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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
5
The twenty seven members of the senior class will graduate May 12 at Union Theological The final exercises will include a graduation address by Rev. Dr. Alfred T. Graham of Lexington Virginia He is the son of the late Rev Dr James R Graham of Winchester.
A testimonial from Mrs. Fannie Cooper of Bridgeton New Jersey praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for reviving her strength and aiding care of her baby. The advertisement touts decades of use, claims to help with female illnesses including displacements inflammation and irregularities and offers confidential medical advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co at Lynn Massachusetts.
A detailed study notes farm women face loneliness overwork and limited social and educational opportunities. Many write that improvements are needed to ease drudgery and isolation, while some express contentment with farm life. Virginia respondent notes long marriage and shared housework with her husband.
An anecdotal testimonial from W. E. Carlisle of Bogalusa Alabama claims Vinol cured a long lasting chest cough and weakness. The ad credits cod liver oil and iron for tissue building and blood making and offers money back if no benefit to local customers.
In Martinsburg West Virginia May 5 1910 Rev Henry P Hamill officiated the first marriage service at Trinity Church South Parsonage Leora May Snyder daughter of James Snyder of Kentucky Avenue and William E Summell son of R S Stimmell of near White Hall Frederick County Virginia were the couple The bride wore blue with matching hat and gloves Only witnesses were the groom's parents The couple departed for the Stimmell home near White Hall and the groom will reside on his father’s farm with plans to live there.
Washington May 5 Secretary Bryan, meeting press correspondents, answered varied questions on the international situation and the Frye case then launched into a temperance talk. He praised the world becoming dry and invited attendees to sign a pledge issued by the National Abstainers' Union with Bryan as a witness.
In Nineveh Virginia on May 5 local residents report social visits and illnesses. Hugh Atwood of Front Royal spent Wednesday with friends, Virginia Shea visited her cousin Mrs. Robert White, and William Madigan has been ill with grip. Shirley Miller visited Washington friends, Herbert Wresler from Wisconsin stays with his father Mr. Jacobs, George Sowers visited Mrs. Sowers’ aunt Mrs. Jacob McKay, and Ed Madigan and family spent Sunday with his father. Nineveh Presbyterian Sunday School organized with a good attendance.
Mrs. Philip Bell and her son Billy of Rawson West Virginia visited her mother Mrs. Clarence Rodderfer in Wickliffe last week. Miss Alice Grubbs visited Mrs. Edward Reed in Charles Town. Reverdy Lewis of Berryville spent Friday with relatives in Auburn. Mrs. William A. Johnston returned home after a week with her daughter Mrs. J. W. Symons in Roxbury Massachusetts. Miss Kate Powers spent an evening with Mrs. R. B. Bani.
BOYCE Va May 5 relatives here have received news that Mr William N Wise 70 years old died Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs Preston Gibson in Leesburg He was a Confederate veteran and for many years adjutant of Clinton Hatcher Camp of Leesburg He is survived by a sister Miss Ella Van Devanter of Leesburg and one son Keith.
Staunton motor cycle champion Cary Taylor scaled Ellicotts Knob riding nearly the full distance under his own power on an Indian. A group of enthusiasts led by Eugene Dabney witnessed the feat as Taylor was sometimes forced to dismount and lift the machine over obstacles while the engine remained running.
The Virginia state forester launches a campaign to curb the annual forest fire destruction. Notices printed in large letters will be posted indoors and on outdoor cloth to warn timber owners and travelers about state laws and the duty to prevent and extinguish fires.
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