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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1915
Page
1
Berlin reports a formal German reply to the May 15 American note on Lusitania and other attacks. It says neutral ships are immune when not at fault, cites cases like Cushing and Gulflight, and notes investigations and possible indemnification. It alleges British flag abuse and identifies misidentification as factors.
The final installment of Mr Robert Y Conrad's address on Braddock outlines Morgan's act as a substitute fighter to save his captain from disgrace. It notes Braddock's slow advance, key events from June to July, and planning for an attack on Fort Duquesne, with terrain details of the Monongahela crossing.
Funeral services for John Hawkins, a well-known colored resident, aged 59, who died at 127 West Leicester Street from Bright’s disease, were held yesterday at Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church. The pastor Rev. W. P. Fisher led the ceremony with Revs. Randolph, Walker and Carter assisting. burial followed at Orrick.
Veterans of the Confederacy joined Union counterparts at Winchester National Cemetery for memorial ceremonies honoring about 5000 U S Army dead from Civil War battles and hospitals. Col George C Ross spoke as parade and services unfolded with lapsed weather, flowers, flags, and a flagstaff ceremony.
Monday evening at 780 p m the final recital features Part 1 Senior Recital Piano and Voice and Part 2 Operetta The Pearl of Sicily. Weather has cut receipts. admission 10 cents. Proceeds aid expenses and band. Maxwell service ad promotes prompt automobile service.
The Fort Loudoun Seminary final recital marks the end of its program tonight at the Empire Theatre starting at 7 30. The program includes piano solos by Regina Dun and Helen Saks, a piano rhapsody by Irene Keller, operetta The Pearl of Sicily, and a cast of students led by Helen Gassaway Jane Logan Eunice Owen Ruth Whitlock Helen Rice Agnella Bertha and others with dancers and Sea Nymphs. The event showcases student performances across music and dance numbers.
The Fort Loudoun Seminary baccalaureate service at the Presbyterian Church featured Rev. Dr. B. F. Wilson of Harrisonburg Va delivering a sermon on Seeing the Unseen from Hebrews XI 27. Aaugmented choir performed Mendelssohn pieces with vocal and instrumental solos enhancing the ceremony.
In Middletown Virginia the Agricultural High School held its annual events from May 23 to May 31. Rev J H Haley delivered the baccalaureate sermon. The senior class staged Miss Topay Turvy The Courtships of the Deacon. Ruth Ritter and Guyer Larrick earned declamation medals. Philip Bulmer won the Newport News Board of Trade essay medal on Our Merchant Marine. Field day featured the boys’ athletic display and diploma subjects in domestic science and art. The Larrick medal recipient was noted with other graduates, and salutatory and valedictory visas were delivered by Vivian Rondmondson and Edna Virginia Owings.
Advertises sale of four to nine year old mares and geldings for cavalry and artillery use. Specifies heights and weights, colors, and payment by grade. Lists inspection sites and dates across Lexington Staunton Cave Station Harrisonburg Monterey Headwater West Augusta New Market Luray Woodstock Strasburg Winchester and Charlestown with bidders to contact Garber Herring and Baker for supplies.
A free eye dispensary for the poor opens at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday June 3. Dr. Hunter H. McGuire will serve weekdays 3 to 5 pm with free examinations and treatment, furnishing glasses at cost. The room, dedicated to Mrs. Nannie Tucker McGuire and Mrs. Elizabeth Whiting Conrad Smith, houses advanced equipment and supports both white and colored patients in Winchester and Frederick County.
Leslie Shepherd of Dallas Texas who suffered a prolonged typhoid illness at home since last winter is reported to be recovering well according to a letter to his father in law Arthur Leafe from Mrs Shepherd. He endured several severe sinking spells but is now regaining strength and can sit up in a chair at intervals. He is connected with the Chicago and Alton Railroad as a district manager in Texas and comes from an old Berryville family.
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1, 1915 or an additional five percent will be added. The notice warns taxpayers of penalties and possible pipe assessments if not settled.
Washington officials receive cipher note from Germany on submarine warfare demands and protection for noncombatants. President Wilson plans prompt action but hints at possible concessions. cabinet meeting awaited for a fuller program while a second note to Germany may follow within 48 hours. In Europe Austrian troops retreat in the Adige valley as Italian forces advance, with bombardments near Rovereto and Rome reporting diplomatic movements.
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