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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1916
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Company lists daily publication in Winchester Virginia excluding Sundays. It consolidates with Morning News Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror and provides subscription rates of 2.50 per year 1.25 for six months 0.65 for three months and 0.25 for one month in advance.
The May 1 notice notes Ireland rebellion and workmen strikes in English munitions factories as troubling moments. It argues England must unite against the enemy to preserve its prestige as a first class nation and critiques the English system of government versus German imperialism.
The young man today masters business early due to universal education and fast communication. Youth can achieve more than earlier generations as swift methods and broad vision expand opportunities from factory to church. Money helps less without personal effort. brain and skill advance you further now.
Mr. Fairfax Harrison, president of Southern Railway and American Highway Association, campaigns for better roads. He notes federal aid requires state funding and proper maintenance, with state highway commissions required and future aid conditioned on upkeep and compliance. The aim is a nationwide road system that reflects concerted government and state effort.
A call invites every dollar invested in construction or maintenance of highways to join the American Highway Association and bear witness in an active and positive way to cooperation in a work of great economical and social value.
In a humorous verse Walt Mason portrays a shopkeeper who smiles to please while pushing questionable items from cabbage to moldy cheese and prehistoric fish. The narrator vows not to return, calling out sly sales tactics and questionable trade practices.
Mrs. Roy Hershman and Mrs. Clifton Bent ley visited Berry West Virginia then returned home. Ray Renner from Martinsburg stayed with his parents in Star Tannery. Local residents visited relatives and attended Gravel Springs communion services led by Rev. FW Link. Preaching at the Methodist Church is scheduled for next Sunday at 3 PM by Rev. Kiracofe.
A historic guide explains removing decayed matter from tree cavities, enlarging openings for cleaning, sterilizing interiors, and filling with port cement while adding wind and shock protection. It weighs early treatment, bats re-enforcing with concealed bolts, and cautions against visible chains affecting appearance.
May 1 Nineveh Virginia. Fred Stotler injured when thrown from a runabout and struck his head but improving. Barn and contents owned by Charles Tobin burned last Tuesday night. two horses perished. Various local visits and church service noted among residents and guests.
Mrs Henry R Shaver is visiting Dr and Mrs William Gaver in Washington D C.
A readable fragment describes a school closing at Rock Enon Springs with a large turnout. The program lists performances and speakers including Raymond Shanholtz Leslie Larrick and Kenzi Larrick along with various songs dialogues and plays by students and teachers.
After midnight on May 31 Washington County will enforce a liquor ban in Sandy Hook district. Three saloons in Weverton will close cutting alcohol sales along the B and O main line from Baltimore to Cumberland a 193 mile stretch.
The Postoffice Department refuses to accept Postmaster Buzzard at Potomac Manor Morgan County resigning unless a suitable successor is found.
Special Commissioners will sell at public auction in Winchester Frederick County Virginia on May 27 1916 at noon the Strother farm of 135 acres near the city. Land includes limestone soil a cut stone house a barn and fruit orchards with 12 acres in bearing apple and 10 in bearing peach. Rented for 500 cash rent until March 1 1917. Sale subject to tenant rights with one third cash and two thirds by bonds. Clerk certifies bonds and decree.
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