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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1915
Page
5
Trains reach Winchester from the named stations at 9 200 m daily except Sunday 11 45 am and 7 22 pm daily X daily J and Tower Supt Har tippre Gen P A.
Norfolk and Western timetable lists No 13 9:18 a m to Roanoke and Bristol with Pullman sleepers dining cars parlor car and connections. No 1 227 a m to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediate stations with sleepers and cafe car Shenandoah. No 27 638 p m to Shenandoah and intermediate stations. Northbound No 289 22 a m to Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York with Shenandoah Junction connection. No 14 704 p m to Hagerstown with sleeper to New York. No 2 12 54 a m to Hagerstown with sleeper to New York and Philadelphia.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia H L Rust administrator of Albert O S Reily deceased vs Arabelle Reily Theodore Key Reily Philip J Reily and H L Rust guardian of Theodore Key Reily and Philip J Reily a decree refers the case to A J Tavenner Commissioner in Chancery to ascertain the Virginia estate debts and liable taxes determine heirs and shares convene creditors and settle accounts notice to be published weekly for four weeks in a Winchester newspaper setting the hearing for July 26 1915 M M Lynch attorney June 25 1915
The Warren County Board of Supervisors will offer for sale at public auction on August 10 1915 at 12 o'clock noon at the Courthouse Front Royal Va bonds totaling 20000 for highway improvements in South River District. Each $500 bond bears 5 percent interest from May 1 1914, matures in 30 years, and may be redeemed after 20 years. Bonds are tax exempt and must sell at par with accrued interest.
A wrathy neighbor pressures a mother as she prepares to speak at the Mothers' club on social welfare. Mr. Ndald insists there is a way to quiet the infant, but the mother remains at the podium and declines to interrupt her speech despite the request.
A fragment shows a hobo addressing a passerby with a claim of better days and a reply that shifts blame away from the weather man. The dialogue suggests social tension and a curt confrontation in a street setting.
In a wry remark the editor contemplates leaving journalism for astronomy, quipping that astronomers need more space than they can use. The Herald and Presbyter records the playful exchange about space and vocation.
Wiggs and Waggs stage banter as audience eggs on Wiggs while Waggs agrees the crowd eggs him off in a lively exchange from the theater.
A small boy recounts his impressions from a film saying he spent his money well. He notes scenes of an elephant spanking a flea and a rabbit climbing a tree, capturing the quirky imagery of the movie.
Comic exchange shows Jock prompting Pat to buy a trunk for clothes while Pat resists the idea and jokes about going naked, producing playful banter in a rural humor vignette.
In a courtroom dialogue a divorce plaintiff attributes her drastic weight loss to her husband’s cruel conduct. A spectator from the audience jokes about hiring him to marry her, reflecting the case’s tense atmosphere.
A conversation notes a preference for sober dress and neutral colors as James enters the diplomatic service. The exchange highlights prudence and propriety shaping clothing choices for a career abroad.
A writer explains that financial strain forced a change in life and he could no longer maintain bachelor habits, leading to marriage as a new arrangement.
The dialogue centers on punitive measures for bachelors with Patience advocating for a tax and Patrice supporting harsher tactics described as “nailing” them. The exchange reflects a confrontational stance on social control.
A humorous exchange shows Wise claiming jealousy ends only by marrying an ugly girl, and Green asking how. The playful dialogue reflects social humor about marriage and envy.
A columnist recalls Green reacting to an autograph request with amusement that fades when the note surfaces later, revealing an unwelcome consequence. The anecdote hints at the pressures and ironies of public recognition for a noted figure.
Tommy Jones asks how Good Friday began and Johnny Smith retorts by citing Robinson Crusoe. The exchange shows a playful clash over religious history and literature.
Telitt denies owing Hilon and says they do not want Hilon to owe them. Seg?
A cryptic note reflects on silent expression and artistic creation, suggesting that quietude can yield music and insight beyond explicit statements. It contrasts silence with the act of making tunes, hinting at hidden meaning within restraint.
Mrs. Flora Rodgers wife of Chas D Rodgers of Catonsville Md died last Saturday night at her home after a five year illness. She was born in Winchester Va in 1875 daughter of M Clemmens. Survived by husband four children two sisters and one brother. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon at Salem Lutheran Church with Rev John C Bowers officiating. Burial in Salem Lutheran Cemetery.
The committee for the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Sunday School annual picnic at Rouaa Spring reports near completion of plans. A large crowd is expected with swings for children, baseball and other games on the program. The infant department will receive a treat and all are invited to bring baskets. Wagons depart from the church at 1 p.m.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Vandelia Fries wife of D Lemon Fries of near Berryville were held at 322 North Kent Street this morning. Rev George W Stover and Rev W H Carter officiated. Burial followed in the Fries family lot at Mount Hebron with pallbearers J D Pine G A Pine William Immart Charles Schlack Thomas Fenton and Grover Carter. Relatives and friends attended in large numbers.
The Citizens' Band will give a roof garden concert at Hotel Jack tomorrow evening at 8 30. It is part of a public concert series and the music will be heard over town. Misses Gladys and Fay Quisenberry of Hinton W Va have been visiting on South Stewart Street and leave for relatives in Rappahannock County Virginia. Mrs A H Grady of the county visited Mrs N L Cool on South Market Street. Miss Mary McFadden has returned from Sherwin Pa to nurse a patient at Memorial Hospital. Miss Kate Shall leaves for Ridgeway W Wade to visit the Misses.
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