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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1915
Page
4
The Evening Star notes the Lusitania disaster recalls Titanic courage with a World editorial memory. It contrasts heroes and passengers who faced death without heroics, stating duty and country call even in mud stained trenches and last hours at sea.
The New York Sun contrasts two former presidents in a debate over national leadership. One roars and pursues partisan noise, risking harm to the President and unity, while the other, calm and prudent, urges restraint and patience to aid the nation in a period of great challenge. He supports the President and emphasizes understanding of the duty ahead.
Satirical quips from Puck parody a church wedding scene with comic references to a pastor father and busy ushers. The exchange mocks social pretensions and wallet watching during a christening and marriage ceremony.
The piece notes broad public and press consensus to defer to President Wilson on a national issue. It highlights support from influential leaders and everyday citizens, presenting unity as a rare compliment to the administration.
The Philadelphia Record notes a narrow channel lies ahead for the United States but the nation will not stray from its national morality and self-respect. It asserts broad backing for President Wilson from the American people, regardless of his decisions, and warns observers abroad will notice the pledge.
A verse narrative from the New York Herald describes a submarine stalking ships, firing missiles through hulls, sinking vessels, and sending crews to the deep. The lyric voice vows to hunt and harm, celebrating maritime predation and conquest beneath foggy seas.
A fragmented note discusses infant well being and the link between health and happiness, highlighting care, nourishment, and growth factors. The readable text emphasizes early life health as essential for joyful development.
A concise moral list outlining self reliance thrift discipline and prudent conduct. The rules encourage doing today what you can and avoiding unnecessary expenses or trouble while emphasizing self sufficiency and measured handling of challenges.
Mrs. Claude B. Larrick suffered a serious face injury stopping a runaway team but is recovering. Mrs. J. B. Harness visits her Romney father. B. S. Lafollette and R. A. Arnold report good fishing. F. C. Spaid hauls for L. F. Cline of Yellow Springs. B. A. Brill builds on his property. J. H. Johnson visits relatives in Winchester. Z. T. Larrick’s house narrowly escaped in a nearby fire that consumed another building.
Albin Virginia notes report Mr and Mrs W. Albin of Winchester visiting friends in the area. Henry Luttrell from Chestnut Grove spent time with locals last week. Ellis Jones of Winchester visited Mr and Mrs Howard Luttrell one day. J A Ashton returns home after staying with relatives near Martinsburg West Virginia. Edith Alkire called on Mrs W A Orndorff recently. Annie Russell of Fairmont West Virginia arrived to visit Mrs Annie R Hack and Mrs Charles L Bowly at Willow Lawn nearby.
Winchester resident Charles E. Rainsberger reports back relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney issues. He notes the first box brought great benefit and he continues to use them with splendid results, priced at 60 cents at dealers.
Dr W E Biederwolf ends a six week campaign in Hagerstown drawing 1300 to the sawdust trail amid a large Winchester turnout. The effort includes 600 in person restorations and 200 by letter, totaling 2100 trail-hitters. In Chambersburg the campaign reports 1748 trails and $4811 raised for evangelism.
Public auction in Winchester Virginia offers the William Pannett Home Place a 154 acre limestone farm with nine room house a bank barn and apple orchard. The sale requires one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by two bonds and a deed of trust with insurance. Trustees M M Lynch Warren Rice Roy P Duvall auctioneer. 4 20 4wk.
Trustees and special commissioners plan an auction on May 22 1915 at 11 a m in Winchester Virginia for a lot at 603 605 West Main Street with a frame dwelling and store room. Terms require one third cash and the rest in two annual installments with bonds and an insurance policy on the buildings.
The Frederick county committee appeals to residents near the proposed road extension for support to unlock about $16,000 in state funds. The plan splits costs 50 50 between state and county with the county matching labor and cash contributions to build the first mile and extend further as funds allow.
A series of candidate statements from 1916 show figures like William E. Smith Charles H Harper Avalonrd Crndo Co C Brannon and Otter R Baker announcing runs for Gainesboro District Supervisor and Northern District Commissioner of Revenue in Frederick County. They pledge to faithfully execute duties if elected and seek Democratic nomination.
Isaiah C. Roe and Herbert H. Shull announce bids for commissioner of revenue in the Southern District of a county subject to the Democratic primary. Both vow to faithfully perform duties if elected and to uphold office standards.
Commonwealth Attorney candidate T Russell Cather files for the Democratic primary on August 8. He pledges to pursue a strong anti crime platform and to advocate for centralized prosecution in Rick County.
The speaker announces candidacy for the House of Delegates subject to Democratic Party action. Mentioned is John M. St and Boyd R. Ricards as associated figures or references in the bid.
A candidate announces re-election plans for County Treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary on August 8. The statement urges qualified voters to support the current officeholder and notes ongoing campaign efforts.
Frederick Roenthein announces candidacy for Sheriff in the Democratic Primary on August 3. The message questions the current management and names Ree Her Pannet as potential candidate. Also, F D Good announces for Supervisor Back Creek District and Creek District Board of Supervisors in the Democratic primary.
J T McIlwee declares his candidacy for Supervisor of Frederick County Creek District subject to the Democratic party. He pledges to fulfill all duties to the best of his ability and to keep the people of Frederick County at heart if elected.
A campaign statement from H. F. Byrd declares intent to represent the tenth state senate district, comprising Winchester city and surrounding counties, pledging faithful and efficient administration without partiality and to protect the interests of Frederick County and Winchester City.
The text argues that under international law a submarine may not destroy an unarmed merchant vessel at sea until the crew's safety is ensured and the vessel is made a prize. It cites Admiral Semmes and a note from the Secretary of State, asserting that destruction is unlawful when lives remain at risk and only a bond may be required if capture occurs. Germany must meet this standard.
In Frederick County Circuit Court in 1915 Beulah F Mills seeks a mensa et matrimonio divorce from Geo H Mills. An affidavit states Mills is not a resident of the state. He must appear within 15 days or risk default. notice will be published weekly in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks.
In the Frederick County Circuit Court a decree orders a Master Commissioner in Chancery to report the real estate held by Alice M. Hillyard and Harrison L. Hillyard, separately and jointly, plus lien debts and priorities. Publication by Winchester Evening Star for four weeks is required to serve as summons. March 10, 1916.
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