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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
3
Northern Virginia Power Company activity noted in Winchester Virginia with references to H C Warden a Berryville Virginia farmer and stock dealer. The readable text mentions directors but details are incomplete and unclear.
The article notes white remains popular but pale yellows pinks blues and other light tones are in demand for summer. It highlights imported crepes and silks in new shades with blouse and skirt outfits No 8254 to 8255 featuring a two piece skirt and draped front. Fabric needs range with crepe from 45 cents a yard and up and dresses shown in No 7836 using cotton crepe in pale yellow.
Sunday School held its annual Children's Day program at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church last evening. The large auditorium was filled with church members and Sun day school friends. Rev. J H G Spencer spoke about the day’s offerings aiding young men and women training for ministry and missionary work. The event was led by E B Sartelle with music by the Armona Orchestra.
Russell and Keith Cromer sons of Rev T A Crottier and Best Hesseltine son of Mrs F T Pine disappeared last week walking from Winchester to Aldie in Loudoun County. They later reached the Cromer grandmother’s home and then city Saturday evening. They had visited Opequon creek before deciding to walk back home. Russell suffered a poisoned ivy reaction but both boys returned in good condition.
The United States Supreme Court of Appeals denied Harry Kendall Thaw's petition to be admitted to bail pending the appeal of his writ. The decision was reported from Washington on June 15.
Sunday was childen's day at Brad ak Street Methodist Church South. The 700 plus Sunday school enrollment was represented as officers teachers and members marched in, filling reserved seats near the altar. Rev. W. O. Talbert preached while Supt. W. B. Snider led the program of songs recitations and readings.
Washington June 15 The following is the personnel of the new federal reserve board learned definitely at the White House today Paul Warburg New York Adolph P Miller San Francisco W C P Harding Birmingham Ala Joseph J Jones Chicago and Chas S Hamlin Boston together with Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and Comptroller of the Currency Williams
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco will display marvels highlighting the Panama Canal. Nations including Argentina Canada Italy Japan and Great Britain will participate with large displays and notable funding. A free sixty page guide about the exposition and canal region will be mailed to inquirers.
In Cedar Grove Virginia on June 15 the funeral for Mrs Catherine Z Sell widow of Jacob H Sell was held at the home of her daughter Mrs J W Hancher near White Hall. Rev L A Racey of Winchester conducted the service. Floral tributes marked the gathering. Remaining rites were followed by interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester with pallbearers William Dorsey John Hott Isaac Miller Levi O Fries R B Emmert and W H Crim.
Miss Mariam Jones arrives in Front Royal Virginia today after visiting Miss Virginia Smith at the latter's Peyton Street home for several days.
A fragmented report hints at social strife and rumors surrounding a group known as The Gossips Cater. It mentions personal quarrels and a sense of resolution soon after, with no clear details on participants or location.
Uplifters warned that lifting people too high makes air too rare for ordinary humans to breathe in an editorial from the Charleston News and Courier.
Baltimore wholesale prices list today shows wheat spot No 2 red and June, corn, hay No 1 timothy and clover mixed, butter fancy creamery, Virginia and nearby prints, live poultry and game items with varied grades and prices. Market notes indicate general pricing across grains hay dairy and poultry categories with multiple quality distinctions.
In this fragmented item, local references mention wheat, hay, barley, and hay baling. Notes touch on a person named Barton and a potential move toward the University, with scattered mentions of a community meeting or event.
Under authority of the county, a sale at Winchester Virginia is set for 12 noon on Saturday June 27. The lot fronts 2 Valley Turn with bounds to the north along a Toad, to the south by Sam, and is described as a desirable property in Stephens City. Purchaser to pay equal sums on delivery of deed and may insure with fire policy on the buildings if desired.
Charles C. Pphr, executor of C. M. Peery, requests information from interested parties. Williams serves as attorney for the executor.
Fragmentary report indicates a rheumatism case involving an individual linked to a company offer. The text is incomplete, with unclear names and context, hindering precise identification of parties or outcome.
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