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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary item notes location southeast of Verdun and mentions the United States with a population of 6 000 and a large garrison. references Norfolk Vic and a pilot. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A poem describing harsh winter winds driving the hungry unemployed to seek shelter while those with food and warmth enjoy comfort. The speaker contrasts plenty at home with the plight of itinerant workers who failed to work in better seasons.
Chris Garrison, a longtime Black man known for cheer, fellowship, and humor, dies after a life of wandering within his small community. He spent time in jail but remained beloved by both Black and white residents for service, loyalty, and a contagious laugh.
The piece contrasts Whitlock’s Belgian mission with Wilson era appointments, noting mixed praise from newspapers. It then presents a poem celebrating the steadfast father who bears hardship for his family, summing up a father’s quiet sacrifices for his children.
The National Geographic Society primer traces St Mihiel from a feudal stronghold with two castles destroyed in 1635 to a WWI perch bearing the brunt of French responses. The Benedictine Abbey founded in 709 anchors the town’s name and the prime fortress lies on the Meuse and Canal de Vest near Verdun. A life sized Christ statue marks a rock shrine with local miracles attributed by peasants.
In a Rio de Janeiro public park a refined English speaking widow Eugenia Philips declares a duel against Harrison Iu. The confrontation leads to a pistol duel at thirty paces. Harrison is killed and the widow collapses, then travels to the United States with Roger Stone, who aids her and later becomes her ally.
Winchester resident Mrs. M. C. Fawcett reports relief from kidney disorders after using Doan's Kidney Pills on several occasions. The ad cites price 60 cents and urges others to try the medicine, noting Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo sponsors.
Union Bank of Winchester and Farmers & Merchants National Bank announce New Year holidays with closures on Saturday January 1 1916. Papers maturing that day may be paid on Monday January 3 1916. LEE R GRIM Cashier. H D FULLER Cashier.
Bank announces holiday closing with all paper maturing Monday January 3 1916. WM. G. HARDY cashier.
In the Western District of Virginia Sarah B Perkins was duly adjudged bankrupt on December 20 1915. The first meeting of creditors will be held January 10 1916 at 11:00 a m at the office of Barton Harton Attorneys Winchester Frederick Virginia to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. Gardner Waller Referee in Bankruptcy.
Amy Goodrich and Samuel Turner, recently divorced, confront alimony and a plan to flee to Italy. Amy engineers a court paper to detain Turner abroad, but a chance talk in a lawyer's office leads to a last minute reconciliation. A clergyman is summoned and the couple wed instead, delaying the sailings and reuniting the pair. Mr Edgar Worthington visits Hagerstown for a few days.
The Christian Church in High View Virginia closed revival services with seven additions. Services were led by Rev. W. C. Garland and Rev. Edward Mellett of Cumberland Maryland. Local social notes mention visits and holiday gatherings among residents and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith of White Hall and Mr. Luther Good of Hagerstown Md. are spending the holidays with Mrs. E C Line.
The first 1916 state automobile license tags with a yellow background and blue characters are appearing on cars in Winchester. Funds from license sales support state roads and are distributed to counties under state law. Mrs. Henry H. Little and her son Henry Chapman Little left after visiting relatives for the holidays in Norfolk.
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