This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
1
Civilians flee as Hopewell Virginia burns in a blaze that consumes about 400 buildings. Officials report 2 dead and 1 lynched, with soldiers patrolling and a powder plant spared. Du Pont plant resumes only slowly as refugees crowd Petersburg.
Ed ward Cronk seriously injured when his buggy was struck by a car at Hahn's lane and Valley Turnpike near Toms Brook. Cronk and his daughter were in the act of turning. Miss Cronk unhurt. Dr. Hopewell attended. A revival party near Clary led to another near-miss when two buggies collided near Pine Grove. Miss Hottle pinned and horse-warding.
It rarely happens a fine residence on a premier street comes on the market. The owner is moving to another state and offers a modern home with ten rooms, fine bath, steam heat, large front lawn. W. L. Fultz, Real Estate Exclusive, Nos. 11-13 Court Square.
The Friendship Fire company bazar opened in the old Faulkner dry goods store on South Main with a good crowd on night one. Members urged buying suppers and contributing to replenish the company fund. Tonight a larger orchestra is planned and new dance music will enhance visitors’ enjoyment. South End Hose Company will attend, and suppers can be ordered for delivery citywide starting at 6 pm.
Local ad space advertises 1000 turkeys to load cars on December 16th and 17th with contact methods for best cash price. Also offers 96,000 Xmas Post Cards sold at Seal's Music Store Piccadilly Street with pricing per dozen. Pony for sale advertised in same column.
John T. Lindsey farmer and horseman of Berrylyn Ferry Clarke County and Ada M. Hummer daughter of John W. Hummer of Clarke County were married last evening at the Presbyterian manse on North Braddock Street by Reverend J. H. The bride wore a dark blue broadcloth suit with fur. The couple returned to Clarke County and will live on the Lindsey farm on the eastern side of the Shenandoah River.
Classified note advertises rental of store rooms Nos 12 14 on the east side of South Main street known as Faulkner Dry Goods Store. Also lists new arrivals silk and cotton waists at Grove Bros Dept Store and an implied bridal listing.
Local stage favorites the Citizens' Band and Baltimore’s Paint and Powder Club delivered a triumphant Empire Theater benefit last night, raising funds to buy new uniforms for the Citizens' Band. The program opened with Prof. Muller Jenkins conducting a martial concert, followed by Uncle Wilbur Jenkins as mascot and acts by Miss Elsie May Sumption, Mrs. Bowly, Mr. Coble, Mr. Co ble, and Mr. McCann of Baltimore, with Miss Susan Reid Williams showcasing ballet interpretations of Faust. The event, under Winchester Chamber of Commerce auspices, supported by the Citizens' Band, drew a large enthusiastic crowd despite cold weather.
Amsterdam December 10 Maximilian Harden editor of Berlin Die Zukunft denounces a corporate meeting where a director called Americans a pack of scoundrels In America. Harden says no one protested and the remark went unchallenged. He calls such conduct disgraceful to Germans and to German conscience.
Winchester notices report the death of Dr James W. Spencer age 62 at his Statewood Westminster Maryland home. Survived by widow four sons including Rev Harry G Spencer and one daughter. He had been frail for weeks and owned extensive land near Westminster. Rev H G Spencer left Winchester for Westminster after learning of his father's illness and will be replaced by Rev W A Koontz at Market Street Church in Sunday services.
Notice from City Treasurer WM. T. Barr states voters must pay poll taxes on or before December 13, 1915 to be eligible to vote in the June election. Official city notice dated December 6, 1915.
Firefighters in Frederick County fought mountain fires starting Wednesday afternoon after a mill owned by Thomas Marple burned. The blaze spread into the forest, destroying a large area before being brought under control late Thursday afternoon. The hotel at Rock Enon Springs was spared by about 250 yards.
President Wilson and a small party including Secretary Tumulty Dr Grayson Senator Pomerone and Congressman Brumbaugh land in Columbus early this morning with a guard of secret service and a press following.
A 215 acre limestone farm along the Bunker Hill to Charlestown turnpike in Jefferson County West Virginia sold by Hon. S. S. Cline to Arthur S. Robinson for 8600 dollars. The property includes meadows and a six hundred barrel corn yield. Newlin and Company handled the sale and also facilitated additional Keckley home and lot purchases in the city.
STRASBURG Virginia December 10 This community and nearby Hdmburg sent a representative to the Ford peace ship party bound for neutral European nations. Harry Coffman son of John Coffman born and raised here is aboard the Oscar Hl Coffman moved with his family to Alexandria years ago.
Government notices warn residents of Winchester that failure to pay poll taxes before Saturday night will revoke voting rights in June's town election. Virginia law requires poll tax payment six months prior to the election. Also included is a corn stalk contest offering cash prizes to local residents with details and a closing date of December 16, 1915, by H. H. Baker at Court House Plaza.
Dr Edwin A Alderman president of the University of Virginia arrives from Charlotteville at noon and will lecture on The Effect of the Present War On Democracy at 8 20 tonight in the Empire Theater under Handley Library free course. He will speak of his European experiences during the early war and is the guest of Mr and Mrs R T Barton on South Washington street.
At 3 pm, No. 2 red wheat on spot quotes $1.17 1 2 per bushel and corn at 76 cents per bushel in Baltimore wholesale markets.
Berlin’s press and business leaders praise Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg for his Reichstag address on Germany’s war position. Officials and the public largely see responsibility for continuing the war on the enemies. The speech is viewed as ending talk of peace, while British officials blame the Allies for the war.
We thank Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd and her company of entertainers for the success of last evening's entertainment. Gratitude goes to Mrs. H. D. Fuller, Manager Henry of Empire Theater, and all who assisted. We also thank The Star for publicity. Ek. C, Yost, H. B, Duffy, Paul A. Beck, Committee.
Apple trade moves slowly with quiet market in New York. Prices for grade A Jonathan firsts 5 dollars per barrel, seconds 3.35. Baldwin firsts 3.50, seconds 2.75. Winesap firsts 5, seconds 3. BEN DAVIS 3 is noted as the line ends with truncated data.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.