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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
1
Tonight at 8 at Hotel Evans Winchester business men meet to form a Business Men's Association. Mr Triesler of Hagerstown, organizer of the Rotary Club, is expected to address the gathering and assist in establishing officers and committees. Also an ad for floor mops and handles from Sonneborn's with C O D service.
Representative James Hay of the House Military Affairs Committee discusses opposition to a large army build up and conscription. He favors fiscal caution and questions how to fund expansion while noting no current bill or plans but open to advising the President if invited.
The funeral of 79 year old Thomas W. McArtor, longtime Stephens City resident, was held at 3 pm today at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Sydenstricker presiding. Burial followed in Stephens City cemetery. A Confederate Army veteran, he died after a weeklong paralysis at his home. He was survived by his daughter Minnie and sister Mrs. EB. Poston.
The Red side edged the White in a contest of the Golden Rule Bible Class last Sunday with a small margin as 172 attended the session and June average was 143. Next Sunday Hon Gabriel H Moyer of Lebanon Pa will address the class. he is a prominent lawyer and former Pennsylvania state representative known as Honest Gabe.
Tokyo July 30 Count Okumuia the Japanese premier has offered his resignation with the entire cabinet. The Emperor is considering the move but has not accepted the resignation.
We seek daily purchases of wheat at our Stephen son warehouse or any convenient railroad point. Cash on delivery. Contact STIPE & DUNN Stephenson Virginia. Advertisement appears for period 1p fly 23 27 30 aug 3 6.
The Citizens' Band of Winchester directed by Prof. Miller Jenkins gave a pleasant concert on the Hotel Jack roof garden from 8:30 to 10:30 last night. Music was clearly heard across the city and enjoyed by hotel guests and visitors. Refreshments were served afterward. Seedeke German Millet Altale nd Crimson Clover Seed.
The gun boat Nashville has been ordered to Cape Haitien to supplement the Eagle. Cape Haitien is quiet, but the second vessel will guard against any further outbreak.
Fully equipped Studebaker Roadster in perfect running order. Apply at Star Office. Date line shows 7 16. 1p tf.
Palm Beach can be laundered at Winchester Steam Laundry to perfection. The ad notes service available on 1p Friday and Saturday.
The state department will press the Zapatista government in Mexico City for an explanation of the assault and arrest of American mail carrier Alten Mallory. His automobile was stopped between Puebla and Mexico City.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad issued a booklet to link fruit growers with major markets. It lists apple and peach growers in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland with post office addresses and fruit varieties, and dealer addresses for prompt shipment details. It also includes B&O officials who can provide rates and routings.
Ossining July 30 former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker was executed for the murder of gambler Hermann Rosenthal. He carried a photo of his wife Helen Becker and clutched a crucifix as three shocks ended his life. His dying words praised his wife. Funeral plans noted in the Bronx. Mrs Becker prostrated at home in the Bronx after arrival from Ossining.
All mail subscriptions that have expired will be discontinued unless renewed by July 31 1915 If your subscription has expired renew now. 1p tf.
Rev J H Lacy of the Presbyterian Church of Winchester will preach at Burnt Church in the county on Sunday afternoon August 1 at 3 o clock. The brick West Water street building owned by Dr W A Bell houses Woodward s barber shop and Miss Wyndham s millinery store as it receives a coat of paint from Striker and Son.
Fragmentary note shows prices on Sonneborns specials and a water set, with a phone order instruction and pricing around $1.25. Limited readable details.
Harpers Ferry July 1930. The largest gathering of its kind marked the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 34th employment reunion on Park grounds. Six trains from major cities brought workers and families. 8000 estimated attendance welcomed veterans and speakers including Rev. Austin O Boda and A E Smith.
Advertisement item lists six straw table mats priced at 20 cents total. It notes to place orders via Sonneborn's phone and mentions table and laundry bill services.
A small blaze at the Norfolk yard caused minor damage. Officials say it started in a paint barrel and offered no further explanation. The incident mirrors recent fires at other navy facilities.
Chicago July 30 Acting under orders of Federal Judge Landis United States Marshal Bradley has seized the wreck of the Eastland and placed it in the charge of officers of the Department of Justice. Washington July 30 reports say other cranky boats on the Great Lakes will be investigated and a naval architect inspection service for ship designs will be urged to the next Congress.
F B Keedy near Back Creek bridge by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Berkeley County West Virginia stepped on a blow adder in the springhouse area. The snake coiled around his leg, he ran for help, and his son killed the snake with a stick. He was knocked down but unharmed aside from fright. Keedy dreamt of snakes that night and the creature was about four feet long in Walltown yard. party on Saturday July 31 Come 29 19 26.
Through the efforts of W R Lucas proprietor and manager of Hotel Evans and the prompt action of Hon James Hay congressman from Virginia Winchester citizens and traveling men report improved mail facilities. Hay pressed the Post Office to dispatch Winchester mail to Martinsburg by 2 30 p m Sunday train and the service began July 25 with a letter from Joe P Johnston confirming orders for train No 10 leaving at 2 30 p m.
Berryville Turnpike Company stockholders meet in the Director's Room at the First National Bank of Berryville on Saturday August 7 1915 at 11 a.m. Directors will meet prior in the same location. MO S Russell secretary.
William Keith and Shel by Lee Rhodes wed quietly in the parlor of the Presbyterian manse in Winchester this morning. Rev J H Lacy officiated with few friends present. The couple plans to reside in Middletown and later relocate to Bluemont Virginia for business.
At the August 3 primary election Frederick county voting precincts will have two Democratic judges and a Democratic clerk. The same Democratic judges and clerks who usually officiate at the general elections will preside at the primary.
Russian evacuation of Petrograd prompts warnings of a long war. Prominent citizens flee the capital as authorities mobilize trains to move troops. Kaiser predicts Germans will fight abroad a year hence amid Zeebrugge bombardment reports. Submarine attacks damage Zeebrugge harbor. Swiss protests neutrality violations. Prince Albert sunk by a Belgian mine. 25 rescued. Democratic duty urged to vote next Tuesday.
Mr M B Kuykendall a well known Romney resident sustained a broken wrist and Mr Joseph Pancake of Staunton Va was internally injured when Kuykendall's car plunged over an embankment near Romney about 8 o'clock Wednesday night. The machine left the road descending a long hill then crashed 20 feet into trees, becoming a complete wreck. Doctors were rushed to the scene. Both men were in town days ago.
Property listing notes 160 acres of limestone land near Valley Pike in Mississippi. Ward & Larrick, Attorneys. Mentions Miss Ruth Engle and hosts Mr and Mrs R C Ryan. Includes stray catalog-like phrases about sprinklers and prices.
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