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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1917
Page
1
Federal Fuel Admin etchers report the president may back nationalizing coal mines. Wilson, noted for an open mind, is expected to urge government operation of the mineral fields once he speaks to Congress.
A widespread push for government ownership of coal mines surfaces across the country as Congress nears reconvening. Dr. Harry A Garfield argues private control worsens shortages, urging a wartime takeover to align fuel production with rail needs. Local draft exemption classifications cause confusion for registrants.
Chief Doran announced permission to ring the fire bells late tonight with tolling at minutes before midnight and at the stroke of twelve to welcome the new year. Police will arrest anyone masquerading in masks on New Year’s Day or night under the city ordinance.
Special watch-night services start at 11 20 tonight in the parish house led by Rev Dr W D Smith. The church bell will toll at midnight and again at 12 00 to welcome the new year. New Year morning services at 10 30 in the parish house, both to conserve local fuel. Public invited. Lost black seal muff reward at Star office. iptf
Washington December 31 The American army at home and in France is expanding marching shoes with larger sizes. A War Department review shows only 15 percent of 22 359 men examined were correctly fitted. Causes include choosing too small shoes and inadequate fitting supervision.
Winchester women who are Red Cross members are urged to attend surgical dressings units at Christ Church parish house. Units meet twice daily on weekdays at 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m with a Monday night session at 7 p m for those who cannot attend daytime. About 1 000 members exist. attendance shows support for the war effort and the troops.
Thermometers in multiple places registered 10 degrees below zero yesterday morning while at the same hour this morning the readings stood at 6 degrees above zero. Winchester averaged 4 degrees below yesterday and 4 above today. Plumbers were busy as eggs burst pipes and tanks. Police recorded only general suffering and destitution. Weather has moderated today and residents with small coal piles hope the worst is over.
British counter attacks during the night reclaim most positions lost to Germany at Welch ridge on the Cambrai front. The War Office reports recapture of prisoners and machine guns, though Germans hold part of a front line trench. In the west, British line extends on the Ypres Staden railway.
Miss Charlotte Lucile Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hancock Smith of Man Virginia wed Montaine Beckham Hooff of Charlestown West Virginia Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church Washington. They will reside in Charlestown.
Mr and Mrs W E Batts of Martinsburg West Virginia visit Mrs Batts mother Mrs Lucy Thorpberry for the holidays with their two daughters Ruth and Alma. The text notes they are spending the period with relatives and includes a truncated place name Hast Pic-.
A county clerk issued a marriage license to John Hiram Catlett son of Turner Catlett of Page County Virginia and Miss Mabel Emerson 18 of Rockingham County Virginia in Hagerstown to Mr Edward Carpenter and Miss Elsie Spillman both of Chambersville Frederick County Virginia. WANTED Homes for two girls one 5 years old the other 2 years old Apply to 8 Star Office.
Sheriff Pannett locates Morrison Newton Williams in Frederick County on charges of assault with intent to kill Shorty Vincent and failing to answer the draft questionnaire. Vincent, struck with a stone in Stephens City, survived after severe injuries. Williams was tracked via letters read by Randolph Ridgeway and arrested in Reading, Pennsylvania, with return for trial to determine jurisdiction between federal and state authorities.
Sheriff reports the death of Alfred Finfrock a 45 year old Well town native and Springfield Ohio florist pioneer. He owned a large greenhouse in Springfield and leaves three sisters Lillie Donte and Laura and three brothers Oliver Charles Arthur. Body to be brought home for burial. funeral date not yet set.
Join the Savings Club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank before the deadline. Members gain access to special rates and exclusive offers through the bank’s community savings program.
Eugene Chiles has been commissioned as first lieutenant in the army and assigned to the ordnance department. He spent time with friends in Winchester and Stephens City before reporting for duty and home remains his residence.
The local Elks lodge displays a service flag with eleven stars at the new lodge rooms on Braddock and Piccadilly streets. It notes eleven members of Winchester Lodge No 967 are in government service and suggests about the same number will join the colors soon.
Rock Enon Springs shows strong Red Cross Christmas membership, led by Prof. B. Sine. Thirty-nine one dollar members and twelve two dollar members enrolled, with some reporting three year Red Cross Magazine subscriptions.
Marriage licenses issued by the clerk of the corporation court list John D. Scott a Shenandoah county farmer and Mabel G. Dellinger daughter of L Dellinger. Edgar C. Wolford a Hampshire county carpenter and Mary Hite McDonald daughter of Marion McDonald.
Advertises a nine room house for rent with bath and electric lights. Credit offered by attorney M. M. Lynch. Also notes savings on aee and Middlings from Winchester Milling Company.
A dispatch from Helsinki reports a powerful explosion at Kronstadt wrecking forts and killing several. Moscow experiences famine with railway lines cut and no fresh supplies for days. The alleged plot is linked to social revolutionaries and aimed at leaders Lenin and Trotsky.
Rev. Spencer remains at his South Market parsonage with a mild illness after attending services last Sunday. Though advised to rest, he delivered both morning and evening sermons and later grew weaker requiring bed rest.
Washington reports that thousands are dead in Guatemalan earthquakes as aftershocks continue. Dispatches say heavy tremors were felt at intervals during yesterday as relief efforts depend on support for relief and Liberty bond campaigns.
London December 31 the allies will return a formal reply to Germanys offer to negotiate peace on the basis of no annexations and no indemnities according to the Manchester Guardian the British government regards the peace proposal as a serious step Any reply will not be forthcoming until the peace offer is extended officially to the premier Lloyd George will go to Paris to confer with Premier Clemenceau on the matter
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