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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
5
A timetable note places events for Harrison at 7 59 pm and Harrisonburg at 10 15 pm local time.
Viscount Bryce and a committee report to Premier Asquith condemning systematic massacres, looting, arson, and rape by German troops in Belgium. The findings detail widespread civilian murders and violations of the laws of war, urging global action to prevent such horrors after the war.
Queenstown reports identify Albert Lloyd Hopkins, president of Newport News Shipbuilding, among 28 Lusitania victims recovered. A British torpedo boat delivered 12 bodies, found 15 to 20 miles southwest of Fastnet, as the New York steamship sails from England with American victims including Charles Frohman.
The document presents a sixty one page official report with maps detailing army routes and devastation. It reports 11200 witnesses examined, with depositions taken by legally trained examiners instructed not to lead. Diaries from German dead and officers are included as extracts.
PAINTER HILL W Va May 15 A very enjoyable dinner was given Mrs Helen Campbell on her eightieth birthday by her children. At noon guests were invited to the dining room for an old time Virginia style dinner. Those present included Mr and Mrs P C Ambrose and family Mr and Mrs BE Campbell and family Mrs James Campbell Mrs J H Ambrose Mrs Hattie Chapman Mrs George Cochran Mrs Jacob Carbaugh Mrs Strother Tevault Mrs Warren Shepherd Mrs J D Rinker Mrs H B Dean Mrs EB Staples and children and Miss Cora Bailey About 4 oclock the guests left for home wishing Mrs Campbell many more happy birthdays.
Isaac Milton Racey of Zepp neighborhood died after a long illness at his home. He suffered blood trouble following a finger injury and had his left arm amputated at Memorial Hospital in Winchester. Funeral services led by Rev. John W. Link were held at St. James Church with burial in the adjacent cemetery. Age ten months and five days are noted for him. He is survived by daughters Mrs Alfred Bly and others.
Tannery and Rush of Bunker Hill West Virginia, along with Mia J. Y. Himelright of Star Tannery and Mrs. W. H. Strosnider of Zepp, are cited in a local family notice listing related names.
An old warning against calomel urges replacing it with Dodson's Liver Tone. The ad touts its vegetable formula, claims no salivation, and says it starts the liver without upset, promising a day’s energy and safe use for children.
Mrs Fermes of Crooksville Ohio writes that her daughter suffered a severe coughing spell with hemorrhage of the lungs. She cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy as highly recommended and reports relief after using it twice, leading to a full recovery. The testimonial notes availability everywhere.
Dr James Webster of Hancock Md preached at the Presbyterian church in Nineveh in his father’s absence. Mr and Mrs F K Weaver of Ont Royal visited near the village Thursday. Mrs Daniel S Hughes of Charles City Va returned home after visiting her mother Mrs Joseph A Miller. Miss Anna Fett of Front Royal visits her brother A S Fett. Mrs J F McKay and Miss Sable Cabell spent Friday in Front Royal.
Gelists hold daily services at Mace donia Church each evening at eight this week. Mrs. Isaac Shiley lodged with her father Jos A Smith while Mrs. J W Violette and Mrs W M Huber spent the day in town with friends.
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