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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1915
Page
5
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A dated listing details northern and southern routes from Norfolk and Western. It lists No 13 918 a m to Roanoke Bristol intermedi ate stations with Pullman Sleepers and Dining Cars to Roanoke and Bristol plus parlor car service. It also covers No 1 227 a m to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton with additional sleepers and cafe car Shenandoah and Gary and a Roanoke connection to Memphis. Other trains No 27 638 p m to Shenandoah intermediate stations No 28 932 a m to Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York with Shenandoah Junction link to Washington and No 147 4 p m to Hagerstown with a Pullman sleeper to New York and No 2 4 a m to Hagerstown with sleeper to New York and Philadelphia.
Court notices from Frederick County Virginia include a Master Commissioner order referencing Lula May Anderson real estate liens and notice by publication in The Winchester Evening Star, plus a Virginia chancery case to garnish C O Freeman and Emin L Beck through Shenandoah Valley National Bank with a $522.20 claim and four weekly notices.
The official primary results declare H. H. Downing the Democratic nominee for State Senate and Kenneth N. Gilpin the Democratic nominee for the House. The print shows candidate names and vote totals across districts 226 251 328 and totals 1295 810 534.
Local merchants run the Winchester Commercial Pony Contest offering a Shetland pony named Midget with harness and buggy to a child 16 or younger. The start is June 29 and ends October 2, 1985. Votes earned for cash purchases at participating firms. 500 votes awarded for new bank deposits. voting rules and registration details provided at each store.
U S Navy Judge-advocate Watts opened testimony on June 7 in an open session. The sensational midshipmen trial revealed irregularities with examinations and implicated additional names. Court findings show two-thirds of the graduating class and over three-fourths of the next class benefited from advance dope on final exams.
Middletown Va August 16 Middletown Troop No Boy Scouts of America led by Scout Master J H Haley and Assistant Scout Master H B Wright will camp at Seven Fountains Va The mountainous site offers scoutcraft lessons The daily routine includes reveille breakfast swim drill dinner games campfire songs tattoo and taps ending at 10 pm.
Tidewater Virginia residents will hear multiple gubernatorial candidates on Labor Day. Attendees from Norfolk and Newport News labor bodies invited Attorney General John Garland Pollard Lieutenant Governor J Taylor Ellyson and US District Attorney R F E Byrd to address crowds at Buckroe Beach and Ocean View. Westmoreland Davis also invited but not yet accepted.
Milwaukee readers report a couple arrested for kissing in a parlor after leaving a window shade up. James Brown and Blanche Davis were fined five dollars each plus costs in district court. Unpaid fines risk a stay in the house of correction.
Mr and Mrs Joseph A Massey who have been visiting friends here for weeks left yesterday by car for Baltimore then took the night boat to Newport News Virginia their home Mrs Massey was formerly Miss Elizabeth Faulk-
George Joseph Smith, known as the wife murderer, was executed at Maidstone prison yard for killing three wives to collect insurance. He was found guilty on July 1, with each victim drowned in a bathtub after wedding ceremonies. The court praised the jury for its verdict and noted further deceit with two other women.
Dealers doubt consumer gains from the Interstate Commerce Commission reduction in hard coal freight rates set to take effect October 1. Estimates range from 2 to 10 percent savings per ton, but merchants fear mine prices may rise offsetting any freight relief, benefiting mainly export shipments to tidewater piers.
Mr. and Mrs. John Foltz mourn the death of their son William Mark Foltz of the United States forestry service after a wagon accident at Victor Idaho. His injuries included crushed ribs and punctured lung, caused by a runaway mule team. The Elk lodge assisted with the body.
Inspector E W Braithwaite of the State Dairy and Food Commission made his official visit to Harpowers. The report notes inspections and recommendations regarding local dairy practices and sanitation. Local officials await further action and potential policy updates.
E G Gronning formerly inspector for the county. Mr Braithwaite visited several stores and slaughter houses in Harrisonburg during the day finding health conditions generally good at most places and poorer at a few, according to the Star report.
William B. Cornwell of Romney with family and associates including Mr. Brock of Pittsburgh and Lemley of Morgantown spent time in Wareville West Virginia last week examining mining property with attorney state senator John J. Cornwell noted as Cornwell’s brother.
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