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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
4
Editorial harshly criticizes English workers for strikes and disruption of ammunition production during World War I. Compares laboring classes unfavorably with nobility, asserting national peril and potential failure if England does not win the present war. Calls for workers to rededicate to the war effort.
The Harrisonburg News-Record reports on new ideas from horticultural leaders to improve apple growing in Rockingham. Extension classes organized in Rockingham will aid growers, and county circles seek greater cooperation to leverage Virginia apple advertising and create a stronger market with higher prices through competition and broader buyer interest.
The piece swerves between a theatrical lament and wry humor as it personifies Hard Luck entering a cottage, mocks the pain of misfortune, and contrasts cheerful pretenses with the load of daily chores and rocky life. It presents a cyclical view of fate and resilience through vivid images.
Former Speaker Cannon recalls his early poverty with a humorous tale about a struggling physician friend. The anecdote centers on a chance purchase of an office safe and the friend's sobering joke about buying a hair brush.
A boy’s suicide and his father’s later self inflicted death follow the disappearance of the youth, who mourned a beloved colt. The family and neighbors searched all Christmas Day and into Sunday, discovering the boy hanging from an oak and the father dead by his own pistol shot.
The Virginia State Horticultural Society launches an advertising scheme with over 200 prepared apple recipes to entice housewives to use apples more widely and promote fruit from the commonwealth. The effort aims to boost demand and showcase apple variety.
Winchester citizen Mrs. M. C. Fawcett of 122 S Market St recommends Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney disorders. She reports repeated success and urges others to use the product for kidney relief, priced at 60 cents at dealers nationwide. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.
Union Bank of Winchester in Winchester Virginia will be closed Saturday January 1 1916 for New Year’s Day a legal holiday. All paper maturing that day may be paid on Monday January 3 1916. Lee R Grim Cashier.
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank announces a holiday and states the bank will be closed on the specified date. All paper maturities due that day may be paid on the following business day. H. D. Fuller serves as cashier.
A string of visitors and locals are briefly noted in Waynesboro. A.H. Deardleff stays at Hotel Evans while FE Pendleton Jr. heads to Baltimore then Syracuse. Gray Silver calls on Martinsburg business and checks out Hotel Jack. Dre & Channing return to Washington after Christmas. Warren Brown returns from Danville. Over family travels from Newville after Christmas with Mrs. Over. William Keating and daughters Katharine Nannie and Helen return from Harrisonburg after visits. Robert Lincoln, car agent, visits Harrisonburg. Mrs. George Pope and Mrs. Sam Grubbs travel to Hagerstown to see relatives. Ruth Thomas returns from Mount Pleasant. Mrs. T. T. Lines visits Washington while wintering there. J. W. Epling and EF Fansler stay for Christmas with Fansler family. Margaret and Calphurnia Brubaker accompany aunt in Gaithersburg. Charles W. Brubaker vacations from Dunsmore College at Main Street home. Mrs. Seabury Davies and children return to Baltimore. Harry C. Lupton travels to Baltimore for business. Mrs. Louise G. Eskey returns to Martinsburg after a visit in town. Rev John McVerry heads to Strasburg and Front Royal for mission services. John Murnan returns from Washington after weeks with relatives.
German field marshal Von Ma yensen directs a great expedition against Egypt with an estimated half a million. In Hartmanns-Wellerkopf area the French launched a new offensive though the result is unclear. Westende on the Belgian coast was bombarded with casualties. Allied reconnaissance over Greek positions signals possible advance on Saloniki while Greek officials see limited danger to Macedonia. Russian officials cite naval successes on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and outpost gains in Riga and Volhynia. The Ville de la Ciotat torpedoing is confirmed with 108 survivors. The British cabinet weighs conscription with no decision, and U S War Department notes potential universal service in the future.
Shenandoah National Bank will close for a holiday. All paper maturing or due on the holiday can be paid the following Monday January 1916. William G. Hardy, cashier.
In the Western District of Virginia, Sarah B. Perkins is adjudged bankrupt on December 20, 1915. The first meeting of creditors will be January 10, 1916, at 11 a.m. at Barton & Barton, Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, to prove claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and conduct business. Referee in Bankruptcy S. Gardner Waller.
Subscriptions falling due in January can be renewed at a two dollar per year rate. Pay your renewal now to avoid lapse and continue service.
The Federal Trade Commission moves to investigate the high gasoline costs to determine if Sherman Act violations occurred. A staffed inquiry already underway with secrecy to prevent information leakage. DOJ prosecutors and potential congressional action loom as the inquiry progresses.
A Green Bay, Wisconsin reader reports strong health after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says the remedy relieved soreness in his back and improved strength, noting cold weather worsens joint pain and that the pills helped eliminate pain and fullness.
Laura Bratcher of this area credits Cardui the Woman's Tonic with curing her long battle with nervousness weakness and illness. After eleven bottles she regained health and strength and urges other women to try the medicine. The ad cites decades of use and directs readers to local druggists and a 64 page booklet.
Clerk's notice in Frederick County Virginia on December 6 1915 orders unknown heirs of Joseph Shambaugh and Jacob Rhodes to appear within 15 days to protect interests in Lot 24 Middles Middletown. Publication required weekly for four weeks in Evening Star Winchester and posting at courthouse by December 20 1915. Clerk J W Baker Jr. confirms.
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