European War News In Brief
European war update reports Italian destroyers sinking Turkish vessels bound for the Caucasus and gains on the Austro Italian front with continued Isonzo fighting. Paris says French planes bombarded Colmar and a Russian steamer General Radetsky was sunk by a German submarine. Warsaw enveloping advances, Ostrolenka captured, and Blonie Grojen near Warsaw fall as German forces press the capital. Lord Lansdowne urges economy amid war finance concerns and Washington doubts the Orduna submarine firing claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iian
Caucasus
Carnia
Paris
Colmar
Alsace
General Radetsky
Trieste
Orduna
Washington
The Quest in Five Parts at Empire Theatre
The Empire presents The Quest a five part Mutual Masterpicture Thursday night starring Margaret Fischer with Harry Pollard Joe Singleton Robyn William Carroll Lucille Wait and Nan Christy. The film features striking scenery and production quality plus a Keystone Comedy with Mabel Normand all for 10 cents with no advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Empire Tomorrow
America
Margaret Fischer
Harry Pollard
Joe Singleton
Robyn
William Carroll
Lucille Wait
Nan Christy
Mabel Norman
Social Brevities From Berryville
Berryville Virginia hosts a round of visitors and guests at homes and inns. Notable attendees include Mrs. Phillips Lee and Mr. and Mrs. John Stribling of Norfolk along with Miss Portia Baldwin and Miss Anne Stribling. Various travelers and locals visit or return, including the Timberlakes, Wood family, and the Lees at West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville, Va
Conrad Kownslar
Phillips Lee
John Stribling
Norfolk, Va
Portia Baldwin
Anne Stribling
Bob Elder, Jr
Columbia
S. C
J. R. Elder
W. H. Pettie
D. D
Washington
W. M. S. Hammond
Norfolk
Misses Lee
West Main Street
James ‘Foley
Florida
Winchester Ordinances On City Borrowing And Legal Costs
City of Winchester authorizes treasurer to borrow up to ten thousand dollars in 1915 to meet current expenses with repayment from 1915 revenues. Finance committee may request notes at rates up to six percent. Additional appropriations cover damages in a suit against the city and other costs. Public notice for non-resident defendants to appear in four weekly issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
William T. Barr
City of
Finance Committee
Common Council
Committee On Claims
George P. Kern
Ras T. Rosenberger
John C. Coe
Emmeline K. Wright
Gilbert H. Noakes
H. E. Noakes
EB. E. Shoener
James W. Conrad
Nina L. Dobson
C.G. Miller
S. G
H. F. DeHaven
W. T. Shane
J. E. Affleck
Dorsey Kendall
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
S. G. Noakes
H. FE. Noakes
BE. E. Shaener
Emma J. Dobson
Nina N. Dobson
Corporation Court
Evening Star
Eplings Visit Fanslers in Roanoke Virginia
Mr and Mrs J W Epling of Roanoke Virginia are visiting the latters parents Mr and Mrs Syd Fansler at their home on Fairmont Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Epling
Roanoke, Va
Syd. Fansler
Fairmont ‘Avenue
General water appropriation approved by Common Council
The Common Council passed a general water appropriation on June 12, 1915, formalizing funding or rights for water distribution and usage. The action reflects municipal budgeting and resource management decisions of the period.
Preserving Patent Leather Shoes
Careful wiping with a soft cloth after removal keeps patent leather clean and soft. Rub a few drops of oil into the surface to prevent cracking and maintain shine.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Airdome
Order of Owls
Anna Nilsson
Harry Millarde
Paramount Pictures
Jesse L. Lasky
Edmund Breese
Shenandoah Valley
Nat’l. Bank
Mason’s
the People’s Bargain Store
N. Main Street
Glaize & Bro
Kurtz
von Arz
Monfalcone
Warsaw
Ostrolenka
Blonie and
Grojen
Lord Lansdowne
Berryville
Dwight Wagner
Elsie Allen Wagner
Nelson Whitaker Wagner
Wheeling
W. Va
Dorsey Potter
Clarksburg
Roberdeau Wheat
Guy Mason
Washington, D. C
Major
H. W. Carpenter
John D. Winter
Leeland
Miss
Flora Castleman
Lars
D. H. Krmbs
F. H. Krebs
Water Committee
Corporation Court of
Virginia
Annie E. Noakes
J. B. Beverley
Barton & Barton
Anita Stewart Earl Williams
Vitagraph Co
The
Elmer Ciifton
Ralph Lewis
Billie West
Thanhouser
Ins
Margarita Fischer
Keith Vodvil
Billy
Bessie Truehart
Ss. H. Hable
Palm Beach
Atletic Union
Gray & Sheetz
Behindur Bank
Federal Reserve, System OF
National Federal Reserve System
Farmers & Merchants Nat. Bank
Martha Washington
R. ©. Green
North Main St
Woodward's
Sir Richard Steele
Thos. P, Graybeal
JONES
W. M. Fletcher
Keystone
Syinchester Ae. Be
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