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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
1
A severe earthquake in Italy leaves more than twenty thousand people dead. Rescue efforts intensify as agencies coordinate aid. Local authorities report widespread damage across cities and towns.
Reports from Rome and Sora detail hundreds buried and thousands dead after a major earthquake. Premier Salandra warns the death count may exceed fifty thousand while rescue teams search ruined towns like San Benedetta and Capele. Victor Emmanuel visits Rome amid disbelief at official tallies. Father Annoni and seven nuns were found dead in Santa Restituta as terror struck worshippers.
Mr Henry R Bryarly of Bryarly Brothers returned from New York where he attended the Home Life Insurance Company of New York annual convention of general agents. The banquet was hosted at the Imperial Hotel with the agents honored by the company. He is accompanied home by Mrs Bryarly who had been visiting relatives in Baltimore.
The Ladies' Committee of the Sarah Zane Fire Company's bazar will meet at 8 o'clock to participate at the Sarah Zane hall on North Main street. A fair attendance is requested. New line of paints stains and varnishes from Miss Josie Hillyard & Co. Water street. The best lot of sheep in the county at Rinker's sale January 5.
A large fire destroyed the central business district of Ellicott City, starting at a grocery store run by Marshall Beacon on Main Street. Within 45 minutes the fire consumed the blocks, with Baltimore and local fire departments aiding as flames threatened the court house and Howard House. Residents reported furniture and hotel effects taken from the scene as crews fought the blaze.
Albert Reily of Winchester died Thursday night at his home 41 South Market Street after a long illness. He lived in Winchester 14 years and ran a business here. Survived by widow and two sons. nephew of Mrs Theodore von Singhart. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM at the family residence. interment Mount Hebron.
Apples from Washington and Oregon shown by E P Loomis of New York at the Virginia Horticultural Society show in Winchester were sold last night at public auction in the Eddy Press building. Auction proceeds totaling $57.65 will go to the Belgian relief fund. The sale, conducted by A G Bron, drew bidders as the only Loomis fruit sold.
The State Horticultural Society adopts a plan to advertise apples across Virginia. A $500 appropriation will fund recipes and labeling efforts, with newspapers nationwide to publish plate displays and health slogans. Secretary Massey to push statewide promotion to raise apple consumption.
Miss Josephine MacClellan of San Diego and Miss Gertrude Barton of Winchester were guests of honor at a dinner at Vaucluse Roslyn hosted by Major and Mrs Randolph. Mrs Randolph Barton Jr. will host an informal luncheon and Miss Katharine K Barton will give a tea, continuing the extended visit. The item also notes trademark values for Uneeda and Royal Baking Powder and discusses advertising confidence and honesty.
January 15 reports claim five miles gained by German forces in Flanders, with fears of a dash on Paris. Kaiser's presence at Solsgona boosts German morale as they attack reinforced French lines. French retreat cited as necessary due to floods on the Aisne, while Germans push near the Arras Lille frontier. Armenian refugees reach Tepsar in Persia, stressing Russian relief efforts. Turks advance against Russians, capturing two towns in a wider flank.
Adele Rotini headlines at the Auditorium tonight in The Singer a new play by David Starr. The prima donna soprano delivers her famed voice amid a dramatic tale of love and betrayal that probes modern social tensions and faithless choices.
The Grand Opera Singers company opens a week long engagement at the Auditorium with three noted singers from Winchester securing a fine attraction. Col James Kreaker of Stephens City noted as a business visitor in town. Louis L. Baker recovering from tonsillitis resumes duties at Frank Baker & Son. Lost green channeled four leaf clover pin with diamond center. reward offered at Hotel Byans.
Winchester and Frederick County parents face funding more school books as the State Board of Education may revise bids at its January 21 meeting. The board aims to secure the best books at lower prices, with contracts effective for the 1916-17 term starting next fall, and no disruption to current book rows during the remainder of this season.
The display shows fixed price果 of $12 per barrel for Hemingways Spys apples from Hemingways Vermont orchards. Mr Hemingway markets all he grows in New York with packing and marketing boosting price. The Virginia Horticultural Society event includes a connection to Massrs Loomis & Company of New York.
John W. Wesley Marpole of Frederick County died at 11 this morning at the county parish farm aged 70. Burial will be at the graveyard of the parted farm at Gateloch Saturday afternoon with a local minister to lead services.
Mrs Anita Collins Cartmell, wife of Capt Nathaniel Cartmell US Army retired, died in Little Rock Arkansas on Wednesday at age 31 after a battle with intestinal illness. She came from a long line of army families and was born at a Western army post. Funeral services were held in Little Rock with burial there.
Society directors will choose the city and dates for the twentieth annual convention after adjournment at the Horticultural Auditorium. The board will select a location and schedule, with many members traveling from distant areas and no invitation yet presented from the host town.
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