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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1915
Page
2
A Gypsy mother and five companions traveling in a Ford were injured near Sidling Hill. The mother, with a fractured skull, was taken to Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown after brakes failed on a steep grade caused the vehicle to overturn. Her condition improved to resting comfortably after a night in care.
A compact list of Sunday services across local churches. Centenary Reform, Sacred Heart, Christ Protestant Episcopal, Last Baptist, First Christian, Grace Lutheran, Methodist Episcopal, Methodist South, Presbyterian, Highlands Avenue Presbyterian, United Brethren. Details include service times, Sunday schools, and notable leaders or superintendents.
Mrs Annie Mauzy died at her daughter’s home in Good West Virginia about 9 p m Tuesday and was interred at Ebinezer. She was the second wife of Alexander Mane and earlier linked to Jordan Whitaker leaving six children and three step children. Age about 69. Funeral by Elder Sewell Good.
Mt. Hope physician Dr. Frank J. Flannery arrived in Winchester with his wife to visit relatives. They stayed through Tuesday evening and were hosted by cousin Kate McVicar of North. Mrs Flannery is daughter of the late Judge Henry Brannon of Weston West Virginia.
In September 1846 American forces under Taylor and Worth approached Monterey after marching from Camargo. They attacked the fortified city held by Gen. Ampudia with about 10,000 troops, capturing the bishop's palace the morning after a September 21 assault.
Report of the Condition of Shenandoah Valley National Bank at Winchester Virginia as of Sept 2 1915. Details show resources including total loans overdrafts deposits U S bonds and other securities and liabilities such as deposits escrow funds and unpaid dividends. Signatures of cashier John W Rice and directors attest to accuracy with notary public Lee R Grim.
United States Department of Agriculture describes meadow and pine mice as damaging meadow crops, grains, seeds, bulbs, garden vegetables, and trees. It covers trapping methods and poison formulas using strychnine, bicarbonate, and starch paste, with safety notes to protect birds.
The document shows financial figures for deposits and profits, including undivided profits and reserves. It records cashier's checks outstanding and accrued interest, with a notarized signature by W. E Coffman, cashier, dated September 8 1915, witnessed by Jas W Ridings notary.
Ad seeks small classified space in the Want Column for a personal notice or sale. Short, clear text preferred with contact details for response.
A historical meditation notes that a physician cannot cure the body while the mind remains unsettled. The aphorism emphasizes the link between mental state and physical health, urging balance for true restoration.
Cleveland reports a municipal judge ruling gross negligence for a woman carrying 86 dollars in silk stockings during a Luna Park outing. Jennie Haddad sued Emily Clodell over 53 dollars claimed lost from a stocking bank. Clodell defended the habit of stocking banks. In Virginia a city chief of police post was offered to Rev Shadduck amid a campaign against vice, with Mayor Breece backing the appointment.
Succoth began at sundown Wednesday and lasts eight days. The holiday marks abundance with worship spaces decorated by autumn foliage and fruits. Booths or sukkahs are set up in homes for meals at night and guests are invited to share in the celebration. Fruits, flowers and palms adorn the temporary dwellings.
Rev. B. H. Shadduck, prominent Methodist minister in Charleston, is appointed chief of police. The move places a religious leader at the helm of the city police department amid calls for reform and community outreach.
The mid year meeting of the Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will be held in Charlestown on September 29 30. Bishop A W Wilson of Baltimore will preach the opening sermon and Dr John M Moore of Nashville secretary of the General Board of Missions will attend and speak. All presiding elders and district lay leaders are invited. The gathering closes September 30 with a missionary banquet at 6 30 PM.
A British weekly notes a Paris scene where a Paris dentist’s servant answers a distressed patient with the question “And who, monsieur, shall I have the misery of announcing?” reflecting on French courtesy and social form.
The article argues that maternal instinct remains strong across all women, noting that in every civilized community the most devoted caregivers of other folk's children are mature single women. It emphasizes the enduring power of maternal care beyond biological motherhood.
The cashier Lee R Grim swears the true statement of the bank's condition as of September 28 1715. Assets total 326656 14 including loans and discounts 243713 38 bonds and securities other real estate owned cash items and reserves. Liabilities total 326156 14 including capital stock 100000 00 surplus 10000 00 deposits 206880 32 and due to other banks 1320 93. Directors J Kremer J Evans and G W Kurtz\n
The text notes a prejudice against twins among Kafirs who are viewed as unlucky, yet twins are thought to be clever. It recalls a historic belief that a woman bearing twins a second time was executed.
A witty line notes that bright women dislike being tutored in science or politics while clever or dull women react differently to such guidance. The remark underscores gendered views of intellect and instruction.
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