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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
1
Germany defends sea freedom as Zeppelin raids and air activity persist across Europe. Washington readies U S reply to Germany over Lusitania, while Mount von Bernstorff seeks White House talks. Italian victories include Monte Zugna and Applina gains amid broader front moves.
The circuit court in Harrisonburg resumes the $10,000 damage suit of James B. Crowder's Administratrix against Valley Turnpike Company after a recess. The defense argues the Crowder auto was traveling recklessly, hitting barriers, while noting the Crowder party allegedly passed a toll gate without paying. Witnesses are called to support the defense and the trial is expected to reach the jury by Thursday noon.
The Fort Loudoun Seminary final exercises were unavoidably crowded out of today's Star. The full recital report will be published in tomorrow's issue. The swimming pool is now open.
Capt George W Kurtz has been ill for ten days and is now reported to be much improved with growing strength. A statement this afternoon noted his better condition and increased vigor. Also listed are social notices: Miss Helen McKee of Cumberland Massachusetts visiting Mr and Mrs John Lamb in their Fairmont Avenue home and Mrs Sarah B Milhon of Kansas City Missouri visiting her sister Mrs Mary C Fawcett on South Market Street. Mrs and Mrs Warden of Washington are guests of the Misses Baker at their town west home.
Confederate organizations in Winchester finalize the official program for Memorial Day to be held Saturday June 6. All locals are welcome and veterans will be given transport. if rain in the forenoon the events move to the courthouse. Full program to be announced in The Star on Thursday.
The Winchester Board of Censors led by Robert L. Gray and five members reviewed The Hypocrites at the Empire today and granted permission to show the full film. An organ will accompany the screening, which is scheduled for 8 and 9 40 tonight.
Spot and June wheat closed in Baltimore at 1.40 per bushel while corn finished at 80 1 2 cents per bushel in the same market.
Organs received second-hand stock at D. L. Wyandham's 44 West Water Street. Organs tuned and repaired. Henry F. Seal urges readers not to miss the Log Cabin City Hall Plaza event on June 5.
Funeral services for Joseph D. Rainsberger former chief of police and longtime secretary of the South End Hose Company were held Sunday from his South Market Street home. Rev W C Talbert led the service as friends from the fire department attended and floral tributes adorned the proceedings. Interment followed at Mount Hebron with pallbearers listed among local volunteers.
Five passenger Overland Touring car listed at 375 dollars and a four passenger four cylinder Mat well Cat priced at 126 dollars. The brief classified item presents two used autos for sale with pricing and brief descriptions.
Miss Mary Spottiswoode Buchanan recounted the Braddock sash tale at the Braddock cannon unveiling in Uniontown on May 27. The sash carried Braddock’s dying message and its journey through Washington and Taylor, ending with a recent transfer toward Mount Vernon. The piece ends noting immortality of memory and a remark about glasses.
Company I of the Second Virginia Regiment under Capt. Robert Y. Conrad will march in the monster parade in Richmond after the United Confederate Veterans convention. About 40 to 60 men expected. train travel from Strasburg Junction to Richmond, with barracks and memorial events lined up. The 25th reunion draws large crowds, with Memorial Day exercises and a monument cornerstone ceremony to Stonewall Jackson’s legacy.
A fragment notes a drastic price cut at Miss Newcomes in Geioeod with plain display and trimmed items. The readable text hints at a sale event or reduced offerings.
Winchester relatives announce the death of Walter Nail son of Mr and Mrs John W Nail aged 15 at his Milton Pa home. He suffered heart leakage after a yearlong decline and died yesterday afternoon with his wife and son present. Funeral will be held in Milton at one o clock with interment in a nearby cemetery. He was born May 4 1900 and was a talented photographer and artist who later operated in Milton. He belonged to the Charley Rouse Fire Company and leaves a widow and a son William Nail.
The regular monthly meeting of the District Nurse Association will be held Wednesday afternoon June 2 at 4 o'clock in the City Chamber. Full attendance is urged.
Miss Dorothy Whiting Green was host of a porch party at her Fairmont avenue home on Thursday in honor of four classmates. Attendees included Mildred Cooper, Marjorie Stuart, Josephine Arthur, Grace Gover, Rosalie Cox, and others. Mrs A La Mise Lillie Maphis departed for Edinburg Virginia to spend several days with relatives.
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