Evening Star Post Office entry at Winchester Virginia
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as 2nd class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1915
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as 2nd class mail matter.
The piece contrasts Germany’s military efficiency with its diplomatic failures. It notes the Kaiser misjudged British neutrality and Italian alignment and suggests war burdens exceed expectations. The author cites Bismarck’s caution about enemy numbers.
The government placed an 18 000 fourteen inch shell contract, the largest since the Spanish war. The shells are said for Panama Canal forts and harbor defenses, though the 14 inch gun is mainly used on battleships. The move may please critics of arms shipments as unneutral.
A poem contrasts laboring men and stall-fed dames critiquing idle wealth and vanity. It laments wives who chase fashion and riches while workers toil, praising homemakers and workers as noble. The piece condemns luxury and social divergence, ending with a call for labor and virtue.
The account recalls General Braddock's bold routes and risks in crossing rivers and maneuvering through enemy terrain. Washington's counsel to use Virginia rangers skilled in Indian fighting is highlighted as a strategic contrast to Braddock's plan.
The report recounts the Braddock expedition's July crossing under Col. Gage and Sir John St. Clair, Braddock directing a fractured advance through forested terrain. Fire and confusion raged as Virginia troops and regulars fought a deadly rearward retreat with heavy losses and brave officer resistance.
The narrative recalls a retreat through Winchester where a sash fixed to saddles marked the final line. The baggage and artillery were abandoned with pursuers yielding the chase. Virginia troops suffered heavily as one company nearly wiped out and others lost officers. about one hundred men halted near the river ford as Braddock and Washington tended wounds.
The narrative describes Braddock’s retreat after his defeat at Great Meadows on July 13, his inability to ride, and his burial on the road with troops passing over the grave to hide it from Indians. Washington and Stewart honored him, while Irving and historians assess his conduct and legacy.
Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd entertained several days ago at her Amherst street home with a children's party in honor of young Mr Joseph England who with his mother is visiting Mrs Byrd.
J. H. Cooper of Winchester testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills treat kidney disorders and backache, noting the medicine regulates kidney action after a few doses. Price 50 cents at dealers. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
William E Smith announces candidacy for Gainesboro District supervisor on the Democratic ticket. Charles H Harper enters as a competing candidate for the same primary, pledging to serve Frederick County and the people.
Local notices show multiple residents declaring candidacy for the Northern District of Frederick County Commissioner of Revenue. C Brannon announces re election aims and pledges to faithfully perform duties pending Democratic action. Luther R Baker requests voter support and pledges to carry out office duties to the best of ability for the Northern District.
Isaiah C. Roe and Herbert H. Shull announce their candidacies for Commissioner of Revenue in the Southern District of Frederick County subject to the Democratic primary. Each pledges to faithfully perform the duties of the office if elected.
Rev and Mrs Luke R Markwood spent several days in town as guests of Mr and Mrs Lewis Bromley and have now returned to Front Royal Virginia They met many old friends during their stay The former served four years as pastor of the Winchester circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South
Mrs. Buckner widow of Lt General Simon Bolivar Buckner and her son Lt Sim Buckner arrive in Richmond to join Confederate reunion activities as prominent guests. They will call on General and Mrs. Cox at 609 West Grace Street during their stay.
An early 20th century digest and health ad touts appetite and digestion issues. It endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a natural gentle remedy to relieve indigestion constipation headaches belching and intestinal congestion. Sold in drug stores.
Russell Cather declares candidacy for Commonwealth Attorney. He pledges to support a just administration and to serve the county with diligence, outlining his intent to run in the upcoming election cycle.
A candidate announces re election to the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary. Boyd R Istards is listed as a supporting name in the same notice.
CG. R. McCANN declares candidacy for re election as treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary in August 1915. He seeks continued assistance from Mr. R B. Smith and respectfully asks all qualified voters for support.
L Ther Pannett declares candidacy for sheriff of Frederick County subject to the Democratic Primary on March 3, 1915, asking supporters who favor the current management to back his bid.
F D Good announces his candidacy for member of the Board of Supervisors Back Creek District subject to the Democratic party. He pledges to faithfully perform duties if elected and to fulfill the office to the best of his ability, serving the people.
A candidate announces seeking the Democratic nomination for the State Senate in the tenth senatorial district covering Winchester and parts of Frederick and Shenandoah counties. The statement outlines intent to run subject to primary action.
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