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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1915
Page
4
Reports from Queenstown and Washington detail wireless warnings to the Lusitania and the ensuing disaster. Captain Turner and crew faced a rapid sinking, with timing and torpedo accounts disputed. U.S. President Wilson weighs a measured response while survivors and officials recount the chaotic scenes and rescue efforts.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia W W Carter sues Frank G Walter et al concerning a decree appointing a Master Commissioner to inventory R W Walter estate in Winchester. The commissioner will report debts taxes and liens, heirs and their interests, and settle accounts of the executors with notice by publication. Proceedings set for May 14 1915. further dates to be adjourned if needed.
Mrs Reginald Brooks famed Langhorne sister known as the Three Graces arrived aboard the St Louis in New York in mourning for Capt the Hon Douglas Pennant killed in France. She will stay in Virginia for six weeks and would not discuss her Red Cross work at Plymouth. Captain Pennant left his fortune to Mrs Brooks.
Green Spring Virginia May 10 Mr William E Stimmel and his bride former Miss Leora May Snider wed last week in Martinsburg West Virginia. The couple returned to the groom’s parents home for a wedding supper after the ceremony at the United Church.
Social notices report Mr E M DeHaven planning to build on his mountain farm last week. Guests included Mr and Mrs K H Strawbridge and family at White Hall with Mr and Mrs J 4 Lynn. The M W A band serenaded Mrs Ollie Summers for her birthday. Mother’s Day services were held with Rev Hamrick at Mount Pleasant and Rev Van Derlinder at Greenspring.
Mrs. William Hitt finishes a stay with Dr. and Mrs. A. H Hammond on South Main Street and departs for Washington this morning.
Berryville Virginia May 10 Mrs William Byrd Lee of Gloucester Virginia visiting relatives in town Mrs Hattie Dortch returned from Washington spent the winter at Mount Hebron for the summer Mrs W R Gregg returned to Washington home Rev William D Smith of Winchester was in town last week Mrs Jennie Campbell of Cleveland Ohio is a guest at Audley Mr Ralph Richardson of Chicago spent several days last week with his parents at Fairfield Mrs G H Williams of Washington spent several days at Audley last week Mr F William M Atkinson left for New York Sunday Miss Portia Baldwin returned from New Jersey Miss Minta Howell of Washington spent last week with her mother Emma Howell A party of fifteen young ladies from Miss Madeiras school in Washington spent the weekend at Upt on and Saturday they motored to Chester Mr Roger White of Washington spent Sunday in town Mr S K Harris returned from alter and is at Almeida
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza beth g Jefferson widow of William Jefferson was held at Paynes Chapel Ridgeway West Virginia on Thursday at 4 30 pm. The rites were led by Rev H Cannon Rev C M Heyser and Rev William R Hardesty with many family members and friends attending. She died after an operation in Charlestown Hospital and heart failure following a period of recovery. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Mr and Mrs J A Hinkle return to Stephens City Virginia after attending the Copelave in Cumberland Maryland. They traveled with Edward Campbell of Winchester and Dr and Mrs Stickley of Stephens City and their two youngest.
Mr and Mrs Loring A Cover with Mrs Harry R Kern and Mrs Harry K Russell depart this morning for Baltimore and Washington to spend several days.
Public notices state that all announcements will appear in this column until Telavery day for a five dollar fee.
William E. Smith declares candidacy for Democratic nomination for Gainesboro District Supervisor in Frederick County. Charles H. Harper also announces for the Democratic primary set for August 3, 1915, vowing to faithfully carry out duties if elected.
A flood of announcements from candidates in Frederick County Virginia and surrounding districts seeks the office of Commissioner of Revenue. Names include Avalon Orndoff Golembocknet Brannon Baker Shenck Roe and Berth Shull with pledges to faithfully perform duties if elected and to comply with party primary processes.
Commonwealth Attorney candidate T. Russell Cather enters the race for Frederick County with a pledge of a thorough and efficient administration if elected. Nomination subjected to the Democratic primary on August 3, 1915.
Boyd Richards announces candidacy for re election to the House of Delegates subject to Democratic primary action. John M S K also listed for the same post under the same condition.
Candidates announce bids for county treasurer and sheriff in the Frederick County Democratic Primary set for August 3 1915. Pannett seeks sheriff and a supervisor candidate from Back Creek District vows to serve on the Sack Creek District board.
A candidate announces for the office of Supervisor of Back Creek District subject to Democratic primary. The statement pledges to serve the people and honor their interests if elected.
An old advertisement touts Resinol Ointment as a century trusted remedy for skin troubles including pimples blackheads dandruff chafings and rashes. It claims medical endorsement and wide public use with prices of 50 cents for the ointment and 25 cents for soap.
Marlboro Virginia reports Mr James B Russell of Winchester improving the property with painting and renovations after purchasing a farm. Several residents recover from illnesses including pneumonia and grip and others visit relatives in Winchester and Clary. Apple orchards bloom suggesting a potentially large crop.
Relatives in Winchester report the death of Clayton W Hollis of Lamont Washington due to heart disease. Cremation occurred in Portland at his request. He was born November 20 1851 in Winchester and built a mercantile career across Oregon California and Washington where he led C W Hollis and Company. He was survived by a widow and two sons.
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