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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
3
The article notes shifts in school book provision and new education topics at the University of Virginia, women's suffrage, land transfer simplification under Torren's act, and tax legislation likely limited to minor changes. The current system has been in effect less than a year after a special session, with a busy session anticipated.
A poem recounts falling ill and feeling grateful for neighbors who care. Friends bring meals and comfort, tend chores, and stay by the bedside. The speaker praises neighborly kindness as invaluable and surpassing wealth.
Over three months into the current session, many new books remain unavailable. The State Board of Education delayed deciding which titles to change and then ordered special editions not in stock and costlier. Critics say the delay harms students and will force accountability at the next election.
Henry C. Frick announced he would reimburse the losses of 41 000 Pittsburgh school children totaling 161 000 dollars after the savings bank failure. The gift aims to restore trust in savings and inspire thrift among the youngsters and the broader public institutions.
The Virginia General Assembly opens in Richmond on January 12. Major topics include temperance legislation and the road question, with a fierce clash anticipated between advocates of the State Highway Commission and critics who view the current law as impractical.
Lynchburg passes a city ordinance prohibiting roaming chickens. The measure cleared both city council branches with little opposition and was promptly signed by Mayor Jester.
Robert J Eastham and Caroline Lewis McClure wed December 24 at Bethel Presbyterian in Greenville Augusta County. The couple hosted a reception following the ceremony as advertised locally.
Mrs. M. C. Fawcett of 122 S Market St Winchester Virginia testifies she used Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney disorders and found them effective She urges others to use the same kidney medicine priced 60 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes the product
Union Bank of Winchester will close on New Year’s Day Saturday January 1 a legal holiday. Papers maturing that day may be paid Monday January 3 1916. Cashier Lee R Grim notes the holiday closing and Fuller confirms the schedule.
Personal paragraphs list residents visiting relatives and traveling to and from towns including Charlestown West Virginia Spartanburg South Carolina Cumberland Maryland and Baltimore. Several individuals are seen at Hotel Evans Jack and on North Kent Street with notes of visits to family and business trips across the region.
Marlboro Va December 28 Mr J N Pangle of Pittsburgh Pa is home for the holidays. Several residents visit relatives in Winchester and nearby towns including Miss Bessie Smith Mrs FE Ward and others. A school entertainment by Miss Gussie Stickley delighted attendees. Hog butchering by Mr RT Clagett yielded 581 1 2 pounds.
In the Western District of Virginia Sarah B. Perkins was adjudged bankrupt on December 20 1915. The first meeting of creditors is at Barton & Barton Attorneys Winchester Frederick Virginia January 10 1916 at 11 a.m. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct further business. Referee in Bankruptcy S Gardner Waller.
An advertisement touts daily hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning for a week to purify the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this cleansing routine improves digestion appetite and overall freshness with minimal cost.
A brief note extols vigorous physical activity as healthy and elevates Chamberlain's Tablets as a highly effective aid for indigestion. It promises relief and states the tablets cost a quarter and are obtainable everywhere.
In Frederick County Circuit Court in December 1915 Mary E. Galliday filed suit against unknown heirs of Joseph Shambaugh and Jacob Rhodes to remove a cloud on the title of a Middletown house and lot No. 24 and to seek sale. Unknown heirs are ordered to appear within fifteen days after publication to protect their interests, with weekly newspaper notices to follow until the 20th day of December.
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