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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
5
Schedule fragment shows trains between Philadelphia and New York at Pa Sta with times around 9 10 am 11 20 am and afternoon departures. Winchester connections noted with daily and Sunday exceptions and times near 7 22 pm and 11 45 4 m.
Daily westbound and eastbound train times listed for Strassburg Harrisonburg. Westbound No 237 arrives Harrisonburg 9 30am with No 49 at 2 50pm and No 7 59pm at 10 15pm. Eastbound No 14 825 am limited to Alexandria Washington arrives 11 50 am with No 28 at 9 15 pm arrives Washington and includes buffet parlor cars.
Listing of northbound and intermediate train numbers with destinations from Bristol to Roanoke Shenandoah and Washington. Includes times a.m. and p.m. departures, Pullman sleepers, dining and parlor cars, cafe car Shenandoah, and interchanges at Roanoke Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown with connections to Philadelphia New York and Washington.
In Frederick county Virginia Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester vs Lula May Anderson and others an order of reference directs a Master Commissioner to report on Lula May Andersons real estate liens and rental value. Notice of execution is to be published weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star. The proceeding begins August 30 1915 at ten in the morning in Winchester Virginia.
The Winchester Commercial Pony Contest offers a Shetland Pony harness and buggy to a child 16 or younger. The black and white pony Midget is donated by C. M. Solenberger. Merchants provide votes for cash purchases and new or old accounts, with details and rules listed for participation.
Thousands of hay fever and asthma sufferers unable to reach mountains find relief in Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It soothes inflamed bronchial tubes, eases breathing, and aids sound sleep. Sold everywhere.
Guests at the Shenandoah Hotel included Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Lemon Dr. and Mrs. L. B. Lemon and Miss Helen Lemon all from Cleveland Ohio. Dr W L Lemon is pastor of Superior Avenue Baptist Church and editor of the Cleveland Christian Journal.
Miss Mary Feagans and sister returned from Baltimore after a two week visit with relatives near Bunker Hill. Virginia Snapp and Lillian Snapp spent time with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Snapp. Ruth Schlack and Grace Schlack returned from visits in Chambersburg and Harrisburg. Ellie Hinton of Martinsburg visited sister Mrs. Sarah Payne. Rev. W H Brown and son David Brown of Venora Pa guest at the Mellwee home.
Reported Mexican raids terrorize Cameron Hidalgo and Starr counties with armed citizens and calls for state troops. Laredo notes bandits near the river, 80 hid on a Hidalgo ranch, and 1 700 former Carranza soldiers crossing the border in 30 parties. Local officials warn of growing anti-American sentiment and possible troop mobilization.
A wartime bulletin reports a British offensive toward Constantinople, Austro German pressure on Serbia, and German plans for western action. It notes naval losses including Turkish gun boat and India, British air strikes near Smyrna, French bombing of Zweibruecken, and Italian defense gains in Cadore. Venizelos returns to Athens as Balkan policy looms. Turkish forces claim repulsing four attacks on Gallipoli.
A fast motor car from Clarke county struck and killed Mike, a thoroughbred Irish terrier owned by Mr. W. M. Fletcher of East Piccadilly Street. The dog, raised by Mr. Fletcher, died instantly when the vehicle broke the neck.
Prof. and Mrs. W. J. Oats and Miss Lula Tavener of Washington host Mr. and Mrs. Scott Birdsong and Miss Bell Tavener of Norfolk for a week at their home.
Clinton County report notes Han and Mrs F M Clevenger celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a large afternoon gathering at their North Unicorn street home. Relatives and friends attended with flowers, candles, music, and souvenirs bearing the couple’s names. Mary Robinson Clevenger, once of Virginia, is highlighted among kin and friends.
Inspectors from the department indicate the matter is under control as corporations must settle with the federal government. Retired concerns or individuals failing to report and obtain proper licenses face penalties and payment obligations as the agency proceeds.
The text notes a $10 fine for businesses that discontinue operations without reporting it. It mentions several cases caught so far with most adjudged guilty and many unaware of the law, with no evident attempt to dodge required fees and dues.
Rev J H Lacy pastor of the Presbyterian Church recently given a month's vacation returned from Mountain Lake Park with Mrs Lacy and left for Lexington Virginia to visit friends for several days. From there they will go to Hampden Sydney Virginia to spend time with friends at the noted old Hampden Sydney College.
A clipped fragment notes a sale Dhills printed at the Star office. The readable text is limited but indicates an event sale associated with Star office operations.
The Katocton Baptist Association holds its annual meeting with Salem Baptist Church in Clarke County. Elder J. B. Melntorff of Strasburg presides. Sessions run from 10 a m to 4 p m on Sunday. Delegates come from Rappahannock Culpeper Loudoun Fauquier Shenandoah Page Warren and Clarke counties. The public is invited.
Mr and Mrs James B Russell are spending some time at Whites Suly Spring, according to the short note in the regional society column.
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