This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
1
The R E Lee Camp of Confederate Veterans plans a Friday night meeting in Richmond. A severance from the Confederate Women’s Home is anticipated over conflicts about governance and the camp’s role in naming inmates, amid ongoing disputes that have led to resignations.
Roanoke mayor Joel H. Cutchin, convicted of official misconduct and ordered removed from office, submitted a statement to the police chief about enforcing laws. He points to his January 5 1909 letter urging strict action, and plans to try stopping Norfolk and Western Railway trains on Sundays during his 85 day stay of execution.
In Martinsburg West Virginia on June 20 Mrs John P Creque filed for her husband’s arrest after obtaining a warrant from Justice Felker early Sunday for maintaining a disorderly house. Authorities found the residence dark and quiet.
A shipment of electric fans arrived as the cheapest gray models are offered for comfort. Winchester and Washington City Railways Co. 1p-tf.
Property listing for sale on Washington Street, offered through B. W. in care of Star Office. Includes short notice with a single buyer contact point and no additional details.
A charity benefit tonight in the Winchester Auditorium features Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Shepherd and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hanford performing select scenes from Shakespeare. The program includes a short Othello and notable excerpts with interludes by Winchester sopranos and pianist Mrs. Baker's daughter.
The remains of George Mayhew killed by an electrical shock in Hagerstown Md arrive in Winchester shortly before noon. Funeral services are set for 10 am tomorrow at Christ Episcopal Church with Rev W D Smith officiating and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. The widow and several relatives accompanied the body.
The remains of Mrs. Susan Margaret Bice of Wheeling West Virginia reached Winchester at noon today escorted by her husband E R Bice and son Barrett Bice. The body was taken to the Presbyterian Church where funeral services are set for 3 PM tomorrow.
Mrs. M. C. Garvin of Gore underwent surgery today at Winchester Memorial Hospital, performed by Dr. L. M. Allen with Dr. C. R. Anderson of Gore and Dr. W. P. McGuire of this city assisting.
William G. Conrad the Montana banker and mining king and his daughter Minnie Conrad spent the day with friends in Winchester while staying at Montana Hall in Clarke county.
Mr. Harry F. Byrd president of the Valley Turnpike Company and Winchester Star editor arrived with L. R. Dettra to discuss road improvements. They noted need to widen less than forty feet of pike frontage to allow a trolley line while maintaining the road. Byrd doubted progress on the interurban electric line for the Valley.
The Frederick county circuit court hears arguments on a power company case over damages from a railway incident. Witnesses testified about insulation and a death linked to the Wire readings. Four lawyers will present one and a half hour arguments each, with a jury verdict possible tonight or tomorrow morning.
Automobile owner Thomas Symington of Baltimore and driver Joseph Whittey rear ended a buggy near the Seven Mile House on the Reistertown road. Occupants Frederick Sites and Sophia Herman were thrown out. Sites unconscious, Herman lightly bruised. Car was speeding and fled the scene, damaging the buggy about 20 feet. Symington related to Mrs Margaret Hambleton Monahan.
John Parker Lovett a Martinsburg business man and once wealthy Berkeley County figure died at home after injuries from a car accident in Washington weeks earlier. Born in Oxford Pennsylvania he moved to Martinsburg about 18 years ago. He leaves his widow Elizabeth Yearick and daughter Mrs S B Dorn with funeral and interment in Green Hill Cemetery Martinsburg.
Winchester men secure land along the belt line between the Norfolk and Western and Baltimore and Ohio railroads in Charlestown West Virginia to rent a large barrel factory powered by electricity, cutting operating costs. The Jefferson Cooperage Company, near the belt lines, has long operated successfully and will join Rawson within corporate limits.
A valuable bulldog owned by Mr. Osmar Swanson died yesterday and he suspects poisoning. The note mentions The Story of the Heights and a lost bracelet marked M. D. 8S with a reward offered. President and Mrs Taft observed their silver wedding anniversary at the White House.
City police link mosquitos to a young woman singer in a noisy night area. They describe large buzzing insects and nocturnal birdsong as crowds gather on porches when piano notes drift from behind screens. The scene suggests an urban nightlife where sound attracts both insects and residents.
The article notes the court will decide this afternoon what actions to take after the jury delivers its verdict. It mentions attendees and the judge expecting a ruling once the jury completes its work. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
A false fire alarm was triggered around midnight with firefighters on scene but no blaze. The recurring nuisance may be brought to the Common Council for action to deter violators of the fire alarm law, as workers condemn the disruption and potential strain on the fire department.
Preparations underway for a large Thursday night dance at the Friendship Fire Company hall starting about 8 o'clock. The Winchester Orchestra has been engaged to furnish music for the event.
An hour long program at the Six Reel Show Auditorium Wednesday night will feature The Irish Honeymoon a tour of the Emerald Isles with a bridal couple weaving in comedy and scenic spots of Ireland.
The Weather Bureau forecast for Virginia calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. No other weather details are provided.
Martin A Fries of the Frederick Fries family died at his Bethel home after years of cancer illness. He was about 55, survived by his second wife Ada Triplett and ten children from two marriages. Funeral at 10 tomorrow at his Bethel house with Rev George S Bowers of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. burial in nearby Bethel graveyard.
Mrs Sonn Pearce Campbell of Baltimore visits her mother Mrs E Johnson on South Washington street to spend time with family during a local social outing.
In Lexington Virginia Miss Alice MacDonald daughter of Rev Oscar De Wolf, wed a groom whose name appears with extended lists of family and friends. The ceremony featured bridesmaids and a best man among a blend of local and visiting relatives. After the reception, attendees included Rev Randoph and Isham Randolph with the groom later taking a rectorate at Memorial Church near Winchester.
Widdup Inee and the National Brick and Tile Company face $2,500 suit charges filed by D. Buckey and others. The firm’s affairs are tangled, with a potential new company to take over assets. The National Brick and Tile Company is mortgaged around $35,000, with takeover costs near $40,000. Widdup’s property in the northern area has been attached by creditors.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Green host a small dinner party at the Winchester Inn this evening. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. BI plan to present Shakespeare scenes at the Auditorium tonight.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.