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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
4
A moralizing editorial discussing ruin and danger for young women after dark. It argues ruination can strike any girl regardless of status and warns parents to guard daughters, citing public reports of a rich and a poor girl's misconduct. It stresses vigilance and safety in public spaces and dances.
A reflective verse urges steady effort in work and life. It praises doing one's best, facing fear with courage, and ending with the belief that consistent effort is divine.
Mrs John Bright and daughter Mildred visit friends in Winchester. Mrs Amelia Evans spent last Thursday with Miss Alice Elbon. Eva Cammer recently returned from Forest Glen Maryland to Kernstown with Mrs J B Jones attending a Presbyterian school convention.
Mr. Drewery Jones, after visiting his parents Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Jones, departed this week to begin work in the Presbyterian ministry in North Carolina.
A patriotic poem extols the sword of Robert E. Lee as a beacon in battle. It describes the sword unsheathing in defense of the right and guiding a brave, loyal march toward victory. The verse ends with the sword sheathed again, honoring Lee's memory.
Decree directed public auction by special commissioners in Frederick County Circuit Court Chancery case M. P. Ebert G Rutherford et al vs M A Huffman et al. On Tuesday June 15 1915 at 11 a m in front of the Court House two parcels are offered: a lot on West Water Street Winchester with 133 feet frontage and the Shenandoah Hotel property on North Main Street with a 49 ft 8 in by 175 ft 2 in layout. Terms: one third cash day of sale. balance in two equal installments over two years secured by deed of trust and bonds bearing 6 percent interest with insurance.
A brief note recalls Marcus Aurelius on withdrawing into oneself for peace. The text then reports on Brother Feebles’s long illness with a sympathetic remark about his wasting away and small remaining presence.
Mr and Mrs David Barrett and child Charles visited relatives on Millwood road while C L Carper and family traveled to Winchester to see Isaac Carper Jr. Nearby residents hosted guests including Miss Grace Anderson and Mr Charles Knight. Sheriff Pannett and family toured to Baltimore. Ruth and Evelyn Kelchner visited in Winchester. Bessie Clark improves at home. Noah and Sier visit at Willow Brook with Sewell Shearer family.
South Braddock street reports Rev W C Talbert pastor with 11 am and 730 pm sermons. Sunday school 945 am led by W B Snider. Men’s Golden Rule Bible Class 930 am led by W G Hardy. Prayer meeting 730 pm Wednesday. Presbyterian on South Main St led by Rev T H Lacy with 11 am and 730 pm services. Sunday school 930 am supervised by W S nintendent. Wednesday prayer meeting 730 pm.
A granite and bronze monument to John Tyler, tenth U S president, was erected by the U S government at Hollywood Cemetery Richmond. The $10 000 memorial sits on a foundation enclosing Tyler and his wife Julia Gardiner Tyler with a 17 foot shaft and bronze bust. inscription cites birth in Charles City County Virginia on March 29 1790 and death in Richmond January 18 1862.
Centenary Reformed Church on Market and Cork streets offers 2 a m and 7 30 p m sermons with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J C Recher. Episcopal church on Water and Washington holds morning and evening prayers with choir programs and Holy Communion first Sunday monthly.
Evening service at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 3 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m with affiliated activities and times for weekly church events.
North Brad dock street hosts Rev. G W Stover with sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday. 9 45 a m Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m. L W Fries presides prayer meeting 7 30 p m. Midweek Wednesday activities noted.
A fragmented notice lists several candidates for Frederick County revenue and district positions. Names include E. Smith, Harp er, Valond Cando, C Brannon, and U R Bake. The brief statement pledges to faithfully perform duties if elected and asks voters for support from Stonewall and Gaines districts.
Herbert H. Shull declares his run in the Southern District primary for Frederick County offices. He seeks the position of Commissioner of Revenue and the county, pledging to faithfully perform duties if elected.
Local druggists report falling calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. Pharmacists say the vegetable remedy is safer, guarantees refunds, and promises relief from liver sluggishness, headache, and constipation with a pleasant taste for all ages.
Mechanism of the Player Piano explains that producing a single action involves 20 000 operations from raw materials to finished unit and 4 063 individual parts are used in each action. The description reflects detailed manufacturing processes in the early piano industry.
The New Haven Courter Journal notes cats now share blame with dogs for spreading disease and warns that horses and birds may follow. It urges preserving humor despite growing concerns.
A brief note from the Louisville Courier Jourgglr recounts a modern busy readers novel premise where two lovers meet. She is described as beautiful and athletic while he shares those traits. An obstacle to marriage is mentioned and later overcome.
A clipped dialogue fragment centers on a man avoiding a match. The other character questions the kind of billiards played, and the reply suggests the speaker believes he can contend with typical players except one without a cue in hand.
Commonwealth attorney candidate T. Russell Cather announces bid for the Democratic nomination in the county sub district. He pledges utmost effort to conduct a thorough and competent office if elected.
John M Steck and Boyd R Shards announce candidacies for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary. Both submit their names for re election consideration.
A candidate announces re election to the office of County Treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary on August 8 1915. The statement notes plans to continue efficient office conduct and seeks support from qualified voters. The message lists C R McCann as a contact point.
Reseca Luther Pannett announces for Sheriff in the Democratic Primary of 1915 seeking support for the office. F. D. Good runs for Supervisor Back Creek District subject to the Democratic primary. J T McIlwee also declares candidacy for Supervisor Back Creek District in the same primary.
H F Byrd declares candidacy for the Democratic primary for state senate representing the 10th district including Winchester Frederick and Shenandoah counties. He pledges faithful efficient administration and to represent the interests of Shenandoah county Winchester city and Frederick county.
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