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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
4
The Harrisburg Star-Independent reflects on Germany’s peace proposal amid vast war debts. It argues debts would endure across generations unless governments cancel obligations, and urges an armistice before Christmas to end bloodshed and focus on spiritual hope.
A local editorial condemns the Common Council for letting the city manager appoint his own clerk. It urges immediate reform to restore exclusive Council authority to choose from a general applicant list, ensuring the clerk is not chosen solely by the manager.
An article touts Vicks Vapo Rub as a relief for croup and colds using medicated vapors and skin absorption. It warns against city expenditures and argues the council should appoint a separate city bookkeeper, stressing accountability and that the clerk report to the council, not the city manager.
Shoppers flood local merchants who expect strong sales through tomorrow night. Stores display a wide holiday assortment with many unique novelties and gift ideas. Merchants group items by family needs to aid indecisive buyers and promote early purchases before the 25th, with seven shopping days left.
The Norfolk and Western Railway Company awards three prizes for best all around work in Clarke County Canning Club. Teresa Murphy of Wadesville wins a gold wrist watch, Exima Tomblin of Boyce High School earns a fine canning outfit, and Ella Kain of Berryville High School receives a silver chate laine watch. All contestants did good work, with the seconds noted as among the best.
Louis M Welton of this city has joined Stark Brothers Nursery and Orchard Company of Louisiana Mo as their representative for this territory. The Stark Company is a leading fruit tree concern and many Frederick county growers have dealings with it. Welton will keep headquarters in Winchester.
A note states that Namm was taken from a town named Landeu in Germany, with reference to Landau origin.
The will of Charles E. Hudson dated September 4 1916 was probated. He bequeaths livestock and farming implements to Mary E Hackney and various small cash sums to nieces nephews and relatives. The residue goes to his sister Mary E Darlington. Executor W Z Adams qualified with a $2000 bond.
Admiral and Mrs. Albert Gleaves hosted a dinner at the Chevy Chase Club on Wednesday evening in Washington. They honored Miss Minnz Blair, a debutante of the season, with thirty guests present. Evelina Gleaves will return to New York with house guest Miss Mary Lawrence Post, debuting at Sherry’s dance tomorrow. Mrs. Thomas E. Van Metre arrived in Washington to spend the winter with the Gleaves family while Lieut. Van Metre serves at sea.
The Southern Commercial Congress will hold its 1917 convention in New York City, after accepting an invitation from the Retail Merchants' Association and Mayor Mitchel. Senator Duncan A. Pletcher of Florida is reelected president. Leland Hume becomes second vice president. George W. Koiner named counselor of the colonization bureau.
A large group of Winchester and Frecostekecctnty residents were appointed as delegates to the Norfolk meeting by Governor Stuart. Messrs. H. H. Baker and W. B. Hiett from this city were among those present.
The Alexandria City Council endorsed a federal aid turnpike from Alexandria through Fairfax Loudoun and other counties to Winchester. The proposal has backing from Alexandria and Frederick counties boards, Fairfax and Clarke, urging Loudoun action as residents show interest in route options.
A mob of 500 men and boys killed Paulo Boleta in Greenwich Village after he fired on a crowd. The enraged crowd dragged him from an officer and trampled him to death as police sought ringleaders and dispersed the scene.
Reader letters praise Tanlac as a miracle tonic for tiredness appetite and general well being. Mrs H P Baker of 221 Franklin St Norfolk VA reports regained appetite and energy after two bottles. Millers Drug Store and Charles Blenco Berryville carry the National Tonic. Mrs Wisecarver and daughter visit Amherst St home.
Advert explains a five cent mail order trial package from Foley Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago for cold relief including Foley’s Honey and Tar, Foley’s Pills and Foley Cathartic. Submit name and address on the slip with the cent to receive samples.
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