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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
5
Berland Valley timetable lists arrivals in Winchester at 9:26 am daily except Sunday and at 7:28 pm daily. The schedule covers multiple stations above and includes lines with frequencies and the note Ripper Gen P A.
The notice lists westbound and eastbound train times for the Southern Railway between Washington and Harrisonburg, with connections to Strasburg and Alexandria. It names parlor car service, daily departures, and local arrivals, with schedules around 7:30 am to 11:50 pm and specific stop times at Harrisonburg and Washington. Parlor car No. 24 mentioned and C. W. Westbury as General Agent.
Schedule notes for Norfolk and Western lines include Berryville departures for Bristol and intermediates with Pullman Sleepers and Dining Cars, Roanoke connections, and inter station services. Also listed are northbound trains via Shenandoah Junction, Hagerstown connections, and through Pullman service to New York and Philadelphia.
The bulletin guides farmers to sow weed free seeds and to remove existing weeds, warning that weed seeds in cheap seed reduce yields and crop value. It is well illustrated and aims to help farmers, who should write to Commissioner Rolat Richmond to obtain a copy.
Mrs Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio says she suffered four years with stomach trouble losing weight and strength. A friend recommended Chamberlain's Tablets, and after two bottles she reports becoming well again. Guaranteed everywhere.
Authorities push to extend work as quickly as possible. Project leaders say speed is essential to meet deadlines while managing costs and coordinating crews.
Britain plans a warning to the United States against flag misuse and protests ports closure to American cotton. In Gallipoli Turkish forces push, claiming heavy Franco British losses. Lemberg falls closer. Rawa Ruska captured near the city. William II attends Grodek battles as German gains spread north of Arras Lorraine and Vosges report French gains. De Wet found guilty of high treason over uprisings in British South Africa.
In Albin Virginia on June 22 residents note Lew Price from Martinsburg West Virginia visiting friends. Mrs George Miller is ill at home. Mrs W A Orndorff spent Sunday evening with Mrs A V Hudson. Miss Jennie Flowers from Gainesboro visits. Miss Jessie Fries of Winchester visits relatives. Mr and Mrs William Cochran spent Sunday with J D Hartman. Sale bills printed at Star office.
The Post Office Department announced that modern motor vehicles will start a large scale rural mail delivery program on August 2. A fleet of 105 mail-carrying machines will cover more than 5,500 miles of rural post roads daily, excluding Sundays, expanding nationwide service.
Memorial Day activities at Fairview featured a crowd tending corn fields after rain, a memorial address by Rev. Earl of Capon Bridge, and musical selections by The Schaffenaker Band. Flowers were laid on graves as the Sand band played in the cemetery amid prayers and recollections. Margaret Ridgeway visited the Oates home after a year with Mrs. J. B. White. Anne Oates and her daughter joined Mrs. Mary White at Whitire. Barr and family joined Whitlock and Barrett families for services at the Christian Church last Sunday.
Governor Stuart names John B. Minor of Richmond to the State Board of Law Examiners for five years replacing Thomas R. Keith who retires June 30. The board includes Aubrey G. Weaver William Leigh Robert M. Hughes and Jackson. All Winchester area graduates must appear before the board to qualify to practice in Virginia.
Interstate travelers on the Baltimore and Cumberland Valley lines adapt to new baggage regulations issued by the railroad commission. The changes streamline loading and handling as rail service continues across the state line.
In a Winchester statement from March 26 1909 Mrs. J. H. Cooper describes severe kidney and back pain from Bright’s disease. After two boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills she recovered and remains well years later, urging kidney patients to try the same remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 60 cents.
Railroad officials report smooth operation of the new baggage law begun June 3. Baggage masters have received letters clarifying interpretations and ensuring travelers receive the maximum free allowance of $100 per person for checked baggage without excess charges.
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