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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
1
A local bonding company makes a decision regarding Mae and Handley Beard in an OCR read of the notice. The fragment confirms a change or commitment by the firm involving the named individuals.
The Handley Trustees report the Fidelity and Deposit Company covered a shortage of 6038.89 in the account of late treasurer J. E. Correll. A committee audited the books and verified the loss, then pressed the council during negotiations with the surety.
Mrs B B Valentine president of the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia will lecture on equal suffrage next Friday night August 20 at the Auditorium. The free talk begins at 8 30. She is a noted advocate with a long record in Virginia civic work and suffrage leadership across the South.
The Rev Dr William D Smith at Christ Church urges strict control of mov ing picture films. He cites a Richmond Virginian article describing two films The Blue Mouse and A Fool There Was as morally questionable with underworld themes and notes many plays shown nightly in various places contain similar objectionable material.
A Christian Endeavor rally was scheduled at the First Christian Church Friday evening August 20 at 8 o'clock. Rev W T Walters would lead services and Rev C M Compher the state Christian Endeavor president would give the principal address. All interested, especially youth from city churches, were urged to attend.
Shenandoah Valley Transportation Co. announces reduced rates from Winchester to Strasburg Middletown and Stephens City with per mile and flat fares on all routes. Immediate effect. Ask drivers for schedules and look for the company name on autos. Courteous treatment guaranteed and all welcome.
Steam laundry and cleaning service listing promoting cleaning and pressing at Winchester Laundry in Palm Beach. Brief ad noting good work.
Miss Bettie Good died at 1 pm Monday at her home near Goods Mill Rockingham County Virginia after a two year illness. She was 66, daughter of the late Samuel Good, joined the Church of the Brethren at 20 and remained with Goods Mill. Survived by three mothers and a half brother and four sisters. funeral held at 2 pm yesterday at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren conducted by Rev C E Long with interment in Mill Creek Cemetery. Mr and Mrs Barrett and children of Pennsylvania visiting relatives on South Market Street.
By wire The Star reports Dallas Texas Aug 18 railroad men reach Temple from Houston describing widespread destruction. Hundreds of buildings unroofed and many destroyed. Electric and gas plants out of service and telephone system down. From Houston to Rosenberg the region is flooded two to four feet. Damage in Houston estimated at five million dollars. Also an Amherst street ad seeks a good cook for three weeks.
Mrs. Annie Holmes Bocock, widow of Thomas S. Bocock and sister of U S Senator Charles J. Faulkner, dies at 80 in Richmond at her son in law Prof T C Johnsons home. Surviving are two daughters and a son, with funeral in Richmond. She was active in Daughters of the Confederacy and Confederate Monument work.
The finance committee reports a Handley Fund shortage of 6075.40 dollars in late treasurer J E Correll's accounts. Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland verified the figure, and the council plans updated checking to prevent future losses. The case hinges on restoration of funds and improved auditing at Winchester, Virginia.
The city and state license tax shortage tied to the late Commissioner J. E. Correll grows more complex as the auditor fights for three years of unpaid taxes. At a special Common Council meeting Dr. Bell questioned the finance committee’s plan, while Mr. Carter pledged to protect city interests. City Solicitor Williams cited state and city laws. Continued on page 3.
Local dealer H C Borden expands line with Hudson and Maxwell cars joining Overland. Roger L Flynn hired to assist sales, bringing long experience and broad local connections. Service staff increased to ensure proper customer attention.
Dr. Frank Montgomery of Stephens City bought a Baby Grand. Ed Gordon and Harry Keller, both from Stephens City and Summit Point respectively, bought Baby Grands. Mrs. Galloway of Berryville added a Four Ninety, and Robert F. Brill of Winchester purchased an All Above Cars Fully Equipped.
Real Estate listing in Winchester Virginia advertises a seven room brick house with bath, hot and cold water, kitchen range, cellar and central location. Priced at 2500 dollars offered exclusively by 11 13 Court Square.
Berlin reports the capture of the fortress of Kovno with over 400 cannon, marking the greatest German victory since Warsaw. Russian garrison retreated toward Vilna as Austro German forces advance on Brest-Lipovsk ling. British and Greek developments accompany reports of Zeppelins raiding the English coast and Venizelos forming a new cabinet.
The next S R V R Seashore Excursion departs Winchester at 7.25 a.m. The fare is 6.50 to Atlantic City and South Jersey resorts and 8.50 to Asbury Park and North Jersey resorts. The final trip will be September 24.
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