosion at a Strasburg home severely burns Southern Railway conductor T C Barkesdale. He attempted to rekindle a kitchen fire. flames enveloped his clothes though he did not inhale smoke. The kitchen and house suffered damage but fire was controlled. He is expected to recover without complications.

Barkesdale Strasburg T. C. Barkesdale Southern Railway

Marriage Gifts for Bride Reach Home in the West

Useful wedding gifts were received by the bride and will be taken to her home in the west. Mr Stalnaker is prominent in the business and social life of Chateau Mons and is a member of an old family.

Mr. Stalnaker Chateau Monom

Becker Expects Police Return After Acquittal

New York February 25 Police Lieutenant Charles Becker said he would seek reinstatement on the police force and back salary if acquitted in a second trial for the murder of Herman Rosenthal the gambler. He blamed Mrs Becker and the perjured testimony of Schepps and noted he would prefer freedom with a stain to a false confession.

The Star New York Charles Becker Herman . Rosenthal Court of Appeals Becker

Meade Elected President of Topeka SAR Chapter

At the annual Topeka Kansas Sons of the American Revolution meeting, J M Meade a former Clark County boy and noted railroad man was elected president for the coming year. Meade serves as chief engineer of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines with headquarters in Topeka.

Topeka Kansas The Sons of American Revolution J. M Meade Clarke County Meade Anta Fe

Wanted at Once 2000 More Chickens and Eggs

Classified note seeks 2000 hens and eggs for immediate purchase. Contact local farmer for terms and delivery options.

Fire destroys St James Pro Mission near Elkton Virginia

News arrives of a complete fire ruin at the St James Pro testant Episcopal Mission in Greene county seven miles east of Elkton Va. The building used as a school housed two teachers and several students who fled in night clothes. Logs valued around 2000 were mostly destroyed. two trunks survived. Cause uncertain with reports of defective flue and possible arson. Mission property of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, led by Rev W Roy Mason, may be rebuilt.

St. James Protestant Episcopal Mission Greene County Elkton Christ Church of Winchester Winchester Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains

Wisecarver and Lineburg Quietly Wed in Frederick City

A well known Relief county farmer Wisecarver and Miss Ethel I Lineburg daughter of Fred F Lineburg both of Frederick county were quietly married this morning by Rev W R Hardesty at the parsonage in the city. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and friends. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm at Relief.

E. BE. ‘Wisecarver Relief This County Ethel I. Lineburg Fred. F. Lineburg Frederick County W. R. Hardesty Wisecarver

Carlotta Nilson at the Empire in Leah Klesch na

Carlotta Nilsson appears tonight at the Empire in Leah Klesch na a Famous Players four reel feature that stirs the civilized world with a revival of a woman’s regeneration. Two or three other reels start at 7 15 with two shows admission five cents lower floor one cent seats.

Carlotta Nilsson Leah Kleschna the Empire Alcondes

Death Summons Jefferson County Farmer John Athey

Mr. John Athey a well known farmer of Jefferson County dropped dead Monday evening near Shepherdstown from apoplexy He was as usual earlier that day Surviving are two brothers George near Sharpsburg Edward of Charles Town a sister Miss Re yecca Athey wife and four children Also listed is a sale notice for stock shares from Farmers & Merchants National Bank by L Fultz

John Athey Jefferson C County Winchester Shepherdstown Athey George Sharpsburg Edward Charles Town Reyecca Athey Otive

Through Train From Lexington To The Cities

Officials plan a through vestibule service on the Shenandoah division from Brunswick to Lexington with a new Staunton passenger station. Remodeling begins soon, rails are laid from Lexington to Staunton and Harrisonburg, and a May through train to Washington and Baltimore is planned with stops at Winchester and Harpers Ferry.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Shenandoah Division Brunswick Lexington Lnes Washington Baltimore Staunton Harrisonburg Strasburg Harpers Ferry Winchester Balti Wply Raphing Greenville Strasburg Junction

Hidden Check Page in Star Tomorrow

The Star announces a future ad page called the Hidden Check Page. Read carefully to find extra words that form a sentence revealing where a two dollar check is hidden and when to retrieve it. Then go to the designated place, collect the check, and bring it to The Star office for payment.

The Star Star Office

Milano's Minstrel Company Presents Only a Joke One Act Show

Milano's Minstrel Company offers an entire change of show at the Auditorium tonight with the one act musical comedy Only a Joke. The troupe, praised as the finest one act musical act this year, follows a run of packed houses and accompanies Selig's $140,000 pictures screening tonight.

Milano Kathryn Selig America

Mercury Drops Below Zero Across City and County

Last night brought the coldest temperatures yet this winter in Winchester and Frederick county. Thermometers at several locations read from zero to three degrees below zero, with the federal instrument at the Baltimore and Ohio station registering zero at 6:30 AM. Plumbers report frozen and exploding pipes due to the severe chill, while a windless spell lessens the impact on outdoor workers. The cold is easing, with the sun returning and warmer forecasts from Washington. For Virginia tonight, snow in the western portion is possible, with slightly less cold otherwise. For sale two gasoline engines offered at the Star Office.

Winchester Frederick County B. Brook Baker South Main Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Frederick Brbeks Waether Dureau Washington

Brakeman Day Shoots Self During Hunt Near Edinburg

Brakeman John Day of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shot himself in the left palm yesterday while visiting relatives near Edinburg Shenandoah County Virginia. He was four miles from Edinburg then walked home through snow drifts to Winchester Memorial Hospital for treatment. He had been employed as a yard brakeman at Brunswick Maryland and the bullet entered the fleshy part of his hand. Doctor W A Bell attended the case in the temporary absence of Dr Julian F Ward.

John Day Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Edinburs Shenandoah County Winchester Memorial ‘Hospital Mr. Day Brunswick W. A. Bell Julian F. Ward Edinburg

Postponed sale to March 2 in Gainesboro Virginia

Public sale notice lists stock ten tons of hay implements and goods with garbled text. Located in Gainesboro Virginia with contact R P Flowers and BE EM Ry. Found trumpet to claim at Star office. Lost bag between Middletown and Winchester on Valley Pike containing coins and notes Reward for return to W F Plank.

Gainesboro R. P. Flowers Middletown Winchester

United States May Send Troops Over Benton Case and Carranza Tensions

Washington reports say President Wilson and Secretary Bryan discussed delaying U S representations to Britain over the Benton killing as England fears a U S tilt. Carranza reportedly orders barrier to Benton's body as Villa suspends cooperation. British envoy Goring-Thomas cables London on future action. In Mexico City Huerta orders an investigation and execution of the confessed killers of an American, Vergara, near Hidalgo amid Carranza rumors of his disappearance.

Star London Mngland United States Benton Acland House of Commons Foreign Office Washington Carranza England Sarveananien Sieton Carransi Ratney Peninsylvania Coth la Iegland Wilson Bryan Villa Arthur Goringities Mexico City Huerta Bilanquet Vergara Hidalgo EL Paso General Carranza Gonisuaylar

Harris Proy vaudeville at New Empire headlines crowd

The Harris and Proy Company brought a lively vaudeville show to the New Empire for the week with 12 performers, scenery, and costumes. Large audiences attended last night as the act closed with a chorus. Tickets priced for Winchester with balcony and lower floor options.

Harris and Proy Company Winchester Retinee, Dutton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brace Eee Margaret Cabell Moor W. B. Stalnaker South Nemo Gay Gwif Waverly Ma‘zi Shenandoah Clarke Pete Eee Shepedhar Little Iva Lake James Lake iMinnie Lake J. S. Lake Elmer Maude Lake JM. Meade S. of A. R Christ Church Mr. Wisecarver Miss Lineburg Farmers & Mer Nat'l ‘Bank L. Fultz Lexngton Valley Division Baltimo and Ohio Railroad R. T. McVicar Lim Perth Reardon Orndorff and McVicar Fairbank Trumpet Iptf C Court ‘House Mur Scoteman
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