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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1913

Page

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Rev C J Smith To Claim Bride

Invitations from Mrs Berryman Z Price announce the marriage of her daughter Miss Mary Eleanor Price to Rev Charles Jacob Smith of New Market Virginia. The ceremony will be at Saint Mathews Evangelical Lutheran Church on Wednesday June 25 at 12 o clock. The couple will reside at the parsonage of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in New York City after November 1.

Berryman Z. Price Mary Eleanor Price Charles Jacob Smith Saint Mathew’s Hivongelical Lutheran Church New Market Evangelical Lutheran Church of the

Baptists Endorse Healthy Weddings In New Jersey

At the Camden Baptist Association annual session in Collingswood New Jersey delegates from four counties adopted resolutions promoting healthy marriages. Couples would obtain certificates before marriage and modern dances such as the turkey trot and tango were denounced as indecent and immoral.

Collingswood N. J Camden Baptist Association Turkey

Grace Lutheran youths host successful lawn social

The Young People's Society of Grace Lutheran Church entertained last evening at the Baetjer home on Fairmont avenue. A large attendance enjoyed a well received musical and literary program, with the yard lit by Japanese lanterns and electric lights. The social was described as one of the most successful socially and financially in the society's history.

Young People’s Society of Grace Lutheran Church J. George Baetjer Fairmont Avenue

Killing High Official Causes Many Arrests

Constantinople reports over 200 arrests in the assassination of the grand vizier and his military aide. The motor car owner linked to the fugitives was questioned and confined in isolation in the military prison.

Constantinople

Wisecarver and Miller Wed at Kernstown Presbyterian Manse

Mr Holmes C Wisecarver and Miss Laura Miller both of the county were married on June 6 by Rev Alfred Jones at the Presbyterian manse in Kernstown.

Holmes C. Wisecarver Laura Miller County Alfred Jones Kernstown

Symons Venable Wedding Ties Clarke County Couple

Mr. William Symons of Clarke county wed Miss Mildred Venable daughter of Mr and Mrs John Venable formerly of this city now of Front Royal Virginia in Hagerstown Maryland yesterday. Mrs Henry H Little returns to Norfolk after visiting her mother Mrs D B Conrad on West Water street.

William Symons Clarke County Mildred Venable John Venable Front Royal Hagerstown Henry H. Little Norfolk D. B. Conrad West Water Street

Lost Child's Blue Serge Coat Found Reward Offered

A blue serge coat belonging to a lost child was reported on June 6. A reward is offered by Star ome for its return, with contact details provided at the incident desk.

Anti-Saloon League Field Day Planned in Winchester

The Anti-Saloon League of Virginia holds its annual field day in Winchester on Sunday with Sy Ed Richardson in charge. Rev Decatur Edwards Rev David Hepburn and others will lead morning and evening services at multiple churches and 3 30 pm gatherings at Stines Chapel Clearbrook and Welltown.

Anti- Saloon League of Virginia Winchester Anti-Saldon ‘League Sy Ed J. Richardson Northern Virginia State League Decatur ‘Edwards David Hepburn League J. D. McAlister Decatur Edwards Centenary ‘Reformed Church David ‘Hepburn United ‘Brethren Church Ed. J. Richardson Christian Church Edwards Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. Hepburn Presbyterian Church Richardson Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Stine’s Chapel Clearbrook Presbyterian Church Welltown Methodist Church Stines Chapel Hepburn Clearbrook Welltown Anti- Saloon League

Dr Blackford to Retire After 43 Years as Principal

Dr Blackford ends a 43 year tenure as principal of Episcopal High School near Alexandria at the seventy fourth annual commencement. He will be succeeded by Prof Archbanld R Hoxton, son of the late Col Llewellyn Hoxton. Hoxton is remembered in Winchester as a star baseball player from years past.

Episcopal High School Alexandria de Launcelot Minor ‘Blackford Archbanld R. Hoxton Llewellyn Hoxton Hoxton Winchester Blackburn Clarke County

For Sale Five Passenger Touring Car

Five passenger touring car in good condition offered by Rousse Garage. Includes details from a single line listing with contact implied. Suitable for a brief classifieds card noting a vehicle sale.

Rousse

For Sale No 41 South Market St Residence

For sale at reduced price. The desirable residence at No 41 South Market Street offers modern conveniences. J. George Baetjer listed at 21-1-1p-eod tf.

South Market St J. George Baetjer

Colored public school closes 1912 13 session with exercises

The colored public school ends its 1912 13 term with public exercises of choruses and readings. Graduates receive diplomas from Supt. M. McLynch who urges students to become good men and women. Addresses on education are given by Rev. Shaw Rev. Roberts Rev. Luther Martin and Rev. Baker. A graduates list will appear in a future Star.

Colored Public School Supt M. Mc Lynch A. PP. Shaw John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Roberts St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Luther Martin Baker the Star

Driving Matinee On Fourth of July

A Winchester Driving Club meeting discussed arranging a Fourth of July matinee at the fair grounds. The June 6 meet drew local interest and boosted club membership, with plans to add classes to attract more horses.

Winchester Driving Club Fair Grounds

Local Winchester Students Shine at Elon College Commencement

At Elon College N Y the town’s A L Hook earned a bachelor of arts with high honor and spoke on Hidden Powers. He will teach natural science next year while pursuing a master of arts degree. Winchester guests included Rev W T Walters and Miss Augusta Richards. Walters chaired the Alumni permanent committee which raised 260000 for a new gymnasium praised as the south’s finest.

Elon College N. Y A. L. Hook Hook Winchester Eton W. T.walters Ofiss Augusta Richards

Locust pin shavings free at mill in Virginia visit

Mrs. E. D. Laws of Front Royal Virginia is visiting her x Main Street locale, with free locust pin shavings offered at the mill.

E. D. Laws Royal, Va

Six Die in Stamford Railroad Wreck Involving Springfield Express

Stamford Conn June 13 Six persons are dead and many others injured after a rear end collision on the New York New Haven and Hartford main line opposite the Weal depot. The westbound Springfield Express crashed into the first section as it left the engine and plowed through the Pullman Skylark car. An inquiry by the Connecticut attorney general is under way with possible federal oversight if air brakes failed.

the Star Stamford Conn New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Weal Springfield Express Pullman Skylark Westport Boston Connecticut Dougherty

Kemp and Miss Thomas Wed in Rippon

Miss Louise Singleton Thomas daughter of Mrs Howard Osburn of Rippon and Mr James B Kemp of Fayette county W Va were married in St Johns Chapel with Bishop W L Gravatt officiating The couple were attended by ushers and bridesmaids including Dr J Nelson Osburn and Miss Judith B Thomas The bride is granddaughter of the late General Singleton and a former Baltimore resident The groom is son of J H O Kemp of Jefferson county

John Pegram Johnson Fayette County Judith B. Thomas J. Nelson Osburn Martinsburg Willard J. Osburn Baltimore Courtney 8. Welton Newport News B. Holly Smith George Kolb Horace W. Byers University, Md George P. Thomas Harry Langdon Jefferson County Parthenia Marie Thomas Elinor Virginia Lewis Annie Lewis Rachelle R. Singleton Buckhannon W. Va Frank W. Thomas General Singleton Congress Illinois J. H. O. Kemp

Lost gold and black breastpin reward at Star office

A lost breastpin described as gold and black is being sought with a reward offered at the Star office. The notice provides a brief description and location for returning the item.

Star Office

New Instruments Added to Citizens Band Display

Eleven new instruments were received by the Citizens Band and put on display at Bahiman's cigar factory, drawing praise for silver horns drums and other items. The collection includes two alto horns a bass horn trombone baritone two cornets two clarinets a bany drum and a snare drum. About 12 members already own their instruments with more purchases hoped as funds allow.

Citizens’ Band Bahiman

Wm. W. Smallwood Weds Mrs. Lloyd in Berryville

A Berryville Va. message reports former Clarke county Sheriff William W. Smallwood and Mrs Alice Lloyd were married yesterday at the Methodist Episcopal Church South parsonage in Berryville Rev E A Parker officiating. Smallwood owns a Shenandoah River area farm and is well known locally.

The Star Berryville, Va William W. Smallwood Clarke County Alice Lloyd That County Methodist Episcopal Church, South Berryville 8. A. Parker Smallwood Shenandoah ‘River

President Appoints Gonzales To Cuba

The President today appointed William E. Gonzales editor of the Columbia State to be minister to Cuba. The nomination was announced in Washington on June 13.

Gonzales Cuba The Star Washington William E. Gonzales Columbia D. C

Senate committee plans return to Washington

Charleston dispatch reports a Senate committee returning to Washington from West Virginia by Saturday or Sunday. The inquiry focused on military court trials and postal violations, with testimony on peonage, coal shipment conspiracies, firearms into mining districts, strikes, and former Governor Blisscock’s martial law proclamations.

The Star Charleston W. Va Senate Committee West Virginia Washington Military Commission Blasscock

Virginia Weather: Fair Tonight and Saturday

The forecast calls for fair skies across Virginia tonight and through Saturday. Temperatures remain mild with light winds and no precipitation expected.

Virginia

Widow of Gen Walker Hosts Mrs Carr Guest

Mrs Gen John G Walker of Mansfield near Town entertains Mrs Carr widow of Maj Gen Eugene A Carr. Both men served in the regiment of mounted rifles later called the Third Cavalry and were longtime intimate friends before the civil war.

John G. Walker Mansfield Town Carr Eugene A. Carr United States Army Walker Regiment of Mounted Rifles Third Cavalry

Mrs. D. M. Miller Visits Elizabeth City Parents

Mrs D M Miller of Elizabeth City North Carolina is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Clowser in this area.

D. M. Miller Elizabeth City, N. C John Clowser

Wayland and Wayland on Jackson and Valley Campaign

Dr. Wayland and Dr. Jordan address Virginia Association Schools for Girls closing meeting at Fort Lou Seminary. Lectures cover Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign with notes on his character and battles. Guided tours included Opequon Memorial Shrine Mount Hebron Stonewall Cemeteries and a lantern lecture with maps and charts.

Virginia ‘Association | Colleges and Schools For Girls Fort Lou H. B Jordan University of Virginia Winchester Opequonm Memorial Shur T. KK. Cartmell Cartmell Stonewall Jackson John W. ‘Wayland Harrisonburg Crom Napoleon William the Silent Visions of the &S N

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HST Iblic Schoo City Hall Winchester Public Schools Mount Blane Mars Piccadilly Street Ador Chilaren C. J. Smith Baptists Rouss Wisecarver—Miller Symons Venable Dr. Blackford Colored School Main Street J. B. Kemp Miss Thomas Educators OF Wm. W. Smallwood Lloyd Senate Weather Forecast Carws Ielty Dr. Wayland Mr. Barton Gen. Jackson Dr. Jordan Mount Hebron Stonewall
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