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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
5
Trains arrive in Winchester from the named stations at 9 20 am daily except Sunday 11 45 am and 7 22 pm daily. Superintendent HA Rippie and General Passenger Agent note schedule details.
Train notices list No. 13 9:18 am mixed Pullman sleepers to Roanoke Bristol and Parlor Car service. No. 1 2:27 am runs to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediate stops with Winston Salem cafe car Shenandoah and Geary connections. No. 27 6:38 pm to Shenandoah and intermediates. No. 28 9:32 am to Hagerstown and intermediates Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York with connections at Shenandoah Junction or Washington.
Local for Harrisonburg departs at 7 30 am arrives 9 30 am No 49 Daily departs noon local for Dar wonturg arrives Harrisonburg 2 30 pm Buffet Parlor Car records note a passenger service timetable item with stops and arrival times.
Heishman a City West Virginia resident filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with Deputy Clerk A C Nadenbousch in Martinsburg. Heishman lists about 400 dollars in liabilities and no assets. Judge Dayton will adjudicate him bankrupt in a few days. He notes creditors will have difficulty realizing anything.
Adjutant-General W. W. Sale reports no appropriation yet for Virginia National Guard encampment expenses. A bill to provide funds is in preparation. The annual encampment of the Virginia volunteers hinges on Congress. Tentative dates August 5 to 19. Roanoke selected as the camp site.
In Berkeley County West Virginia farmers report stray dogs attacking flocks in Bunker Hill. S. S. Cline, A. C. Clendenning, and George Henson sustained sheep losses with at least one killed and several injured after dogs earlier damaged other flocks. Authorities link the incidents to the same roaming animals.
Local road advice emphasizes courtesy and safety for Winchester drivers. Tips include giving space when turning from side streets, allowing room for a car behind to depart, signaling intentions, and avoiding loud cut outs at night. The piece urges motorists to be considerate, watch their step, and put safety first.
The United States Government armored car, built in Boston, will tour the eastern division starting this summer, visiting Winchester and Virginia Valley towns. The display includes a machine gun firing 700 shots per minute, a wireless telegraph setup, and other modern warfare equipment for educational value about the armed forces.
By decree of the Corporation Court Scott Colvert versus Richard Colvert and others, public auction of a lot at 616 North Main Street Winchester. Sale June 24 1916 at 11 am. One third cash, balance in two annual installments with deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneers M M Lynch and Wm M Bowen. Clerk J B Beverley. 5-25-4w
Rev Francis J Brooke Jr son of Rev Francis J Brooke Sr pastor of Romney Presbyterian has accepted a call to pastor Germania Bayard and Thomas Virginia churches. He recently completed study at Union Theological Seminary Richmond.
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