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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1915

Page

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Kaiser Visits Antwerp Inspecting Fortifications and U-Boat Base

The Kaiser and Prince Henry visited Antwerp on Saturday to inspect the rebuilt fortifications and submarine yards. Berlin reports welcome talk of a boycott of American goods in response to U S action, with officials noting encouragement.

Wilson Gulflight Amsterdam Kaiser Prince Henry of Prussia Antwerp Kaise Luxemburg Berlin

Prof Henry B Van Deman Apple Expert Dies in Washington

Prof Henry B Van Deman former pomologist with the U S Department of Agriculture died at his home in Washington. He was regarded as the nation’s top authority on apples and was buried in Arlington Cemetery after services led by Rev Dr Joseph T Kelly.

Frederick County Winchester Henry B. van Deman Department of Agriculture United States Thirteenth Street Northwest Washington Arlington Cemetery Joseph T. Kelly Fourth Presbyterian Church van “‘Deman Virginia

Court orders support for expectant wife Lonas

Romie Lonas was arraigned on non support before Magistrate Krebs. He is ordered to pay his wife 3 dollars weekly and provide 20 dollars for medical care, with a 180 dollar bond. The case stems from a prior serious charge and his marriage to Ethel May Ash, which led to the charges being dropped.

Ethel May Ash Lonas Romie Lonas Krebs Lonas Ethel May Ash Corporation Court Miss Ash

Bishops Open to Union in Methodist Church

The Board of Bishops meeting in Des Moines Iowa May 3 unanimously accepted the overture for unity from the Methodist Episcopal Church South. They direct that the former response be sent to the applying church body and declare earnest support for organic union in due season without setting terms.

Des Moines Iowa Board of Bishops of the Methodist Methodist Episcopal Church, South General Conference

Wilson poised for second term says Columbus senator

In Columbus on May 3 Senator Atlee Pomerene predicted President Wilson will seek a second term and be reelected easily. He tied the forecast to confidence in rapidly returning prosperity and said Washington also expects a renomination and a national sweep for Wilson. The notice ends with an advertisement for buggy purchases via R M Swimley and the Blue Ribbon.

Columbus Ohio Wilson United States Atlee Pomerene Pomerone Washington

Mutual Farmers' Club Entertained by S. L. Lupton

The Mutual Club of Frederick county met at Hon. S. L. Lupton's home on April 24. Members discussed routine business and mourned the death of fellow clubman J. L. Rees. A committee was formed to draft resolutions of respect, with J. H. Branson S. L. Lupton and G. C. Shepherd named.

Boy Scouts' Farm in Nat Colors Tonight at Empire

Pathe presents a review of the Boy Scouts development in natural colors with fine scenic and animated cartoon reels totaling eight. Shows up at Empire with a two reel Keystone program, 10 cents in, 6th page ad.

Pathe. Co Boy Scouts Empire

Organs-Organs Sells Secondhand Instruments Cheap

Organs-Organs announces a fresh shipment of secondhand organs at very low prices. D. L. Wyndham lists contact at W. Water Street for buyers seeking bargains on used pianos and organs.

D. L. Wyndham W. Water St

Death strikes again in famous state debt case

Charles Edgar Littlefield former Maine representative and Virginia West Virginia debt commissioner died in a New York hospital after an operation. Born Lebanon Maine June 21, 1st he was a Republican and once Maine attorney general, later Congress member. Survived by wife a son and a daughter. Continuation noted by Major Holmes Conrad fiscal agent for Brown Brothers.

Charles Edgar Littlefield Congress Maine New York Mr. Littlefield Lebanon Littlefield Holmes Conrad Brown Brothers

Roy McCardell Wins $10,000 Photoplay Prize

Roy L McCardell of New Rochelle and Hagestown native wins $10,000 offered by a consortium of daily newspapers and a New York film company for a photoplay serial idea. Judges were unaware of the author’s identity when awarding the prize. McCardell is a humor writer for the World and author of Mr and Mrs Jarr sketches and a book of character studies.

New York City Roy L. McCardell Hagerstown New Rochelle Mr. McCardell Mrs. Jarr Lavender

Knights Templar Knights Headed to Cumberland Conclave

Between 25 and 80 members of Winchester Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar left Winchester this afternoon for Cumberland Maryland to attend the annual Grand Commandery conclave. Eminent Commander W E B Cooper leads the party in uniform for the parade reviewed by Archibald C Willson.

Winchester Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar Winchester Cumberland Knights Templar i Maryland Antioch Commandery No. 6 Winchester Templars W. E B. Cooper Archibald C. Willson

Winchester Man Risks Life on Lusitania

Will Moffatt of Shenandoah Valley Importing Company sailed from New York on the Lusitania to attend his father John Moffatt's funeral in Manchester England. Despite German submarine warnings he boarded the Cunard liner with other Americans.

Will Moffatt Shenandoah

Baker at 17 Court House Plaza Handles Silo-Related Matter

I H Baker located at 17 Court House Plaza oversees a case involving white and yellow ana Torensilage. The brief notice lists location 24-1p-tt and identifies Baker as the contact for further details.

I. H. Baker Court House Plaza Mammoth H. H. Baker

Baltimore Men Visit Winchester Over Weekend

Four Baltimore residents J Archer Sellman J F H Maguin H T Uhlenberg and John M Reqnardt traveled to Winchester on Saturday evening for a weekend visit staying at Hotel Jack and spending time with local friends.

Messrs J. Archer Sellman J. F. H. Maguin H. T. Uhlenberg John M. Reqnardt Baltimore Winchester Hotel Jack

Bluemont Berryville and Winchester Transport Schedule

The Bluemont Berryville and Winchester Transportation Co. announces two daily round trips between Winchester and Berryville with deviations for Sundays. Departures from Otel Evans are at 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday both trips go to Bluemont while other weekend trips go only to Berryville. Sunday trips start at 8:00 a.m. and return by 8:00 p.m.

Bluemont Berryville and Winchester Transportation Co Winchester Serryville Otel Evans Bluemont Berryville

Motoring Family Checks In At Shenandoah Valley Hotel

Mr and Mrs Edward A Schambs and their children from Richwood Ohio were registered for the week at Hotel Evans in the Shenandoah Valley and left this morning to resume their journey.

Edward A. Schambs Richwood, O Shenandoah Valley Evans

Alex M Baker Brought Home After Injury

Alexander M Baker of Winchester slipped and fell in a Union Station restaurant in Washington injuring his hip. He was treated at Garfield Hospital, then brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital with his wife and relatives assisting. Baker is reported to be recovering and will likely be up and about soon.

Alexander M. Baker Winchester The Star Union Station Washington Robert Baker Garfield Hospital Winchester Memorial Hospital Baker New York

Special sale of plenie hams this Saturday and Monday

Local advertisement promotes a special sale of pine ham items priced by the pound with dates Saturday and Monday. Barr Poly Vine name appears as seller or contact.

Funeral of Mrs. Harriett E. Grim

The funeral of the late Mrs. Harriett Elizabeth Grim wife of William E. Grim well known woodworker was held Saturday from the family residence after a lengthy illness. The service was conducted by Rev. W. H. Carter and Rev. T. K. Cromer with pallbearers James Ritter Strother Shull A. Hi. Warner Taylor Ritter Charles Bowman and Jacob Bowman. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery where many mourners placed floral tributes.

Harriett Elizabeth Grim William E. Grim Mount Hebron Cemetery W. H. Carter First Baptist Church T. K. Cromer Centenary Messrs James Ritter Strother Shull A. Hi. Warener Taylor Ritter Charles Jacob Bowman

Special sale of picnic hams Saturday and Monday

Local ad notes a special sale of picnic hams at lle pound on Saturday and Monday, urging customers to take advantage of the limited time. The rest of the fragment mentions T. M. Barr and Joseph D. Rainsberger’s ongoing illness, plus various city personalities and moves, including Mrs. Virginia Ray leaving for Staunton to live with her brother W. Ray Smith.

T. M. Barr Virginia Ray Staunton, Va W. Ray Smith

Negroes Fined In Police Court For Disorderly Conduct

Mack Brooks and Ethel Williams were arraigned before Magistrate Krebs for disorderly conduct. Brooks was fined 6.50 and Williams 4, paid in court. Pete Blyet and St. Clair Beemer with William Ellis faced a similar hearing, sentenced to thirty days on the state roads, suspended on good behavior. Also lists crops and seeds with H. H. Baker at Court House plaza.

Mack Brooks Ethel Williams Krebs Mack Ethel Pete’ Blyet St. Clair Beemer William Ellis

Stokes Daughter Madge Pickett Wed to R King Stone

Mr and Mrs Sylvanus Stokes of Washington announce the marriage of their daughter Madge Pickett to Mr R King Stone of Clarke County and Washington. The ceremony takes place Wednesday June 2 at 3 o clock at the Church of the Epiphany followed by a small reception at the Stokes home on Massachusetts Avenue.

Rotary sewing machine promise from R M Swimley

An advertisement proclaims wealth from owning the New Rotary Standard Sewing Machine. It invites readers to see R M Swimley demonstrate the savings and benefits of the device in the home.

R. M

Automobile Bargain and Passenger Touring Car Offer

Overland Touring Car offered for quick sale at 3875 to a fast buyer. Located in Huntsberry. owner tags the bargain as a ready quick sale chance.

Apt W. EB Huntsberry

District Nurse Association Meets at City Hall

The District Nurse Association will hold an important meeting at 3 oclock on Wednesday afternoon May 5 in its room in City Hall. Secretary notes Mr Richard Russell son of Mr and Mrs Bruce Russell of North Sent street employed by the…

District Nurse Association Richard Russell Bruce Russell North Sent. Street

Local visitors arrive in town from Charlestown and Cumberland

Mr and Mrs Frank Robinson of Charlestown West Virginia arrive this afternoon to visit relatives and friends. Mrs David Hamilton returns home on East Cork Street after staying in Cumberland Maryland for several weeks. Mr and Mrs W T Hottel Mr and Mrs George Lind and Mrs James Smith return today from aunt Taepec Virginia where they were visiting.

Frank Robinson Charlestown W. Va David Hamilton East Cork Street Cumberland, Md W. T. Hottel George Lind James Smith Taepec

Wanted Young Maid, 14 to 16, Apply to Statoffice

Classified notice seeking a young colored maid aged 14 to 16. Apply at Statoffice using the given address or instructions.

Statoffice

Geo Dom Dies In Johnstown Pa

Mrs. Kate Mills of South Main street learned of the death of her nephew George Dom 21 at the home of his parents Henry and Mrs Dom in Johnstown The mother Bettie Henry is the sister of Mrs Mills Ida Mills went to Johnstown for the funeral which was held Sunday George was described as an industrious young man greatly liked by friends and associates

Kate Mills South Main Street George Dom Henry Domi Johnstown Bettie Henry Robert Henry Henry Vetty Mills Ida Mills Dom

Fire Chief to Speak at Hose Company Meeting

Fire Warden J. W. Sibert will address South End Hose Company members at 7 45 this evening. The visit highlights the local fire department event and community safety discussion.

J. W. Sibert South End Hose Company

Dr R C Randolph Aids After Boyce Freight Wreck

Dr Robert C Randolph of Boyce and other physicians assisted victims after a Norfolk and Western Blue Ridge Dispatch freight wreck near Boyce Virginia. Eighteen cars left the track. one colored man died and five white men were seriously injured. The locomotive train, carrying coal and lumber, sped at about 35 mph without stopping at Boyce.

Boyce Blue Ridge Randolph Col and Lumber Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Basie Hagerstown

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Dardanelles London Wire To the Star Bulletin Galicia State Department Gerard Foreign Office Cushing van Dyke Hague Rotterdam War Office Kum Kale Daily Mail Gheyikl Dove Ypres French War Office Eudosia Bennington Aries Aberdeen Prof. van Deman APPLE Arlington Methodist Church Episcopal Church R. M. Swimley Rees the Mutual Club of Frederick Nat Roy M’bardell New York World Knights of Temple Lusitania Manchester Eng Alex. M. Baker Barr Poly W. E. Grim Joseph D. Rainsberger South Market Street Dabney C. Harrison Philip E. M. “Walker Clarke Poet Peers Automobile Bargain Geo Johnstown, Pa R. C. Randolph Basic, Va Buckles Scone
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