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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1916
Page
4
Prepare chops by salting and seasoning with sage and breadcrumbs then fry about twenty minutes. Set on a hot dish and reserve part of the gravy to make a serving gravy. Fry apples in thick slices until browned on both sides and well cooked. Use the apples as a garnish for the chops.
Pare apples and cut into small pieces and cook in an equal weight of sugar as described in this vintage kitchen note. The contrast of technique emphasizes precise fruit to sugar ratio for a glossy jam texture.
In a Star letter Mr. Capper questions a city light project for Winchester's main business district. He is rebutted by Dr. McGuire and Chamber of Commerce supporters who say merchants endorse the White Way after understanding cost sharing and expect it to aid trade and the city.
The Richmond Times Dispatch editorializes on a House bill by Delegate Gilpin restricting textbook changes in Republic Schools to once every ten years. It warns such limits risk stifling progress and creating a monopoly while stressing education must balance ideals with practical supply concerns.
The piece argues that frequent book changes affect both public and private school parents. It notes that siblings near in age rarely share books and questions whether educators themselves would benefit from using earlier texts with fewer changes.
A narrator notes a flawless winter day despite critics and grumbling peers. He walks nine miles to savor the crisp air while others fear spring weather will cause illness. The piece ends with Mason’s signature voice on humor and weariness in facing daily woes.
The will provides for John Graham Library funds including 10 000 for alterations and 2 500 annual maintenance. It allocates 100 annual to Ladies Aid, 150 visiting nurse fund, 250 to Big Spring Church, and 100 for two free pews. Executors are Edwin R. Hays and J H McCrea. residuary legatee is Mrs Graham Katharine Cartmell.
A bazar to aid Frederick County fire departments is planned with residents urged to donate chickens, lard, and other articles. Edgar Roy heads the drive assisted by a car at his disposal for soliciting contributions across the county. Invites go to fire companies and city organizations. Martinsburg firemen may attend. nightly dancing will be featured.
Under decree of the Winchester Corporation Court in Hottel v. Baker et al the Trustees and Commissioner will offer at public sale the valuable Baker's Steam Flour Mill at eleven o’clock a m on the date to be announced.
Friday March 3 1916 at the county court house Winn Winchester Virginia. The mill fronts Market Street runs to the B&O right of way with 141 ft 4 in frontage and 202 ft 9 in depth. It has three and a half stories brick construction 60 by 60 feet with modern machinery capacity 260 barrels per day and electric power from Northern Virginia Power Co. Adjoining elevator 50 000 bushels wheat and 3000 pounds flour warehouse. All mill and elevator machinery pass to the purchaser with goodwill and rights to use the W B Bakers Song name and brands.
One-fourth cash and the balance in three equal sums due one two and three years after sale with six percent interest. Purchaser to execute bonds secured by a deed of trust and fire insurance of at least $39,000. existing $29,500 policy to be transferred. Property open for examination. further details from Barton & Barton, Winchester. R Gray Williams and R T Barton Jr appointed trustees. D Newman special commissioner.
I J B Beverley Clerk certify the bond required by the decree has been duly executed before me by Robi T Barton Jr Trustee as named by said decree. Beverley Clerk.
Robt. Y. Conrad serves as Commissioner in Chief Justice Ward and Larrick presiding in circuit court on page 134w. Proceedings and rulings are noted in the criminal and civil docket entries.
The December 1915 Virginia crop report places the state among top apple producers with an estimated 393 000 barrels and clear yields in peaches 911 000 bushels, pears 261 000, hay 945 000 tons, alfalfa 47 000 tons, and grain outputs across corn wheat rye. National winter wheat area trends show a decline from 47 012 000 to 37 256 000 acres year over year.
J. R. Moore of Lost Valley Georgia declares Chamberlain's Cough Remedy highly effective for hacking coughs and colds. He reports repeated cures after using multiple bottles and notes the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
Warns against calomel urging readers to use Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute. Claims calomel damages the liver and causes sickness, while Dodson’s promises reliable liver boosting without salivation or side effects.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for constipation and digestive woes. It promises rapid cleansing of the liver stomach and bowels with a 10 cent box and urges both adults and children to try Cascarets for a clear head and renewed energy by morning.
Local notes list residents traveling for work, visits, and recent returns. J. C. Keeler left for Pittsburgh for employment. H. C. Shull and Loutre Shull visited Winchester. D. Ambrose from Clary attended to business. E. Ward returned from Hopewell after seeking work. others traveled to Baltimore, Washington, and hotel stays, with several visiting relatives and friends.
Lieut. John Magruder of the United States Army has ended sixty days of leave with his mother in Woodstock and has departed for Texas. He has been transferred to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from Manila, P I.
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