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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
1
A Salisbury Maryland death case concerns Miss Wainwright a cashier believed connected to a gas company. Authorities withhold names and refuse to discuss the affair while jurors are summoned. pills and personal effects are examined and the theory of suicide is discounted as parents grieve.
Mr and Mrs H E Griffin and Mr Barnes of Washington narrowly avoided serious injury while traveling to visit Mrs Griffin's parents near Winchester. Brakes failed on a mountain descent west of Plumont and the car ran downhill at high speed. The Griffins leapt clear from the rear as the vehicle struck earth and stopped. Barnes remained inside briefly but recovered from shock. all escaped unhurt except for nerves and minor injuries.
A cavalry encampment is planned east of Winchester during July and August under the cavalry board. Brig Gen Edward McClernand and Col C H Murray lead, with Lt Col Dickman and Lt Col Foltz, Major Moll, and Col Murray commanding. A $3,700 site rental and 300 extra acres are arranged, with $1,000 for fence removal damages. Units from Fort Ethan Allen Fort Myer Gettysburg Fort Sheridan Fort Riley will move by rail and march to the camp.
Inwood West Virginia on June 24 the David F. Hott Memorial United Brethren Church at Pike Side will hold an informal dedication on Sunday July 6 with services starting at 10 am led by David Gregory. Dr A S Hammack will deliver the dedicatory sermon at 11 am and a 2 30 pm quarterly conference session will follow for the Inwood circuit. A 3 pm platform meeting will be led by John J Hetzel of Martinsburg.
The Geptysburg committee offers travel tickets to Confederate soldiers unable to pay their way. Applications may be made to the board of supervisors or the county clerk’s office at once, with B Shull as chairman Henry Dings and G W Kurtz show as organizers.
Miss Louise Triplett Haxall daughter of Zolling Walker Haxall of Exming Middleburg married James Morrison Harris son of Baltimore in Emanuel Church Fauquier County. Rev A Stewart Gibson officiated. Attendants wore white mull gowns blue sashes and carried garden flowers. A small luncheon followed at Exming with relatives and intimate friends due to family mourning.
Mrs. William P. McGuire leaves for Lexington to visit relatives and friends. M Stickley of Stephens City spends the day on business. Adam Bentzell arrives from Washington for a day or two on business. Herbert S. Larrick spends afternoon in Middletown on business. Mrs. A. R. Farrer leaves for Washington after visiting the Weems family. Lillian McDonald returns home from Martinsburg after visiting Stella O Neal. Mrs. John W. Brown and daughter visit friends in Marion Indiana. Automobiles for hire Ruhss. Mrs J W Ebert and her young son and mother travel to Baltimore. Mrs J E Spurrier returns from Baltimore after visiting relatives.
Open air evening union services return in Winchester this July and August with music featured. The Ministerial Association invites city choirs and musicians to participate as multiple churches host gatherings at Plaza with a rotating schedule of pastors from Reformed, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian churches.
A moving picture audience in the Auditorium erupted in alarm when a fire extinguisher hose dangled from a balcony. A rumor of a live snake prompted cries and a rush for exits, later cooled by bystander John Beever Taylor who denied any mice in the venue.
Joseph McQuillen, about 30, was badly wounded by a shotgun blast near Strasburg, Virginia, Sunday. He was brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital and placed under care of Dr. L. M. Allen. His condition remained serious but improved later, with a medical recovery possible.
Dr P W Boyd is in Richmond for the annual Virginia Board of Medical Examiners meeting where physicians are examined and certified to practice in the state. He will return late this week or early next.
A weather forecast for Virginia predicts cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with light showers tonight or Wednesday.
The Mutual Farmers' Club of Frederick County gathered at S. L. Lupton's home in Stephenson on June 21 with most members present. D. P. Lupton led the discussion reading the club paper and the Advertiser while Mr Lupton urged that farming offers year round employment and security. The group showed progress by deciding to pursue bottomed questions more fully rather than delaying action.
A Troop No 1 Boy Scouts meeting drew 87 boys as 25 candidates voiced desire to join. Norman Cooper spoke and 25 names including Arnold Chapman Paul Sanford John Anderson Bernard etc were listed for swearing in at Rous Hook and Ladder tonight 8 pm.
Five passenger touring car offered by ROUSS GARAGE in good condition. Contact ROUSS GARAGE for details and price.
Wanted wood choppers. Will pay highest price for cutting cord wood. Ss. M. Chiles. 14-1p-1f.
Ray M. Stewart, 18, of Anacostia, fired three shots in Criminal Court No. 1 in Washington before being restrained. The attack caused panic as Judge Weddell P. Stafford ducked behind a bench and spectators fled, narrowly avoiding a second tragedy in the sensational incident.
A two reel Kalem feature Battle For Freedom will be shown at the Auditorium tonight. The Boer war story stars Jones and includes other short reels such as Near To Earth and Indian Maids Warning in the program.
President Wilson's currency reform message has strengthened market tone and prompted gains in several stocks, boosting confidence among brokers in New York.
Dr and Mrs Hunter H McGuire hosted a charming gathering at their West Water street home. Guest of honor was Mrs Daisey Haskell of Philadelphia visiting Mrs Shirley Carter. Dancing and a supper followed. Attendees included Mrs Gardner and W Brown of New York and Miss Josephis Blaine of Taunton Massachusetts.
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