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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1915

Page

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Forces retreat toward Saloniki as Greece sees partial demobilization

Dispatches from Athens report French Anglo actions retreating from Serbia toward Saloniki with Greek frontier artillery fighting ongoing along the Greek Serb border. Bulgarian shells reach Greek territory though no border crossings confirmed. Greece plans to demobilize sixty percent of troops under allied agreement while the Ford Peace ship nears Christiana barring storms.

Rome Athens Serbia Saloniki Salonik Berlin Vardar Russia Stockholm Berlin Zeitung Greece New York Ford Christiana

Winchester adopts city manager plan praised by Charlottesville official

In a Winchester letter Charlottesville's John B Patton expresses pleasure at the city council adopting the city manager system. He urges choosing a strong capable leader with full authority and cooperation. He notes Winchester’s fiscal year ending Aug 31 shows best financial condition, with an asset increase over $40,000.

Winchester Patton Charlottesville Ward Evening Star

Funeral Services For Mr. McIntosh

The funeral for Frank McIntosh son of Mrs Nancy McIntosh and the late Luther W McIntosh was held at 3 PM from the Presbyterian Church. Rev J H Lacy led the service with hymns sung by the church choir. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Samuel Renner Emory Larrick W A Sale Luther Kremer Charles Knight and Dr E A Humston. He is survived by his widow Mrs Margaret McIntosh one son Frank his mother three brothers and three sisters.

Frank McIntosh Nancy Mcntosh Luther W. McIntosh West Gerard Street Presbyterian Church J. H. Lacy Mount Hebron Samuel Renner Emory Larrick W. A. Sale Luther Kremer Charles Knight E. A Humston

Rabbit Reported With Two Hearts Baffles Town

Mr. George Hillyand from Hillyard's Dam on the Valley Turnpike brought a rabbit to The Star office showing two developed hearts. One heart was in the usual position while a second lay near the animal's stomach, the unusual find noted this morning.

George Hillyand Hillyard

Fatally Scalded in a Steel Plant

Telegrams report the death of Joseph Hanlan 27 of Steubenville Ohio after a boiler room accident at a steel plant. He died in a Winchester hospital after severe scalding while directing work. Survived by a widow formerly Miss Ambler, a daughter, a son, and his mother.

Winchester Joseph Hanlan Steubensville Steubenville Hanlan Miss Ambler Mason Ambler Parkersburg W. Va Miss Baker C. 3. Baker

Two Prizes Won By L L Fansler

Mr L L Fansler a popular sales agent for the National Biscuit Company at Hagerstown won two prizes for sales. One was a beautiful inner seal watch fob for best sales increase by the Hagerstown agency. The other was a $5 prize for efficiency against 13 agencies in the southeastern territory. He is brother of George Fansler of Farmers and Merchants National Bank of this city. A dollar's worth for a dollar is our motto. Bruce W4 dp 2t.

L. L. Fansler National Biscuit Company Hagerstown Fansler George’ Fansler Farmers and Morchants’ National Bank

Wounded Mell Relief Seeks Simple Pillows for Soldiers

Miss Carita Spencer urged Baltimore women to tear rags into strips and fill pillows to comfort soldiers in base hospitals on the western frontier. She said any size helps and called for gathering torn scraps with bandages and other small surgical items.

Baltimore Carita Spencer National New York Christ Protestant Episcopal Church St. Paul Spencer Miss Spencer

Fred Cain Found With Head Gashed After Night Out

Fred Cain, a well known young white man, drank too freely Saturday night and was jailed ten days after failing to pay a $10 fine. Officer Neville found him behind the Empire Theater with a severe cut on the back of his head, apparently from a fall.

Free Cain Mqnor Neville Empire Theater

Bank Buys Life Interest in the Rutherford Farm

The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester bought for 1260 dollars the life interest of A. G. Rutherford in the Rutherford farm of 147 acres at Lenore station on the Cumberland Valley Railroad. The sale was authorized by a circuit court decree and conducted by Auctioneer A. G. Swanson for Mosers. The deal includes ownership details and the farm’s location and improvements.

Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester A. G. Rutherford John H. Rutherford Lenore Station Cumberland Valley A. G. Swanson Robert M. Ward Harry R. Kern John M. Steck Circuit Court M. P. Ebert M. A. Huffman

Jacob Cave Fined for Cursing in Police Court

Jacob Cave was arrested by Officer Neville on a charge of cursing and abusing Mrs. Ollie Deahl. He was fined $6.50 in police court yesterday.

Jacob Cave Neville Ollie Deahl

For Sale Six Per Cent Bonds by Hansbrough and Carter

For sale are six percent bonds at under value, representing less than half the property value. Denominations of $1000. Hansbrough and Carter, Insurance Loans Investments. End of display.

Hansbrough & Carter

Million Dollar Doll At Empire Tonight

The Empire theater presents the tuneful musical comedy The Million Dollar Doll arriving from Hagerstown Maryland. The company of about 40 includes a talented reading lady Miss Howard and a well dressed chorus. Curtain at 8 30. Friends attend the church oyster supper at the Fishpaw residence Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Empire Theater Hagerstown Maryland Theater Howard J. M. Fishpaw

Turkeys Wanted and Holiday Offers Advertised

The ad seeks 1000 turkeys for loading on December 16 and 17 with contact options in Ramsburg and Winchester. It also promotes discounted items from Bruce Capper the Jeweler including Wedgewood plates and brooches, and notes mail subscriptions due in January at a reduced rate of 2.00 per year.

Bruce Capper Moling & Seal

Charley Rouss Fire Co Members Urged to Attend Bazaar

The Charley Rouss Fire Co members are urged to act promptly at 0 o'clock tonight or 14 to attend the bazar of the Friendship Fire Co. J H Seal is President.

Charley Rouss Fire Co Friendship Fire Co

Hopewell Drug Store Safe Plot Foiled After Debris Burial

In Hopewell Virginia on December 14 a bomb plot to blow the George Brothers drug store safe containing 26 000 to 30 000 was stopped when the safe buried in debris from a recent fire was found. Investigations show attackers tunneled to the safe and planned the blast but no arrests yet. The town remains under state militia guard with liquor patrols and riverfront searches netting confiscations.

Hopewell Yesemen George Brothers du Pont Company Veggmen Petersburg E. W. Bowles Richmond River Front du Pont City

Firemen and Red Men at Bazar Tonight

Friendship bazar on South Main street attracting larger crowds on opening night. Charley Rouss and Sarah Zane fire companies along with Shawnee Tribe of Red Men are expected to attend and boost sales and attendance. Dancing remains a highlight with a prize drawn from each dancer’s coupon, two pigs this night. Supper service available from bazar building.

Friendship Bazar Faulkner South Main Street Charley Rouss Sarah Zane Shawnee Tribe of Red Men

For Rent Faulkner Dry Goods Store Nos 12 14

Store rooms on the east side of South Main street known as Faulkner Dry Goods Store offered for rent by Trety Hanabrough and Carter.

South Main Street Faulkner Dry Goods Trety Hanabrough & Carter

Funeral services for Miss Mary Heist held in Winchester

Funeral services for the late Miss Mary Heist, member of a prominent Winchester family, were conducted by Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy at 2:30 PM yesterday. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers W. S White, Dr. W. A. Bell, H. P. Tabb, J. B. Russell, Dr. A. D. Herkel, and C. Fred Barr.

Mary Heist Mary FE. Heist Winchester Margaret Baker South Braddock Street J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Heist Mount Hebron Cemetery

Noakes Will Case Set for Next Week in Winchester Court

The Samuel G Noakes will dispute will be tried next week in the Corporation Court of Winchester. Herman E Noakes and others sue Annie E Noakes and others over a paper claimed to be the late Samuel G Noakes last will and testament. The court convenes Monday in City Hall under Judge T W Harrison. Staunton VA hospital death noted. administratrix may have faced one third estate stake.

Corporation Court of City of Winchester City Hall T. W. Harrison Herman E. Noakes Annie E. Noakes Samuel G. Noakes Western State Hospital Staunton Naakee North Main Street

Hughes Sought as Presidential Candidate in Republican Talks

In Washington, hopes swirl around Justice Hughes and Colonel Roosevelt though both are not yet in the race. Lobby chatter says if Hughes agrees to run the party could win quickly, while Roosevelt’s support is sought for others rather than himself. Applause greeted Roosevelt’s name.

Washington Republican Party Justice Hughes Roosevelt Hughes

National G O P Convention Set for June 7

The Republican National Committee in session fixed June 7 as the date for the next national convention. No decision was made on the meeting place.

Washington Republican National Committee

Snowbound East Coast Felt Across States As Storm Worsens

A Nor’easter crippled transport from New York to New England with snowdrifts, stalled trains, and power outages. At Otisville and Philadelphia area cities, injuries and deaths were reported as workers battled the storm and crews labored to restore service.

New York Central Railroad Manhattan Chicago Albany Auston New York York New Haven Hartford Boston Otisville Station New York City

Bride and Groom Return From Honeymoon to East Street Home

Mr and Mrs William Nelson Page wed on December 4 and after a honeymoon in Washington and New York return to Washington street home of Dr W P McGure to establish their future residence. Mrs Page formerly Miss Willis Tagan Metzro.

William Nelson Page Washington New York W. P. McGure East Street Page Mise Willis Tagan Me Utre

Republicans Named on House Committees

Washington December 14 Republicans and Bull, members were treated liberally by the Republican House committee. Rule of seniority was followed with few exceptions. On the banking agency committee the new are Kelster and McFadden of Pennsylvania. On the Interstate Commerce committee Parker of New Jersey Stearling of Illinois Parker of Massachusetts Parker of New York Southerland of West Virginia and Dillon of South Dakota were given positions. The only new member of the naval committee is Mudd of Maryland.

Washington Republicans Bull Republican House Committee Cannon Longworth Mulend Kelster McFadden Pennsylvania Interstate Commerce Committee Parker New Jersey Stearling Illinois Massachusetts New York Southerland West Virginia Dillon South Dakota Naval Committee Mudd Maryland

Fresh Mackerel Shipments Prompts Trial

Fresh mackerel arrivals noted as regular shipments and praised as delicious fried or baked. Orndorff and M’vic ar invite readers to give them a trial.

Orndorff & M

Baltimore grain markets close with wheat and corn quotes

Baltimore wholesale markets closed this afternoon with No. 9 red wheat on spot at 1.2012 dollars and corn priced at 76 cents per bushel.

Baltimore

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Winches John 8. Patton Charlottesville, Va McIntosh Rabbit Bruce Europe Chase Streets Fred. Cain BANK Rutherford Heal Frederick County Luther Pannett William Pannett Welltown Road Apple Pie Ridge Apple Orchard Sheriff Pannett Lee Pannett Messrs. M. M. Lynch Warren Rice James Swartz Rest John M. Fishpaw William W. White Jennie Lamp Mount Williams Amos Spillman F. Marion Wigginton Empire Tonight W. Ramsburg Price Philadelphia Bell Phone Dixon E. Hearn Co J. H. Seal Stroyed Uder State Militia Bazar Wire East Coast Greater York Outeau Atlantic States Philadelphias Bethlehem HOUSE the Star Baltimore Grain Markets
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