Evening star., 1912-04-28
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA
H. Walker Shepherd, Horse
man, Dies of Pneumonia.
BUILDING new STATION
Norfolk and Western Railway Max
ing Improvements at Riverton.
COMPANY GRANTED CHARTER
Ore Will Be Sought by Concern Or
ganized at Staunton-Will
Lose Damages.
COMPANY GRANTED CHARTER
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, April 27, 1912.
II. Walker Shepherd, known by horse
show patrons all over Virginia as the
manager Of the Berryville Horse and Colt
Show Association, died at his home near
Berryville few days ago Of pneumonia.
He was f1fty-six years old. His funeral,
held in Berryville yesterday, was largely
attended.
Archibald Smith, a well known Frederick
county farmer. is in serious condition
as a result Of having all the ngaments
in the fingers of one hand lacerated by
a mattock with which he was accidentally
struck by George Hfllyard while they
were grubbing on the Smith place near
Winchester. 1t is feared blood poison has
developed.
jury Of Shenandoah county, charged with
rObbing the jewelry store of James Smell
len, at StraSburg. Mr.. Snellen had oc-
casion to go into rear room, and when
he returned, the stranger, who had been
left alone for the time being. was leaving
the place. He had taken between $50 and
$50 from the cash drawer and was about
to help himself to diamonds and jewelry.
He was caught, but refused to give his
name.
The annual convention of the Virginia
branch of the Woman's Missionary Aux
iliary of the United Brethren Church
was held this week at Dayton. the OPEN
ing exercises being conducted by Mrs. H.
E. Richardson of Winchester. Rev. Ida
NJ Judy preached the sermon. Delegates
were present from all parts of the Vir-
ginia conference. which includes part of
West Virginia.
union station for the Norfolk and
Western railway at Riverton, Warren
county, which will also serve as q depot
for the town of Front Royal, about
mile distant. The building of the station
at Riverton is said to be an assurance
that an electric line will soon be oper-
ated between the two towns, and that a
large electric plant will be built along the
Shenandoah river. which, in addition to
furnishing power for the cars. will supply
electricity to a number Of manufacturing
enterprises now operated and contem-
plated in that section.
While thought to be recovering from
the effects Of a water-back explosion in
January at Edinburg. Miss Laura Cooper,
who was injured, now has blood poison
and 1t is feared she will not recover.
When the explosion occurred Miss Coop
er suffered fractured leg, her back was
sprained and q piece of steel casting was
driven into her thigh.
Walking to New York.
NJ. l.. McGrew. who started from At
lanta, Ca, recently to walk to New York
within ninety days. and thereby win
bet of several thousand dollars, has been
in the Shenandoah valley this week on
his way to Washington. where he ex-
poets to take a brief rest and see the
President before he begins the last leg
Of his long hike. McGrew states that he
has enjoyed the trip thus far. The
mayors of the various cities and towns
en- route sign his credentials.
The Virginia Ore Company of Staunton
ginia corporation commission, the maxi
mum capital stock being placed at $4,000,
and the minimum at 5000. Charles Cat
lett of Staunton is president of the COM
pany. 1t Is the company's intention to
dig for ore in the mountains.
Lester Henry. a dwarf, was found guilty
this week OF selling liquor in Winchester
without license. and was fined $50 and
knight. who had been in court before on
q similar charge, was sentenced to join
the convict road force for six months
Albert o. 8. Reilly. who obtained a
divorce from his young wife several years
ago. ventured upon the matrimonial sea
again this week by marrying Mrs. Ara
bella Bush. who conducts a boarding
house In Winchester. Rev. Luke r.
hardwood Of the Southern Methodist
Church oniciated. Mr. Reilly is a vet
eran Of the Federal army.
Commonwealth Attorney Herbert 8.
Larrick Of frederick county has been
invited to make the principal address at
the commencement exercises of William
and Mary College of Williamsburg, Va,
early in June. He Is an alumnus of that
institution.
A number Of addresses were made this
week at the semi-annual meeting Of the
valley convocation of the Episcopal
Church. which was held in Christ Church
Of Winchester, one OF the most notable
features Of the meeting being an address
on China by Miss Elisabeth Barber, who
recently returned from the far east
Vincenzo Del Corp0, proprietor of an
Italian restaurant In Martinsburg, and
Miss Cora McColley Of Rockingham