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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
1
Washington reports Secretary Tumulty says the President's course is decided and a note to Berlin will be published once ready. London notes renewed anti German rioting and calls to intern Germans as Kaiser tensions rise.
Dr Alfred Tucker a prominent Berryville physician with a long New York City career is critically ill after a severe sinking spell. He has shown slight improvement today but the worst is feared. Dr Thomas Lippitt of Berryville has been attending him, continuing the family medical care.
Officials say no coal orders issued as Navy Secretary Daniels has not confirmed rumors the Atlantic fleet trip through the Panama Canal has been abandoned.
The Winchester Gun Club held its weekly shoot on the club grounds near the Old Dominion Paper Company mill, drawing about ten shooters. The event featured keen prize competition and excellent scores, with an officer inviting any interested person to attend the Tuesday shoots as participants or spectators.
Ogden H. Hammond of New York was discharged from a Queenstown hospital and began searching for his wife with no trace found. He learned of a Mrs. Hammond who turned out to be a steerage passenger. her husband had drowned and she received money from him for clothing and fare home.
The Baltimore spot and May wheat closed at 1.56 per bushel, down half a cent from yesterday. The market tone remained unchanged as trading concluded in the afternoon session.
Small black leather purse with a PBS five dollar note and minor change inside, labeled ah ko. Return to the bear office for reward or identification.
George W. Webber aged 75 native of White Hall Frederick county died at his daughters home near Martinsburg two miles south at Big Spring after a hip fracture six weeks earlier He survived by eleven children three brothers and a late wife Rachel Adams The funeral will be held at 230 pm Thursday at his daughter's home with interment in Green Hill cemetery MartinsburgServices by Rev Hamrick and Rev Hansel Food served by Ladies Aid Society Friday at the Jolitte and Jolitte stand
A morning blaze began at 1 o clock in Harrisonburg damaging the City 5 and 10 Cent Co and I Iseman on North Main Street. Estimated losses range from 10 000 to 12 000 with heavy water damage to Iseman and minor damage to Ney and Sons ready made department. Insurance partly covers losses. The Whitmore and Hawkins hardware wareroom also suffered fire and water damage.
RICHMOND Va May 13 Efforts are to be made by Birmingham Ala to host the next Confederate Reunion The invitation will be delivered by Congressman J Thomas Heflin Captain John G Smith of Camp Wilcox Birmingham issued a formal request and Heflin gratefully accepted No invitation will have the support of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and of all the Confederate groups.
Exhibits for the echoo fair arrive from county schools and the building fills by morning. Pupils display culinary arts and boys’ products while police aid traffic. A parade line forms from John Kerr Public Schools at 11 o clock, traveling South Market to Piccadilly, Main, Water, Watlington, Washington, to Command.
Mr. C. Gough of near Mount Williams Frederick County boasted of breaking a local record by plowing harrowing and laying off one acre in ten and a half hours. He survived a seven year injury from a rabbit hunting accident and still works vigorously.
The Citizens' Band gave its first open air concert of the summer in the court house yard last evening. A large crowd enjoyed the program directed by Mr. Miller Jenkins. When the Star Spangled Banner was played, the band stood and many spectators removed their hats in a nationwide custom.
Five passenger Overland touring car listed at 375 dollars with a four passenger four cylinder model also available. Max W. B. handles listings in Huntsberry.
Mr. W. B. Lucas of Hotel Evans travelled from Washington where hotel men discussed launching The Capitol Tour. The itinerary runs from Wilmington through Baltimore Washington Fredericksburg Richmond Norfolk Lynchburg Natural Bridge Hot Springs Staunton Harrisonburg Luray Winchester Harpers Ferry Frederick Martinsburg Hagerstown and Gettysburg back to Wilmington. Hotels along the route will advertise local and historic points to lure motorists. Hotel Evans will be the local representative.
Seed corn offerings include Field, White, Yellow and Hasilage varieties along with Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn. H. H. Baker operates at 17 Court House Plaza. A cook is sought at 311 Fairmont Avenue.
The Lusitania survivors report Mrs. H. L. Gwyer, the Canadian Rev. H. L. Gwyer’s wife, nearly drowned when she fell overboard near the boat. A sudden surge of steam from the ship’s furnace funnel propelled her back to the surface and she was rescued ashore unscathed.
The Star notes the death of Mrs Martha 4d Lewis widow of Turner A Lewis at her home 515 South Braddock Street. She is survived by one adopted daughter Mrs Lester H Anderson formerly Miss Neva B Lewis. Funeral is Thursday at 3 PM with Rev W C Talbert officiating and burial in Mount Hebron ally lot. Dome ree Mrs E V Weems and sister Miss Susie Wells returned from a short visit to relatives.
A cable from Manchester states Miss Margaret Moffatt and Miss Annie Pearson travel to Queenstown to aid the search for Will Moffatt, presumed dead after the Lusitania torpedoing off the Irish coast. The sisters aim to identify bodies brought to shore as rescue operations continue.
Daniel Lambie, Roslyn coal miner, sails to England to join the British army to avenge his family drowned on the Lusitania. His wife and two daughters were en route to Scotland when disaster struck. Harry Birchall, another Roslyn miner, plans to wed in Scotland and return. he reports he is safe but cannot locate Mia, Lambie, or the children.
Invitations issued by the Colonial Dames of America in Virginia invite the public to the unveiling of Braddock Road memorials in Alexandria on May 26 and Winchester on May 27 1915. A brass cannon marker will be placed at the southeast corner of Alexandria City Hall square using cobble stones from local streets. The dedication is set for May 27 in Alexandria.
During the illness and death of my husband J. W. Spillman our neighbors and friends manifested many acts of kindness. We wish to express our appreciation and extend thanks for the thoughtful gestures received.
Official dispatches from Petrograd deny a general Russian defeat while noting a retreat in Galicia and the Carpathians after a nine day Austro German offensive. Russians retain arms and positions, with heavy losses for both sides. In the Baltic provinces German pressure eases as Russian forces advance. In the Black Sea, Russian vessels sink three Turkish ships near Somgul. French offensives south of Rheims continue with gains despite German night attacks near Loos.
Washington reports no official confirmation of Italy's declaration of war as of 11 o'clock. Diplomats note the likelihood of Italy joining the conflict and speculate Austria might cede territory to Italy if neutrality breaks. Italian safety, experts say, hinges on Teutonic defeat and possible Allied intervention.
W Le Falt, real estate exclusive, advertises eight to eight acre parcels within three miles of Winchester on good macadam pikes. He promises unusually cheap sale terms and urges buyers to contact No 11 and 18 Court Square in Winchester.
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