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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1919

Page

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Alls Old Poems Dated 10 Young Matthew Page Andrews

A long reflection praises Walter Scott novels and their uplift ing themes. The author lauds Scott heroines Rebecca and Jeanne Deans, cites The Heart of Mid Lothian, Rob Roy, and historical romance as moral guides, while urging young readers to resist sensational fiction.

Scott Mancestre Walter Scott Rebecca Jeanne Deans Caroline Mid-Lothian Rob Roy Scottish Highlands

Fair And Warmer For Easter Day

The section ended with frost last night though no definite garden damage is known. Apples were not blooming so escaped, but peaches and other fruits in bud were slightly hurt. Weather Bureau predicts more frost tonight and a fair, warmer day tomorrow for Easter.

Weather Bureau

Easter Services at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church will hold Easter Sunday services with choir music at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Baptism will be administered. Pastor Charles Adey will preach at 11 a.m. on Easter Joys and at 8 p.m. on A Happy Meeting. The public is invited to attend.

First Baptist Church Charles Adey

Fears A Bloody Easter At Munich

Fifty thousand government troops are sent to Munich to battle 20,000 Bavarian communist defenders. barricades have been erected around the city and a bloody Easter is feared. Munich is governed by young anarchist student leaders none older than 24.

Copenhagen Munich Berlin Red

Easter Music at Braddock Methodist Church

Regular Easter services at Braddock Methodist Episcopal Church South feature a plan with special choir music at 11 am and 8 pm. The morning program includes organ preludes hymns an anthem and a gospel reading while the evening service presents Christ Our Passover as offertory with a choir augmented by Christ Church members. The choir roster lists sopranos altos tenors and organist and is directed by H S Duffey with Nan L Maynard at the organ.

Braddock 5S Methodist Episcopal Church South Nevin Christ Rogers Meineke Harker Lesebvre-Wely Christ Church Shilling Orndorff M. Boehm Hottel Harmer Estep Nancy Salome Mildred Crisman John Hughes Sloat McIntosh Hardy Boehm Copenh

Reformed Church Easter Services Announced

Easter services at Centena Reformed feature Rev. B and the Sunday school presenting The Victory That Hath Overcome the World. The sermon at Stephenson is scheduled for 3 p.m. with the Sunday school meeting at 9 30 a.m. and a 7 30 p.m. service.

Centena Reformed Stephenson

Easter Chicken Dinner at White Palace Restaurant

An Easter chicken dinner is offered at the White Palace Restaurant on N Main Street. Announcement notes dine in options and hours for the holiday event, inviting locals to join a traditional meal at the established venue.

White Palace N. Main St

Jugo-Slavs Mobilize Men Aged 20 to 40 at Rome

Rome reports the Jugo-Slav government has ordered a general mobilization for men aged 20 to 40. The decision comes amid a dispute with Italy over Adriatic coastal territory, with Feume a focal point of contention between the two sides.

Rome Epocha Today Adriatic Sea Fieume

Society urges rummage sale items for SPCA fundraiser

The local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals appeals to housewives to save unwanted articles for its upcoming rummage sale. Those with items can notify a society member to arrange pickup.

Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To

Czecho-Slovaks Modify Demands After Marshal Foch’s Intervention

Geneva dispatch reports Prague government altered its demands over Bohemia frontier following Marshal Foch's intervention. Also notes a lost set of keys with tag reading W. Fred Hiett and a want ad seeking an experienced truck driver with Beck's Steam Bakery, Inc. listings.

Geneva Foch Czecho-Slovakia Prague Bohemia W. Fred Hiett Star Office Beck's Steam Bakery, Inc

Takes Full Quota of Victory Loan Notes

Winchester's Commercial and Savings Bank subscribes for its full Victory loan quota. At a board meeting cashier John S. Sloat was authorized to subscribe for the bank and its customers. The drive runs from Monday until May 10, signaling strong local support for war funding.

Winchester Commercial and Savings John S. Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank Uncle Sam

Winchester and Frederick County Quota Set by State Chairman

Mr. Arthur M. Field receives a telegram from Oliver J. Sands stating the Winchester and Frederick county quota is seven hundred eight thousand three hundred four and three quarter per cent notes exempt from state city and county taxes but taxable by the government for surtax and war profit taxes. Notes can be converted between classes at the holder’s will and circulars with full information are to be mailed Monday.

Richmond Arthur M. Field Winchester Frederick County

Funeral Services For R Ht Marshall

The funeral for 71 year old R Ht Marshall who died at home near Bunker Wade today was conducted by D Lambert and the Rev ery Burial followed at the family plot. Marshall leaves wife Mrs Mary Marshall six sons Martin Wade Preston Marshall from McKees Rock Aller Marshall Summit Point WV Martin Marshall Swinsley VA and others.

RB. H Marshall Bunker W Paynes D. Lambert Arshall Mary Marshall Messrs Martin, Wade Preston Marshall McKees Rock Aller, Marshall Summit Point W. Va Martin Marshall Swinsley Er Ef

New York Brewers Face Internal Revenue Question

An article from April reports debates over internal revenue actions against New York brewers amid pending decisions by officials. Commissioner Ro per returns to Washington soon. bureau officials refuse to speculate on potential courses of action regarding beer with eight four percent alcohol content.

Ington New York Washington Roper Chicago Bureau

Maj Wood's Plane Likely Lost at Sea

London April 19 Major C T Wood who fell into the Irish Sea while flying from East Church to Limerick on the first leg of a trans Atlantic attempt may not continue the flight. Early reports claimed the plane was damaged but later dispatches said two salvage attempts failed and the machine remained submerged.

London C. T. Wood East Church Limerick Holyhead

Missouri Senate Legalizes Boxing in Missouri

Jefferson City Missouri April 19 The Missouri Senate passed the Brogen bill just before adjournment to legalize boxing in the state. The measure had already cleared the House of Delegates weeks earlier.

Jefferson City Missouri Senate Missouri House of Delegates

Returned soldiers urged to gather for Victory loan parade

All returned soldiers are asked to meet at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening at the plaza for a Victory loan parade. Lieutenant Cammer urges attendance.

Cammer

Governor signs bills on Sunday baseball and pictures

The governor signed two bills allowing Sunday baseball and Sunday motion pictures, expanding weekend entertainment options. The action confirms state approval for Sunday public amusements.

the Star

Over Subscription of Loan Predicted

Treasury officials predicted a large over subscription of the loan to fund postwar victory. Germany must raise vast sums to pay for defeat while the United States plans to issue about 4.5 billion dollars, with much of it expected to be returned.

Washington Germany America Treasury Department

Secret Pact Said Between Bolsheviks and Germans

In Warsaw on April 19 authorities reported a secret treaty exists between the Russian Bolshevik government and the German government. The disclosure notes a formal agreement guiding wartime actions between the two powers.

Warsaw

Danzig Decision Draws Mixed Reactions in Paris

Paris reports the council of four compromise on Danzig as an international port may bring future complications. The Journal notes the decision is disputed and highlights Poland’s claims presented by Premier Paderewski during his Paris visit.

Paris Danzig Journal Today Council of Four Germany Paderewski Poland

Winchester State Guard to assemble for Victory loan parade

Members of the Winchester State Guard are ordered to assemble at the armory on April 22 at 6 30 p.m. for the Victory loan parade. Captain Logan R Fay commands. Mrs Lucian Carr will sell at publicauction on Thursday April 24 at 11 a.m. goods and.

State Guard Winchester State Guard Logan R. Fay Lucian Carr Courtfield Winchester

Assault charge tied to old brick chimney dispute

A warrant was issued for Marion Strobridge of near White Hall on a charge of assault with intent to kill J. E. McDonald, a miller, after a fight over bricks from an old chimney on McDonald's farm. McDonald was injured, and Strobridge faces trial with Sheriff Pannett en route from Luray. A separate warrant awaits service tomorrow for William T. Berry for eloping with Miss Edna Nicol of Madison County.

T. Russell Cather Marion Strobridge White Hall J. E. McDonald Pannett Luray William T. Berry Edna Nicol Madison County Strobridge McDonald Otr Ney Donald MeDynn Justice A. County

Weighing and examination of babies at Commerce rest room

A children's health event will take place at the Commerce rest room on Saturday May 2 and May 5 until 5 p m. Competent physicians and nurses will be present to weigh measure and examine the babies. Mothers are urged to bring their children for the checkup.

Commerce

Chicago New York Flight Underway From Field

Captain E F White Army aviator prepares to fly non stop from Chicago to New York aiming to reach the city in seven hours. He left Field at 9 50 this morning for the long flight and is expected to arrive this afternoon.

Chicago E., F. White New York

Siberian Troops Score Victory Over Bolsheviks Near Vinka

An offensive by Siberian forces near Vinka and Zotkinsk ends in a Siberian victory with many prisoners and machine guns captured. The report, dated April 19, comes from Omsk via the Russian embassy in Washington.

Washington Vinka Zotkinsk Omsk

Injured In Fall In Store

Mr. C. F. Grove a West Water street merchant fainted in his store and struck the back of his head on a sharp projection. He was unconscious for a while, attended by Dr. Swimley and Dr. Anderson, then taken home on North Braddock street and is resting well with a recovery expected in days.

C. F. Grove West Water Street Grove North Braddock Street A. C. Swimley C. R. Anderson

Easter Services In Stephens City Hold Church Services

Easter services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City tomorrow morning at 6 30. A second service is at 8 o clock in the evening. Communion services are planned for the following Sunday morning April 27 at 11 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church Stephensons City

Allied press reports likely terms of peace by April

The Allied press indicates terms of peace were likely set by April 22 as a German delegation ponders acceptance. Paris reportedly carried terms yesterday and Berlin watchers expect final agreement soon.

Berlin Paris Yester

Easter Services Plan At Local Church With Decorated Sanctuary

The church announces an early mass at 7 30 a m and vesper and benediction at 2 00 p m conducted by Rev McVerry. The sanctuary is elaborately decorated with spring flowers for the Easter festival and the public is invited.

Sch McVerry

No Race Betting At Michigan Fairs

Betting on horse races at Michigan agricultural fairs will not be permitted. A bill to legalize this betting was killed in the State Senate.

Michigan Lansing Mich State Senate

All London Dogs To Be Muzzled

An outbreak of rabies in London has led authorities to order muzzling of 300,000 dogs. Shortage of muzzles is reported as demand overwhelms supply.

London

Wilson Seen as Destined for Paris Peace

Berlin reports an extraordinary sentiment reaction as Germans believe President Wilson may head home to secure peace in Paris. A German ambassador to Paris was quoted hoping Wilson’s return would bring peace.

Berlin Wilson Bhelieve Paris

New Loan Promises Tax-Free Yield for Investors

Plans outline a new bond issue tax free to investors offering four and three quarters percent interest. Captain Arthur Hunt Chate leads the principal speaker lineup with Mr Lohr Capper heading the finance committee. Signaller Tom Skeyhill, blinded Italian veteran, will tour Hall Auditorium and nearby towns to speak in May about the bonds and economic benefits.

Arthur Hunt Chate Lohr Capper Ition Committee Scarvaiese Seinler Ury Skeyhill Tom Skeyhill Hall Stephens City Middletown Signaller Skeyhill Signaller Hill Grayle

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