23 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1918
Page
1
A Western paper cites success of pay-up weeks elsewhere and argues Winchester residents could apply the tactic to Ireland with Edward Brannon endorsing the plan. The piece recalls royal misfortune stories, including Louise of Austria, and reflects on dynastic curses and magnates in Europe.
Health authorities report about 3500 victims in Peoria and surrounding towns from a mysterious illness with vomiting and cramps. Doctors are heavily affected, about ten percent of physicians ill. Water supply tests and contamination probe underway amid theories of enemy agents poisoning the system. No deaths yet and cases appear to decline. a portion of the population remains affected.
The funeral for Mrs. Susan A Reed wife of Capt. M T Reed will be held at 3 p m Sunday from the family residence at Braddock and Clifford streets. Rev F M Richardson of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will conduct services and burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Charles Woodward George Woodward John A Kern John W Rosenberger William Simpson and Dr George H Heist.
Legal notice from M. M. Lynch attorney indicating a property listing or sale of a nine room house with bath and electric lights. The fragment names an attorney and references a procedural or filing item. No further details provided.
President Wilson will issue tonight a proclamation fixing the price for the 1918 wheat crop. Circles say the move aims to release the crop promptly amid pending Congress plans to set a price between 2.25 and 2.75 dollars per bushel, prompting farmers to withhold deliveries awaiting better terms.
The article notes planting may wait until a presidential price proclamation is issued, suspected to set a price near 2.40 dollars per bushel. It argues such an action would forestall pending legislation while not hindering the food administration program.
Wanted two women to cook and do housework. One is an 86 year old cook and the other will handle household duties. Apply with reference at Star office.
The funeral for Ephriam D. Grimes, a former resident, will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodsboro Frederick County Maryland. He died of paralysis at his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs H J Turtle in Baltimore. William Shank and daughter Margaret Shank traveled to attend with other relatives joining later. The notice also corrects the earlier omission of his daughter Mrs O B Brown of this city. A separate ad promotes a 2 year old apple and peach lot from Mountain View Nursery Co Williamsport Md.
A Virginia business man uses government bond coupons to purchase stamps and certificates, aiming to grow his investment tax free. He notes non taxable government bonds avoid income taxes, contrasting with private securities.
Washington reports confirm Russian soviet intends to defend Petrograd as German forces push toward Moscow and the Baltic. Ambassador Francis notes allied diplomats may leave Petrograd if Germans reach the capital. uncertainty remains on destination.
American and French pilots supported the line in France as U S army officials disputed claims of German air dominance. Observers noted American batteries coordinated by pilots, with several German planes shot down and one forced to land behind allied lines.
Lost fountain pen with gold trim and initials M A H. Reward offered at Star office. Pose a report if found.
Governor Edge announced the appointment of David Baird Republican former sheriff of Camden County to temporarily fill the late Senator Hughes seat. The brief wire report notes the transition as news from the state capital with no further details.
In Memphis on February 23 patrolman Broadfoot was killed and patrolman Dowdy seriously wounded when officers confronted three alleged Negro bootleggers as they alighted from a train with suitcases believed to contain smuggled whiskey. one suspect was captured.
Washington report says thousands of draft age men in Kentucky are learning to read and write to communicate with families while in camp. Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart, president of the Kentucky Illiteracy Society, announced the development.
Four young men including teens were arraigned before Justice Fults on a complaint by Prof. George Shepard accusing them of stealing items from the Winchester Inn. More than 200 dollars in printing type brass copper and other goods were said to have been sold to a junk dealer. Bond was set for their appearance before the next Corporation Court grand jury in July.
New York Feb 28 Colonel Theodor Roosevelt who underwent several operations at Roosevelt Hospital will be able to leave the institution in a few days his secretary announced today.
George Gertrude and Sarah Huff children of Richard Huff perished in a blaze that destroyed the family home near Butler Pennsylvania late last night. Mrs Huff suffered severe burns while trying to rescue the children. The father was at work.
Movement of 74,206 selective services men including 66,023 white and 8,188 colored to various camps began today. Reports to Provost Marshal General Crowder indicate entrainment is proceeding smoothly with prearranged plans in place. the five day operation continues.
The war office announced British raids at Monchy and Wytschaete near Menin road and Houthurst forest. Enemy artillery was unusually active during the operations. Edward Grant of Winchester, a local farmer, attended the Jones sale in Martinsburg.
About 2000 loaded coal cars from Georges Creek Fairmont and Connellsville have moved east over the Cumberland division of the Baltimore and Ohio. The Cumberland Valley Railroad sidings show a daily congestion around 1900 cars, while Brunswick yards report only small congestion thanks to rapid car arrangements. Western Maryland Railway officials note continued eastward movements.
Ex Captain Hodgson presided over a Fort Hill meeting of firemen honoring service in World War I. Speeches by Abe S Larrick and T Russell Cath discussed America’s army and the need for young men to emulate George Washington. Service flag unfurled as a band played and prayers offered.
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