Handley Board Sets Montlay Meetings and Publicity Policy
Handley trustees adopt a publicity policy and set monthly meetings on the second Monday. A new treasurer, Captain A M Baker, will bond for 50000 with Fidelity and Deposits as surety, with funds in three Winchester banks to be audited quarterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Handley Trustees
A. M. Baker
Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland
Winchester
Finance Committee
John W. Rice
H. D. Fuller
M. M. Lynch
Rice
Lynch
A. M Baker
R. Gray Williams
Conrad
M. Lynch
George W. Kurt
T. J. Cooper
W. P. McGuire
Grangers Picnic Train Schedule to Williams Grove
The V A R will run connections from all regular trains to Williams Grove for the Grangers Picnic from Aug 30 to Sept 4. The Thursday Special leaves Winchester at 5 30 am and returns from Grove at 5 22 pm. Excursion tickets good to return Saturday Sept 4 will be on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Grove
Th Grove
Winchester
Grove
Empire Theater Show Promises Star-Studded Benefit
Large advance sale for tonight's Empire theater program benefits the District Nurse Association. The event starts at 8 30 with Miss Mary Bruce Baker and Miss Virginia Faulkner Fuller singing, a dance by Miss Elizabeth Steck, and a solo by 11 year old Henry Edward Wyatt Jr. Three short plays feature local performers plus frequent Concerts by the Citizens' Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
District Nurse Association
Mary Bruce Baker
Virginia Faulkner Fuller
Elizabeth Steck
Henry Edward Wyatt, Jr
St. Michaels and All Angels’ Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Wyatt
Elise Oldham
Citizens’ Band
Miss Mamie F Eichelberger Dies in Weston West Virginia
Miss Mamie F Eichelberger of Martinsburg died in Weston on Sunday night from pellagra at age 33. She was daughter of the late R A Eichelberger a long time Martinsburg newspaper man and relative of the late Charles E Eichelberger the Winchester merchant. The body will be taken to Martinsburg for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
W. Va
Mamie F Eichelberger
Martinsburg
R. A. Eichelberger
Nellagra
Martins
Boy of Eleven Sings Fine Solo at Local Church
Master Henry Edward Wyatt Jr a member of the vested choir of St Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church Baltimore sang a solo at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday evening. At eleven years old his voice was described as unusually beautiful with wide range and the performance was greatly enjoyed by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Edward Wyatt, Jr
St. Michaels and All Angels
Episopal Church
Baltimore
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
M. W. O f A Picnic Postponed to Sept 2 at Gore M
The M. W. of A picnic planned for Gore on Saturday August 28 is postponed to Thursday September 2 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore m
Ebersole and Brewer Marry in Hagerstown
Announcement of the marriage of Ollie L. Ebersole, son of Matthew Ebersole of Winchester, to Jella V. Brewer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brewer of Ohio. The ceremony took place Saturday at the groom’s brotherward Ebersole’s home in Hagerstown with Rev. Lynn officiating. They will reside in the Haring Addition. Ollie works for Riker and Taylor marble cutters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Ollie L. Ebersole
Matthew Ebersole
Winchester
Jella V. Brewer
Brewer
Ohio
Oward Ebersole
Marylane Avenue
Lynn
Methodist Church
Ebersolle
Haring
Riker & Taylor
Valuable Farm at Auction Near Court House
On Saturday September 4 at 11 am a valuable farm known as Stony Meade will be sold at auction in front of the Court House. The listing notes the property details and the auction location for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Stony Meade
Winchester Public Schools Open for 1915 16 Session
The John Kerr Schools begin the forty sixth session tomorrow with entry rules. Children must enter first primary grade by September 15 unless detained for illness. North side pupils go to Miller building on Piccadilly, south side pupils to John Kerr building. The city school board met last night, with routine business handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Winchester
John Kerr Schools
Piccadilly Street
Priory
Miller
John Kerr
City School Board
City Council
Robert M. Ward
Sunken Submarine Raised To Surface
Honolulu reports the U S submarine F 4 raised after being submerged since March 25. Two bodies were found inside the bow area and believed buried in the middle compartment. Submarine commanded by Lieutenant Alfred L Ede with a 21 man crew went down during maneuvers. Diver John Agraz set a depth record of 215 feet to aid recovery. The vessel was refloated and towed to Honolulu Bay quarantine station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaii
Honolulu Bay
Alfred L. Ede
John Agraz
Navy
Pulmotor Saves New Born Babe at Martinsburg Hospital
A newborn at Martinsburg City Hospital survived after the pulmotor device, recently acquired, was used last Saturday night. After about 45 minutes of ongoing effort, the infant began breathing and is now reported in normal condition. Yard party notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
City Hospital
Long Lost Porker Found Buried in Potato
Mountain Falls Virginia residents celebrate as Peyton Bucher reveals his pig vanished while weeds were pulled for fodder. After a tireless search the porker reappeared asleep inside a potato in the field. Neighbors cheer the return of the missing animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payton Bucher
Mountain Falls
Peyton Bucher
Winchester Steam Laundry Offers Quick Clean and Press Services
Lost between West Water Main street and post office cameo pile set in gold wreath. Reward offered. Return to Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Water
Main Street
Post Office
Star Office
Mrs Cora Scaggs Dies at 50 Widow of State Senator
Mrs. Cora L. Scaggs widow of late State Senator Pinkney A. Scaggs of Prince Georges county Maryland died at her Branchville home after Brights disease. She was 50 and survived by six daughters and brothers, with funeral arrangements and local relatives traveling to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frederick Faulkner
Cora L. Scaggs
Pinkney A. Scaggs
Prince Georges County
Maryland
Messrs
Herbert S. Larrick
This City
Eli, Olin
James I
Robert Larrick
Middletown
This County
Barham Larrick
Washington
Walter Harr
Robert Hazard
Mildred
Rachel
Lillian Scaggs
Lucy Scaggs
Baltimore
Funeral of Late W R Kern Held Today
Large crowd attended the funeral of the late Mr. B. Brooke Kern eldest son of Mr and Mrs Bentley Kern of Winchester. Services were at 11 am at the Kern home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Delegation from Charley Rouss Fire Company attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Brooke Kern
Bentley Kern
Winchester
Kern
Amherst Street
Ellensburg
Washington State
Cumberland Valley Railroad
F. Asbury Kern
Harry R. Kern
Hagerstown
Mount Hebron
A. J. Gill
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Mr. Kern
Messrs
Willam B. Ryan
John M. Steck
Frank H. Krebs
Philip W. Boyd
William W. Tanquary
J. William Sibert
Bruce Slonaker
Harry F. Byrd
Peaches From J H Cooper and Local Funeral Attendant
The Star received a large basket of luscious peaches from J H Cooper of Chambersville. Mr and Mrs Henry Dinges of Stephens City attended the funeral of the late B Brooke Kern in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
J. H. Cooper
Chambersville
Henry Dinges
Stephens City
B. Brooke Kern
District Nurse Association Meeting This Wednesday
The District Nurse Association will meet in the Council Chamber on Wednesday at 4 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
For Rent Fiat with Both
Rental listing notes a Fiat vehicle with both options available. Mil ler and Anderson at 17 E Water St Ippt are the contact entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Anderson
E Water St
Iptt
Kernstown Yard Party Postponed to September 4
Local event organizers announce the Kernstown Yard Party has been postponed to September 4 due to weather concerns. Community members are advised to adjust plans and stay tuned for updates from the organizers and sponsors.
Local fair closing contract sealed with big all star carnival
President H Byrd and Supt Arounas and W J Teultz of the Snenanaoan Valley Agricultural Society left for Staunton to finalize a contract with a major carnival company for the Winchester fair lasting five days from September 7 to 11. The program promises up to date, thrilling and clean vaudeville. Season ticket prices remain the same except jelly class tickets require three entries for a 60 cent exhibitor ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Miss Glass Returns With Modern Teaching Plans
Miss Katherine R. Glass and Fort Loudoun Seminary faculty members Ada S. Hatcher Margery Hatcher and Madeline Hatcher arrived home from Cambridge Massachusetts after studying modern instruction methods They plan to attend the Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools for Girls convention in Harrisonburg this week and then prepare Fort Loudoun for the fall term with fresh arrangements and curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine R. Glass
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Ada S. Hatcher
Margery
Madeline Hatcher
Fort Hill
Cambridge
Mass
Fort Loudoun
Miss Glass
Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools For Girls
Harrisonburg
Big Program Ready For Gore Tourney
Gore announces the Modern Woodmen of America tournament and picnic has moved to Thursday September 2. The event has been a major all day social occasion in Frederick county and is expected to draw a record crowd if weather cooperates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Frederick County
Public Auction Items Include Parlor Suite and Dishes
Auction on Market Street September 1 1915 at 10 a m lists parlor suite double heater bed room suite fall leaf table antique bedding mattresses and dishes priced at 6138 dollars IP
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Big Elberta Peach Exhibited at The Star Office
A giant Elberta peach weighing three quarters of a pound and twelve inches in circumference was shown yesterday afternoon by Mr. John Fishpaw of Clarke County at The Star office. Mrs. Carl Roberts and her daughter Miss Virginia Roberts have returned to Brooklyn after visiting Mrs. ecg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
John Fishpaw
Clarke County
Carl Roberts
Virginia Roberts
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ecg
Allies Plan for the Winter Campaign
The British government shows no change in peace terms stance as allied forces prepare for a winter campaign in France and Belgium. Russian Duma approves an advisory army committee to oversee munitions, relief, and supplies, while rumors of a coalition cabinet persist. Bryan denies a Europe trip. Gary murder case letters hint at a German spy connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
Germany
France
Belgium
Asquith
Millerand
Paris
Jottre
Petrograd
Duma
Imperial Council
Berlin
William Jennings Bryan
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph
America
Bryan
Winona Lake
Ind
Europe
Bertin
Kayser
Gary
Edmund Kayser
von Bernstorff
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WA. Alm. Baker
Iade Treaourtr F OF
Handley Fund
Handley Board
Montlay
Grangers Picnic
Miss Eichelberger
Burg
Buriel
Wichelberger
Charles E. Eichelberger
Wincheser Merchant
M. W
Mr. Ebersole
Miss Brewer
N. D. Cool
Prin
Cipal
Pulmotor
Harris
al- Wim
A.t Mountain Falls
Mr. Bucher
Miss
Winchester Steam Laundry
Scaggs
Miss Larrick
Faulkner
Shenandoah
Herbert Larrick
Far West
Mt. Hebron
Kernstown
Meta's
H. &. Byrd
Arounas
W. J
Eultz
Snenanaoan
Big Peach
England
Wire To the Star
London
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