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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
2
Promotional slip asks readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar coughs, colds, and kidney pills and tablets, with a request to write name and address clearly.
Florence South Dakota resident Mrs P W Lanseng credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with relief from backache headaches and loss of appetite after months of pain. The testimonial urges other women to seek the remedy and notes the company offers confidential advice from a woman.
Justice of the peace sale of a Winchester Va property on Stewart Street at noon July 17 1915. Grace E sith and John P Keith trustees for a trust deed hearse debt of 6500 with 6 percent interest. one third cash, balance via two notes due in one and two years secured by trust and fire policy. R Gray Williams is trustee.
By virtue of an execution in favor of J. B. Colt & Co. against Samuel B. Shearer I will offer a valuable diamond ring for public sale in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia on July 3 1915 at 10 o clock a m The ring will be shown for inspection on the day of sale Terms cash Luther Pannett Sheriff
Berryville Virginia June 2 The Fifth Cavalry now at Fort Myer Virginia will attend the Berryville Horse Show on August 10 11 and 12 An effort is being made for their visit to the Charlestown Horse Show on August 18 19 The Berryville Gun Club schedules a large tournament on Monday July 5 at 10 a.m. featuring ten 10 target events and a 25 target team shoot
Announcement reports the marriage of Mrs. Odessi McCarty to William Voelker at the Christian Church last Monday night. Rev Roy Schmucker officiated, with the couple residing at 214 Winchester Avenue. The bride is from White Hall Virginia, and the groom from McKeesport Pennsylvania, employed at Blairton.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia H L Rust as Administrator of Albert O S Reily deceased v Arabelle Reily Theodore Key Reily Philip J Reily and H L Rust Guardian of Theodore Key Reid and Philip J Reily The case instructs A J Tavenner Commissioner in Chancery to ascertain value debts heirs and liens and report with notice by weekly publication for four weeks in Winchester Virginia The notice schedules a July 26 1915 hearing at the Commissioner’s Winchester office with further adjournments if needed M M Lynch attorney 6 25 4
A West Hudson sign satirically warns visitors to stop rolling stones from a rocky cliff above the river. The message sits beneath the Palisades towering over the la river, with boulders weighing a ton each scattered at the base.
The article argues that when people feel impending events they may actually have a medical issue. It warns that symptoms arise from bodily problems such as liver or heart weakness, or two affected organs. It suggests looking to the patient’s own system for the cause of anxiety.
Dr. Conwell, linked to the University and Baptist Temple, says he has at most a year to live. Despite this, he continues sixteen hour days in Philadelphia, stating his life is interwoven with others who do not stop. He notes a compelling spirit similar to that which drives a burglar.
Mrs Slackburn Smith hosted an auction bridge in Berryville honoring Miss Année Stribling who just returned from Richmond. Winners were Stribling and Kitty McDonald. Local social notes mention visits from Mrs Pflaster and Mr Kownslar plus trips to Atlantic City and Gary Virginia.
At a Macon Rotary Club lunch honoring new Georgia Governor Nat Harris, former governor John M Slaton recalled Leo Frank, saying honest people may disagree yet conscience guides action and noting two thousand years since the governor washed his hands. Slaton planned a vacation next week.
Topeka�s H. A. Humphrey says Kansas may raise the largest wheat crop in history, with shoulder high heads and early maturity in most areas except lowlands. He warns continued rains could hurt yields, but farmers expect high prices and plan to hold wheat rather than sell to speculators.
The Atlantic questions 19th century American writers for overemphasis on moral uplift and sentimentalism. It suggests the era’s novels may flatten genuine emotion, replacing variety with machine made patterns. It weighs national pride against perceived inner freedom and authenticity.
The article urges public support for bird protection as vital to national welfare. It highlights birds’ role in conserving natural wealth and condemns indiscriminate slaughter as waste driven by ignorance, calling for broad, thoughtful attention to conservation efforts.
In Nelsonville Ohio a testimonial claims Vinol revived a run down weak nervous person who was encouraged by a druggist to try the remedy. The advertisement promises money back if not helped and credits local Miller Drug Stores as sellers.
A reflective piece describes the mourning dove its name from its coo a sad voice and its wing vibration producing a metallic note. It notes the bird’s affinity for country roads and its exquisite form and plumage, likening colors to a fire opal.
The piece argues manual training benefits all, even those destined for intellectual work. It says work satisfies the impulse to create, fosters self dependence, and demonstrates the law of righteousness through planning and outcomes.
A series of raw notices from individuals including Charles Hi Harper Avland C C Brannon W Shenk Isaiah C Roe and Herbert H Shull announce candidacies for county offices such as Commissioner of Revenues and Supervisor for Northern Southern and Eastern Districts. Each statement is subject to the Democratic primary and promises faithful duty if elected.
T RUSSELL CATHER announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Commonwealth's Attorney of Frederick. He pledges to pursue an efficient administration if elected in the August 3 1915 primary.
John M. Steck announces candidacy for re election to the House subject to Democratic primary. Boyd R. Richards also announces as a candidate for the House of Delegates under the same primary constraints.
Candidates announce re election bids for treasurer sheriff and supervisors in Frederick County. Luther Pannet and F D Good seek Democratic primary support for Back Creek district supervisors while J T McIlwee and others declare candidacies with promises to faithfully fulfill duties and favor voters. R S Smith offered as assistant.
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