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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
1
Berlin reports first to third French lines on the Verdun front were broken after German artillery barrages near Hill 304 and Dead Man Hill. Prisoners and seven machine guns fell to the attackers while French counterattacks were repulsed. London notes British gains on the Somme suggest a French drive toward Verdun.
Inventory of the personal estate of Benjamin S. Farmer, who died recently in northeast Winchester, has been filed in the Corporation Court of Winchester by his appraisers. The estate is valued at $985.75. Besides the personal estate, Mr. Farmer also owns real estate worth about $1500.
Washington dispatch reports Carranza bluffing on ratification of the Atlantic City protocol. The American section will meet Tuesday at Secretary Lane’s office with Judge George Gray and John R. Mott to discuss the issue. Officials indicate no change in the American position, demanding no alteration to the protocol and withdrawal of troops remains a key demand.
Virginia alumni gathered at the Hotel Jack for music and dancing late into the night. R Gray Williams spoke as local chapter secretary and George Barrie read President Alderman’s Christmas greeting praising Alma Mater and Virginia’s role in democratic ideals.
Magistrate W L Fultz departs tomorrow for a private trip to Fort Pierce Florida and will be away about two weeks. During his absence magistrates Lacy and Krebs will oversee the polite court and he is due back around January 16. A shooting match is planned Monday January 1 one mile west of Kernstown with prizes including guineas turkeys and chickens.
Financiers, farmers and merchants of Winchester and Frederick counties in Virginia and Maryland discuss the new Federal Farm Loan Banks district. The Baltimore district will span five states and the District of Columbia with a focus on tenant farmers and mortgage lending support. B. Howell Griswold, Sr. notes the bank aims to foster farm loans at favorable rates and to supply expert reports, not general deposits or commercial banking.
Fire department raced to a South End alarm at about 10:30 last night but found no blaze. Officers suspect two boys who reportedly gave the alarm and say arrests are likely for turning in a false alarm.
Rev. Walter C. Hook of Elon College North Carolina will preach Sunday morning in the Christian Church in the pastor’s absence. Rev. Mr Hook recently married Miss Fleming at Mount Jackson Virginia and visits his mother Mrs R Hook at her home.
Notice from the Board of Supervisors states the pole on the North Frederick Turnpike will be down at dark on and after January Sth. Readers are advised to plan around the obstruction and follow any posted detours as authorities manage the work.
Mrs Martha Weakley swore out a warrant against Clifton Lofton a soldier of Company I Second Virginia Regiment for a charge linked to her daughter Virginia Weakley after testimony in a divorce hearing. Magistrate Fultz dismissed the charge. Lofton was arrested and later released to recover at Fort Myer.
Ronnie Lonas longtime Winchester resident was arrested on an old non support warrant. Magistrate Fultz set trial today but Mrs Ethel May Lonas could not be located in Pennsylvania. Alimony had been paid for over a year. Lonas left Winchester after, then returned when his mother fell ill and was taken into custody.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank runs a Christmas Cash Club with two days of ties in prize draws. Local participants compete for cash rewards, with entries open to customers of the bank and affiliated branches.
For sale cheap upright Prescott piano must be sold this week. Phone 266 W. 28 1p31 GEO. FRED'K SHEETZ. Also cheap to quick buyfr. MW. M. Lynch. For sale auto spot on FE. Cécil St vf 28 1p 2t Attorney.
A letter from Mess Sergeant Edward Johnson of the 5th Virginia Regiment at Brownsville Texas notes soldiers feasted on turkeys and abundance. The Border Virginian newspaper in Brownsville reports its first issue December 18 covering Virginia Colorado and New Hampshire contingents and includes an editorial opposing Washington plans to bring troops home urging mass meetings to push border training and readiness.
A Winchester car carrying young people en route from Hagerstown was stranded near Darkesville around 1:30 AM. A broken rear wheel left them stuck until a timely phone message to Staples' livery summoned a rescue car that ferried them back to Winchester.
The Star announces a new weekly rate of six cents for Winchester delivery starting January 1, 1917, with the first payment due January 6 and subscribers urged to have change ready.
Pastor Rev W P Alexander is out of town for Christmas vacation so no preaching service at First Baptist Church this Sunday. The Sun’s fame school will meet at 70 4 Th.
Strasburg Virginia December 29 a coroner s jury found wind damage at the Standard Lime and Stone Company plant contributed to the December 24 accident that killed James Henson and Harry Nesselrodt. The two men died under a collapsing bin of stone weighing about two hundred tons as props were removed and the trestle failed. Seven workers escaped as the roof and bins were toppled by the Friday storm. Magistrate J Hurt led the inquest with jurors W Emmett F Bly G Miller H Cline E Bly and B Strasnider. Attorneys Piter Wyant represented the estates. No verdict on damages yet but action by states possible.
Rev George W Stover pastor of the United Brethren Church will preach at 11 a m in that church and conduct baptism by immersion in the Christian Church due to no pool at the United Brethren. He expects to receive converts from the recent revival led by Evangelist Luther B Bridgers of Georgia. The United Brethren Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m Sunday.
The Eighteenth Regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard, including Corporal Harry Bryant of Winchester, has arrived in Pittsburgh from El Paso Texas where it was stationed last summer and fall. It is expected to be released from federal service soon and Corporal Bryant will return to his home in the city. He is the husband of Mrs M B Bryant of North Main Street.
Rev. Dr. Alfred Jones announces preaching and communion at Opequon Chapel at 11 o clock Sunday morning December 81. There will be a collection for the relief of the sufferers in Poland.
The wedding of Miss Mixa Belle Faulkner and Prof George Ferguson was held at the Faulkner home in Winchester last evening. The ceremony was conducted by Dr Lacy with about two hundred guests from Winchester and nearby cities. The couple planned to reside in Hamilton New York where Ferguson will teach at Colgate University and Miss Faulkner is connected to Fort Loudoun Seminary.
Five days after a coal gas incident at her home, Miss Janney remains confined to her rooms but doctors say she is out of danger and improved.
Due to the absence of Rev. H. G. Spencer no services were held at Market Street Episcopal Church on Saturday. Sunday school proceeded as usual at 2 15, with plans to sing all carols for Christmas.
I will open a bus line between Winchester Virginia and Romney West Virginia around March 1, 191%. Two large cars will daily operate between points with possible service at low rates. Closed cars offered during cold months. Respectfully, Agency Hudson Overland H Cad.
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