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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
1
A touring motorist's vehicle burst into flames on the Berryville turnpike near the Berryville show grounds. A bystander, Walters, fled with two suitcases as flames enveloped the car. Rescue efforts failed to save the machine and the driver, with heat hindering tire changes until aid arrived.
A young woman Prosperence Wainwright was found dead at the Home Cash Company office triggering a local inquiry. The coroner's jury splits on a blanket verdict with one member pressing to hold Dr J McFadden Dick liable. twelve jurors consider the case and the town demands full truth amid public indignation.
Catherine K. B. Masup infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Masincup of Roanoke Virginia and granddaughter of Mrs Albert Riley of 310 Natho hab avenue died after a week illness from spinal meningitis The child about two years old funeral and burial arrangements were to be announced locally
Wire report describes a blaze at a Sterling Castle area last night. Damage estimated at 900000 dollars. only portions remain standing. No further details on injuries or causes available.
Agidnnié Renda of South Street presented The Star staff with a box of fine peaches that were lous and much enjoyed by the reporters during the visit.
Fragmentary OCR shows a public notice style with references to Central Seat, Braddock, and H. B. SELL. Mentions dated promotions, vehicle storage charges at $1.5 monthly, and a Tuesday event. unclear entities and places due to transcription errors.
Fragmentary report notes a unit led by J Wile advancing from Fort Pe, Georgia with Pathfinder duties. It recounts planning a night camp at Staudton, consulting military officers, and arranging encampment logistics, including supplies and access to necessities.
Washington reports say the inquiry into congressional influence by lobbyist Mulhall has become a matter of national importance and may extend into winter. Chairman Overman announced the subpoenas and Mulhall is to testify on alleged efforts to influence legislation and election outcomes.
Dolly Yakle daughter of Mr and Mrs George Yakle was bitten by a dog owned by Jacob Kline last Friday afternoon. Doctor Montgomery dressed the wounds and the child is doing well. The dog was taken beyond the suburbs after preliminaries with the mayor and town sergeant. Mrs E W Cheney and her two boys visit Mr A W Dean.
Colorado lawyer I Chambers asks Chief M A Doran for help locating Phinn Campbell or relatives in Winchester or Winfield West Virginia. Reported marriage in Charles Town and possible siblings in Nebraska and Utah. rumors say Campbell died in Mexican revolutions but family disputes the claim.
The big six reel program includes The Mouse and the Lion Vita Dolore's Decision Lubin Vengeance Is Ming Selig Honor thy Mother Melies The Scratch Eesany' The Girl and the Horse Shoe Winning Smiles Cines at the Auditorium tonight.
Mr Harry F Byrd chairman of the committee for the Business Mens Association reports a letter from G D Brooke superintendent for the division recommending the operation of chair cars on Nos 55 and 1 during the soldiers element. Army officers and overseas visitors will travel to Winchester for the cavalry encampment and the parlor cars will aid comfort on the Winchester Washington route.
A fragment notes that tourists here on Sunday included Mr and Mrs A J Odenweider among guests registered at Hotel Ryans. The text is incomplete and lacks full context or dates.
Mrs J Canter widow of Rev J W Canter dies at 62 in Middletown Maryland from heart disease. Survived by children Frank Caldwell Mattie Gladys J H Woods M W Canter H G Canter and brothers Rev George Mays and J Motee Mays. Funeral arrangements pending with burial planned in Staunton Virginia after Middletown services.
A party of men from Richmond spent last night in the city at the Hotel Evanson while traveling to Gettysburg Pennsylvania for the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Attending were Hon. B O James secretary of the commonwealth Ben P Owen private secretary to Governor Main J Rostrup John Robertson Augustine Royall and J W Minry. They traveled by automobile.
Mrs Wilkinson of Boonabel county Virginia died at her brother Dr Clarence Chipley home on June 27 after years of frail health. She was 68 and had lived with her brother for eight years. A devout Christian she faced death calmly and is survived by one brother Dr Clarence Chipley. Funeral services were held at the home with Rev Knox and Rev Cassel officiating and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
A fragmentary OCR note references a figure named George on a street with unclear context. The readable words indicate a marginal or faded report mentioning fate or an event but lack concrete details or dates to confirm the full story.
GREEK MILITARY HEADQUARTERS says Bulgarian troops under General Savoff attacked the Greek line near Ishtik with ten thousand plus engaged. Belgrade reports a detachment struck the Servians at Walandong blowing a bridge. fighting spread along the front with heavy casualties on both sides.
In Gainesboro Virginia on June 26 Mr. G M DeHaven wed Miss Mae Baker at Cross Roads Junction by Rev. Wendell Alien. The couple plan to live in Washington. Ebner DeHaven has been ill but is improving. The community notes a Sunday school convention and visits from Erva Smith and Mrs. Millie Rogers.
Numerous complaints rise after The Star received notice from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to discontinue publishing their train schedule for the Valley Division. Subscribers seek running times through Winchester, noting recent schedule changes increase travel inconvenience.
Readable fragments describe special pricing on Linolegms products involving Moling and Seal. The brief notes odd phrasing and unclear claims, with no concrete customers dates or companies clearly identified. Further details needed for complete summary.
Fifteen Turner Ashby Camp veterans depart on the Cumberland Valley line for Gettysburg to attend the fiftieth anniversary of the great battle. The train, with ten additional Confederates, leaves this morning. most in uniform and planning to stay through the week as war memories resurface amid ongoing coverage of post battle events and national discourse.
Promoters say the New Empire Opera House on Market Street will rise to a size capable of hosting the largest musical and comedy companies from Baltimore and Washington. Once opened it will surpass smaller city venues, according to statements by Tristy J. Hinkle Peney and manager W. H. Boxer.
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