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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
4
A Virginia travel pitch extols the state from the Valley to Tidewater praising fertile fields, tobacco regions, fisheries and mineral wealth. It urges Virginians to advertise their state to attract settlers and notes wartime rumors about German plans and Zeppelin upgrades.
From Life notes Mr E Philips Opppenheim has completed one novel amid minor illness. Frank A Munsey has altered only two or three names in a work this year, signaling a bold policy shift in publishing.
The article mentions Bernard Shaw's alleged plan to dramatize himself and Anthony Comstock to condemn a catch phrase for a heroine. It reports a find of an early Russian novel manuscript with a happy ending in Petrograd's imperial library and hints Jack London’s new novel features an educated gorilla as protagonist. It notes Harold Bell Wright’s anticipated success and Roosevelt studies for The Winning of the West, plus civic league garden contest details and a list of contestants with prize inspections scheduled July 30 and August 1.
Richmond visits at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Burch accompanied by Mrs Kerfoot Burch and a young son. Mrs Omer Jackson of Winchester visits Mrs J Glen Burch. Garland Kerfoot of Washington visits his parents. Eulalia Savage of Winchester visits Mr and Mrs H S Jenkins. Mr and Mrs C Reid Riley return from Hot Springs. Stokes returns to Washington after visiting his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs King Stone.
Local merchants sponsor a vote based contest to give a Black and White Shetland Pony named Midget with harness and buggy to a child aged 16 or under. Starts June 29 1915 ends Oct 2 1915 with votes earned for purchases or paying old accounts.
A poem contrasts violent acts and social approval, asserting that shooting a rival farmer is murder while slaying for a throne is praised. Narrator mocks double standards, claiming loyalty justifies bloodshed and urging listeners to cheer for slaughter when aligned with power.
Chancellor Allison appoints Master in Chancery Robert Vaughn as receiver for Nashville. Judge Matthews suspends Mayor Howse and Commissioners Elliott and Andrews under the ouster law. Indictments tied to missing city books. audit underway amid charges of bad management and graft.
Multiple candidates announce for Commissioner of the Revenue across Northern and Southern Districts of Frederick County and Stonewall Gainesboro, all seeking Democratic primary support. Each pledges to perform duties to the best of their ability if elected.
Commonwealth Attorney candidate T Russell Cather seeks the Democratic nomination for Frederick County in the 1915 primary on August 8. He pledges thorough efficient administration if elected.
John M. Steck and Boyd R. Richards announce their candidacies for re election to the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary actions. The notice lists both individuals as candidates seeking continued service in the legislative body.
Candidate C R McCann announces re election bid for County Treasurer subject to Democratic Primary on August 3 1915. He notes continued assistance from R S Smith and respectfully solicits support from all qualified voters.
Pennsylvania entomologist Professor H A Surface forecasts a coming season when frogs reportedly rain from the sky. He cautions letters will claim rapid frog fall after showers, though such reports are often unverified and attributed to credulous observers.
Multiple candidates announce campaigns for local and state offices in Frederick County. Luther Pannett seeks Sheriff under the Democratic Primary on August 3, 1915. F D Good and J T McIlwee announce Back Creek District Supervisors positions. H F Byrd runs for State Senate in the Tenth District including Winchester and Frederick Shenandoah counties.
A humorous snippet from the Indianapolis Star describes weather shaping behavior of household pets and livestock. The passage notes cats and dogs seeming to vanish in rain as dust is stirred, a cook assigning meal times, neighbors guiding a dog’s route, and a baby ruling the household.
The sale has been postponed to July 31 at the same location and time. Additional details not provided.
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