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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
3
McQuillen was shot in the leg when a loaded pistol fired as he moved toward empty space. He bled heavily and died at a hospital after surgery was deemed impossible. The Star notes a hospital delay and misprint in an earlier report.
House banking and currency committee statistics indicate the currency bill will cut resources of New York and Chicago banks by half and materially assist small city and rural banks. The committee members conferred with President Wilson this morning.
Marcel Des Moulinais completed the Baltic Sea crossing, becoming the first aviator to fly this route. The flight traveled from Regela, France, to Stockholm, marking a historic aviation achievement for the era.
London observers describe President Po incare of France arriving to cheers and heavy guards. He is driven through lines of troops to Guildhall amid enthusiastic crowds on a sunny June morning.
Buffalo N Y June 25 Ten men missing and sixty injured after a grain dust explosion at the Hurester Milling Company building. Ruins hide bodies and ten had not been recovered. later reports raise missing to twenty six and injuries to forty five.
The passage argues that effort is essential for worthwhile work, warning against both laxity and childishness. It asserts that sacrifice of ease is required to accomplish meaningful tasks and that perseverance is the price of success and manhood.
The splendid work of Chamberlain's Tablets is daily becoming mere page Known No such and liver trout.
Washington reports Francis J. Heneye famed as the San Francisco graft prosecutor will likely be chosen to prosecute the Diggs Caminetti case. It is believed McReynolds may resign after the case settles as political leaders fear California Democrats would be endangered. The House Democratic caucus also discussed budget system adoption.
County interest grows for the Sunday school convention to be held at Ebenezer Christian Church near Gore starting Friday June 27 and continuing Sunday. Speakers from a distance will discuss Sunday school and Bible study topics. Representing Sunday schools from this and nearby counties will attend. Rev. S. C. Minor of Harrisonburg Va will be in charge with Rev. Led Goode as Ebenezer’s pastor.
Lightning struck the barn on the Lilac Glen orchard in Ridgway West Virginia during a Saturday evening thunderstorm. Foreman James Triggs had just left the barn minutes before the bolt damaged the roof and timbers. Mary E Cunningham returned home Monday after visiting relatives in Mount Jackson Virginia. There is little change in Charles Baker's condition who has been ill for weeks. Sunday school at 10 am Epworth League at 8 pm at Paynes Chapel next Sunday June 29.
Ofiss Annie Curtis from Wadesville is in town today visiting. Mr c and Mrs Bandra Y Baker and their little daughter from New York are also present.
A wire report describes tensions in northern Mexico with authorities seeking U S permission to deploy forces from Arizona to confront militants near Silas and Hermosillo. Officials indicate Mexico City remains isolated while the United States contemplates sending blue jackets to safeguard Americans.
Senator Lane in the Democratic caucus urged including the Borah amendment to the tariff to allow foreign commodities produced by convict and child labor to enter the country. Antonio Amunetti, father of the alleged white slaver, received presidential permission to travel to San Francisco for his son’s trial.
Prices announced by local buyers and shippers in direct touch with wholesale markets in Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and other cities. Retail flour millfeed butter bacon hams shoulder dried apples and other items listed with price quotes.
The Baltimore wholesale markets report Wheat old spot at 102 1 2 cents, Corn at 68 1 2, Hay No 1 timothy 17 50, No 1 clover mixed 15, No 1 clover 11, standard timothy 17, Eggs firsts 19 Virginia nearby butter 30 29 21 23 Live poultry prices include chickens old hens 17, roosters 10 11, spring 11 1 2 pounds 25, ducks white Peking 14 puddle 14 spring over 3 pounds 18, pigeons 25 cents per pair.
Rev Dorsey preached at Macedonia last Sunday to a very attentive audience. M H Armel has the contract to drill wells on the tract for US troops maneuvers and is boring a well for Mrs S J Violette. Mrs Thomas Reardon and son Dewar visited Windchester. Rev Good preached at Jubilee. Children’s day services at Greenway Church drew a large audience with a good program.
Summary of yesterday’s baseball results across leagues. American League games include Washington 3 New York 0 and Cleveland 64 Detroit 4 6. Athletics Boston 1 0 with St Louis at 8 Chicago 0. National League reports Baltimore 2 Buffalo 1 0 Toronto 9 4 Providence 3 7 etc.
Public sale advertised by trustees and special commissioners for the Cushwa Painter case in Winchester Virginia. The Birmingham and Randolph farms totaling about 350 acres will be offered first in parcels then as a whole with improvements, wells, timber, and orchards. One third cash sale day with balance in two installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. sale at the Frederick County Courthouse in Winchester at noon on Wednesday July 16 1913.
A worker attempted suicide by placing dynamite in his clothing and detonating it. The explosion caused severe injuries and disfigured him, with reports noting he suffered fatal burns. A separate account describes another man who placed a stick in his mouth to self harm, with his head reportedly blown apart.
Grimes Virginia reports a string of illnesses and visits. Oscar Leight has been very sick for days. Rev C W Hutsler and Dal ton of Hamsport Maryland spent the day with Mrs F A Hubbard. B A Whitlock called on Tuesday. Mrs Howard Taylor and her little daughter visit near Bunke with G A Miller. R W Roby of Cumberland Md came Thursday. Fred A Bennington of Hangerstown was here on business. Mrs Calvin Malone is seriously ill at home. W Crim's daughter ill. R He Bockey spent days at Kearneysville with Mrs Ben White. Leola Brown of Hedgesville visits aunt Ida B Taylor. Robert Bockey ill at home. George T Taylor showing appendicitis symptoms. Christian Endeavor Society met Sunday night at Galilee. John G Hubbard and wife of Cleveland Ohio are visiting friends.
Madison Heights resident Mr Chas Ay Ragland writes that Thedford’s Black Draught relieved indigestion stomach troubles colds and nausea. He notes switching to Black-Draught provides quick relief and recommends its proven curative merit after 75 years of use.
Jacob H. Hillyard of Winchester testifies after years of use that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved back and kidney pain worsened by damp weather. He notes irregular kidney secretions and lasting faith in the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY, sale agents for the U.S.
Splendid 25 barrel capacity mill with corn and feed burrs steam and water power. Three stories high with 40000 bushels capacity and twenty two acres of land, good house and outbuildings. Previously $14000 to build now offered at $5000 with easy terms. Also large farms in Fauquier and Low counties and Maryland. Write for circular and particulars CARTON & CO WAR.
Public auction on Saturday July 19 1018 at 11 A M in Winchester Virginia. Trustee offers 442 acres adjoining Jerry Clark and Alexander DeHaven once owned by Isreal J Shade. Farm includes a frame residence barn poultry house timberland and a five hundred tree orchard York Staly and Black Twig varieties. Possession day of sale with terms one third cash and balance in two equal installments secured by a deed of trust.
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