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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1915
Page
5
A rarely cited Gettysburg anecdote recalls ConfederateGeneral Robert E Lee denying a request to shell the town on July 5 1863 He refused noting the church spires and saying fair warfare must win or lose without destroying civilians
Mrs George Hon of Macedon New York suffered indigestion headaches and dizziness leaving her tired and despondent. She began taking Chamberlains Tablets and soon felt relief after a day’s treatment. She used two bottles and was rid of the trouble. Obtainable everywhere.
The Winchester merchants sponsor a contest awarding a Black and White Shetland pony named Midget to a child 16 or younger. Voting runs from June 29 to 1915, with many shops pledging votes for purchases and accounts. Registration asks for name and age, with ballots cast at each store and sealed boxes not counted until the end.
The Friendly Bible Class will picnic at Rouss Spring on Thursday afternoon. Members meet at Mrs Philip Crismore's home, 817 South Bradford Street, at 2 30 o'clock.
Special Commissioner to offer for public sale two parcels of the Stony Meade farm near Winchester Virginia and a third parcel with timber. Sale Sept 4 1915 at 11 am in Court House Chester Virginia cash on day with two note installments. Terms include 6 percent interest, deed of trust, and landlord rights reserved.
William K. Boswell Jr a UVA philosophy honor student from Waterbury Maryland died at University of Maryland Hospital from injuries suffered when caught in a gasoline engine belt at his father’s saw mill on Saturday. He was 21 and survived by his parents and sister. Boswell, reared on the Severn River, had graduated from Davidson College and was returning to Virginia soon. His death grieved many students at UVA where he was widely popular.
The peach market in parts of Maryland fell so low for a week that producers could not cover shipping costs. Farmers could not sell the fruit, with many baskets left unsold as buyers declined gifts. In Winchester similar weak demand left growers nearly even, while some wagonloads were snatched up by passersby.
Berkeley county farms previously under foot and mouth disease restrictions have gradually been cleared for restocking. Federal and state veterinarians report that about nine large properties will be allowed to resume cattle herds, sheep and swine may follow, with dates between September 1 and 19 and remaining restrictions to be lifted later.
General Burleson asks Congress for a 1916 appropriation of 49 million dollars to provide rural delivery service. The last appropriation was 53 million, with a plan to save 4 million without reducing efficiency. Of the new funds 48 million will support current service, 1 million for new routes and improvements. Plans are under way to modernize and expand service in 1917.
Mrs. W. H. Hollinberger and daughter Sarah of Winchester are listed among relatives and friends in a social notice. The fragment notes a gathering or acknowledgment with local attendees.
The Equal Suffrage League of West Virginia hosted Mrs B B Valentine from Virginia speaking in Shepherdstown and Charlestown after a Winchester address. She spoke at Shepherdstown Monday and Charlestown Tuesday, introduced by local leaders including Miss Virginia Lucas and Mr Stephen Dandridge. A large audience attended at Shepherds College and the courthouse in Charlestown.
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