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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1915
Page
5
The timetable lists train numbers and transfer times on June 27 1915 for Cumberland Valley routes. Details include departure and arrival markers such as 725 811 903 and 945 with 10 10 10 48 11 05 11 20 across stations and distances.
An 1914 timetable lists westbound services from Strasburg to Harrisonburg with No 2 and No 49 including local stops and a buffet parlor car, and eastbound trains No 14 No 28 and No 24 connecting Washington Alexandria and Strasburg with arrival times noted. Westbury is named as general agent in Washington DC.
Schedule fragment lists trains serving Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediate stations. Pullman sleepers dining and parlor cars are noted with connections at Roanoke to the Memphis special and links to Winston-Salem Shenandoah cafe car.
Judge James Keith, longtime president of Virginia's Supreme Court, announced he will retire at the end of his term on February 1, 1917. He has served since March 1870 and says health is not the cause, with several candidates likely to seek his successor elected by the 1917 Legislature for a twelve year term.
The Virginia Synod discusses education as a major awakening described by Rev. Henry H. Sweets, with committee work similar to the general assembly’s advisory panel. It adopts the first item reducing the general assembly apportionment for home missions education and ministerial relief by $20,000, from $97,000 to $77,000, while the Union Theologi- (text ends).
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for head colds and runny noses. It claims to relieve nasal congestion and all head passage discomfort after doses every two hours, noting a 25 cent price and no taste or inconvenience. The surrounding text references church synod proceedings and charitable funding, including contributions to an orphanage.
Short ad for trespass cards priced at 50 cents a dozen with a note about items at Star Office.
Advice against using pepsin and preparations with it for indigestion. Promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a natural tone to aid stomach function. Available everywhere.
A Syrian peddler crossing Cumberland Mountain from Kentucky to Virginia faced a large black snake that coiled about his body after he used a leather strap as a weapon. Unable to break free, he drew a knife and cut the serpent away, discovering he had torn his clothing in the struggle.
London October 23 King George appeals to subjects to volunteer for military service in the fight against German allies. He urges more men from all classes to join and help secure victory and a lasting peace, praising those who already sacrificed home and fortune.
Rev. J. OH. Lacy of Winchester, member of Winchester school board, visited the high school here on Tuesday and expressed interest in the schools.
The Golden Rule Bible Class of the Southern Methodist church plans a debate after Sunday services on the resolution There are limitations to the policy of rendering good for evil. B F Purdham speaks for the affirmative and E C Yost for the negative with soloist A W Bennett and a class quartet providing music.
Minnie Wood Brevities lists visits and guestings across Virginia and nearby areas. Henry Rutherford and daughter Ruby hosted J. M. Rutherford family. B. Keeler visited Charles Clevenger near Stephenson. J. C. Rutherford and four sons attended a Frederick Md fair. Walter Brotherton bought a touring car. Turner Locke and Tur attended at William Forney home. George Evans stayed in Boyce. Cordelia Hook visited her aunt. H W Rutherford visited Winchester relatives. Mrs Bennett Russell joined her aunt. Katy Ballenger visited Stringtown. Henry Rutherford spent time with wife's relatives. Madison Jones and Berryville sister Mrs Shopland mentioned.
Capt. Lewis K. F. Cooper of Winchester president of the Northern Virginia Power Company visited Berkeley Springs Sunday to discuss business matters of importance to the power industry. Martinsburg World.
Distinguished physicians from across the country will attend the forty sixth annual session of the Medical Society of Virginia in Richmond. The convention opens with a public meeting Tuesday at the Jefferson Hotel auditorium and features a cancer symposium Thursday night with speakers from Philadelphia Baltimore and Richmond. Three daily business sessions and an extensive visitor entertainment program are planned, with many Winchester area doctors expected to attend.
Rev. John J. Massey of Newport News Virginia arrives Thursday to celebrate two masses at the Church of the Sacred Heart tomorrow morning. He is regarded as one of the diocese's best orators and is expected to deliver highly instructive sermons.
A reader testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a bronchial cough. The speaker says the remedy showed immediate benefit and cured the cough after a full bottle, and recommends it to friends. Readily obtainable everywhere.
Classified advertising in the Star prompts quick responses from readers seeking goods and services. Local buyers and sellers connect through compact notices highlighting items for sale and employment, with residents turning to the listings for fast local transactions.
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