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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
3
Strickleler & Wagner advertise concrete vases for lawns and cemetery lots with sand and stone supplies. They promote rolling lawn decorations and related concrete items. The notice emphasizes variety and availability in Sacramento and surrounding area.
The Star reports Senator W. McClure identified a lobbyist this morning before the Senate investigative committee. McClure, who represents interests in Washington, noted farming impacts in North Dakota from a pending bill. Senator Lane admitted attempting to influence other senators' votes.
June 4 report says a Senate committee probing Virginia mining conditions was told General Watts feared the inquiry could trigger a plot to assassinate Gov. Garfield. He warned that hearings in West Virginia might incite miners to riot again.
Strasburg Va June 4 A telegram from Pennsylvania says Daniel Spengler 77 died suddenly. He was a beloved local figure and Confederate veteran recently visiting his daughter Mrs William Goodie. He is survived by his wife and several children.
H Schindler and Son announce closing out entire stock of groceries at cost and slashing shoes youths mens clothing by 50 percent. New stock of excellent quality available. Customers urged to come in before buying at Market and Piccadilly Streets. If advertised elsewhere it is cheaper here.
The Star reports Baltimore wholesale markets pricing on June 4. Wheat spot 107. Corn spot 4y. No 1 hay earne 205 per hundred. Clover mixed 16 to 16. Butter fancy creamery 32. Virginia dairy prints 21 to 22. Live poultry spring chickens 1 to 1 1/4 pounds 30 to 32. Pid hens heavy 17 1/2. Young ducks 11 1/5.
Quoted prices from wholesalers and shippers in touch with Philadelphia markets include corn at 3.25, chickens at 40 to 68 cents, bacon, dried apples, and other staple goods. The notices list retail equivalents and underline direct wholesale access across cities.
A telegram from Representative James Hay says an Army officer will visit Winchester tomorrow to examine land three miles east as the site for a summer cavalry encampment. The visit will also address contracts and local procurement, with Winchester firms expected to secure many awards.
A fragment discusses friendship and guidance. It contrasts a friend who gently corrects faults with one who hides them and condemns the other. Thoreau is cited from Spring, urging timely guidance to help a friend move past errors.
Front Royal Military Company leads a June 6 parade with Valley Academy cadets under Major Kane, and Gen. Funkhouser at Strasburg with Capt. Borum commanding. Marshals Newton Carpenter and Daniel Anderson oversee divisions, with veterans camps, carriages, ministers, and daughters of the Confederacy, ending at Maustind Cemetery for prayers and remarks by Rev. Talbert and Robert Young Conrad. Luncheon to follow at Ashby Camp hall with free serving and admonition for decorum.
The fragment recalls Wey Talbot praising a voice described as tremendous and setery stupendous, with an odd stylized reference to diamonds. The sparse lines imply a poetic or musical praise piece lacking full context.
The May meeting notes salary proposals for the police court and a millage to fund street and water projects. The finance committee arranged a $15,000 Handley Fund loan and reported May revenue and expenses. Ordinances allocated funds for asphalt streets, water mains, park benches, a sidewalk bridge, and garbage removal. Several bids and purchases were approved or referred, including fire company equipment and public notices. A resolution thanked Representative James Hay for securing cavalry maneuvers site approval.
A heavy electrical storm near Opequon yesterday afternoon struck a tree under which a valuable driving horse stood. The horse, valued at over $200, was killed instantly when the lightning hit the tree. The owner is Mr. Tilden Snapp.
The Frederick circuit holds services Sunday June 8 with Rev. T J Lam at Round Hill 11 a m, Rev N T Conway at Lamps Memorial 11 a m, Rev at Paxtons Chapel 3 39 p m, and the Relief church at 8 p m conducted by the pastor.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Steele formerly of Brunswick Maryland visit Mrs Steele's parents Mr and Mrs XN Solenberger. Mr Steele will depart soon for Oregon to pursue mining prospects.
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