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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1915
Page
4
The Frederick County Democratic Committee informs voters that the August primary was legally conducted under state primary law. All participants are pledged to support the Democratic nominees at the November election.
The public reacts as Mr. Bryan's remarks on prohibition, woman suffrage, and other topics stir a tense, unsettled mood. The piece critiques the motion as more attack than defense, echoing fears of upheaval and political maneuvering amid expected war avoidance. A Fauquier Democra t report cites a vivid cartoon image of Bryan as Dropping the Pilot and contrasts it with a national vision of steadfast leadership.
The Richmond Times Dispatch reports the Columbia South Carolina State asks if the Confederacy owed England any money. The State says the Confederacy owed nothing to England or any nation, noting only private loans between individuals exist. It mentions past bond sales tied to English lawyers and brokers but stresses that modern facts show no state debt to England.
An ad extols Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion sour stomach and gas. It claims five minute relief and urges regular use to regulate weak stomachs, noting wide sales and recommending a fifty cent bottle from drug stores.
Fragmentary text notes Mr Bryan resigning amid conflict with the administration. It suggests motives were both personal and public spirited, crediting him for integrity while acknowledging irreconcilable differences. The coin’s overall incline favors Bryan’s stance and the resignation’s perceived virtue.
Whitacre Virginia October notes report Mr and Mrs B M Gordon welcoming a baby girl last week with mother and child in good health. Miss Naomia Brannop returned from an extended visit to Piedmont Nevada. Gainesboro district plains to reopen schools this week as term resumes.
Mr and Mrs John Oates celebrated their golden wedding day on October 12 at their home near High View Virginia. They were married in Winchester by Rev Eggleston. A bountiful dinner followed, with a family group photograph and ice cream and cake served later. Numerous relatives and friends attended from Capon Bridge Nero and High View among others.
Jacob Cave was taken into custody on Saturday night for flourishing a revolver and threatening Lawrence Laughlin. He will be given a hearing before Magistrate Krebs at 6 o clock this evening.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Winchester post office for the week ending Saturday October 16. Callers must pay one cent per letter received. Names include Miss Estell Davis Mr Gustav Foal Mr Joe Howard Mrs Bettie Jackson Mr George Pope Miss Leoto Octavo Smith Mr Willie Weathers William Wheat J W Sibert Postmaster.
A nostalgic autumn poem by Walt Mason celebrates falling leaves and cozy scenes by the fire. It contrasts melancholy weather with cheer, family gatherings, playfulness, and neighborly joy, ending with a reflective note on memories and firelight.
The Synod of Virginia plans its session in Charlestown with 278 ministers, 3,170 members added last year, and total Baptisms of 2,402. It details vast benevolence, 52,024 Sunday school enrollments, and substantial missions funding while noting West Virginia's split and the presbyteries of Lexington and Winchester.
Invitations okayed for the marriage of Robert William Shirley son of the late John G. Shirley of Middleway to Miss Marie Lillie Farrish of Port Royal Virginia. The ceremony is set for October 19 in Port Royal.
The heirs of Jesse Fries announce a three-date public sale in Winchester Virginia listing the Home Farm North of town with 182 acres and orchard, the Gold Tract with 67 acres, and the Stone House tract 139 acres. Additional tracts near Nain and Cedar Grove cover 178, 122, and 86 acres plus several parcels in Winchester including a 138-room brick home and smaller lots. Possession dates shift to 1916 with tenant occupancy terms.
One fourth cash at sale and balance in three equal annual installments. The purchaser's three bonds bearing 6 percent interest will mature in one, two, and three years, secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy on the buildings. Purchasers may pay more than one fourth in cash. For details contact the listed auctioneers and attorney in Winchester.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated October 25 1911 from Robert Barr and wife a trustee will sell at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia begin 11 o clock a m on Monday November 15 1915 the lot with improvements on Fairfax Lane near National Avenue fronting 172 feet and running 221 feet back north and containing a five room brick house electric lights and wired for gas with a large stable and laundry building plus a large stable and laundry building terms one third cash balance in two equal annual installments evidenced by notes payable day of sale with interest at day of sale and deed of trust and policy of buildings.
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