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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
4
Conree outlines a schedule for apple orchard profits on Wednesday June 25 and mandates daily cedar cutting activities. The plan emphasizes steady work and organized workflows to maximize yields and manage forest resources efficiently.
In the siege of Winchester Milroy’s fort holds through a tense night as infantry, wagons, and ambulances move past the home. Northern women accompany the retreat while locals fear dawn’s assault, and a young Ohio soldier leaves a farewell note before a parole is arranged.
A reflective piece by YT. H. Flood, Ster, Va., urges gratitude and benevolence. It contrasts selfishness with helping others, noting that kindness costs little and may be repaid by at least a peaceful day’s end. The piece stresses Christian charity toward the aged and needy.
The note recalls a time of wild excitement and high tides, where fear was absent and patriotic pride carried the group. It contrasts present-day discussions with the hardships endured by girls of that era, highlighting selflessness and shared sacrifice amid rain and distant gunfire.
The document presents a balance sheet for the People’s Bank Inc located in Stephens City Frederick County Virginia as of June 4 1913. It lists assets including loans and discounts 84676 42 overdrafts 557 17 banking house and lot 1000 00 and currency holdings 285 38 532 50 452 80 and liabilities including capital stock 10000 00 surplus fund 6000 00 undivided profits 1576 22 dividends unpaid 7 50 and notes payable due to banks and trust companies 516 7 total assets 92212 58. The cashier Eugene E Chiles signs statement sworn June 12 1913 before notary Geo A Samwell.
A young soldier explains how in the Tower hall of the Taylor Hotel he kept his private revolver and offered it as a gift to soldiers. It was not searched by guards and was concealed in a wrap. The group kept the weapon to protect themselves from Confederates and camp followers during dangerous days.
A narrator recalls the June 15 1863 Confederate advance on Winchester Milroy's troops escaped to the east after heavy firing near Stephenson's Depot The city then hosted 5000 prisoners marching through town freeing prisoners and villagers celebrated as Get tysburg shadows loomed ahead The following days left Winchester overwhelmed by guards and captured stores amid a carnival atmosphere now felt unreal.
Mountain View Sunday school held its Children's Day service last Sunday night with a full church. The program featured songs, recitations, and readings presented by children and young people, including Eula Moore, Pearl Moore, Florence Winslow, and Lela Richard, with prayers and an address by the pastor.
Miss Mary Heironimus is home from Coyington. Mrs. Allen returned home Friday after visiting her sister Mrs. W. C. Payne. Mr. S. W. Dolan, the mail carrier, is taking a few days off. Mr. Walter Scrivener and family of Washington are visiting their parents here.
Mountain Falls Virginia notes list residents visiting relatives in Washington Morgantown and Kernstown with extended stays. The town records obituaries for Edward Moore and mentions residents Mr D Wright and Mr Basil Moore visiting relatives and others returning home after visits with friends.
The Washington Sunday Star’s next Sunday Magazine invites readers to settle back with the expectation of quality writing and thoughtful features. The piece emphasizes that the magazine consistently delivers lively, peer‑level content designed to entertain and inform readers.
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