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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
1
Arabic text notes endorsement of a store with Germany involvement. The fragment mentions endorsement and relation to a Ber store, with unclear context and missing details.
British war costs soar with Premier Asquith revealing daily expenditures around 21 million dollars as a war credit of 1.25 billion dollars is sought. Ambassadors Von Bernstorff and Gerard press on informal talks while Dumba departs on leave and may not return.
A joint committee of five Common Council members and five citizens urged an executive head to run Winchester city affairs. Mayor Ward hosts the group as it plans a report to the Council while Fredericksburg mayor Rowe promotes the upcoming League of Virginia Municipalities convention highlighting city manager governance.
A Booster's Club from Washington visited Winchester and Frederick county to drum up city shopping. Local merchants emphasize loyalty and credit, noting prices and service are better locally and that transportation costs and specific goods favor home stores. They praise Winchester merchants for progress, satisfaction, and community support.
Miss Cline announces the opening of her millinery shop on Thursday and Friday September 16 and 17 from 2 to 4 PM. The event details indicate a new local fashion outlet with possible early fall hats and accessories.
Austrian children join the war effort with posters and chores to support their country. A Sunday Star feature highlights youth contributions and communal duty during the conflict.
The September term of the Corporation Court opens Monday the twentieth with many trials and juries summoned. The highlight is the murder case of John Williams, colored, charged with killing John H. Quiett Jr., stabbed July 9. Quiett was released on 1500 bail for this term. several will cases are also set.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting at City Hall at 8 PM. Merchants are urged to attend as plans for a large trade booster trip visiting Frederick Clarke Shenandoah counties in Virginia and Jefferson county in West Virginia will be discussed.
Miss Kremer returns with the newest millinery designs in Fall collection. Opening announcement planned for later this week with showcases and display of hats and accessories.
Leslie E Huff protests a Star error stating both B S Farmer and Huff were fined. Magistrate Krebs confirms both were fined as reported and paid. Farmer faces a counter warrant with trial set for Saturday as the court notes. Also listed are two double harness sets and a truck from the Sarah Zane Fire Company sale by Roy Potts.
The late William R. Gibson died at Western State Hospital Staunton and his remains arrived in the Shenandoah Special this afternoon to the A. L. Green home on Fairmont Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 10 tomorrow morning conducted by Rev. W. C. Talbert assisted by Rev. George S. Bowers, with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by five sisters Ella Gibson Judith Gibson Mrs. Al GreenMrs Lucy Baker and Mrs Frank Eddy pallbearers named Spottswood White Stewart Bell Hunter N Kern George Baetjer Robert L. Glaize Frank Barr John Cooper and Dr. George H. Heist.
Auctioneer A G Swanson advertises a furniture sale on Thursday Sept 16 at 10 am at 212 N Braddock St Constance of a 6 room house. It promises bargains and urges attendance since it must be sold. Also notes thanks for kindness during illness and death of Wilton Trenary Carper and a yard party on Sept 18 for Emmanuel Ladies Guild.
Reports denied that a big circus would visit Winchester this season. Hagenbach Wallace Shows Combined will exhibit at Reservoir Park on Monday October 4 rain or shine. The 53-car circus arrives October 3 and departs for Harrisonburg October 5 after shows in Winchester.
Announcement notes the marriage of Charles T. Willey and Dolly F. Foreman of Frederick County at the manse of the Presbyterian Church on North Braddock Street. The ceremony occurred in September with Rev. Dr. Lacy officiating.
Winchester and Frederick county Sunday School Association to hold an eighth annual convention with a Friday and Saturday parade. Districts are alphabetized and march from Braddock and Clifford to City Hall plaza at 3 PM, with addresses by T. S. Diggs.
Trustees named Mr Williams as president of the board in a brief session. The action formalizes leadership as the group outlines its governance plan.
The Handley Trustees choose R Gray Williams as president and M M Lynch as vice president after Major Holmes Conrad’s death. Capt A M Baker bonds for 50000 as treasurer. A Boston landscape architect to draft development plans for Handley Grounds including trees paths baseball and tennis facilities for school use. final funding depends on council approval and ongoing litigation.
Public commission sale announces eight cattle carloads from W. D. Kinger and others plus one carload from several owners. Western Virginia and eastern Tennessee stock includes cows heifers calves and stock bulls with horses mules and 125 ewes. Auctioneers S. H. Bidson and F B Neville.
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