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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1912

Page

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Roosevelt declares fight to defend people against politicians

Roosevelt, traveling toward Chicago, denounces the Republican national committee as he defends the people’s victory and warns of a concerted effort by professional politicians to rob voters. Delegates from Texas and a push to form a Roosevelt party are reported as part of the national scene.

National News Service Cleveland Ohio Theodore Roosevelt Chicago Toledo Roosevelt Republican National Committee National Committee Texas Taft Roosevelt Party Pittsburg Roosevelt Ad Court of Common Pleas William J. Flinn California

Blue Ridge Hunt Club Horse Show July 4 at Carter Hall

Millwood Virginia June 16. The annual Blue Ridge Hunt Club horse show will take place July 4 at Carter Hall grove near Millwood starting 11 o'clock. Premium list and entry forms issued with 22 classes including colt classes and a sack race for bareback riders. Entry forms and information from manager H M Nelson Jr Millwood Virginia.

Millwood Blue Ridge Hunt Club Carter Hall H. M. Nelson, Jr Virginia

Rain Forecast for Sunday in Virginia

The weather forecast from Washington on June 15 expects showers tonight and Sunday in Virginia with rising temperatures. The report notes a special weather update carried by The Star.

the Star Washington Virginia

Miss Hauptman to Wed Mr Thomas R Moore Next Thursday

Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Efe Hauptman daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerome Hauptman near Boyce to Mr Thomas R Moore son of Rev and Mrs H Moore of Harrisonburg. The wedding is set for next Thursday June 20 at the bride's home.

Efe Hauptman Jerome _Hauptman Near Boyce Thomas R. Moore H. ©. Moore Harrisonburg

Village Destroyed By An Earthquake In Costa Rica

Naranjo Costa Rica was destroyed by an earthquake with reliable reports reaching here today. The dispatch also states many inhabitants were killed in the disaster.

National News Service San Juan Costa’ Rica Naranjo Costa Rica

China mender Wm. A. Shultz to visit town

notice announces William A. Shultz a china mender and inverter will be here for a few days. orders by mail promptly attended to at 38 East Piccadilly Street.

Wm. A. Shultz China Mender and Inverter E. Piccadilly Street

Fort Loudoun Seminary Social With Refreshments Sale

A Fort Loudoun Seminary social is planned for Tuesday June 18 at 8 o clock. A good program will be followed by a sale of refreshments. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited.

T. U. Social Fort Loudoun Seminary

Dolly Todd Madison Ranked High as a Heart breaker

The Star profiles Dolly Todd Madison as a famed heart breaker from Frederick County history. It notes her New York World feature, her marriage to a wealthy widow, and her North Carolina planter lineage. The article hints at enduring beauty standards and social gossip from the era.

Dolly Todd Madison Frederick County Dolly Payne Todd Carolina Planter Thomas Jefferson Dolly

Lad heads for Virginia amid Shenandoah Valley trek

The traveler leaves Harrisonburg with relatives, drives through the Shenandoah Valley to Winchester last night, then heads toward Capon Bridge and Romney in West Virginia. He plans to cross rough wilderness near Hampstead and feels confident navigating the rugged terrain despite bears and snakes.

Harrisonburg Shenandoah Valley Iana Winchester Beery Capon Bridge Hampshire County W. Va Tor Romney Hapre County Inia West Virginia

Children’s Day Observance At First Baptist Church

The Sunday school of the First Baptist Church will observe children’s day tomorrow morning. The school will assemble at 10 o’clock for preliminary exercises and a short period of lesson study. The exercises proper will begin at 11 o’clock. An interesting program has been prepared, and everybody is invited to be present.

The First Baptist Church

Deeds Recorded in Frederick County Conveyances

The circuit clerk's office admits several deeds to record. Transactions include J. D. Kerns to H. C. and D. Stouffer for 121 acres in Back Creek district at $1 and other considerations. Charles Light to H. C. Stouffer for 150 acres in Opequon district at $3400. Middle town Milling Co. receives mill property from Vernon S. Shaffer and J. H. Gochenour with $7 800 lien debts assumed. I. H. Faulkner's executors to S. D. Rogers for 373 acres at $8 426.62. H. Stouffer to J. L. Whitlock for 160 acres at $2 110. J. Miller to J. R. Beaty for 20 acres at $400. I. N. Johnson to Luther F. Johnson for 28 acres at $56.

J. D. Kerns Et Ax H. C Vernon S. Shaffer J. H. Gochenour H. ©. Stouffer Et J. L. Whitlock Opequon J. Miller J. R. Beaty Back Creek I. N. Johnson Luther F. Johnson

Automobile in good condition with new tires

Quick buyer advertised for a cheap car in good condition with new tires. Contact 303 S Main St to apply or arrange purchase.

S Main St

Cooper Bros Offer Bitter Rot Spray Mixes

Ready to spray for Bitter Rot with Bluestone and Bordeau Mixture. Stock includes ten twenty five and one hundred pound packages. Add water and apply to apples grapes and potatoes. Fully guaranteed by Cooper Bros.

Cooper Bros

Washington Sunday Star Coverage Peaks at Weekend News

The Washington Sunday Star highlights top Saturday night and Sunday morning stories. The brief notes the paper’s primacy in weekend coverage and mentions a price point of five cents for tomorrow’s issue.

Washington Sunday Star Wegon

Virginia Fire Company Denied Prize at Hagerstown Meet

The Friendship Fire Company of Winchester and Shenandoah reel team faced denial of prize money after a Maryland dominated judging at the Marstar Firemen's Association meeting in Hagerstown. Officials cited outside-Maryland entries and prize control by the Hagerstown department. Protest filed by Col. Dillon with debate over prize awarding rules and future standards.

Marstar Firemen‘s Association Hazerstown Star Friendship Company Mne Winchester Westminster Shenandoah Friendship Lads Virginia Maryland Association Hagerstown Thomas G. Dillon Frostburg Maryland Waynesboro Myersdale Sfrd W. O H. A. Hamilton

Directors of Turnpike Meet in Meeting

The turnpike directors met with presiding Mr. Byrd and members Shirley Carter George Eastham W W Moorman George Harri son L R Dettra. They adopted resolutions on the death of N B Van Pelt and inspected work south of town along with other business.

Hof. Byrd Mesers Shirley Carter Winchester George R. Eastham Harricomburg Burketown

Democratic Leaders Meet in Baltimore as Wade Visits

Judge Martin J. Wade, Iowa Democratic national committeeman, arrives in Baltimore for a meeting with Democratic leaders. He says if an eastern man is nominated for President he would back Governor Burke of North Dakota for Vice President, but if the ticket heads west he favors Major Preston of Baltimore for second spot.

National News Service Baltimore Martin J. Wade Iowa Wade Burke North Dakota Major Preston Baltmore

Jane Film Tonight at Empire Theater Offering Farewell Bill

A listless OCR note advertises a 6th Jane Film showing at the Empire Theater with a farewell bill titled a redlor-Ory of the Children from Wilber Co. The text promises a night of entertainment described as better than fake.

Empire The Wilber Co

Personal Mention in Town News

Mr. Fred H. Hable of Washington arrives from Staunton on Beverley Theater business. W E Huntsberry delivers a Brush roadster to Grover Cooper. Mrs Allie Anderson and daughter Lucile return to Philadelphia after visiting the former’s parents. Katharine Comstock and mother return to Baltimore from Hastham home. The Washington Sunday Star offers broad social news for locals. get the Star tomorrow.

Fred. H. Hable Washington Staunton Beverley Theater W. E. Huntsberry Grover Cooper Allie Anderson Lucile Anderson Philadelphia B. Neville William C. Comstock Katharine Comstock J. C. Hastham Baltimore Washington Sunday Star the Star Iceal

Revered Hammack Receives Doctor of Divinity Honor

Otterbein University of Westerville Ohio confers the honorary doctor of divinity on Rev. A B Hammack of Dayton Virginia, a noted superintendent of the Virginia Conference United Brethren Church. The degree honors his tireless church work.

Ov‘terbein University Wester Ohio A. 8. Hammack Dayton Virginia United Brethren Church Hammack Otterbein “University United States

Brush Runabout Vehicle Sells for 175 in Huntsberry Garage

A Brush Runabout described as good condition is offered for 175 dollars at Huntsberry's garage. Item listed with a simple sale note reading 13 1p 3t.

Huntsberry’s

Miller Given Ten Years For Murder In State Prison

Attorney H R Bern appeared before Judge W Harrigan to withdraw a motion for new trial for Morrison Miller who received ten years and four months in state prison for the murder of Mail Carrier George O Crisman. Miller was granted permission to visit his parents in Opequon before being taken to the penitentiary and will be moved to the state prison early next week.

Vtorney H. R. Bern Junse T. W Harrigan Morrison HH. Miller Buru George O. Crisman Miller Opequon Pannett

Friendship Is Not Dismayed Reel Team Plans July Races

The Friendship Fire Company reel team, upset by a previous deal in Hagerstown, resumes practice Monday to prepare for the Fourth of July races in Front Royal during home-coming week in early July.

Fire Hagerstown Front Royal

Six Reel Show At Auditorium Tonight

Six reel program at the Auditorium tonight features Pathe Weekly and Vitagraph titles including The Pie Benses Captain Rivers and Reward. Edison and Kalem offerings like Depths and Romance of Dry Town join the lineup with Poultry Association notes.

Benses Vitagraph Rivers Reward Kalen Pathe N.Y Poultry Asso Edison Eesapy

Infant needs clothes at Memorial Hospital

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital appeals for clothing for an abandoned infant. Urgent support requested as the child urgently needs garments.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The Memorial Hospital

Former Pastor Stops Through Town En Route to Martinsburg

Rev. James B. Stonesifer formerly of Centenary Reformed Church in town, now resident of Mount Crawford Virginia, spent the day here on his way to Martinsburg West Virginia where he will preach Sunday at Christ Reformed Church.

James B. Stonesifer Centenary Reformed Church Mount Crawford Martinsburg W. Va Christ Reformed Church

I DRILL Barracks Open for Evening Drill in June

I DRILL Co. I announces barracks will be open each evening from June 17 to June 22 for drill under direction of U S A officers.

Pupils' Fine Work At Winchester Public School

In Winchester a graduating class showcased fine work at an auditorium program led by N. D. Cool and staff. The event featured a Winchester Orchestra under Mr. Miller, a salutatory by John I, readings by Virginine Holmes, and an address by Dr. Russell followed by remarks from Dr. 4H, principal of the Frederickburg High School.

Winchester Russell Frederi¢keburg . Mal

Martial law looming as Perth Amboy riot blood spills

National News Service reports Perth Amboy New Jersey in turmoil as a strike turn escalates violence. Four men killed and twelve wounded by deputy gunfire at American Smelting Company plants. Sheriff deputies guard plants while authorities seek order amid rioting and threats of martial law.

Perth Amboy J. “Jens

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