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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
1
A reminiscence recounts the summer of 1864 amid raids and searches as Civil War troops occupied Winchester. The piece notes homecomings, hidden soldiers, and clever concealments, including a concealed room behind a roof hatch and deceptive cues to fool Union scouts.
John Lee Keedy of Clarke County died in City Hospital Martinsburg after five weeks of medical treatment. He served in Rosser's brigade during the Civil War and worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from 1867 in Martinsburg and other roles. He had no living sisters or wife. his brother-in-law Howard Keedy of Martinsburg survives. His body was taken to the Keedy home in Martinsburg.
Wanted advertisement seeking a lady with good education and sewing knowledge for work at Virginia Tailoring Company located at 15 1p 21. Applicants to apply by letter or in person.
The latest Pathe News and Six Reel Show screens at the Auditorium tonight featuring A Fight for a Birthright in three reels with Gene Gauntier. Also on bill Behind Comedy's Mask and Vaccinating a Village. Admission five cents. Earthquake coverage from Sicily and Wilson at the Naval Academy noted.
For rent a long established barber shop stall located in the Hable Building. Prime corner spot with steady client flow and good foot traffic. Suitable for barbering or related services. Inquire within for terms and rental rate.
A Frederick county woman claiming to be Martha Jackson was arrested by Officer Hollis for street walking. She was detained at police headquarters and ordered to leave town with a 60 day jail threat if she returned within two months. She said heat kept her awake, though the night air was cool and she had been seen with several negro men.
Miss Joseph Crogan formerly Myrtle McIntosh, once at the Philadelphia home with paralysis symptoms, is now at her mother Mrs Nancy McIntosh 12 West Gerard Street, accompanied by her husband. Officials say her condition improved and she is hoped to recover. New summer comets advertised by Russell and Green.
Virginia troops including Company 1 of the 2nd Regiment from Winchester will encamp ten days starting July 21 at the state fair grounds near Richmond. Adjutant General Sale and Governor Stuart approve the plan expecting 3400+ men with regulars from Fort Myer joining the infantry and artillery units at the fair grounds.
Public auction at the courthouse in Winchester Virginia on Saturday June 27 1914 at noon offers 80 shares of Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock. Blocks of three or five shares available with July dividends reserved. Terms cash. M M Lynch administrator Mary E Hockman decd Duvall Dunn Auctioneers.
Improvement noted today in the condition of Edward McCarty the telephone lineman ill of spinal meningitis at Memorial Hospital. Though serious relatives remain hopeful. He was taken ill while at work in the country last week. Miss Mary H. Zirkle visits Miss Leila Rogers at her home in Relief Frederick County.
The funeral for Mrs. Ann Holmes Tucker McGuire wife of Dr. William P. MacGuire will be held tomorrow Thursday at 4 p.m. at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church where she was a member. The rector Rev. William D. Smith will conduct the service with active pallbearers R Gray Williams Robert Y Conrad Harry F Byrd Daniel B Conrad Dr Philip W Boyd and Dr Lewis M Allen and honorary pallbearers including R T Barton Alexander T Jones Dr William A Bell A M Baker Judge Thomas W Harrison Shirley Carter William H Baker Dr Robert C Randolph Arthur S Wright James M Russell Major Robert W Hunter Dr B T M Ros wel Robert M Ward Dr Julian F Ward Rev Coupland R Page and Marshall McCormick of Bernywille.
Local program notes list Linpir Giz performing a night vedivel program with six reels including Latest Pathe Daily and showing President Wilson at Princeton.
Joseph A Denny son of the late Robert Denny and Anna Jolliffe of Boyce Clarke County are to be married at five this afternoon at the bride's sister Mrs Anders home near Boyce. Denny's longtime residence has been White Post Clarke County with recent years in Winchester. Family connections are traveling to attend.
Robert M. Henry offers reward for return of a blue coat found between Mr. P. H. Gold’s farm and Winchester containing change a check and a stallion’s record book. Return to the owner for a reward.
Deputy sheriffs appeared in the Westinghouse Strike district at Swissvale but withdrew after hours with no disorder. Fifty more men returned to work at East Pittsburgh as the company builds a bridge over Turtle Creek, signaling large-scale mobilization of workers from New York Philadelphia and Buffalo to begin work soon.
Members of the Baraca Bible Class of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church were entertained last evening at the church parsonage on South Market Street by Pastor Rev. H. Q. Spencer. Topics of interest to the class were discussed and refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Lartick Zirkle spent yesterday visiting relatives and friends in Philadelphia while en route to their home in New Market Virginia. Thus the trip paused during travel.
Reported clash in Juarez shows Villa loyalists seizing customs house and civil control while Carranza officials are moved to Chihuahua City. Mediation fears rise as US officials foresee collapse and possible recall of Niagara Falls delegates. naval forces including New Orleans engage in related actions. crew rescued after collision with a shipwreck.
Advertisers invite all to attend Empire theater tomor row night to see the first episode of The Perils of Pauline. The promotion touts it as a greater series than Kath ryns Adventures and directs readers to the 6th page for today's program.
Secretary Daniels and Mrs Daniels will pass through Winchester at noon on the Shenandoah Special from Lexington to Washington. He is addressing graduates at Washington and Lee University today. The couple will stay in Lexington tonight and depart tomorrow at 6 50 AM with parlor car reservations on the Shenandoah Special.
Mr. Ben Wilson, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stock agent, spent yesterday afternoon in Winchester. He had not visited the city for years and was pleased by the visible progress noted in the town.
Forecast for Virginia calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures inland. Light winds. No precipitation expected. Highs reach into the 60s inland.
A wary call from the Civic League urges residents to join Clean-Up Day and fight dirt in yards. They push placing trash in receptacles for easy cart removal to improve the town’s happiness and health.
Rev J E Booker and Rev W D Smith to officiate at the quiet 8 30 p m ceremony in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church uniting Mr James Bradshaw Beverley Jr and Miss Neal Purnell DuPuy. Bride's mother Mrs William DuPuy attends with sons Joseph and William. After nuptials couple to honeymoon then reside in Winchester. Gifts include silverware and household items.
The auditorium will show Thursday night two 8 reel features The Adventures of Kathryn and The Lady of the Lakes with no advance and admission of 5 cents. The program promises a first and only chance to see these reels in Owo.
In Chicago on June 17 the General Federation of Women's Clubs adopted a dry resolution. It states the liquor traffic causes most crime vice and misery and endorses federal or state laws to eradicate the evil. The measure was applauded with unanimous support and closing songs.
The Citizens Improvement League will hold a meeting at Kaufman’s school house near Stephenson Friday at 8 p m Supt M Lynch county public schools will address patrons of the consolidated district serving Welltown Red Bud Bransons Brucetown and Valley schools A full attendance is requested due to important matters Also new summer corsets advertised by Russell and Green elsewhere in the issue.
A letter from Robert R. Prentis, chairman of the State Corporation Commission, explains the 1914 act permitting Frederick County to place the Western Turnpike Company under county control. The commission directs forming a three member board of managers and outlines the order’s effective date and scope.
A report notes managers of the Turnpike Company propose repealing an act that transfers interests of the No 1 Company Hesswithin of Frederick approved in 1884. The plan seeks authorization for the Supervisors of the district to transfer the said property or sald assets as part of the reform.
Edmund Leigh named as detective head by the New York police department in Baltimore. Former investigator at Kernstown countertrends and the Becker case joins to lead major investigations.
Mr. H. H. Beerd of 1 Va. tours Hotel Jack and nearby historical points with Mr. Richard Beerd. The veteran, a Confederate veteran and former captain guard, spends time visiting the area.
Mrs Margaret Osborne Rouss Deat widow of Miltéen Rouss Deat dies in Charlestown at an advanced age. She is survived by her husband and other family members. The obituary notes her as daughter of the late Logan and records years of age.
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