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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
4
Mayor Julian F Ward issues a proclamation ordering muzzles for all dogs before they may roam the streets. The measure receives general approval as dog owners are urged to comply amid concerns over hydrophobia and the danger to public health.
A Times-Dispatch letter from James, secretary of the commonwealth, states no requests for voter lists from registrars for liquor interests have been authorized since Woodfin first called, urging cessation of such mail requests. The missive questions the legality and authority of any lists or stationery used for that purpose.
Fragmentary copy notes Hearst and Roosevelt in a political alliance discussed for May. The text hints at two men and ward alignment but is unclear on details or outcomes.
An analysis contrasts Theodore Roosevelt and William Randolph Hearst as power brokers. It notes Roosevelt's talent and Wall Street ties versus Hearst's financial independence and press influence, detailing their political methods, popularity, and a past rift healed after a White House meeting.
In Rosenberger Virginia on June 12 Mrs Ollie Zinn of Lenore visited uncles J B Snapp and C I M Snapp. Hollis Snapp from Hagerstown Maryland visited parents J E Snapp. Otto Preffitt of Fawcett Gap guests of the latter's parents. Bertha Ashwood visiting J E Snapp family. T M Goode spent Sunday at Marlboro Church. Z T Pitecock of Winchester visited friends. Misses Schuler Sedan WV visiting relatives. J B Snapp and Milton Williams visiting Sedan WV. Joseph Bean of Winchester visiting son James A Bean. Rena Keckley returned home after Winchester visit. Mae Henry returned after visiting sister Mrs Howard Anderson Maryland. Morgan Orndorff Summit Point spent several days at his farm nearby.
Sunday at Mrs. J. B. Fries home and at Mace donia decoration day drew Mr. and Mrs. John Ebert Mr. and Mrs. Asa Rosenberger and son Coe Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Fries and son Holmes Harry Ebert Tom Sprint Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lind and Guy Jr Also Miss Carrie Croson returned from Staunton Miss Ethel Funkhouser hosted friends Ruth Hammon of Winchester visited Mrs. Elsie Lana and Mrs. Claytus Oates spent Wednesday evening with sister Mrs. Michael
The text contrasts two jin go political figures who oppose the President's Mexican policy and Hay-Paunce Treaty changes. They favor regulated monopoly and subsidy schemes for coastwise interests, condemn Sherman enforcement, and champion initiative referenda recall while denouncing other bosses. Both claim Wilson blame and boast elite birth and lifelong political agitation.
President Wilson signed an executive order directing all federal employees to work only four hours on Saturdays from June 15 to September 15. The measure applies nationwide to offices and agencies under federal control during the summer period.
An automobile owned by Richard J. Hamilton editor of the Hagerstown Daily Mail was stolen from the garage the other night. At about the same time an unsuccessful attempt was made to steal the car of William Clarkson.
In Darkesville on June 11 various residents report social trips and family visits. Charles Sibert and family from Martinsburg joined Mrs. Ernest McDonald for travel to Strasburg. Mrs. Oscar Hess returned to Martinsburg after time with her mother Mrs. Lucy Chapman. Accompanying Hess was her aunt Mrs. Maggie Holler. Howard Tabler and son visited friends in Front Royal. Miss Lena Sedgman of Martinsburg visited Mrs. Robert Dunmore. Pine relatives hosted Mr. G W Pine and others at a Sunday gathering.
White Post Virginia June 11 notes E F Meade and G R Green left for Woodstock to attend a wedding. Catherine Meade Eva Douglas Massey attend closing exercises of the normal school in Harrisonburg. Chilotilde Skinker returns from Boston School of Physical Culture Greenway Court Mrs J Bowen visits Farnley Norfolk bound. Strawberry festival at parish house for Episcopal Church. Maggie Gregory visits Berryville returns home. S R Bryarly visits Woodstock. Rev Mr and Mrs Robeson Millwood in village. Mr and Mrs Thompson Sowers travel to Washington. Kate Denny returns home from visiting Stephens City friends. Jessie and Lady Chrisman visit Washington. brother Love Chrisman returns from Bliss Electrical School.
Advertisements claim Foley Kidney Pills quickly clear the blood of poisons causing rheumatism backache swollen joints and stiff muscles. The copy urges readers to feel as they did before illness by taking the product.
The paid up face value of an insurance policy is determined by the statutes of the state where the contract is made, without abridging the right of free contracts in other states, per a U S Supreme Court decision this week.
Harold Lawrence Weed of Verona Pa and Mary Susie Martz of Clarke County were married Wednesday in Berryville Virginia by Rev D W Melver pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
An essay argues nervousness is not a misfortune when backed by a strong will, comparing it to taut violin strings that heighten success. A Times note laments missing a vessel sinking image in an illustrated paper, while local notices mention Miss Elsie Fadeley and Miss Berniece Orebaugh visiting relatives and planning an Baltimore trip.
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