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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
6
The Woodmen of the World will hold their annual memorial service at Mount Hebron Cemetery on Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock. Graves of departed brothers will be decorated with flowers. Mr J W Spellman commander of the local camp will lead the exercises.
The arrival of a Packard Six train with John W. Donnan of Washington PA Thomas Sweeney of Wheeling WV vice president Equitable Life and James Kuntz of Washington PA signals a plan to spend $20,000,000 on road improvements in Pennsylvania during the coming year.
The text argues voters favor Wilson over Roosevelt or a stand pat candidate, praising his call for remedial change. It says Wilson would maintain vital links to the past while renewing old ideals and ensuring honest government, with representatives truly representing. It notes Times-Dispatch branding of his appeal to the controlling voters and dismisses fears of unit rule throttling Virginia delegates.
The article states who must report on deaths and births and who may report when officials are not employed. It notes penalties for noncompliance and emphasizes the importance of proper records versus prior indirect tracing through baptisms, registries, or newspaper notices.
The article details a police search for Johnson who says Kellican gave him letters to mail but he forgot to send them. He claims Harry Ail helped mail them, framing it as blackmail. Prosecutor Reardon indicates federal authorities may pursue the case.
Large silo and barn owned by Harry Warden in Clarke County were completely demolished by a severe wind and rain storm that swept the county on Sunday, destroying farm structures and likely causing damage.
Miss Leona Harmon of Winchester underwent a lengthy operation at her home in Hamburg. Doctors Deyerle, Davis and Biedler performed the procedure. She is improving steadily and has many local friends hoping for a quick recovery.
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