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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
1
Winchester high school marked its second annual commencement at City Hall Auditorium with a full house. Judge R C Stearnes delivered the main address on a new view of success and happiness.
The Winchester News for May 7 1875 records the death of Robert Y Conrad on the 5th and includes a brief career notice. It reprints a New York report that Charles B Rouss was arrested and held without bail on a charge of receiving goods unlawfully. The note defends Rouss as generous and notes his partner bore responsibility. it also mentions a Young Men's Christian Association era in town.
The seventh annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools for Girls ends at Handley Library with officers elected. President Miss Mary L. Cocke Hollins College. secretary treasurer Miss Elizabeth P. Cleveland Harrisonburg State Normal. plans announced for Roanoke meeting June 12 14 hosted by Virginia College.
The page lists names of first and second year high students, third year high students, and graduates including Hilda Hershberger Grace Laud Adele Metz Bertha Robinson Ruth Solenberger Paul Haldeman William Keating and many others. Teachers and classes appear amid long roster lines with scattered surnames such as Fansler Kremer Kremer and Shryock.
Harry Hardy a Baker and Company son riding a bicycle was struck by a carriage driven by Mrs John Noll. The carriage horse reared and the weight rested on the boy’s legs. Mrs Fred Striker helped lift the carriage and freed the boy, who suffered severe bruises on both legs.
Secretary of State Bryan said Japan is willing to extend the existing arbitration treaty, which expires August 27, for five years. The announcement came by wire to The Star from Washington dated June 14.
The forecast for Virginia calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday with little change in temperature. Expect calm skies and light winds as the pattern remains steady through the weekend.
Jolliffe and Jolliffe purchased 500 pairs of oxfords from EB Hoffmar of Front Royal Virginia and plan to sell them at remarkably low prices. The deal was confirmed in a local trade notice and signals a bulk footwear purchase for discount sale.
Winchester and Frederick counties are invited to bid on supplying 1260 tons hay 1040 tons oats and 400 cords fire wood for a U S Army cavalry encampment near Winchester from July 15 to September 16 1913 Sealed proposals in triplicate due June 24 1913 will be opened at 11 am delivery terms and quality requirements are specified including bale options sacks and wood types
Locust pin shavings free at mill. ROUSS GARAGE advertises a five passenger touring car in good condition for sale.
Shawnee Tribe members are urged to attend the wigwam Sunday at 9 AM for the good of the order. The note calls all members to participate in the organized gathering.
Lost item a gold and black breastpin with a reward offered at the Star office between 12 and 1 pm on January 21. Seek owner contact Star office for recovery.
Allan A Warfield of Alexandria was aboard the last train of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad when the rear of the Springfield express crashed into the drawing car. He was badly cut by glass and bruised but not seriously hurt. Friends here were shocked to hear of his injuries and relief followed as reports confirmed the seriousness was limited.
Miss Baselman has returned to her home in Edinburg Val after visiting Mise Vinginta Whiston.
Annual memorial service set for Sunday at in the colored cemetery with the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in charge. All people are respectfully invited to attend.
John Mann Me Church outlines a 11 a.m. educational sermon and an 8 p.m. annual children's service. A. P. Shaw, pastor, leads the program and announces the schedule.
Wanted wood cutters to supply cord wood at highest price. Contact S. M. Catlins. 14-1p-11. The Washington Sunday Star, “the favorite family” newspaper, sold by all local newsdealers. Watch for the newspaper wagon tomorrow and ensure delivery of the Sunday Star.
The Kalem Company presents The Fighting Chaplain a southern war drama. The screenings include Jan Vedder's Daughter The Engraver Peggy and Old Scout Blind Composer's Dilemma and The Fighting Chaplain shown tonight in Winchester.
Miss Nannie de laide Nelson daughter of Hugh Mortimer Nelson of Millwood Virginia married Mr F Huidekeper at Christ Church Episcopal in Clarke County. The ceremony drew 1600 invitations and guests from Virginia Massachusetts New York and other states with a reception at Long Branch near Millwood.
Virginia county boards have funded Confederate veterans to attend the Gettysburg semi centennial reunion but Frederick County officials have not been approached. Many Winchester and Frederick County veterans plan to pay their own way while some cannot afford to go. It is believed others wish to attend but lack funds to travel and stay. Continued on Fourth Page.
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