10 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1919
Page
1
A 4 minute sermon titled Preaches a Powerful Sermon on Salvation by Gypsy Smith examines outward forms versus true faith. The speaker emphasizes inner transformation and the need for personal commitment to Christ.
The Gypsy Smith evangelist preached at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with full pews and standing room. He urged that salvation requires more than belief, stressing heart renewal and moral alignment before faith in Jesus Christ.
London reports that Chancellor Ebert's speech supports the view we may yet have to fight the new German government over peace terms. The Daily Express argues armistice was a mistake and still advocates finishing the war with a march on Germany.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions registration of dogs and owners but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities to confirm a full news item.
A fire at the People’s Drug Store in Bushnell’s building caused about 2000 dollars in damage. Investigators believed two colored youths entered by a rear window to steal around a hundred dollars in currency hidden under corks, but no charges were held as evidence was lacking.
An erroneous notice shows a winter white sale ad from The Star with items for sale on East Germain Street. Includes a ladies desk combination for five dollars and a request to call the Star office. Also mentions a Chamber of Commerce meeting at 8 PM.
Paris February 10 The League of Nations constitution enters final drafting stages as the special sub committee rewrites and clarifies disputed clauses. American delegates hope the completed agreement can be sent to the plenary Peace Conference session before week’s end. Also today the supreme inter Allied war council resumes armistice term talks with Germany set to extend beyond February 17.
Stockholders of the Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike Company met Saturday and accepted State Highway Commissioner Coleman’s offer to transfer land near the Stephenson farm at no cost. Once the title is approved and deed accepted, the state will assume maintenance of the road, with tolls kept until September 1, 1919, then removed. This move ends local taxation and benefits the community.
A full Chamber of Commerce membership meeting is set for 8 o clock tonight in City Hall court room. Washington speaker W N Brown will discuss City Planning along with topics on new industries housing public market electric rates soft water supply and related matters. City Council members are expected to attend.
Classified ad fragment lists two properties for sale with prices and features. One at Fairfax Lane near school, 21 ft by 145 ft with rear entrance, contact W. L. Fulls at Court Square for particulars. Another at 12 East Germain Street with on premises inquiry.
Autos for sale including S x Model 90 and one 85-4 Overlands offered at attractive prices. Inquiries directed to C. Boden with contact details to follow. Additional classified line hints at wanted notices and page reference.
The defendant William Nelson failed to appear in court in West Virginia for charges of attempted felonious assault. Bond of 5000 was forfeited after his absence was announced, with efforts ongoing to locate him and bring him to trial.
The Ladies of Shared Heart Catholic Church announce a sale after Sunday mass featuring homemade cakes ice cream and fancy articles. Musical entertainment will precede the sale with all welcome to attend. Proceeds support church activities and parish needs.
Funeral services for the late Mrs R Jennice Barr were conducted by Rev F M Richardson at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South with assistance from Rev D L Blakemore. Choirs sang hymns and the burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included John W Rice T S Jolliffe B Huntsberry Dr George H Heist John J Sloat John W Rosenberger W B Snider and M T Reed.
Francis J. Heney charges Levy Mayer Armour counsel offered bribes for more work. Mayer, absent, defends himself stating Heney’s accusation is clumsy and unfounded. The exchange occurred during an Agricultural Committee hearing in Washington on February 10.
Lawrence Massachusetts February 10. A pitched battle broke out at the Arlington mill gates between around a hundred policemen and striker sympathizers. Several hundred strikers fought the crowd in a tense confrontation with police.
Opponents of female suffrage voiced early confidence that the measure would be defeated by Congress. An effigy of President Wu was burned by suffragists last night, an act seen as harming the cause.
From Weimar and London reports, Germanys new constitution introduced in the national assembly yesterday is expected to be adopted on Tuesday. A president for the empire is likely to be chosen on Wednesday as the draft undergoes first and second readings on Monday.
Next Monday February 17 at 7 head of tine Jersey coils calcium and newer corn fodder crops slated for sale. Multiple farm implements including large tom...
In exile at Widrigen Holland on February 10 Frederick William ex crown prince of Germany rejects responsibility for the war. He blames the entente cordiale formed by England France and Russia and says the war’s start traced to that alliance. He accuses King George V of England and states he hopes to move to the United States. He believes Germany might have won if the United States had not entered the war.
The internal revenue of the Omsk government in Hase'a for the six months ending December 30 1918 was 268000000 rubles, according to advices reaching the State Department today.
Frederick County man N J Sier died at his home after a brief illness. He was born April 27, 1830, served in the Civil War in a Pennsylvania cavalry unit, and was wounded at Gettysburg. He lived in Frederick County since the war, was a noted farmer, and was buried in Mount broad Cemetery with funeral arrangements announced.
In Cologno on February 10 a clash between strikers and soldiers near the railroad station left several people seriously hurt and later reports indicate deaths at a cafe amid ongoing disturbances.
Royalist forces were defeated by Republican troops in a battle at Viseu and Limago. The town was bombarded and Captain Conzeiro, a royalist leader, was wounded. A lost children’s school bag with books and a pocket book containing change was reportedly found on East Leicester Street near the Stan office.
Washington reports a temporary modification of the British embargo on American footwear. Consul-General Skinner in London cables that import quotas will allow importers to bring in up to one fourth of the 1913 quantity of American boots and shoes. A fragment mentions lost beads and a reward noted for return.
Kiev has been recaptured by Ukrainian forces from Bolshevik control according to dispatches reported by Read Moling and Seats Reronant, marking a major shift in the capital’s status. The report appears on the foreign page with continued coverage on the broader campaign.
Large defections from the central labor council amid tensions in Brattle, Wasi. The general committee orders action. an improvised retreat and transport movements are cited as delays in implementing key directives.
Fragmentary ad copy describes property offers and prices including a backer seeking $7500 for a house and $10000 for outfits and another property. Mentions Helen and Mr Parmer and multiple price figures. The readable text shows real estate and personal property sale notes with asking prices.
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