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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1917

Page

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German Submarines May Plant Mines Off Atlantic Coast

Reported by official circles that German submarines will attempt to lay mines off the Atlantic coast. The Navy Department says steps are taken to check such plans and to capture or destroy any mine planters found here. A wireless report notes submarines near the West Indies as American commanders brace for dangers in southern waters.

Navy Department the Star Washington Atlantic West Indies North Sea United States Page Thres

Easter Chime Dedication Plans At Grace Church

Grace Lutheran Church prepares for a series of chime concerts starting tomorrow at 6 and 18.45. The Brevitt chime will be formally dedicated Monday evening with an Old Hundred performance. Easter services include confirmations baptisms and a memorial concert in memory of loved ones.

Grace Lutheran Church Aegin Grace Church George Il. Bowers Bridgers Grave Lutheran Church Servic

Women urged to join Winchester VA War Relief branch

The women of Winchester and Frederick county are urged to join the Winchester branch of the War Relief Association of Virginia. Members will sew dressings on set days, with a $1 membership fee optional for nonparticipants. A Farm Loan Association has also been proposed for Frederick county residents.

VA. War Society Winchester Fredericks County War Relif Association of Virginia Augusta Conrad North Market Street America Frederick County County

Frost Tonight Touches Easter Fair Weather Forecast

Weather Bureau predicts frost tonight and cool air for Easter. The forecast notes cold conditions and a frosty start to the holiday weekend.

Weather Bureau

Robert A. Denny Dies at Home After Kidney Cancer

Robert A. Denny, a well known revealers figure, died at 2:15 this afternoon at his West Water Street home. Cancer of the kidneys caused his death after a Baltimore hospital visit and a proposed operation deemed too risky. He was about sixty, survived by a widow and siblings, with funeral likely planned for Monday.

Robert A. Denny West Water Street Wwe Vreath Baltimore Hospital Benny Neo

Huipmobiles Sell Neel Motor Co Items

Neel Motor Co has announced sales of assets including items tied to CD M Swink Gene W Van Meter Geo M Bowers Jr Def Martinsburg D Z Royer B N Nelson Stanley Dutrow Charlestown W Va William Whitmore Leesburg Va DD W Rector Lewis Rector Middleburg C F Heesley Woodstock Inc H Parker and C W Bane Romney W Va and others in a series of amales.

Neel Motor Co CD. M Swink Gene W. van Meter Geo. M Bowers, Jr Def Martinsburs D. Z Royer B. N. Nelson Stanley Dutrow Charlestown W. Va William Whitmore Leesburg DD. W. Rector Lewis Rector Middleburg C. F. Hee2sley Woodstock Inc H.parker C. W. Bane Romney Romney, W. Va Rr Burger A. Biays Cumberland, Ma

Chiming Bells Dim Many Eyes On Easter Observance

An Easter editorial reflects on the memory of David Brevitt Glaize from Winchester and the enduring impact of loved ones. It quotes Nemo and Dickinson to affirm faith that good deeds endure beyond a short life. The piece notes the bells will evoke memories and honor a boy whose life inspired devotion.

Winchester David Brevitt Glaize Dickens Dyime

Open Savings Account Tonight at S V N Bank

Open a savings account with 4 tonight as you have planned, depositing as much as you can each Saturday night. The growth will surprise you. Open Saturday night from 7 to 9 at S V N Bank.

Gold Bond Denominations Offer for Insurance-Loans

Bond notice announces six per cent Pizat Mortens Gold Bonds in denominations 100.60, 100.99, 500.00 and 2000.00 for entry NANSBROUGHS & er Insurance-Loans real Bastite Ip at-tues.

Pizat Mortens Nansbroughs & Er Insurance Eal Bastite

Germans Blow Up Their Uip and Die

The converted German cruiser Cormorant at Guam refused surrender and was blown up by its officers. Two officers and five enlisted men were killed. 20 officers and 321 crewmen were taken prisoner. The report cited Capt. R. Co. Smith, Gaum governor general, and recalled past Maxwell Cromin charges and investigations. A cake sale by Willing Workers Class will be held tonight at Messrs Hinkle Whert’s store room for church fundraising.

Washington Guam Navy Department Department R. Co. Smith Gaum Maxwell Cromin United Brethren Sunday School Messrs. Hinkle& Whert’s North Main Street Bury

German plot uncovered near Nogales border raid

A box car in Nogales Arizona carried hundreds of rifles and over 414000 rounds of ammunition in a suspected German plot to seize control of the border town. Fourteen Mexicans were arrested, one allegedly confessing involvement by a California German.

Nogales Ariz California Carranza Sonora Trerman Seueh

Raider seen off Nantucket near Newport coast

A German raider was sighted off Nantucket early morning with official confirmation from U S naval station officers. All shipping warned to stay in harbor as the vessel steamed westward near the Nantucket shoals lightship and the historic raid sites.

Newport Nantucket United States Naval Station Massachusetts United States Europe Nantucket Shoals Iron New

Commercial & Savings Bank Saturday Night Hours

The Commercial & Savings Bank opens each Saturday night from seven to nine for small savings customers. It emphasizes courteous service and convenient banking while noting resources exceed $800 000.

Thos P Graybeal notices and Camp Fire Girls sale

All debtors to Thos P Graybeal urged to settle promptly at 310 W Cecil St. Also a Camp Fire Girls fundraiser 4 sale at Bell Bros Store invites shoppers to sample homemade orange sherbet and support the girls.

Thos. P. Graybeal W. Cecil St Bell Bros

Penfield Paying America from Berlin Views on Austria War

Berlin dispatch reports a momentous conference related to Austria's stance toward the United States in wartime. State Department says Ambassador Frederick Penfield has not been recalled and plans to return to the United States for consultations.

Amsterdam United Berlin Austria United States Germany Washington Lansing Frederick Penfield Austria-Hungary Vienna Department Penfield

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Mexico Juliet A. McCaw Water St David S. Glaize Robt. A. Denny Huipmobiles Sold Nemo Janus S.V. N. Bank Cormorant Wire HH. H. Baker's Piccadilly St. Ophi U- 8 George S. Bowers
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