War's Horrors Across Ages and a Local Satirical Verse
An essay compares historical cruelties from Joshua to Sherman and Alva, noting recurring human violence. It then introduces a humorous, rambling verse about a tired clerk in a stale store, his May day escape, and a comically painful tale of worms and old-age remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of
Jordan
Duke of
Alva
Netherlands
Cromwell
Ireland
Sherman
Georgia
Memphis
Personal Notes From Berryville in May
Berryville notes list local residents and visitors. The Rev. Edward Wall attended Episcopal council in Alexandria. G A Bowen spent days in Washington. Rev. D W Melver attended Newport News assembly. Ida Morgan visited relatives in Winchester. Annie Moore visits Baltimore. Bettie Hilleary from Philadelphia visits Mrs Baker. Redman Boyer of Philadelphia visits Mrs Lewin at Fielding. S M Taylor returns from Richmond and plans a California summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Bowen
Washington
D. W. Melver
General Assembly
Newport News
Ida Morgan
Winchester
Annie Moore
Baltimore
Bettie Hilleary
Philadelphia
H. W. Baker
Redman Boyer
C. C. Lewin
Fielding
Reception for Colonial Dames in Winchester
The Century Club and the United Daughters of the Confederacy will host an afternoon tea at Mrs. D. B. Conrad on West Water Street. Colonial Dames visiting Winchester May 27 to place a cannon marking General Braddock’s march. They will tour Mrs. Conrad’s horse after the ceremony and meet local civic and educational representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
United Daughters of the Confederacy
D. B. Conrad
West Water Street
Winchester
General Braddock
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Men to Meet in Brunswick
A meeting of the Baltimore Cumberland and Shenandoah divisions employes will be held Wednesday evening in Red Men's Hall Brunswick. J D Crummitt Cumberland division engineer will chair. Topics include Train Service and Handling Train Order Loop Its Use and Abuse Care of Road and Terminals and Miscellaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men’s Hall
Brunswick
Baltimore, Cumberland and
Shenandoah
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
J. D. Crummitt
Cumberland
Marconi Plans Return to Italy Amid Telefunken Case
In New York on May 22, Guglielmo Marconi said he must return to Italy and that war is near. He claimed charge of all wireless stations for the Italian army and would not stay for money, as his case against Telefunken, owner of Sayville wireless station, was postponed before Judge Veeder in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Italy
Washington
Guglielmo Marconi
Telefunken Company
Sayville
Veeder
Brooklyn
Walks 700 Miles To Attend Reunion
Arthur Pope Murray, a 70 year old Confederate Army veteran from Murfreesboro Tenn, arrived in Richmond after a 700 mile walk to reach a reunion. He formerly served in the Alexandria Light Artillery Kemper's Battery and wore his Confederate uniform on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pope Murray
Alexandria
Private of Kemper's Battery at Richmond Arrival
Mr. Murray began by noting what a private of Kemper's battery could do. He was overjoyed upon arrival in Richmond when Mr. Sheram did not appear. With only sixty cents to his name, he remained unbothered about his future plans.
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Kemper
Made fraternity head named Ralph Snapp in Washington
Ralph Snapp of this city has been elected grand master of the Alpha Alpha Chapter of the Delta Sigma Delta fraternity at Georgetown University Washington. He studies dentistry and the fraternity is one of the oldest dental organizations in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Snapp
Georgetown University
Washington
Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity
59000 Fish For Potomac Release At Cumberland
A report notes 24,000 yellow perch were released into the Potomac River at Cumberland a few days ago, part of a fish stocking effort. The article references the Potomac and Cumberland location and mentions ongoing wildlife management actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac River
Cumberland
Artahnantt
Winchester youths attend Strasburg dance hosted by local group
A large number of Winchester youths joined a Friday night dance in Strasburg hosted by the town's younger social set. The Winchester guests returned on Saturday. Music was supplied by an orchestra from the Stonewall Brigade Band of Taunton, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Strasburg
Winchester
E Stonewall
Taunton
Pastor and Wife Visit Elon College Activities
Rev. W. Walters, pastor of the Christian Church, and Mrs. Walters left Saturday for Elon College North Carolina to attend football exercises, where Rev. Walters serves as a trustee. They will also visit the former's parents at Burlington North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. '. Walters
The
Christian Church
Braddock's Sash and the Patriot Tale
A 1900 poem recounts Braddock's sash bearing his blood at the fatal field, linking Washington Braddock Taylor and the Alamo. The relic travels through time to Virginia and a modern keeper, Mrs Dandridge, who preserves it in a city famed for gallant deeds.
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Fort Duquesne
Braddock
Alamo
Ana
Taylor
Brave Braddock
Mrs. Dandridge
Italy Declares War on Austria Hungary
Italy declares war on Austria Hungary effective from the fourth of the month following a formal note. King Victor Emmanuel II states Italy is at war with Austria Hungary and will take measures to safeguard Italian rights and interests. Passports will be issued to Austro Hungarian ambassadors in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Austro-Hungary
Austria-Hungary
Rome
Dean's Kidney Pills Backed By Winchester Testimony
Winchester resident Mrs. D H Anderson testifies to relief after taking Dean's Kidney Pills. She describes sharp back pains and mobility issues but says after a few doses her back felt easier and kidneys returned to normal, with no trouble since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Winchester
D. H. Anderson
S. Main St
More Wonders in Electricity Predicted
Alexander Graham Bell received the Edison medal from the American Institute of Electrical Engineers for meritorious achievement in electrical science. John J. Carty and Thomas A. Watson spoke of early experiments leading to speech by wire. Bell urged continued invention and envisioned transmitting thoughts by electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander Graham Bell
Edison
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
John J. Carty
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Panama-Pacific
San Francisco
Thomas A. Watson
Bell
McCarty
Covington Woman Praises Vinol Health Gain
Mrs. ALEX. HUBBARD of Covington KY reports severe cough and fatigue improved after using Vinol, a cod liver and iron tonic. The testimonial claims renewed strength, appetite and vitality for a family of four, after prior remedies failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Alex. Hubbard
Harper Seeks Democratic Nomination for Frederick District
A candidate declares for the Democratic nomination in Frederick District, pledging to serve with the people's interests first and to fulfill duties to the best of ability if elected in August 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Willi E. Smith
Democra
Bomedal
Rominatan
Deneevites
Aales H. Harper
Campaign notices for Frederick County Commissioner of Revenue
A collection of fragmented notices announces candidates for Commissioner of Revenue in Frederick County’s Northern and Southern Districts. Names include VALOND ORNDOFF, C BRANNON, LUTHER R. BAKER, WW. SHENK, ISAIAH C ROE, HERBERT H SHULL, with pledges to perform duties faithfully if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Gaines
Frederick County
Sam
Uther R. Baker
Iise
Ann
Herbert H. Shull
Russell Cather Seeks Nomination for Commonwealth Attorney
A candidate announces for the Commonwealth Attorney nomination. T Russell Cather commits to a thorough, centrist administration if elected and asks for support for the senate race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Senate
Iugust
Cent
T. Russell Cather
Steck announces re election bid for House of Delegates
The document records Del H M Steck declaring candidacy for re election to the House of Delegates under the Democratic party. It also notes Boyd R Rice as a candidate or related figure in the same context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of
Re-election bid for County Treasurer McCann with Smith support
Cc. R. McCann announces candidacy for re-election as County Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary in August 1915. He pledges continued assistance from R B Smith and respectfully seeks the support of all qualified voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 8. Smith
Luther Pannett Seeks Frederick County Sheriff Nomination in Democratic Primary
Luther Pannett announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Frederick County subject to the Democratic Primary on March 3, 1915, asking supporters who were satisfied with his management to back him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Repti
Luther Pannett
Frederick County Supervisor Candidate Notices
F D Good announces candidacy for member of the Board of Supervisors Back Creek District subject to the Democratic primary. T McIlwee also announces for Supervisor Creek District, pledging to fulfill duties and serve county residents to the best of ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Creek
Board of Supervisors
Creek Ditrict
County of Frederick
T. McIlwee
State Senate Run Proposed for Winchester Areas
A candidate announces intent to seek the State Senate for the tenth district covering Winchester and Frederick and Shenandoah counties. He pledges faithful administration and impartial advocacy for Winchester, Frederick, Shenandoah counties, and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Winchester
Coun
Frederick
Shenandoah
Wnchester
H. F
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Star
Evening Star Publishing Company
Virginia
Harry Flood Byko
Unite
Pone
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Berryville
Edward Wall
Episcopal Council
Marconi
Sonneborn’s Specials
Someborn’ S
North Main Street
Jno. S. Solenberger & Co
Strathmore
Poland
Berkshires
Strathmore Orchard CO. (Inc
Mt. Jackson
Geo. W. Kurtz
Potomac
S. L. Laren
E. Water St
Win
Braddoe
Nemo
Agat
France
England
Mexico
Victor
Avarna
Mrs. Hn
OP Revenue
Northern District
Valond Orndoff
Pry
Offen
Witeles
C. Brannon
Isaiah C, Roe
Commonwealth Attorney
House OF Delegates
del . H. M. Steck
Cc. R. McCann
F. D. Good
STATE
DR. H. S Whitacre
Osteopat
Martinsburg
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