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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
4
The Kansas City Star recounts a Denver tale of James M. Wilson who, dying, recalls his youth with Carrie Hurd. He leaves a fortune to her after years apart, but the lovers’ quarrel and pride caused years of separation. Carrie had moved to Denver to be near the lane they once walked.
The council approved a third reading and final passage of a tobacco tax set at five dollars yearly for all tobacco retailers. The Civic League offered $100 to fight a dust nuisance but the offer was declined. The street department was ordered to post trespass notices at the dump and curb dust on busy streets. No action on steel billboards was taken pending jurisdiction questions.
Fragmentary text depicts John Barleycorn as a drunken figure beaten by kings who warn of his harmful effects. It suggests battle imagery as flags shimmer and soldiers suffer, ending with incomplete lines.
A New York Herald poem warns that misused facts and biased deeds will be judged by God who blue-pencils pages. It urges humility contrition truthfulness and mercy as humanity’s record is weighed in justice beyond mortal measures.
Rev. J. W. Fleming and wife traveled to Baltimore last Thursday due to the death of their niece. Mr. W. B. Clendening visited Martinsburg last Thursday. Mr. Charles Cross spent a few days in Pittsburgh on business. A number of Odd Fellows attended the lodge ceremony in Martinsburg on Monday night.
A statewide sequence of declarations shows numerous candidates announcing for Frederick County offices. William E. Smith Charles H. Harper Avalond Orndoff Brannon Luther R. Baker Isaiah C. Roe Herbert H. Shull among those signaling intent to run in the Democratic primary for Gainesboro District and Northern Southern District revenue posts.
Edward J. Miller of Westmoreland Pennsylvania served 220 days as a material witness in the murder case of Jacob K. Blank. He received 1.50 per day, totaling 330, upon discharge and departure from town. The Supreme Court denied Filler's appeal for a new trial and Miller was released in good health.
A large barn and three other buildings at Anita Stud farm five miles south of Charlottesville were destroyed by fire. Owner A. D. Payne gathered workers from Forest Lodge to fight a nearby Kaufman farm blaze, but the fire spread. Total loss set at 6000 dollars, with two structures partially insured.
Mr and Mrs Holmes Yeakley visited with Mr and Mrs E Browne at Lewisburg. D A Fries and family of Winchester called on friends in the area. D A Braithwaite and friends spent a day at Lewisburg. Mende Ne Misses Julia and Mabel Braithwaite visited Susan Howard. Clarence Shipe of Martinsburg WV visited friends in the section.
The nomination bid for Commonwealth Attorney of Frederick County targets the Democratic primary on September 3 1915. Russell Cather pledges thorough efficient administration if elected and announces his campaign aims and qualifications.
John M Steck announces candidacy for re election to the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary. Boyd R Richard also announces for the same seat in the same notice.
C R McCann announces candidacy for re election as County Treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary on August 3 1915 He seeks support from qualified voters and will have continued assistance from R S Smith if re elected Also F D Good announces candidacy for Sheriff of Frederick County under the Democratic Primary on August 8 1915 seeking support of Back Creek District voters and pledging faithful performance of duties.
A dubious patent remedy pitch targets women readers. It claims severe punishment symptoms from womanly trouble are relieved by Aideumelite after many successes over the past fifty years. The ad urges women to try the product now.
To the Citizens of Winchester and Vicinity. For fully thirty five years the L. and M. Semptes Real Paints have been extensively used throughout the United States and in South America. They note durability under varied climates and offer a page advertisement explaining how to save sixty cents a gallon by making their paint.
The article notes back pain from rheumatism common in hard workers and recommends Chamberlain's Liniment applied two or three times daily for relief. It also briefly describes a magician exposing a trick by vanishing a five dollar bill from his pocket.
Breeders are informed that Grimsley Virginia registered Percheron stallion 5 years old dark gray over a ton weight will be offered for the season at home. Insurance 12. A second registered Percheron stallion Joe 3 years old black 1800 pounds sired by Favorite will stand for the season at home 2 4 miles north of Winchester. Insurance 10. Location Lenore Virginia 4 10 m.
A fragmented notice proclaims a candidate’s intent to seek a Democratic nomination for an office in a Creek County district. The text references opposition names and clarifies the candidacy is subject to the primary, with unclear details on the specific office and jurisdiction.
Millwood Virginia dated May 5 reports Kenneth Gilpin returning home after a visit. Ann from Baltimore visits sister Mrs Archibald Bevan. George Burwell Jr buys a new touring car. Henry and Bud Jenkins return from a business trip to Baltimore. Mrs Henry Jenkins Lola Jenkins and Anna Grubb spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Brubaker. Mr and Mrs Glen Burch visit Mr and Mrs J W Burch. Mary Esteph returns home after visiting friends in Washington. Frank Neville and wife of Boyce spend Sunday evening with A V Neville.
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