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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
4
The piece argues about an adequate navy based on coast length and enemy threat. It notes public opinion may resist large fleet builds and suggests focusing on manpower with 48,000 more sailors and officers to man ships. It highlights a mismatch between building ships and recruiting personnel.
A Wondon letter to the New York Times quotes Colonel Willoughby Verner and Colonel G F R Henderson praising Stonewall Jackson as a master strategist. Viscount Wolseley and other British officers deem Jackson’s campaigns exemplary, shaping European military study and favoring his methods over Prussian approaches.
The Louisville Courier Journal argues that Germany embodies war and autocracy while England stands for peace and public opinion. It foretells Germany’s defeat by superior force and Providence, contrasting democratic restraint with Kaiserite ambition and Napoleon’s fate.
Poem voice hopes for a hero’s sacrifice and a soldier’s grave. A mother, father, and children endure poverty while the speaker seeks fame through battle glory and a bannered resting place. The piece laments wartime patriotism and personal cost.
Tomorrow is Men s Day at Jonn Mann Memorial Church with 41 a m sermon by the pastor and p m musical and literary exercises by city talent A special Men s Day offering is planned Director C M Lovett and Pastor A P Shaw oversee the event. Four carloads of relief goods valued at 4000 were shipped from Frederick MD to Baltimore for Belgians. HEED Read The Evening State.
State of One Toledo Lucas County announces a remedy claim by Frank J. Cheney senior partner of Cheney Co offering one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason sworn witness records the December 6 1886 date and seal. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as internally taken and acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered upon request from Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
During the fourth day of the trial key points emerged. Mrs. Crowder admitted feeling responsible for the wreck after telling Dark to hurry, and Dark disputed fast driving. debris and car damage were described, with estimates of speeds and distances from the barrier. Coroner Beidler noted emotional distress may have affected testimony. Arthur Huffman visited the wreck site and nearly hit the barrier.
Executors offer two houses and lots on Sharp street Winchester Virginia for sale at public auction January 9 1915. Lot 216 fronting 68 feet and depth 25 feet with a 10 room two story house. Lot 211 west of first lot fronts 48 feet and extends back 252 feet with an old house. One third cash balance in equal annual installments secured by bonds dead trust and building insurance. Possession at once. John I Brown executor Florence V Sharp decd. William M Bowen Auctioneer.
Mr John T Lindsey plans an annual turkey shoot at Berry's Ferry next Tuesday December 15. He promises fine birds and a large crowd of expert shots to compete. Last year the event drew one of Clarke counties most successful meets.
George Marlow of Jefferson county married Ida Virginia Fleming daughter of the late Zack vy Preming at the bride’s Charlestown home. Rev W Cole of the Charlestown Baptist Church officiated in the ceremony.
Paul McRea of Cumberland County Virginia is appointed marshal for the United States court at Shanghai China. The post carries a salary of 3000 dollars per year. McRea formerly served in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Col John S Mosby the famed Confederate cavalier will turn eighty one Sunday. He plans to greet visiting comrades and friends at his apartment 1223 Twelfth Street Northwest Washington. Mosby remains vigorous and would like to form a regiment of English suffragettes to lead against Germany in France. He recently lives with his daughter Mrs Stuart Mosby Coleman after serving as a government official in Washington.
Miss Poinnie Conrad and sister Mrs. Twigg left for a southern trip after a stay at Montana Hall. Annie Shipp of Elkton visits brother in law and sister. Mr. and Mrs. P W Bowers and Charles Kitchen return from Washington. Charles Green and Palmer of Winchester stayed at Phe Grove with Mrs. Bryarly. Mrs. W H Snell of Harrisonburg visits parents Mr and Mrs David Meade. Miss Hallie Crisman returns from illness under Dr C O Dearmont care. Mrs J C Hughes visits parents at Grottoes.
Mrs M H Barker proprietress of Jordan’s White Sulphur Springs was injured in an accident on her return from Winchester. County authorities report progress on her welfare and recovery with details still unclear.
The Shenandoah division announces staff moves with W Raysmith M B Murnap and Harold Darlington to Brunswick Maryland for train dispatch duties. J C Smith likely sole telegraph operator in Winchester and J Luther Maphis may become company agent overseeing freight station operations.
Helped by Mrs A Belle Emer in Summit Point West Virginia Cardui is described as a tonic aiding weak women for fifty years. The ad promotes Cardui with assurances of improving mind and body and urges readers to ask their druggist for it. It includes a contact address for Ladies Advisory Department.
An official explains that orders to relocate workers and speed cuts are part of a nationwide railroad effort to reduce expenses. He notes widespread layoffs, union pressures for higher pay and shorter hours, and a push for newer equipment amid rising public demand and low tariffs.
Senator Works introduces a bill to bar export of any food clothing or other commodities that could prolong the European war or act as contraband. If passed by both houses the measure would prohibit export of food clothing supplies arms ammunition horses or war supplies of any kind regardless of contraband status.
Mrs. Mary E. Allamong aged 86 longtime widow of Christopher Allamong died in Highview West Virginia on Tuesday Survivors include sons William Allamong Cumberland Joseph Allamong Keyser Newton Allamong Martinsburg and T B Allamong Hagerstown daughters Mrs Sallie Baker Mrs John Matlick Mrs John Swisher and Mrs Asa Swisher Romney and Mrs Alexander Morris Highview
Mrs Annie R Hack and her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles L Bowly have taken apartments at the new Hotel Jack Winchester and will spend the winter there They will close Willow Lawn their country home and occupy their apartments at Hotel Jack
Mrs. J Forney Young has started a local drive in Hagerstown to collect funds for French soldiers in need. The effort aims to aid injured and displaced troops through community donations and organized events.
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