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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
1
American forces clash with Australian troops on the Somme front in a joint operation. Casualties reported as Allied units push forward, seeking to secure key positions amid heavy bombardment and counterattacks.
British war office reports Americans join Australians on the Picardy front near Hamel. Allies seize Hamel village and push eastward while repulsing German counterattacks. More than 1,300 prisoners and 100 machine guns taken. Italians also report gains on the southwestern front.
Washington July 5 Advocates of action in Russia expect a policy outline soon after President Wilson gave only a brief remark on the Russian situation at Mount Vernon. They cite ongoing entente talks and a Russian commission to assist Ambassador Francis in countering German influence. Unrest grows as famine bites areas under German control.
President Carranza of Mexico sends a Fourth of July message from Mexico City to President Wilson, wishing peace and justice for both continents and prosperity for the United States. The State Department will acknowledge. Also note a sale listing: House for $4,500 by J. P. Reardon.
A yard party to raise funds for the Red Cross will be held in Gainesboro Virginia on Saturday night July 6. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross and the public is invited to attend and support the good cause.
The Colonial Motel, a five story hotel in Hagerstown, opens today at a cost of $100000. It is owned by Frank L. Hamilton and his son John F. Hamilton. The property was converted from the Colonial Apartment House after purchase from Joseyih Boulsite, Joe Gr Songy and Kimodetor. Mr. Hamilton and son also operate the Jefferson and Palin Hotels at Charles Town. He is a native of Kernstown and has long conducted businesses in Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia.
Rev. R. C. Mann of Decatur Illinois will preach Sunday at the United Brethren Church with morning and evening services. Sunday school begins at 10 a m and the Young People meet at 7 15 p m. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m.
At about 11 in the morning a young Black man entered Mr. E B Capper's jewelry store on West Water Street and viewed wrist watches. He concealed two watches in his pocket but was forced to disgorge them when Capper drew a revolver. The suspect escaped with Capper pursuing a officer. two women were in the shop aside from Capper.
The Golden Rule Gospel Team will hold services in July and August at various locations and 7 p.m. Each Sunday features a Mile Choir and Orchestra with Rev. F. M. Richardson of Braddock St M E Church speaking. The public is invited to all meetings across Gerrard Mt to Equity Grounds.
Grace Church chimes will ring each evening at Godlark as the signal for prayers for God Wess, our President, our leaders, soldiers, sailors, and nation. Arrangements to have all church bells rung could not be completed, so Grace Church chimes were selected.
A community benefit is planned on July 6 at Robert Clevenger’s lawn near Grimes to aid Ned Cro Ip-tf. Local residents and volunteers organize refreshments and music for attendees.
A note announces The Blue Bird performing at Empire Theater in a cheerful show likely to delight audiences. Readers are invited to enjoy a lively production featuring song and dance with family appeal.
President Wilson speaks at Mount Vernon about independence day meaning. He recalls Washington’s era and the quiet site as a place of achievement and promise, not a place of death, in a diplomatic corps reception.
An announcement states preaching Sunday July 7 at Centenary Reformed Church at 11 a m and 7 p m by Rev Borden S Stanley a noted speaker of the North Carolina Classis. He will also preach at Stephenson Reformed Church in the afternoon. Members and the public are invited.
Winchester and Frederick counties observed Independence Day with a large parade and patriotic meeting. Private Hannan of the Massachusetts National Guard spoke about life in the trenches, and a flag of honor was presented by Red Cross and local volunteers.
The Washington Star notes fire casualties among American forces, with several deaths and multiple wounded, while Mount Olive Church announces a Sunday service series starting next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. All are invited.
War Chest campaign kicks off July 22 in Winchester and Frederick County for one week. Readers urged to follow article in The Star of Saturday for details and objectives.
Abe Novick of this city has applied for enlistment in the Quartermasters Corps for special service. He is the son of Max Novick a well known junk dealer and was educated at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg.
The legal advisory board of the city and county will end its sessions tomorrow afternoon. Work on reclassifying the men in the draft will be completed, though the notice of the exact time and places was not announced.
The Chamber of Commerce contributed a share to decorating town light posts with American flags yesterday. The decorations attracted much attention.
A Star publication lists merchants and others who sold thrift stamps and war savings stamps yesterday. The notice inadvertently omitted Moling and Seal with 201.76 dollars and other entities including Hable 10 dollars, Tinton Bank 59 dollars, and Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company 10,865 dollars.
Advertisement from Hansbroughil Carter offering insurance and loans for wheat and grain with short term fire and lightning coverage at low rates. Includes services in insurance loans and real estate.
The administration urges swift steps as a threatened strike looms. The Senate has moved a joint resolution to empower the President to take over telephone and telegraph lines, with House support and calls for government control and wage increases for workers.
The New York Globe salutes Virginia as seven of the fifty one new generals named by President Wilson come from the Old Dominion. Generals March B. Stitlwart and Richard C. Marshall are noted among Virginian honorees. The notice ends with a sales line for 25 shares of Union Bast Stock.
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