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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
5
Fains arrive in Winchester from the stations above at 9200 m daily except Sunday at 9 20 and 7 28 6 m Rally D daily except Sunday Harmote Gen P Ay
Westbound schedules list trains from Strasburg to Harrisonburg effective November 22, 1914. No. 49 daily at 12:25 noon to Harrisonburg arrival 2:30 pm. A local daily Harrisonburg to Strasburg arrives 7:30 pm. C. W. Westbury, Gen. Agent, Washington, DC.
Slogan calls for America as model of civilization and progress. The piece praises industrial giants and national achievements, comparing America to ancient civilizations and naming figures like McCormick, Guttenberg, and Morgan. It previews a series by the Agricultural and Commercial Press Service on America’s transportation system and development.
A historian praises American railways highlighting the extensive mileage, high wages, and efficient management. It compares U S, European, and other systems by total miles, capital, rates, and wages, noting 30 percent of world railways are government owned and U S holds 38 percent of global mileage.
A celebration of telegraph and telephone networks as premier American achievements. The piece notes American innovation and organization, cites global reach with 9.54 million U S telephones, 24.6 billion annual calls, and 33.262 million miles of wire, highlighting U S leadership and global impact.
The Preachers Alliance of Winchester and vicinity meets with church leaders to discuss Rev John H Quiett plan for evangelizing the entire colored citizenship of Winchester. The city will be divided into four districts and a twenty person committee will visit every home. The plan was unanimously adopted.
Mrs A R Thomas and her daughters Ethel Mildred and Beryl are visiting the father of Mrs Leidig on National Avenue. Mrs Thomas and her daughters live in Newark New York and this is their first Winchester visit in seven years. They are pleased with improvements and new buildings seen during the trip.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad posted a strong May showing with record monthly earnings of 1,247,286 dollars above last year and confirming the usual five percent dividend. For 6 11 months ending May 31 profits rose due to fewer trains and higher load per train, delivering a savings of 318,750 dollars in transportation costs.
Guests at the home of F J Frye included Mrs Martha Windle Mrs Kathryn Crabill Mrs Mollie Racy and Mr Keffer. Stanley Hicks and Martha Glenn of Berryville visited relatives here recently. Clyde Sale wife and daughter spent Sunday with Arthur Miller. James Lockhart and Letcher Anderson were here briefly. P H Williams returned from Roanoke College in Salem. Many attended the Gravel Springs children service. Alice Hook visited her brother Luther Clowser. Gracie Williams visited the Misses White. Milton Williams and Harvey Williams drove to Gore on Sunday.
The Handelsblad reports that Japan halted a planned 300000 troop expedition to Europe after an unofficial U S warning to Great Britain. Britain reportedly pressed Tokyo under American pressure to stop further dispatch, causing the Japanese army to disappear from Manchuria.
An advertisement urges households to stock Chamberlain's Uotle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, claiming reliability and quick relief during summer. It stresses universal accessibility and recommends asking users for confirmation of its effectiveness.
A carrier pigeon fed and cared for by William D. Johnston’s family traveled from May 24 to June 10. The bird bore a gold band on the right leg and a silver band on the left. Mrs J W Symons and daughter Myrtle of Roxbury and Archibald Starkey of Hagerstown visited Wickliffe last week. Mrs William A Johnston visits relatives in Bluemont Virginia. Mr R B Smith has returned from…
A telegram from Bluefield West Virginia reports Sam Walker former saloon keeper offers to take on Virginia’s 12 million dollar debt in exchange for an exclusive right to sell liquor in West Virginia now dry He would issue a bond to pay the debt in full within ten years including interest principal.
Ridgeway Circuit announces sermons at Paynes Chapel Ada Arden and Gerrtardstown. Rev H P Hajill D D from Martinsburg West Virginia will preach at afternoon services. W R Hardesty signs notice.
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