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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1916
Page
4
The notice lists publication details for The Evening Star and Morning News and related papers. It shows mail classifications and annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly subscription prices in advance. Public notice format indicates post office handling in Winchester Virginia.
The Star commends Mayor Julian F. Ward and Winchester police for enforcing a speed ordinance. Between Monday evening and today eight arrests were made by plainclothes officers. One defendant was excused. others were fined. The article notes enforcement will curb reckless driving and bans car cut-outs within city limits.
The Rockbridge county convention endorsed Flood and anti-organization leaders doubt beating Flood. Senator Anderson praised Wilson but warned he needs Congress, while Flood's energy and role as foreign relations chair bolster Wilson. A letter argues Republicans have no viable nominee against Flood and leans to the Colonel, warning against disunity.
Samuel Smiley in the New York World voices opposition to harsh punishment and calls for the Republican Party to back Wilson if not Colonel Roosevelt. He criticizes Henry Ford and Henry Ford supporters, cites perceived internal prejudice, and argues patriots should lead the party rather than Penroses.
A poem portrays Uncle Sam as patient yet provoked by repeated wrongs. It warns that continued mocking and mischief will trigger a decisive response, with Uncle Sam shedding restraint and delivering a strong, final stand against oppressors. The piece emphasizes patriotism and inevitability of national reaction.
Citizens debate the transition from town to second class city as tollgate keepers defy laws inside city lines. Legislators exempted Rockingham county from some provisions, while supporters and opponents spar over liquor bath implications. Local officials like Constable L D Patterson and Magistrate Barman lose posts due to residency and jurisdiction changes.
A poetic excerpt from Bret Harte expresses a national call to arms with a drum voice urging the people to unite and face fate together. The trumpet summons a chosen people and the nation’s heart answers in resolve.
Reports from the Caucasus and Saloniki describe Turkish attacks on Rus front lines and 14 civilian deaths from an aerial strike near Majadagh. Italian troops attacked Austrian lines near San Martino and were repulsed. British destroyers claim a Zeppelin down off Norway. French Verdun positions were bombarded with no infantry assault. A German thrust south of Roye was repulsed. France aims for peace terms only at Germany's request, says President Poincare. Italian actions target Austro-Hungarian submarines as Malta and neighboring seas face heightened naval moves.
Winchester carpenter B H Leathers reports kidney trouble at night with frequent urination and back weakness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills his condition improved, with better rest and stronger back. The medicine costs 50 cents and is sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, distributes the product.
List of unclaimed letters remaining at Winchester post office for the week ending May 18 1916. Addressees include G F Bailey Gertrude Brown E C Brooks Charles Fisher Randolph T Hoffman two letters Lester Lehman Mrs Pp P Nelson Jack Reed William J W Libe rt Miss Antoinette Co Markell Frederick Md arrived in town Saturday evening guest of Misses Fuller at their home on Washington Street.
Small ad line promotes advertising in The Star newspaper with a promise of returns and visibility for local businesses seeking affordable promotion.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County on April 26 1916 special commissioner will sell at public auction May 24 1916 at 11 o clock in front of the county courthouse Winchester Va the southwest corner lot at Braddock and Monmouth streets No 601 S Braddock St fronting 58 ft 10 in and 182 ft 2 in deep improved by a brick dwelling with modern conveniences One third cash balance in two equal annual installments bonds notes and a trust deed with insurance security provided by the purchaser officers certify bond and security satisfactory to law.
Trustees announce a public auction in Winchester Va on June 10 1916 at 11 pm in front of the County Court House. The property on East Lane and Piccadilly Street is a new double frame dwelling with a store suitable for boarding or grocery use. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments with bonds and deed of trust, insured.
Trust deed dated January 21 1911 records conveyance to C M Fletcher. Trustee Harry R Kern to sell at public auction in Winchester Virginia at 11 am Monday June 5 1916. Property lies east of Kernstown in Frederick County about 23 acres with improvements and two roads. Terms: one half cash on day of sale, balance in one year with purchaser bonds at six percent secured by deed of trust.
Cedar Grove notes report local visits as Mr and Mrs Barrett called on Mr and Mrs Grant Clark. Miss Fannie Lilliard from Winchester visits Misses Suice and Hazel Smith. Farmers busy plowing and planting corn. Mr and Mrs Kirk Dicks and Mr and Mrs Roy Hott visit Mr and Mrs D A Smith. Jesse Dix family visits Clifton Pitcock. Mrs Andrew Dunn and two children return to Hagerstown Md after visiting. Mrs Edward Lynn and daughter Love call on friends recently.
Under a Frederick County Virginia decree in Pansey Wright vs Shephard Strother and others dated February 29 1916, Special Commissioners will sell at noon a productive limestone farm with a stone house bank barn and outbuildings. It includes 12 acres of bearing apple and 10 acres of bearing peach orchards near an apple shipping station on the Cumberland Valley Railroad. Rent is $500 to March 1 1917. sale subject to tenant rights. Purchase options include one third cash day of sale and two thirds via two promissory notes, or full cash. Located in the county seat jurisdiction with bond and insurance requirements and an auctioneer listed.
A brief notice reports that a person named Cook is urgently sought by local authorities. Details are limited in the readable text, but the appeal stresses immediate action and cooperation.
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