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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
1
Captain Dug Gwe delivers a lecture on the global conflict addressing causes, alliances, and consequences. The talk, held in Empire on July 12, outlines wartime strategies and the war’s broader impact on nations, economies, and civilians.
Captain Arthur Radclyffe Dagmers of the British Army, recently released as a German prisoner, will lecture on the present great war at the New Empire Theatre at 8 30 this Sunday. The event, free and with no seat reservations, is part of the Handley Board of Trustees program for local residents.
Miss Lucy W. Russell reports more donations for the Second Virginia Infantry ambulance fund. Contributions include Mrs. Fred S. Anderson one dollar and Mrs. Gertrude A. McCormac two dollars.
Workmen are sought for constructing a new cold storage plant near the Fair Grounds in Winchester. Steady work for 60 to 90 days with meals and sleeping quarters. Wages twelve and a half cents per hour with board or seventeen and one half cents per hour without board. Ten hour day with full pay for 9 hours on Saturdays. Boarding camp ready Sunday night July 9. Winchester Cold Storage Co. officers listed.
Spot wheat closed at 2.30 dollars and corn at 1.58 dollars in the Baltimore wheel sale markets this afternoon. Local dealers offered 2.00 dollars for wheat after the close. Qona automobile painter. Must be sober. Chap Quan's Auto Sales filial.
A county and city list of men registered in Frederick County and Winchester Halls with serial numbers, certified and mailed to the War Department in Washington. Names include Pearl Wakeman Middletown, Howard Bragg Wright Middletown, DeWitt Talmage Weaver Middles, Thomas Williams Middletown, and others across Marlboro Stephens City and Middletown. Continued on Page Four.
United States Commissioner J H Lacy Jr received a Roanoke district attorney opinion stating express companies may deliver to consignees any intoxicating liquor received before July 1 when the bone dry law took effect. Local express firms notified, leading to a daytime delivery of liquor kept under lock since last Saturday night.
Examinations for applicants seeking teachers certificates set for July 18 19 and 20 at Winchester County Court House and Berryville High School starting each day at 9 o clock. Superintendent Leslie D Kline notes the schedule and locations.
Tomorrow marks Old Folks Day at St Pauls A M E Church with special sermons by the pastor. Morning and evening services are planned and all parents are urged to attend, especially the 8 oclock evening service.
Classified ad offers insurance for wheat against fire and lightning with low rates from Hansbrough and Carter. Also notes swimming pool at Fairfax Avenue near the B and O depot and a lost plaid coat with reward at Star Office.
Women volunteers in Winchester and Frederick county prepare to sign pledges supporting national food conservation efforts. About 3 000 cards, plus special registrar cards, will be distributed from the Winchester Chamber of Commerce to canvass households next Tuesday and Wednesday. Arrangements completed at a large meeting of local representatives to organize house to house canvass and future activities.
Washington reports the government will set steel prices within three weeks through officials with the Shipping Board the FTC and the Council of National Defense. The move follows delays in a private agreement and aims to fix prices and accelerate steel mill operations after a full business inquiry and a direct report to the President.
Petrograd reports a mighty battle at Pinsk between Russian and German forces. Artillery duels were violent and Pinsk is described as in flames. The marshy basin near Pinsk lies 85 miles northeast of Kovel, with a railroad running east to west.
Treasurer W T Barr reports more contributions to the local Red Cross fund including Burnt Church Sunday School, Ada Hardesty, J B Beverley Sr and William G Conway. The Commercial and Savings Bank will forward further gifts totaling thirty six dollars and twenty one cents from the Ladies of National Avenue led by Mrs Lewis Pearson and others including John W Rosenberger and Annie W Ford.
A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board at 19 Court House Square reviewed the work program. President H B McCormac tentatively named committee chairs and plans to appoint definite committees to speed and improve activities while soliciting information requests from various sections.
The funeral for Samuel H. Miller, noted government textile inspector, who died suddenly on official business in Hood River Oregon, will be held at 10 oclock Wednesday July 1 from the home of his son in law and daughter G M Hansbrough on West Piccadilly Street. Burial follows at Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City. Rev J Howard Wells will officiate. The body was shipped from Hood River July 4 and is expected to arrive in Winchester Monday night or Tuesday morning.
Giles Smith of Back Creek Valley returns home near Gore after several weeks at Winchester Memorial Hospital for a broken ankle. Baker & Co warns customers their store will close Saturdays at 3 p.m. from now until Sept 1.
All persons indebted to Dr Joe W Alton are asked to call at Dr Myers’ office to settle their accounts. This notice directs debtors to take action and clear balances promptly.
A reflective verse piece contemplates life’s end and the desire for rest. It invokes Sir Philips sacrifice and Governor Cornwell of West Virginia aiding the weary to work, contrasting youthful vigor with the solace of death and the quiet of Hebron. Continued on page five.
German spies and suspected agents are being detained at a rate of two per day by government agents. Spies are sent to detention camps as Cabinet reports reach the President, and the State Department says Germans employed by the Swiss embassy will be discharged and granted immunity and safe passage to Germany. This marks a step in the administration's action against the Kaiser spies. Count Bernstorff’s secretary at the Swiss embassy is to be among the first returned to England.
For sale a 12 yearling Holstein named Reifere listed by J. Haldeman with contact date 5-1-21 and price not specified.
The Winchester and Frederick County Chamber of Commerce reports rapid interest in canning with the Canning Club supplying 1500 cans and 8 canners. Miss Teresa Murphy notes demand doubling to 3000 more cans and additional machines, urging residents to contact the chamber office for orders on a coat plus freight basis.
Maj Frederick H Baetjer of the Medical Reserve Corps attends a Rosntgenologists conference at Cornell Medical College New York. After the conference he will report to Baltimore for duty as an instructor. He is a son of Henry Baetjer of Winchester and has long been connected with Hopkins Hospital and other Baltimore medical institutions.
The funeral of Lillian Temblin, a seventeen year old girl from a well known colored family, who died of tuberculosis on July 4, was held yesterday afternoon from her Philpot Street home. Rev. Carter officiated and burial followed in Orrick cemetery. Her mother Ida Temblin had died weeks earlier and two sisters survive.
Nearly twenty congressmen have sent their sons to the armed forces as war casts a shadow over the House. The Washington Sunday Star promises an inspiring feature this Sunday July 8 detailing patriotism and family sacrifice amid national conflict.
German aircraft attacked London with a high altitude raid as British anti aircraft guns and fighters pursued. Shrapnel filled the air while crowds watched planes loom in the sky and bombs fell on streets and ships during the daylight assault.
In the gospel tent at Germain and Market streets W H Bidwell preached Christ as the eternal creator and savior. He traced Jesus from birth in Bethlehem to his crucifixion, resurrection, and promised return, urging readiness for the savior's appearance. Meetings are held nightly at 8 o clock with song service and a suitable subject for tonight.
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