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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

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Winchester public schools announce pupils advancing grades

A list of Winchester Public Schools pupils who passed examinations and are promoted to higher grades next term includes Fourth Year Lillie Clark through Russell Cromer, Third Year Ruth Brown through Arthur Robinson, Second Year Elsie Clevenger through Allyn Myers, First Year Clara Beck through Paul Massey, plus Seventh Grade names. The notice marks promotions effective at the start of September.

Winchester Public Schools Lillie Clark Hilda Dean Ida Fisher Marie Fries Emily Haldeman Grace Hollenberger Helen Kremer Sarah Kremer Grace Lauck Muriel Lanham Katherine Latham Lula Rush Russell Cromer Richard Metz Ruth Brown Gladys Dispanett Mary Feinberg Alice Orndorff Alice Osburn Bessie Rush Frances Yost Abram Novick Arthur Robinson Ralph Rosenberger Elsie Clevenger Nancy Crisman Gladys Haldeman Bruce Plank Gertrude Ritter Bar Bailey Kenneth Cromer John Ebert Augustus Haines Harry Johnson Howard Mason Allyn Myers Clara Beck Mary Dispanett Josephine Ebersole Florence Grim Reiman Becker Grace Rosenberger Raymond Cool Keith Cromer John Evans Earl Fansler Forent Fansler Lawrence Hollis William Louthan Paul Massey Salome Crisman Helen Cooper Ruth Clem Emma Elliott Eleanor Daugherty Ethel Funkhouser Mary Lees Hardy Emma Hawkins Sarah Hollenberger Helen Keating Linda Kremer Cecilia Massey Gladys Sanford Mary Lee Russell Lucy Sprint Elizabeth Shiner Helen Wood Zora Orndorff Ruth Poston Ruth ‘Rost Parad

City managers discussed in American City periodical

The June issue of the American City surveys the city manager plan as used in 45 American cities. It includes articles on duties of city managers and experiences in Dayton Ohio and Sumter South Carolina, with extensive material on civic government. Handley Library subscribes to the periodical and houses related materials for public study.

Dayton Ohio Sumter S. C Handley Library

Bryan Praises Wilson in War Stance Piece

The piece from The Star quotes Bryan praising President Wilson for opposing war and setting a moral example. He argues nations should avoid the European path to conflict and lauds wartime restraint as essential for the United States during a tense hour.

Baltimore Markets Wheat and Corn Close Strong

In the Baltimore market this afternoon the price of wheat for delivery in July and June closed at 1.11 1 2 dollars while corn finished higher at a near market level.

Baltimore Apot

J Luther Maphis Named New Commissioner in Winchester

Judge Har rison orders vacation appointment naming J Luther Maphis to succeed the late J Edward Correll as Commissioner of the Revenue in Winchester. Maphis, longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee and local figure, will serve two and a half years ending July 1. He will be sworn in soon and has bond set at 3000 dollars.

J. Luther Maphis Revenue J. Edward Correll Beverley Maphis Brunswick Baltimore and Oho Railroad Winchester Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Tworidy Paisa Tn Anti-Saloon League Charles G. Maphis University of Virginia Virginia

Winchester Chautauqua Guarantors Elect 1916 Officers

A meeting of the Winchester chautauqua guarantors elected 1916 officers. President Rev. W. T. Walters, treasurer D. W. Lupton, secretary C. Vernon Eddy. An executive committee was named, including Hiett, Jackson, Conrad, Lacy, Sartelle, and Lupton. The group voted to abandon a summer event and pursue spring chautauqua in theaters.

Winchester Chautauqua D. W. Lupton Reuss Avenue W. T. Walters C. Vernon Eddy William S. Hiett A. ‘H. Jackson Robert Y. Conrad J. H Lacy Harry M. Sartelle L. ‘Lupton

West Virginia Debt Dilemma Moves Into Court

Richmond reports Major Holmen Conrad of Winchester will push the debt case as state officials debate repayment versus repudiation. State Attorney General Pollard warns the Supreme Court ruling could spark political upheaval in West Virginia, with experts doubting the state’s ability to raise funds.

Conrad Winchester Pollard Supreme Court of the United States West Virginia West Richmond Littlefield Virginia W .Frank Smith Washington County Supreme Court Cau

Russian Offensive Gains Near Kovno and Baltic Front

Petrograd reports Russian forces bend back the German line along a 100 mile front from the Baltic to northern Poland. British and German naval actions near Milford Haven feature torpedoed ships Trafford and Turnwell and Lusitania inquiry details unfold.

Petrograd London Baltic Sea Poland Kovno Zempa Popeliany Shavili Nisman Trafford Turmwell Milfordshaven Turnwell Turnweil Edward Pers United States Steward Up

Pretty Nuptial Event in Meade Episcopal Church

The wedding of Miss Rosalie Grymes Meade to Mr. W Warren La Rue took place at Meade Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church Gorelok with Rev. Dr. Samuel A Wallis officiating. The bridal party wore pale pastels and carried lilies of the valley and roses. many guests from White Post and Rippon attended.

Meade Episcopal Church Warren la Rue West Virginia Rosalie Meade White Post Custis Grymes Meade Em‘tert Stuart Louise ‘Brockéethrough Meade Mise Ludte Fitzhugh Meade Elizaeth Harrison Misa Louire Washington Meade Lucille Bowie Ming Carolie Corbin la Rue Rippon W. Va Edgar Snowden Meade Fitzhugh Meade William ‘ Logan ‘Green Emimett ‘Stuart David Reardon William ‘Champlin Mollie Hughes D. W. Melver Berryville Advle Boyden New Market

WV Debt Repudiation Talk Falls Short Says Senator Strother

West Virginia faces a $12,000,000 debt liability from a Supreme Court ruling. Senator James Strother of Welch calls repudiation political talk and states the state will honor its obligation. He notes potential bond sales under Chief Justice White’s hint to ease the burden and asserts WV’s wealth and assessed valuation mitigate impact.

Strother West Virginia United States Supreme Court Wdh James Strother Welch W. Va Senator Strother Supreme Court White West Virginia

Logal men graduate at University of Virginia commencement

President Alderman delivered a farewell address to grads at Charlottesville last evening. He praised trained minds and consciences as American leadership rises beyond isolation. Degrees were conferred on 182 graduates plus eight nursing graduates from the University Hospital School.

Alderman University of Virginia Charlottesville University Hospital School Messrs. 3. H. Lacy, Jr Winchester L. ‘McC. Jones Kernstown M. Ly Walton Woodstock Gruen

Death of Berryville Postmaster Benjamin Foley at 70

Benjamin F. Foley 70, Berryville postmaster and Confederate veteran, died after brief illness in a Richmond hospital. He attended the recent veterans reunion and was guest of his son in Richmond. The Berryville office is managed by bondman Holmes Carlisle pending funeral arrangements. He leaves widow, two daughters Mrs Lee Byrne and Edna Foley, and six sons including B F Foley of Richmond.

Richmond Foley Benjamin F. Foley Holmes Carlisle Bondamen Shouth Carlisle Berryville Berryville Totutytt Lifs Lee Byrne Edna Foley Mosara B. F. Foley Carroll Foley Lorettaville D, O,. Foley Mount Jackson James Fohag Coheniting

Girl Minstrel Here Boyer’s Petticoat Minstrel Arrives

The Girl Minstrel troupe Boyer's Petticoat Minstrel arrived by R. V. and stop at the Winchester Inn for a three day engagement starting tonight at The Empire. They come from a successful Keith Circuit tour with their own stage carpenter and director and special settings. Manager Henry proclaims it as one of the best vaudeville attractions at the Empire.

Boyer R. V Winchester Inn Empire Henry Protiacs

War Claim Settled for Market Street Church

Trustees of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church receive a United States Treasury warrant for 1392 to settle the church’s civil war damages. The check, signed by W. G. McAdoo and other officials, is deposited to the church’s credit. Other Winchester and Frederick County churches reportedly received full settlements. The church thanks Senator Thomas B. Martin for his efforts in pushing Virginia war claims through Congress.

Market Street Methodist Episcopal “Church United States W. G. McAdoo the Treasury Winchester Frederick County Market St. Church Thomas 8. Martin Virginia Congress Senator Martin

TELSTAU AGAIN

PERL TELSTAU AGAIN. IN: PERL NEW YORK, June 17. Pusa who arrived on the American at Ship St. Paul told how the war seen spied a periscope of an approv to German submarine. As the St. Paul was convoyed by British destroyers one of which dashed toward the line, the Muer loated with here, many survivors, passed safely through a danger zone. Virginia Loney, 16, saw her parents drown while she was in the water after the tanna had gone down. Her father, Mr D Loney of Huntington, Long, gave a life delta and a number distributed around. One boat was lowered and then overturned. the hallora¢ ropes sank. She was picked up after a long time by a boat. Oh, at Hovey notr e shall never forget.

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Graduation and real estate sale notices from Lexington

The report lists degrees awarded at Lexington including Doctor of Divinity to Rev J A McMurray and Bachelor of Arts to Jonah Lartick with other graduates. It notes a memorial chapel unveiling by Robert Parker Doremius and a final ball led by R Neal. Also postponed sale of Shenandoah Hotel property and Savage residence on W ter St to Tuesday 22 at 11 am.

Lexington J. A. McMurray Presbyterian Church of Virginia Jonah Lartick Chamberavillé County Loring Claudecy Ville J. iCharlestown W. Va Charles Wilts University Of”Ond Rupert Sort Lature Bristol R. Neal Houston Texas Virginia Moore Shenandoah Hotel Savage Ter St

Anniversary Social at Gon Loudoun Seminary

Anniversary social at Gon Loudoun Seminary Friday at 8 p.m. with entertainment and programs. Refreshments for sale. invited with no charge. Postal notice indicates address 17-1p-2t.

Gon Loudoun Seminary

Holliday Farm Sale Notice June 1911

Advertisement for Hal farm sale at Holliday Farm on Saturday in June 1911 at 12 o'clock. Held at county Court Howe.

County Court Howe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ted Mr. Bryan Wilson Wire To the Star Bryan White House Europe Baltimore Markets MR. Maphig Horrell Harrison Corporation Court J. Brad. Beverley Corporation Court of the City of Thomas W. Har Tered Richmond, Va Holmen Conrad Winchester, Coun Ginia Mountain Peak Way Une Rosalie Grympes Samuel A. Wallis Virginia. ‘Theological Seminary Alexandria LOGAL Clarke Coun Market Street M. EB. Church Martin Telstau Perl St. Paul Say W. & L. Closes Jonah la Larrick Holliday Farm Sini
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