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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1915
Page
4
Union unanimously by the Frederick County Democratic Committee on Sept 4 1915 to call voters attention to the August 8 Democratic primary held under state law. The committee notes participants are pledged to support Democratic nominees in the November election.
The Adelphia meeting of elder brothers and friends signals a shift in public mood as youths pursue self-improvement through Scouting. The text praises the Scout Manual, noting the arduous path to expertise in crafts and the formation of discipline and obedience, likening it to modern knighthood for peaceful, civilized life.
The piece discusses how royal and presidential matchmaking draws public scrutiny from the moment a mate is chosen to the first appearance of the engagement ring. It portrays the President as patient, dignified, and a public courier while the nation watches every personal detail.
A fragmented society list mentions Levan Bailey of Winchester Mrs A C Moore 80 M JWr ank Miss Gladys Parish and Master Kenneth Adams among prominent community names.
Cedar Grove Virginia notes record funeral attendance for John Shane in Gainesboro. Visitors include Mrs Ferguson and daughter from Cumberland Maryland, Fries family relations, and Lile Fries in Mary Virginia. The local school reopens Monday with Preston Parlett as teacher. Mrs Mattie Roberts visited the Miller home.
Members of the Society of Friends of Winchester and Frederick county plan to attend the Baltimore yearly meeting starting Saturday October 23 and running to Thursday. The opening events include a 2 PM meeting of ministry and counsel and an 8:30 PM public meeting on warfare and preparedness with FE Clarkson Wilson presiding. Dr Henry T Hod England will join as guest speaker. J E Sisson of Hollidaysburg arrived in the city for a multi day business trip and is registered at Hotel Evans.
Walt Mason warns against spreading false tales about Alexander claiming he has a wooden arm or limb. The poem shows rumors multiplying through neighbors and causing harm, urging readers to reject fake stories and avoid escalating a lie into violence.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes a shift in view from seeing Boy Scouts as mere child soldiers to recognizing the movement as a serious civic program. The piece highlights growing public regard and the movement’s expanded reach and legitimacy.
Gainesboro notes show Mr and Mrs B F DeHaven visiting daughter Mrs Rich Flowers at Welltown last week. A quarterly meeting is set for November 6 and 7 with presiding elder and Rev Van Der Linden, inviting all. Rev Mr Van Derlinden 16 continues meetings at Greenspring this week. Charles Baker and family are visiting here while some relatives visited Judge and Mrs on Sunday.
A stranger entered City Hall seeking a permit to sell needle threaders without paying the license tax. Commissioner J. J. Maphis refused without tax payment, the man became abusive, and an officer ejected him from the office.
Captain James Elliott Cook, age 76, a Union Army veteran from Pennsylvania, died in Charlottesville at University Hospital. His funeral and interment were held in Bentonville, Warren County. He married Frances Updike of Browntown and is survived by four children J C Cook, Lula Updike, Mrs. French Williamson, and Giles Cook.
An Essex County physician failed to register his baby's birth, disqualifying the child from the Better Babies contest at the state fair in Richmond. Examiners awarded the 99 percent score to the unregistered entrant, while Joseph Willis Kinker, seven months old, ranked near the top. the rule required birth registration with the state vital statistics bureau.
The annual meeting of the Media Society of Virginia at Richmond Sir 25.29 is described as the largest in its history with broad attendance from state physicians and accompanying social events. Governor hosted a ladies reception at the executive mansion while clinics proceed and business groups provide support. Winchester and Frederick county doctors plan to attend. notes include Mr. Robert S. Smith returning from a county area and Mrs. Belle Noonan departing for Wilmington, Delaware.
An 19th century style ad claims catarrh is incurable by local applications and requires internal remedies. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials described as free. J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio are the proprietors and drugs store sellers price 75 cents. Also suggests Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Philadelphia social notes report Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kelley and Miss Helen Kelley among motorists registered at Hotel Jack last night Mrs. K E Johnson returns to New York after visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs M C Jack in Illinois
The heirs of Jesse Fries will auction six Frederick County farms and four Winchester houses on three dates at the Winchester courthouse. Properties include the Home Farm, Gold Tract, Stone House tract, Babt Run tract, Bell land, and Nain area parcels with multiple barns, orchards, and timber. Possession dates are set for March 8, 1916 for Frederick County lands and March 1, 1916 for Winchester properties, with rents payable to buyers starting December 1, 1916.
On gale day three bonds bearing 6 0 per cent interest are offered with payments due in one two and three years respectively. They are secured by deeds of trust on the property and a policy of insurance on the buildings. Purchasers may pay more than one fourth in cash. Names listed include Lemon Fries Florence A Glaize Rosa Fries Minnie M Jackson, with Auctioneer declaring True.
Public sale details include one third cash on day of sale and balance in two annual installments. Deferred payments evidenced by two notes due in one and two years, with deed of trust and a policy of insurance on the buildings. Trustee: Kern. R P Duvall Sr. 10-15-4
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