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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
5
May timetable lists Carlisle Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg routes with arrival and departure times including 7 25, 8 56, 9 24, 9 45, 10 10, 10 46, 11 06, 11 20, 2 15, 3 46. Bas-New York Pa Sta connections to Philadelphia and New York are noted with fares.
Schedule fragment shows a parlor car service on November 22 1914 linking Washington Alexburg and Harrisonburg with a stop in risonbure.
The ad outlines tire enhancements including thicker all weather tread and inner tubes increased by 140 percent. It notes ongoing high R and D spending of 106 000 dollars yearly to pursue improvements and questions if removing features would let Goodyear sustain top pricing. It mentions a 45 percent overall price reduction implemented February 1st and claims Goodyear tires offer best value to customers.
A meeting will be held at Round Hill school house regarding the upcoming school fair on May date. Community members are urged to attend to discuss plans, volunteers, and preparations.
The pallbearers at the funeral of the late Mrs. George Summel, whose remains were interred in Mount He Aron Cemetery, were Messrs. Lewis and Jol.
Modern Woodmen groups at Capon Bridge consolidate with the local camp after a Saturday night gathering on Episcopal business. Attendees enjoyed music and a cordial session as the order grows. Visitors include William McIntyre and his son Carl from near Peoria Illinois. More visitors and local members attended, with Dr. and Mrs. R. Anderson recently in Baltimore. An all day Ebenezer meeting is planned for next Sunday. Meredith Anderson, once ill, is back at work.
Vienna correspondence reports preparations for the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Fairfax May 12 to 16. The opening includes a reception after the first meeting, a buffet luncheon by the Misses Moore, a talk on Inca civilization by Mrs. William Jennings Bryan, club reports Thursday, and a Friday alliance tea hosted by Mrs. Woolley. President Wilson will receive the federation at the White House Saturday.
Kenneth N. Gilpin defends himself against a circulating rumor while naming William T. Lewis Commonwealth's attorney Sheriff George H. Levi and Sergeant Felther as involved in arrests. He asserts no party is responsible for starting the charge and appeals for fairness during his legislative campaign.
The court delivered a not guilty verdict for Keating after a packed courtroom applauded. Justice Schilling capped arguments at one hour per side as prosecutors conceded some flaws in Mrs. Keating’s testimony though claimed it remained credible on key points.
The report details ongoing cases in the superior court involving Justice Keating and his wife. Earlier, a battery case was resolved, and now two suits proceed: Justice Keating files for divorce on cruelty grounds, while Mrs. Keating sues Mrs. A Reyburn, alleging alienation of affection. Reyburn is described as a wealthy divorcee with involvement as an attorney in some matters.
Americans beat Boston 1 to 0 while Washington shut out Cleveland 1 0. Chicago won 2 0 over Philadelphia as New York edged Detroit 5 2. St Louis 2 Cincinnati 0 and New York 4 Philadelphia 2. Boston 6 Philadelphia 2 and Boston 6 Brooklyn 1. St Louis Pittsburgh unclear with Federals Baltimore 4 Chicago 3. Kansas City Buffalo and Pittsburgh Newark rain cuts games.
Closing exercises mark the end of a term at Larrick's School in Rock Enon Springs Virginia on May 6. Arthur Larrick led activities including baseball and the game Tag the Rabbit with an evening program featuring recitations songs and selections by local students and visiting guests.
Advert reads Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable spring health tonic and blood purifier. It claims to purify impure blood, boost digestion and appetite, and build strength quickly. Includes testimonial note of Miss Kitty Parker visiting Roanoke, Va. and Mr and Mrs F N ae tom.
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