This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1915
Page
1
Bulgarian stance reported. Austro German guns press Russia ultimatum with calls for mobilization. Bulgaria states it will mobilize immediately if needed, signaling rising tensions in the region.
Dr. Dumba and his wife depart New York for Austria amid reports of progress with the Arabic incident. Secretary Lansing says progress made after a White House meeting. Von Bernstorff declares the Arabic question settled. Allies prepare Balkan campaign as Greek and Bulgarian tensions rise.
The grand jury of Frederick County returns true bills against William J. Brown, accused of murdering his father John W. Brown in Nain, and Walter Banks, charged with fatally shooting Peter Myers in Middletown. Brown’s trial is set for next Monday with Herbert S. Larrick prosecuting. Banks awaits a date.
Notice by Henry M. Baker for Dan Wuille and Co of London England offering space for exporting apples at lower rates. Reserve space for October now. Also mentions fall millinery at Miss Wierman’s 17 W Piccadilly St. and Ginn and Company local agency supplying books for local schools. Various mentions of residents visiting or being in this city.
Hotel Jack switches from horse drawn bus to a Ford motor bus for guest shuttling. An experienced driver provides lessons to James Harden the train porter who will soon handle the vehicle like a veteran. The bus was furnished by J Howard Cather, Ford agent of Winchester.
Washington Oct 5. President Wilson Secretary Daniels and Rep Padgett propose building a new class of battle cruisers costing 18 million each with speed of 35 knots and flagship size to match the largest dreadnoughts. A submarine defense flotilla for both coasts is also urged as part of the plan.
Orchard suppliers in Winchester area urged to plant apple and peach trees and other fruit stock from Mountain View Nursery Co at Williamsport Maryland. Quick shipment via Cumberland Valley and Baltimore and Ohio railroads with low freight rates and ornamental shade shrubs offered.
A short pitch arguing a 10 percent tax advance would provoke protest yet taxes are minor against family spendings. It urges timely payment to save 3 percent, claims Jolliffe's offers over 10 percent savings, sometimes up to 60 percent, and previews Thornhill Roller wagons bearing wagons with 40 percent more load per horse power.
Manocuring and scalp treatment offered by Miss Wierman. Dandruff removed and scalp made healthy. Located at 17 W. Piccadilly St with Bell Phone contact through Court House Plaza. Also promotes Timothy Clover and all grass and field seeds by H. H. Baker.
Public sale of the Jesse Fries property advertised on page 2 for six farms and four houses and lots. Lost: keys on a ring. Reward offered for return to Star Offices.
The Weather Bureau forecast frost in the mountainous regions of Virginia tonight. After sunny spells and warm rains from the south, cooler air is expected to move in, turning early October days to chill and prompting wrap use tomorrow.
Mrs. Azemia Shepherd widow of Henry Shepherd formerly of Wild Goose farm near Shepherdstown died Saturday evening in Shepherdstown at an advanced age. She was a Miss McLean of New Orleans. Surviving are three sons R. D. McLean Shepherd of Washington D C well known on the stage William J and J Augustine Shepherd of Shepherdstown.
The State Department cables Ambassador Morgenthau in Constantinople to tell the Turkish foreign minister that U S public sentiment over Armenian atrocities could threaten friendly relations if massacres do not stop. The message avoids a showdown but warns of consequences. Also a classified ad notes a fruit exchange seeking five thousand barrels of York Imperials at 2.76 with commission.
Mr. Lewis E. Gruver of North Kent Street was moved from his home to Winchester Memorial Hospital where Dr. Robert Glass is caring for him. Friends express hope for his speedy recovery and convey greetings. Read Moling and Seal's Sunshine Coats and Pleasing Make Jacket waits. as Apett
Richmond report details Virginia State finances with a beginning balance of 861 771.33 on October 1, 1915, up from 635 417.83 in 1914. Receipts from all sources rose from 7 061 641 in 1912 to 8 210 925.35 in 1915, while disbursements remained under 8 million. The article notes the impact of a new tax system and references a continuation on page six.
Mr. J. S. Hardeman I. H. C. motor truck. Mr. Henry McVicar I. H. C. motor truck. Mr. Sandy Baker Jr. Baby Grand Chevrolet touring car. Mr. Linden Singless Opequon Va Four-ninety Chevrolet touring car.
Advertisement touts La Resista corsets priced at 1.00 dollar to create a neat trim silhouette. Miss Wierman offers fittings at 17 West Piccadilly Street.
Funeral services were held at the aunts home at 4 o clock Monday for Mamie Marie Cave nine months daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Cave who died at their home from cholera infantum after several weeks illness She is survived by her parents and one brother Granville Cave Interment was in the Methodist Cemetery Rev Ashley officiated Also noted were visits by Mrs William R R Hillyard and Miss Virgie Hillyard to Baltimore and Mr and Mrs T J Joplitte to Balti shore.
The Hagenbeck-Wallace show spent Sunday in Winchester with two performances drawing about 10 000 attendees. Attendance was strong across both matinee and evening shows, plus the side and wild west attractions, and receipts were better than at any stop since Detroit. The Baltimore and Ohio route carried the traveling circus onward to Harrisonburg.
The regular monthly meeting of the Common Council is set for 8 oclock. Several committees may act on items. The city manager plan, discussed recently, is expected to be brought to the Council for consideration. A civic league committee previously favored the plan and urged council discussion.
May go to Florida. E M Houston commander Mulligan Post Grand Army at the Republic has returned from the Washington G A R reunion. He reports an enjoyable trip and plans winter in Florida. Mrs W B Woodruff leaves for New York after summer at Massey home. Wilton Stuart of White Post visits. Richard Griffith heads to Shenandoah Valley river area.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.