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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
4
A Cambridge University roll lists fifty seven dead during March and April along with forty wounded and seven prisoners or missing. Biographies praise riverine triumphs and sports honors before noting the fallen, the wounded, and the captured in a martial record.
The Winchester 1842 period is recalled with Braddock’s late 18th century march and the colonial dames memorial. The Fourth of July 1842 temperance parade, church services, and sermons on civil liberty are described, alongside stories of a arrested clerk and a distressed woman’s fate.
The writer denounces modern civilization and Christianity as sinking morally, praising ancient pagan virtue. They condemn efforts to elevate prostitution to wife status, criticize English suffrage era actions, and attack Helen King Robinson for endorsing rewards for profligacy, ending with a patriotic jab at war baby rhetoric.
An ad extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy replacing dangerous calomel. It promises quick liver action, less sickness, no salivation, and suitability for children, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
In Nain Virginia on May 22 Mr and Mrs Will Parnlett hosted guests including Mr and Mrs John D Hartman Mr and Mrs M S Glaize Mr and Mrs W A Buncutter and Mr and Mrs James Lamp and daughters Louise and Virginia Lamp Ada Spence visited Miss Jessie Fries in Winchester Alice Osborne and Frank Silver of Winchester and James B Lindsay of Boyce spent Hopewell Sunday at Dr and Mrs M L Janney Seibert and Guy Smith attended a party at Mr and Mrs Smith home on Friday
A collection of political notices announces candidates for county offices in 1915. William E. Smith seeks Supervisor of Gainesboro. Avalond A. Freet and C. C. Brannon announce for Northern District Revenue Commissioner. Uther R. Baker pledges candidacy for Revenue Commissioner in Oregon County. all promise to perform duties to the best of ability if elected.
Three individuals announce Democratic primary bids for commissioner of Revenue Southern District Frederick County. F W Shenk, Isaac Roe, and Herbert H Shull pledge to faithfully perform duties if elected.
T RUSSELL CATHER announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Commonwealth's Attorney in Frederick County for the August 8 1915 primary. He pledges utmost effort for an efficient administration if elected. Also notes re election bids for state House of Delegates by JOHN M ST and ST BOYD R RICHARD RDS.
County Treasurer announces re election plan subject to the Democratic Primary on August 3 1915. He states continued assistance from R B Smith and respectfully asks all qualified voters for their support.
Three local notices announce candidacies for the Democratic primary on August 8, 1915. D Good seeks the Sheriff post and a Creek District supervisor seat, pledging to fulfill duties and serve the people if elected.
H. F. Byrd declares bid for State Senate in the tenth district including Frederick County and the City of Winchester pending Democratic Primary action. He pledges an efficient administration and practical governance.
A report says a crowd attended the sales at Martinsburg where heirs offered household goods in excellent condition. Buyers paid fancy prices while Mr. Jesse and others witnessed strong bargains as Mr. and Mrs. L. Y. Hamman move from Alb in to the Fries farm near Winchester.
The Daily Mail editorial on the new coalition cabinet warns Britain may face darker days and a possible German invasion. It suggests Germany could mobilize its fleet at a critical moment to intimidate the islands into peace on its terms.
The Star misnamed the first prize winner at the recent school fair. It should read Miss Reimann Recher of Winchester High School won first prize a set of cl au s shears for the hand made dress. Miss Mamie Legg of Middletown High School took second prize a fine cake. Miss Recher is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Recher of West Clifford Street.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a genuine internal treatment to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims non quack medicine status, cites a physician prescription, and promotes testimonials plus Hall's Early Pills for constipation.
Mrs. S. F. Grimes of Crooksville Ohio recounts a severe whooping cough episode in her daughter with a lung hemorrhage. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the cough relieved at once and the child was fully well after two bottles. The ad notes availability everywhere.
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