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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
4
Winchester apple district leaders press for government control of ocean carriers to curb spoilage and negligence in transit. They demand legal accountability for damaged apples, lower freights, prompt loading from New York, and a dedicated inspector in NYC to protect export quality.
A Detroit motor company head, Hugh Chalmers of Chal mers Motor Co, habitually helps strangers by giving rides downtown and once drove a stranger to Central Station to catch a train. The grateful traveler thanked the benevolent Detroiter for his kindness.
A historical note condemns a courteous businessman who treated strangers poorly. The quote urges readers to test such behavior in their own towns, reflecting merchants' attitudes toward hosting and hospitality in business districts.
A Walt Mason verse laments the destruction in Europe after war and imagines revival of churches, vines, and arts while mourning the irreplaceable loss of brave young men. The poem foresees rebuilt towns and industry but notes that the men who died cannot return.
A poem from The New York Times reflects a scene of holly and Christmas cheer at home while soldiers endure winter combat abroad. It contrasts festive imagery with soldiers dreaming of home and loved ones, ending with a note about H. T. Suddith.
Trains arrive in Winchester from the Cumberland Valley station at 9:20 am daily except Sunday, 1:45 am and 7:2 pm daily. H Riddle, Gen P A and Tones, Supt provide schedule details.
Train numbers and times list northbound routes from Norfolk and Western to Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York with connections at Roanoke Shenandoah Junction Washington and intermed late stations Includes Pullman Sleepers Dining Cars Parlor Cars and cafe cars serving various endpoints and interchanges.
A birthday dinner honored Mrs. Ann Oates on her 76th birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hi Oates. Many relatives and friends attended including Oates family members and neighbors. Several guests visited later that day and others were noted as ill.
Cross Junction Virginia notes report Hollis Braithwaite moving to Springs West Virginia to work and in sand mines. Miss Lelia Stotler returns home to Angers Store West Virginia after a week with Mrs. Sarah Stotler. Local hogs advertised as fine with J Vance Bell praised as champion hog raiser. Mr and Mrs Jacob Bohrer travel to Berkeley Springs West Virginia due to ill relative.
Mrs. R. G Neff of Crookston Ohio says she was an invalid two years ago from stomach trouble. After taking three bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets she has enjoyed good health since. Obtainable everywhere.
Stephens City Virginia town council adopts ordinance granting Saideee Company a 30 year electric transmission and distribution franchise, with requirements on poles sidewalks liability and compliance. Bids to be opened January 4 1916 at 1 00 p m in Council Chamber.
Pastor Ww. R. Hardesty announces services at Darkesville at 11 a.m. and Rest Chapel at 7 30 p.m. with doors open for those seeking to unite on profession of faith.
There will be preaching at Relief at 10 30 a m followed by a church conference Macedonia at 3 pm and Carpers Valley at 7 30 pm on Sunday December 19.
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