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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
4
A Collier's Weekly reflection on marriage and modern life emphasizes mutual good will, understanding between spouses, and the challenge of balancing self and partnership. It notes rising divorce risk, praises unity, and urges courage in loving despite changes in society and daily life.
A meditation on inner contentment from Walt Mason. The speaker lists simple comforts like a home, a stove, a book, and a rocking chair, arguing that wealth and distant travel do not bring joy. He concludes that true happiness sits behind one’s own door.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ebling Miss Alma Cox and Mr. George A Middleton all from New York City motored through the Shenandoah Valley and arrived in town last evening registering at Hotel Evans.
Advice column promotes giving a laxative to unhappy children and praises Caldwell's Gyrup Pepsin as a gentle non narcotic remedy. It claims a free trial bottle from Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello, Tila.
A large crowd attended Brucetown Virginia’s Sunday night children’s day exercises at the village church. The program featured songs recitations and a flag drill with many young performers and visitors from Paynes Chapel Rest and Burnt Factory iCrums and Winchester. Rev C McNeer preached and announced next circuit services are cancelled May 30.
London May 26 The new British cabinet announced early today shows Arthur J Balfour named first lord of the admiralty while Winston Spencer Churchill moves to Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster with nominal duties. Asquith remains prime minister. Lloyd George becomes minister of munitions.
An advertisement claiming Vinol, a cod liver and iron tonic, strengthens frail children, citing Mrs. Neibert and Mrs. Slack. It promises a money back guarantee if readers do not see benefits, urging parents to try a bottle for their sickly kids despite harsh winter conditions mentioned.
The document lists key British cabinet positions and holders including Sir Edward Grey for foreign affairs Lord Kitchener for war Andrew Bonar Law for colonies J Austen Chamberlain for India Lloyd George for munitions Balfour for first lord of the admiralty Runciman Long Churchill Birrell McKinnon Wood Selborne Harcourt Henderson and Sir Edward Carson as attorney general.
Notices indicate that announcements will appear in the Slur before the primary election day. The exact dates and recipients are not specified in the fragment.
William E. Smith announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Supervisor of Gainesboro District in Frederick County. He pledges to fulfill duties to the best of his ability and to prioritize the interests of local residents.
Multiple readers announce candidacies for the office of Commissioner of Revenue in Frederick County. Names include Avalond Orndoff Brannon and Veela Veela, with pledges to faithfully perform duties if elected and to seek party primary action.
List of county property deeds recorded with detailed grantors and grantees. Transactions include transfers near Winchester Middletown Stephenson and Gores for sums from $1 to $600 and parcels from one quarter to sixty five acres. Mrs Mary W Taylor of Washington visiting Opequon.
A dance is announced for this evening in the dining room of the new Hotel Jack in Winchester. The event starts at 9 o clock with young men of Winchester hosting the social gathering.
Notice to stockholders announcing the annual meeting and election of directors for one year, to be held at Jas. B. Russell's office in the city on Friday evening in 1916 at 8 p m. Signed by Secretary and Treasurer J. Fredgos S. BSie.
Several individuals declare candidacy for the Commissioner of Revenue in the Southern District. Fe W SHI ISAIAH C ROE and HERBERT H SHULL file notices subject to the Democratic primary and pledge to faithful duties if elected.
Nomination for Frederickary’s Commonwealth Attorney seeks the Democratic primary in 1915. If elected, utmost efforts to advance client administration. T. Russell Cather.
John M. Steck announces candidacy for re-election to the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary. Boyd R. Richards also seeks a seat in the House of Delegates under the same party process.
Cc R McCann announces candidacy for re election to Cooney treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary on August 3 1915 He asks support of all qualified voters and notes continued assistance from R S Smith in office efforts
Public notices announce bids for sheriff and supervisor positions in Ak County and Back Creek District under the Democratic primary set for August 8, 1915. Luther Pannet, F D Good, and J T McIlwee seek voter support, pledging to uphold duties and county interests.
OH F Byrd declares run for the State Senate for the tenth senatorial district comprising Winchester Frederick and Shenandoah counties. He pledges faithful and efficient administration and to represent the counties and Winchester if elected.
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