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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
1
The Star notes Winchester boys face departure next Tuesday as the Fort Loudoun rosebuds leave town for a three month separation. The piece laments the end of youth’s sunlit days and reflects on the coming parting, comparing it to past childhood illnesses and the passage of time.
Three separate dynamite blasts rocked San Francisco's core at theatre opening time. Hotels cafes and theatres emptied into the streets as detectives scour the city for clues to identify the dynamiters.
Six big reels roam the Au ditorium tonight Cure for Pokerities and other titles include A Western Kimona Bell of Panance Justice of the Desert and Happy in Spite of Herself The Ipmi Anti Tuberculosis League meets Monday June 3 at 7 30 o clock at Episcopal Rectory
Frederick H. Chamberlain six, of 398 Brunswick avenue, was struck by a touring car owned by Alexander Barrie of 1313 Walnut Street Philadelphia near his home. The boy died at McKinley Hospital after medical treatment. Barrie and passengers Mrs Barrie and Mr Butler were present. Barrie was arrested but released on recognizance awaiting hearing.
Citizens in Philadelphia express regret as Mr. Barrie’s car, driven by a careful motorist, struck Chamberlain boy. The Star reports the tragedy appears accidental and no blame is placed on the Barries who own a home on Amherst Street.
The Winchester German Club will hold a dance in Rotss Hall on Thursday June 6 with many out of town guests expected. Plans include a series of dances at Jordan Springs about six miles away during the summer season.
In the months of June July and August the company announces Saturday closing time at 3 o clock in the afternoon. Baker and Coopers brothers appear as the firms behind the notice.
Rev D Bulla presents The Yosemite Valley stereopticon at Braddock Street M E Church Southy on June 10 1912 at 8 oclock. Admission adults 25 cents children 15 cents. Mr A M Baker and Mr J Correl returned from Pittsburgh W where they attended the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar meeting.
The Roosevelt Rough Riders are organized in Chicago from Hamilton Club members. They wear khaki uniforms and ride on horses to escort visiting marching clubs to their hotels for the Republican convention.
The Daughters of the Confederacy solicit evergreens and laurels for the June 6 decoration. Flowers gratefully received at Mrs. W. S. Lord’s residence on West Water Street from Monday to Wednesday. Bring all you can as supplies are urgently needed.
Report from El Paso dated June 1 notes hundreds of Americans and foreigners flee Chihuahua border area. On consul Letcher’s advice, evacuees head to Vogler as General Orozco seeks American intervention in Mexico.
Five cents worth of carbolic acid ended the life of 20 year old Mrs. Mary Williams a bride of a few months in Richmond Domestic troubles are blamed for the self inflicted death Her husband heard unusual sounds from her room and found her unconscious on the bed beside a shattered bottle that had contained carbolic acid.
For sale listing shows a touring car priced at $350 and a 1911 Maxwell four cylinder touring car used as a demonstrator with full equipment priced at $750. The notices reference Hantsberry's Garage and Mantsberry's Carage with garbled spellings.
The notice instructs property owners to place garbage on the sidewalk only and lists weekly pickup by ward and street bounds. Wednesdays cover south of Water and east Main, Tuesdays south of Water and west Main, Mondays north of Water and east Main, Saturdays north of Water and west Main. Failing to place garbage on schedule results in collection being skipped until the next week.
Mrs Masgoh Diffara and her daughter Miss Jane Dillard of Birmingham Alabama and Mrs Harry Hyde were present today with Dr. and.
In Hillsville Virginia Claude Allen’s defense closes as his attorney RB Willis argues forcefully. Prosecutor J C Wyser presents the state’s case and the jury is expected to retire for deliberation late this afternoon regarding the March murder of Judge Massie.
Prof J C van Huisteyn begins a summer program at Fort Loudoun Seminary with violin and viola lessons starting Monday June 3. Pupils should report early in the week and contact the Seminary for details. First recital set for Tuesday June 11 at Winchester Auditorium. Sources provide notice of instruction and public recital.
R T Barton writes to clarify a prior alfalfa lime suggestion in our paper. He states 500 pounds per acre is sufficient on his land and notes other lands may require 1000 to 2000 pounds, correcting a typographical error that listed 50 or 500 pounds in prior articles.
Mr. J. T. Grubbs has received a nurse written letter about his son P.4 Grubbs at the Virginia Hospital in Richmond Virginia. The letter says the patient is improving and receiving every possible attention after his leg amputation.
Mr. EB E Stone visited town and returned to Mount Jackson saying he is thoroughly disgusted with Roosevelt circus performances and the third term sensation. A nearby traveling man noted thousands share the view and that the colonel still has people guessing.
As attorney for the lenders I will place Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15 000.90) in sum to suit borrowers upon satisfactory real estate security. JR. GRAY WILLIAMS Apt 4m 88 bri
A L Blosser longtime local resident dies at his daughter's home on West Water Street at an advanced age. Native of Germany age 87, he owned a tanning business near the city before retirement twelve years ago and lived with his daughter since. Survived by two sons and a daughter, funeral at 2 pm Monday at Mrs John Haines's home with Rev George S Bowers officiating.
Speaker Champ Clarke wins all ten delegates from Providence to the Baltimore convention on June 26. His statewide lead over Wilson is over four to one. Harmon garners only 728 votes in the state.
P Burrell the first True Reformers official tried for banking law violations was acquitted in Richmond after a short deliberation. He faced charges of allowing deposits after the bank became insolvent while a director of the True Reformers Bank. Attorneys blamed cashier Reuben T. Hin who is a fugitive.
Mr. Clyde Shuler came back today after being a student for several years at the University of Maryland.
Washington meeting gathers Virginia horticulture officials and national distributors to press for amendments. Key issues include standardizing marks and grades on apple barrels, labeling contents, and allowing negotiated minimum sizes to be clear on the outside. Continued discussion noted.
Washington dispatch reports the New York World editorial backing Governor Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic nomination at Baltimore. Party leaders acknowledge Wilson's rising appeal as the pre convention campaign narrows and support coalesces around him.
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