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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
1
Teuton allied forces push at the Russian line near Novogeorgievsk as preparations for a notable fair are announced. The action underscores ongoing combat in the region with emphasis on strategic positions and forthcoming events.
French forces scored a significant victory north of Arras capturing crossroads east of Notre Dame de Lorette and strengthening their position as Paris reports progress in the battle. Berlin notes Austro German gains at Brest Lipovsk and Novogeorgievsk while Grand Duke Nicholas shifts forces to defend Petrograd.
Frederick County news notes Jackie Parker dies at his Hayfield home at age and lists survivors, funeral at 10 Friday with burial in family graveyard near Hayfield. The item aside mentions local alfalfa exhibits, Sonneborn's free trips, and a Winchester area fair context.
Port Bolivar population 1500 wiped bare with immense loss of life and 380 million dollars in damages. Galveston sea wall floods six feet deep with oil tanks bursting. Coast reports number of dead to 100, 26 in Galveston, storm cost estimated at sixty two million. Marsh Island marooned for 72 hours, rescue boats driven back by winds.
At a Board of Handley Trustees meeting, the vice presidency was created for R. Gray and Mr. Williams was chosen to fill the post. Major Holmes Conrad’s illness requires counter signing of all future checks, and a treasurer to replace J. E. Correll is to be elected soon, with checks needing counter signature by the president or Williams. Dainty Laces advertised at Sonneborn’s, 2 yards for 5 and 10 cents per yard.
The Central Frederick Farmers' Club will convene in Stephens City at 8 p m this Saturday. Discussions cover lime fertilizer alfalfa and grasses. Mr G L Rothgeb to speak on Community Effort. Secretary notes importance of broad attendance.
Annie Jones longtime housekeeper for Samuel Walker was arrested by Chief Fridinger for allegedly stealing 450 dollars from Walker after his death. She claimed the money was in a Harper Ferry bank and turned over 2 dollars to the State's Attorney. Police say she disposed of Walker's personal effects and did not surrender the money.
Messages from Baltimore report Mrs Beale wife of Rev J W H Beale former Market Street Methodist minister now in Baltimore undergoing appendicitis surgery in a Baltimore hospital on Monday Her condition is satisfactory and early recovery expected The Beales planned to visit Winchester but illness delayed their plans follow up indicated they will not travel soon.
The Frederick circuit lists Sunday services at Round Hill 11 a m Paxtons Chapel 3 30 p m Lamps Memorial 8 p m with a Sunday night Lamps start likely to continue all week. E W Brubaker pastor and visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Baker and child of Washington guest of Mrs G G Baker on South Market Street Mey
Appomattox Virginia August 19 Congressman Hal D Flood in his Ninth District told a delegation from the Congressional Union for Women's Suffrage that he opposes submitting the Susan Anthony amendment to the Federal Constitution to the states for ratification He said suffrage is a state matter but did not reveal his personal view The delegation led by Miss Edith Hansche and Mrs Dexter Otey urged a vote pledges were sought and Flood warned against federal action forcing a minority of states into a majority decision
Cumberland Valley Railroad runs a special train to Ridgeway West Virginia leaving Winchester at 10 a m Sunday Aug 22 in addition to regular 7 25 a m and 2 20 p m trains Round trip fare 40 cents Dr C D Harris editor of Baltimore Southern Methodist will preach two sermons at Mount Carmel Clarke county on Sunday Aug 22 at 11 a m and 3 p m Take the Bus to Bryarly s Yard Party Saturday August 21 Leaves Hotel Evans corner 7 30 p m to 10 p m Benefit of Bryarly s Corner Band Lost tortoiseshell lorgnette glasses reward return to Star office
Acknowledges friends and sympathy shown after the death of Gordon Hardy. Thanks for flowers and kindness extended to the Hardy family and their son and brother.
In Paso, Villa pledged full cooperation to the Pan-American peace conference for Mexico while Carranza gave no reply. The note was made public. In Washington, Carranza acknowledged receipt but would not answer and hints suggested no further communications.
Miss Daisy M. Carper, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joshua Carper, married John T. Noonan a prominent Winchester police officer. The ceremony occurred at the Noonan home on West Water Street after a license was issued, with Rev. John McVerry officiating. The couple departed by rail for Atlantic City and northern resorts for a two week wedding trip.
Rome reports the death of Cardinal Vannutelli aged 81 who was the dean of the Sacred College. He had long served in the Vatican hierarchy and his passing is announced from Rome.
Advertisements list 150000 building bricks at low price with flexible quantity from Northern Virginia Power Co. A good cook is wanted for three weeks for Mrs. R. E. Byrd on Amherst Street. Shoe prices drop again with 100 pairs mens Oxfords priced $3 to $4.50 and women and children shoes equally reduced by RICES SELZ R. B. STORE.
A marriage license was issued at the clerk’s office of the Corporation Court to Fletcher, a well known chinist, and Miss Lena J. the pair both of this city. Clarence H L Orndorff, a young man.
The annual Primitive Baptist Association meeting will be held at Luray on Friday through Sunday with thousands expected and representation from many midwestern states. The Christian Sunday school picnic scheduled for Saturday August 21 is postponed to Thursday August 26.
A man is sent to Betton of the Sea, a coastal facility, on orders of local authorities. The case involves unspecified charges and details remain unclear.
London officials announce the White Star steamship Arable was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine near Ireland. Reports vary on passenger losses while crew were said saved. The Arable, bound for New York, carried about 425 passengers plus crew and was sister to the Baltic sailing from New York.
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