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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1913

Page

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Noted Historian Latane to Lead Johns Hopkins History Dept

Dr John H Latane professor of history and international law at Washington and Lee in Lexington has been elected head of Johns Hopkins University history department He will be first full director since the death of Herbert Adams Latane born Staunton Va in 1869 has lectured at Wisconsin Tennessee Pennsylvania Michigan Chicago and the Naval War College He holds the John Marshall prize and authored The Early Relations Between Maryland and Virginia and America as a World Power He is active in professional societies and educational movements

John H. Latane Washington and Lee University Lexington Ss. BP Latane Winchester John Hopkins’ University Department of History Johns Hopkins Herbert B.adams Dr. Latane Staunton James Allen Latane Mary Minor Latane Washington and Lee University of Wisconsin University of Tennessee University of Pennsylvania University of Michigan University of Chicago Naval War College Newport R. I John Marshall John Hopkins United States Spanish America Maryland Virginia American Political Science Review American Historical Association American Political Science Association American Society of International Law Phi Beta Kappa Society The Educational Commission University of Montana

Memorial Day exercises at Winchester public school grave

Pupils and teachers gather at Mount Hebron Cemetery to honor Capt. John C. Varson Fossen and other former educators. Flowers cover graves of Kerr Knott and Price as choir sings and prayers are offered by local pastors. Commencement events follow in City Hall Auditorium with full program to be announced.

Winchester John C. Vari Fossen Mount Hebron John Kerr Nora Knott Lizzie Price Captain van Fossen George S. Bowers Grace Lutheran Church Carter First Baptist Church Mr. Kerr Knott Price M.M. Lynch A. D. Henkel City School Board Juliet A. McCaw Mandie Bell City Hall The Star

Illustrated Lecture Tonight at Handley Library Auditorium

An illustrated lecture by Dr. J. W. Wayland on Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign and a Local History talk by Hon. R. T. Barton proceed at 8 o'clock tonight in Handley Library Auditorium.

J. W. Wayland R. T. ‘Barton Handley Library

Woodmen of World to Initiate 30 Members Friday

Notice states thirty new members will receive the beneficiary degree at 8 a.m. on Friday June 18. Ald sovereigns are requested to attend. Bruce Capper, Clerk.

Lpit KE Bruce Capper

Ministers Favor Marriages Proposed By Episcopal Council

Richmond ministers show strong sentiment to endorse marriages as proposed by the Episcopal Council but defer final action to allow further study. The Ministerial Union of Richmond discussed the issue at a recent meeting and plans a called session to decide.

Episcopal Council Oro Ministerial Union of Richmond

Noted War Scout Dead Revered Confederate Scout Frank Stringfellow Dies

The funeral for Rev. Frank Stringfellow 72 a noted Confederate Army scout was held Tuesday at 123 North Washington Street Alexandria conducted by Rev. W J Morton. He died suddenly in Lindsay Virginia of heart trouble after a Richmond hospital operation. Stringfellow served with J E B Stuart and Lee, later chaplain in the Spanish American War, and became an Episcopal minister. He left a widow three sons and three daughters and was famed as a lecturer on war topics. He was praised by John Esten Cooke for his daring and devotion.

Frank Stringfellow Lindsay R. M. Green North Washington _Street Alexandria W. J.morton Christ Episcopal Church Ivy Hill Cemetery Stringfellow Richmond Memorial Hospital Virginia Winchester Confederacy J. E B. Stuart Robert E. Lee John Eisten Cook Mr. Stringfellow Virginia’ Volunteers Episcopal Church Powhatan Middlesex John Esten Cooke

Shanklin and Miss Henry Wedded in Baltimore

Announcement of the marriage of Pauline Henry to Rulett W. Shanklin, both of Baltimore, solemnized in Baltimore on May 31. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Willie Henry and the late Hugh S. Henry. The couple will reside at 2614 Bernard Street, Baltimore.

Pauline Henry Rulett W. Shanklin Baltimore Willie Henry Hugh S. Henry L. A. Henry East Piccadilly Street

Educators welcomed at Virginia colleges and schools meeting

The seventh annual Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools for Girls opened at Handley Library in Winchester. Delegates welcomed by Miss Katherine R. Glass and Mr. William Wood Glass, with remarks on the teaching profession as service. R. Gray Williams welcomed Winchester, noting local apathy in attendance.

Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools For Girls Handley Library Winchester Katherine R. Glass Fort Loudoun Seminary William Wood Glass R. Gray Williams Williams

Fire Fighting Zuoaves At Auditorium Tonight

Marguerite Courtat of Kalem appears at the Auditorium in The Fire Fighting Zuoaves a war drama now showing. Mies Courtat travels from Winchester to witness the featured film alongside other releases including The Deputy's Sweetheart and The Minister's Temptation.

Zuoaves Kalem Pete Lubin Seelig Ison Pathe Marguerite Courtat Mies Courtat Winchester

Millwood Bride Elect Nannie Nelson to Wed Prescott Hufdekoper

Large social circle from Virginia to Massachusetts gathering for the wedding of Miss Nannie Adelaide Nelson and Mr. Prescott Foster Hufdekoper at Christ Church Millwood. Events include luncheons and receptions at Scaleby and Amherst Street, and a dance at Red Gate near Boyce.

Massachusetts Georgia Winchester Clarke Nannie Adelaide Nelson Hugh M. Nelson Long Branch Millwood Prescott Foster Hufdekoper Boston Romney Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Clarke County Nelson Mr.Huldekoper Henry Brooke Gilpin R. Gray Williams Amherst Street Miss Nelson Mr. Huidekoper

Public sale of A L Shearer Ware house in Winchester

The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction in front of the County Court House in Winchester Virginia at 11 o’clock a m on Monday June 16 1913 the following warehouses on land leased from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company One frame warehouse with metal roof fronting North Market Street about 175 feet north of the freight station 18 feet 8 inches wide and 105 1 2 feet long Two frame warehouses with metal roofs near the above 20 feet 4 inches wide and 6 feet 6 inches long Cash terms administered by Louise Shearer Lloyd administratrix of A L Shearer. In separate item a sale note. The Shepherdstown Electric and Power Company formerly owned by John L Livers and others has been sold to Major Randolph Stalnaker of Philippi. The Anti Saloon League will hold a service at Stines Chapel Sunday at 8 30 o clock with publishing invited, interesting speaking and pretty music.

County Court Winchester North Market Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Shepherdstown Anti-Saloon League Stines Chapel

Virginia hosts first Sunday school workers normal in Roanoke

A four day normal for Sunday school workers, possibly the first in Virginia, runs July 7 to July 10 in Roanoke under the General Board of Religious Education. Rev. Dr. Stuart Mittman heads the third department with ten expert instructors. The Episcopal Church supervises, but other denominations are invited to join.

Roanoke Virginia General Board of Religious Education The Episcopal Church West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania District of Columbia Stuart Mittman Leugh* ‘University South Bethehem Mittman

Winchester Sunday school workers eye Roanoke normal

Several Winchester Sunday school workers show interest in the upcoming normal training school in Roanoke. Rev. W D Smith of Christ Church considers attending if travel and arrangements allow. Officers teachers and scholars may also join the event.

Winchester Roanoke W. D. Smith Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Christ Church

Sale of-desirable city residence at 210 N Main St

Desirable property sale announced for the city residence at 210 North Main Street in front of the Court House on Saturday June 14 at 12 noon. Located in a premier business district, the property is described as among the city's most valuable locations.

N. Main Street

Five Passenger Touring Car For Sale

MOLING and SHAL advertise a five passenger touring car in good condition. Located at ROUSS GARAGE. Also a bamboo porch screens advertisement appears on page five.

Moling & Shal Rouss

Local Gun Shooting Meet Draws 46 Competitors

Eagle Eyed shooters and spectators filled the day as 46 participants contested targets under ideal weather. Edward M. Willis and Jims son of Richmond led with high scores, while Peyton Jamison of Roanoke broke 181 targets to win the high amateur prize.

Edward M. Sionala L. D. Willis Jims Son Richmond Peyton Jamison Dr. IL Roanoke Mr. & Day Waynesboro Monn T. Jamison L. G. Richards Fran Jones A. M. Shepherd A. H. .Boyd

Closing Out Sale Offers Broad Goods at Baetjer’s

All dress goods including broad heads at very low prices in Baetjer’s closing out sale. Read today’s ad. Found lady’s handbag by Star Office, caller asked to contact the office.

Broadhead Baetjer Star Office Tpit

Raspberry Peacock Probes Doctor in odd roadside visit

Dr Clagett encounters a man named Peacock at his office who insists on a medical checkup in a string of exclamations and symbols. The incident unfolds with Peacock’s sharp, shrewd demeanor and a request to see if the doctor can assess him for “bigness” in a curious encounter.

Peacock

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JH Latane Hopkins Fop Hire Woodmen OF World Rev Mr. Shanklin Miss Henry Dr. Wayland Jackson Barton Wilson Hus Glass Little Sisters Fort Loudoun Nannie Nelson A. L. Shearer Louise Shearer Lloyd Episcopalians Roanoke Boys Wij Boys Bero Williamspoo Martinsburg Sues Gall H. F. Seal Rouss. Ave
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