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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1917

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Brazil Nay Insist That Story Be Internal Consul

The fragmentary text references Brazil and a Nay insistence related to a consul matter. Details are unclear, but the note points to a diplomatic or archival topic involving Brazil and consular affairs.

German raider claims to spare ships to avoid killing civilians

Reports from Pernambuco say the captured Hudson Maru prison ship remains at Pernam Bucos harbor while Brazilian authorities consider internment if armed. Refugees from Nantes and Amsieneres reach Bahia as Americans receive U S consular aid. The original raider, thought to be the Moene, is still at large with theories about its location.

Buenos Aires Pernambuco Nantes Amsieneres Bahia France United States Moene Gulf of Mexico Canary Islands Ammoni Ocean Aa Rio de Janeiro South Atlantic

Wheat prices in Baltimore markets near close

Prices paid today in the wheat markets show spot wheat at two dollars and two cents per bushel and corn at one dollar fourteen cents. Winchester dealers offered one dollar eighty three cents for wheat after the Baltimore market closed this afternoon.

Baltimore Winchester

Last Rites for Col. James J. Baker in Frederick County

Funeral services for Col. James Carr Baker noted Freder ick County lawyer and former commander of the Second Virginia Regiment were held at Christ Church in Stephens City. Rector Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith led, with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery and a large turnout of friends and relatives from Winchester Middletown and beyond.

James ‘Carr ‘Baker Frederick County Second Virginia Regiment North Main Street Christ, Protestant Episcopal Church W. D. Smith B. M. Knight Herbert S. Larrick R. Gray Williams Winchester B. F. Montgomery Middletown E. M. Steele Stephens City Colonel Baker Walter Mitchell Charleston Bettie Bowers Richmond Janet 0. Beker, Jr Newport News Maud Mitchell Washington Doe

Mr Bowles Funeral Monday Afternoon

The funeral of the late Joseph W. Bowles who died early yesterday at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness will be held Monday at three o clock from the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. J H Lacy officiates with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Scott Grant Luther Pannett Thomas R. Cather Phil H Gold A J Rosenberger J B Haldeman John H Myers Charles R McCann. Honorary pallbearers include S Robert Smith Lee R Grim James B Russell Stewart Bell H P Cline F D Good William Smith H D Fuller. Big drop in Sugar at BRILL and RITTER S.

Joseph W. Bowles Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Church J. H. Lacy Mount Hebron Cemetery Messrs Scott Grant Luther Pannett Thomas R. Cather Phil. H. Gold A. J. Rosenberger J. B. Haldeman John H. Myers Charles R. McCann S. Robert Smith Lee R. Grim James B., Russell Stewart Bell H. P. Cline F. D. Good Wiliam Smith H. D. Fuller

Not Married Or Arrested Either Says John W Harper

John W Harper calls The Star to state he was not the man recently arrested in Winchester on a minor charge and not the one who married. He says articles referred to another man calling himself Joan Samuel Harper, described as a soldier in the army.

John W. Harper Star John Harper Winchester The Joan Samuel Harper

Russians Penetrate German Lines in Carpathians

Desperate Russian efforts in Moldavia break German lines briefly in hand to hand fighting. Von Mackensen’s forces capture Nanesti on the Sereth river as the front holds in the Carpathians.

Carpathians Berlin Moldavia Vigor von A Mackensen Nanesti Sereth

Charles H Boden Dies in Frederick County Virginia

Charles H Boden a Brucetown resident and former woolen mill head weaver died at 4 am after a long tuberculosis illness at age 67. Survived by widow Mary Baker two sons Jack and Howard two daughters Mrs J B Snapp and Mrs Jesse O Connell six grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral 11 am Monday at Brucetown Methodist Episcopal Church South conducted by Rev C D Lambert with burial in village cemetery.

Brucetown Charles. H. Boden Frederick County Mr. Boden Samuel Boden Red Bud Boden Mary Baker Messrs Jack and Howard Boden J. B. Snapp Jesse O'Connell Mary Batley Charlottle Paul St. Louis Kate Samuels South C. D. Lambert

Oldest Woman in Shenandoah Dead at 103 plus years

Mrs. Mary Jane Neff died at her son Robert Neff's home near Shenandoah after a long life in which she was twice married and had nine children. Survived by children Lemuel Tiffin Robert William Bettie and Katherine and many grandchildren. Funeral held at Lebanon Lutheran Church with Rev. R. C. Meeks officiating. Burial followed.

Mary Jane Neff Robert ‘Neff David Nef Miss Kline William Kline Walter Williams Capon Road Lemuel Tiffin Robert William Bettie Harrisonburg Katherine Virginia Lebanon Lutheran Church R. C. Meeks

Negro Jumps Out Of Staunton Jail

Roy Hinton a 22 year old colored prisoner escaped Staunton county jail by diving through a rear window while the warden’s assistant moved other inmates. He leaped through canvas covered glass, climbed down scaffolding and fled to parts unknown.

Staunton Roy Hinton Dailer Fretwell

Health Is Happiness and Wealth, Says The Ster.now

A brief note promotes The Ster.now publication with a slogan about health and wealth. It urges subscriptions and highlights health as the path to happiness.

Mothers Shape Great Men Across History

The article argues mothers influence greatness more than fathers. It cites Mary Washington Lincoln and Julius Caesar among others, noting mothers train character, virtue, and habits. It recalls Cromwell, Luther, Augustine, and Christian writers praising maternal impact on sons and leaders.

Mary Washington Abraham Lincoln Julius Cesar St. Augustine Gregory Francis d’Assis Cromwell Martin Luther

Virginia Federal Road Route Debate Hears Many Proposals

Mr H F Byrd returned from Norfolk where the State Road Commission heard over forty speakers advocating routes for federal aid roads in Virginia. Proposals include the Northwestern grade with potential tie to West Virginia and a Washington to Winchester route via Ashbys Gap. The commission granted ten days for briefs and postponed final action until members study the plans.

H. F. Byrd Norfolk State Road Commission State Senate House of Delegates Virginia Commission Robert M. Ward Millwood Boyce

Will Eulogize Dead Members

Winchester Bar Association held a meeting at Commonwealth's Attorney T. R. Cather's office. Chairman M. M. Lynch formed a committee to draft obituary resolutions for the late Hon. R. T. Barton and Col. James Carr Baker, with resolutions adopted and published.

Winchester Bar Association Commonwealth T. R.cather M. M. Lynch J. H. Lacy, Jr R. Gray Williams J. M. Steck James P. Reardon R. T. Barton Col James Carr Baker Bar Association

Royal Arcanum Regular Meeting Announces Installations

Royal Arcanum calls a regular meeting Monday night January 22 at a specified time. Installation of officers will occur. All members urged to be present. J B Beverley, Ir Sec. Ip 1t)

J. B. Beverley

Help the Starving Children Aid Appeal

A plea urges generosity from town and county residents for starving Belgian children denied food until they show they are malnourished. Contributions will be sent to Richmond via Miss Bessie W. Conrad, secretary of the Winchester Branch. Also a lost keyring with two Yale keys is missing. return to Star-Of-Any.

Belgium Richmond Bessie W. Conrad Water Street Winchister Star-ofleny Apa

Local Bar Pays Tribute To Late Robt T Barton

A rural newspaper item recalls the life of Robert T Barton, longtime lawyer and civic figure. The piece quotes tributes from colleagues, notes his legal career began after self study, and highlights his courage and dedication. It adds memorials by the local bar association and a published obituary plan.

Robt. T.barton

Card of thanks from Mrs Cody to Dr Von Witt

Mrs William F Cody of Denver Lolo widow of Colonel Cody Buffalo Bill sends thanks to Dr J J Von Witt for a condolence message. Mr William A Webb of Richmond Virginia visits town and stays at Hotel Evans. Advertisements noted in The Mart.

J. J. von Witt William F. Cody Denver Lolo Colonel Cody Dr. von Witt Wiliam A. Webb Richmond, Va Evans

London Explosion at Munitions Arsenal Wrecks City

London faced a terrible blast at a major munitions factory in the city last night. An official ministry of munitions statement said heavy loss of life and extensive property damage, with fears of Zeppelin strikes and bombs over London.

London Ams Ministry of Munitions Arsenal Europe

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Brazil U. S Moewe Wire Gol J. G. Baker Mr. Bowles Brill and Ritter’s John W Chas. H. Boden Shenandoah Jersey Miss Affleck Gladstone McAdoo Mary Walker Cesar Federal Royal Arcanum Handley Library Saturday Evening Post Harold Bell Wright Mr. Wright the Bookman Lbrary Hig Home Wi ‘ Association Lynch Hobert T. Barton Col. James Gadriel Baker I. Gray Williams Arton Wettt Barton Hems Been Wores Ww Bar Ehrichea Cody Mart Save To the Star
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