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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
5
Train arrivals in Winchester listed as 9 208 daily except Sunday 1145 a.m and 722 p.m. Also noted are stations named above with daily, Sunday, and excluding Sunday services under the headings X J Towon Surt HA Rippie Gen P A.
Westbound trains No 23 daily at 7 30 am to Harrisonburg arrives 9 00 am with buffet parlor car No 21 daily at 7 59 pm for Harrisonburg arrives 10 15 pm. Eastbound No 14 daily 1 25 am limited for Alexandria and Washington arrives 11 50 am with buffet car. Local from Harrisonburg to Strasburg arrives 7 30 pm. C W Westbury Gen Agent Washington DC.
Norfolk and Western announces northbound No 28 at 9 32 a m for Hagerstown and intermediate points Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York with connection at Shenandoah Junction to Washington No 14 at 7 04 p m for Hagerstown including a Pullman sleeper to New York No 2 at 12 54 a m serving Hagerstown with a Pullman Sleeper to New York and Philadelphia.
In Winchester Virginia the court refers the estate of Albert O. S. Reily to Commissioner A J Tavenner to report on the Virginia real and personal property debts and rightful heirs. The order calls creditors to convene and for accounts of H L Rust and to publish notice weekly for four weeks. A July 26 1915 date is set for proceedings with further adjournments possible.
The alfalfa plant is praised as a premier agricultural crop. It is described as ancient, versatile, and vital for farmers, especially in a republic, offering sun powered wealth and protein for growth and repair.
Describes alfalfa as a miracle crop that strengthens livestock feeds, fattens lambs, boosts wool, and enriches soil through deep root action. It claims alfalfa improves land, supports bees, and transforms farms into productive meadows with aesthetic appeal reflected in green, purple, and fragrant bloom. It ends with a quip about a dance and new steps.
The Valley Royal Arch School of Instruction in Elkton completed its nineteenth annual session with high attendance. Officers were re-elected for another year including President Ed S. Conrad Harrisonburg and Secretary Treasurer R S Bucher Harrisonburg.
The Virginia Convict Lime Grinding Board announces readiness to ship ground limestone from its Staunton plant. Under cost of production rules with depreciation, price is 75 cents per ton f o b plant. Send orders and certified checks to W. W. Martin at the governor’s office in Richmond.
Harrisonburg dispatch reports H H Bailey from Newport News, district inspector under federal bird laws, visiting to explain the prohibition on shooting bull bats or night hawks in the Valley of Virginia. The federal rule aims to protect the birds and prevent prosecutions. a full copy is available from Bailey in Newport News, Virginia.
Shippensburg resident Mrs James A Beidel says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her terrible mouth symptoms and keeps her in excellent health. She recommends it to other women and notes its lack of narcotics. She and her daughter now use the product.
Mr. Floyd Cadwallader of Stephens City threshing for local farmers. Mrs. T. A. Steele visited her mother Mrs. I. J. Grim at Refuge Thursday evening. Miss Gertie Bassett of near Stephens City visited sister Mrs. J. E. White recently. Messrs. Painter and Branner of Stephens City were in the area on Wednesday.
An old newspaper ad promotes ethine double strength to remove freckles. It claims night and morning application, usually one ounce enough, promising a clear complexion. Money back guarantee offered if freckles remain after use.
Floyd Samuel White arrived at his parents home on July 8. Isaac Grim family visit in Stephens City. Mrs. Ray Cougill is sick. Sheldon Carroll improved after several days of complaints. Lena Jenkins returned home near Canterbury after visiting Aunt Mrs. J R Conner. Mrs. John Cougill visited J E White. Arthur Grim previously ill but now improved.
On a complaint by A. T. Jones Paul Bromley was arrested and charged with speeding. He was arraigned before Magistrate Krebs in police court and fined $10 plus costs totaling $11, which he paid. Jones testified Bromley drove at an excessive speed by the post office.
Mr J M Miley of the Standard it Compays arrived on business. The message notes his presence in town for unspecified dealings and financial matters.
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