19 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
1
The Charley Rouss Fire Company orders a large service flag to fly from their Water and Braddock streets home. The flag will bear 25 stars for members serving in the army and navy. A dedicatory event is planned once weather permits, as the rolls are reviewed to confirm all who have enlisted.
Winchester residents learn the United States Fuel Administrator bans burning fuel for heat in offices and most businesses on Mondays from January 21 to March 2 1918. Exceptions include essential services and food selling stores until noon. Public theaters and amusements are restricted. restaurants and inns exempt.
The Star will resume normal publication after repairs to the big press, expected early next week. Until then the Martinsburg Evening Journal press is used, causing delays in Winchester area deliveries. Totey’s issue of The Star will be delivered tomorrow morning. Snapp Foundry in Winchester, under William McKenzie, makes patterns for important iron castings. For rent 25 or 80 acres for core? 8, T. Pahnestock.
Virginia will obey the national fuel order amid a coal shortage. Harry F. Byrd, Virginia’s federal relations stance, says exemptions may be sought for exemption from general order but coal will be supplied to food industries to keep operations running. The supplemental order targets collateral industries linked to food production.
Mrs. William F. Hottel of North Avenue suffered burns to her face neck and head when a can of tomatoes exploded after heating to melt sealing wax. The hot contents blistered her skin as she removed the can from the stove in an accident likely caused by gas buildup.
The president states the shutdown was absolutely necessary to relieve pacific and rail congestion, move essential goods, and support war needs. He says Garfield consulted and agrees, credits sacrifices, and expects public patriotism. calls nation on a war footing. Lost notice and reward referenced at end.
In Clearbrook and Rest county a quarrel over army service led to a brutal altercation between George S. Pitzer a wealthy Rest farmer and Ed ward H. Woore a tenant on Dr A D Henkel’s farm. Pitzer struck Woore with a poker while Woore defended himself with a stove shaker leading to serious injuries and a warrant for Pitzer’s arrest. Woore was cared for by Dr. Charles R. Anderson in Winchester and both men’ s altercation stirred local interest.
Winchester Elks Lodge No. 67 closes its newly acquired Braddock and Piccadilly clubhouse until further notice to conserve fuel and support Federal Fuel Administration directives. Exalted Ruler W. J. Fultz and Dr. J. A. Richards led the decision after a conference, with water and furnace drained to prevent freezing.
The Charley Rouss Fire Company banquet committee called off the birthday observance of Charles Broadway Rouss because Federal Fuel Administrator Garfield has declared Mondays for ten weeks as holidays prohibiting coal burning. Plans to hold a smoker and lavish banquet were dropped, with a later date to be set. The delay meets approval of P. W. Rouss, son of the benefactor. A late line notes help wanted for operating training.
For rent. lights. M. M. Lynch, attorney. Mid-day bus to Martinsburg at 1 p.m. Hated Byans. Cash for good sweet corn for seed. Lam Baker, 46 &-Bt.
Frederick county farmer Young Pitzer, noted for a large Rest estate, sought exemption on agricultural grounds for his son Fleary Pitzer in the draft process. The district board allowed the claim on first draft but the second draft denial, upheld by the district board, leaves him liable for service after a hearing before Justice Tavepner.
Mrs Matilda Copenhaver an aged resident of the southern part of the city fell this morning at her home on South Kent street while dressing. She sustained a fractured shoulder and is in serious condition. The report notes her as a well known widow with family history cited.
The notice urges adherence to Fuel Administration orders and compliance with directives affecting operation. It notes gate work and field orders, with reference to local conditions and a continuation page.
Fuel Administrator Garfield warns local authorities to enforce the curtailment order or face the maximum Lever Act penalties of up to a 5,900 dollar fine and two years imprisonment or both. He stresses the urgency of delivering food and war supplies to troops and allies, noting congested Atlantic ports and stalled freight as ships lack coal.
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