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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
1
A senior British Army officer detailed his extensive war experiences to a sizable audience, offering insights into campaigns and leadership. The speaker drew on long service and notable campaigns, engaging attendees with reflections on allied cooperation and battlefield challenges.
The final installment of men registered in Frederick County and Winchester is shown with serial numbers ages and names. The list includes Grover Cleveland Lewis Clarence Ray Lewis Howard January Lewis Roy Albertug Larrick Charles Harold Lauck Morris Winfield Lauck Richard Henry Lake Clifton Lofton Edmund Chambers Lupton Beverley Long George Daniel Long James Horace Lacy Jr Schille Lazazzia Hugh Jackson Mowery John H Miller Joseph Peter Miller William MacMillan William Mavelis and others. Continued on Page Three.
Robert L. Mitchell, a Black taxi driver, pled guilty to common assault after being charged with felonious assault that carried the death penalty. He received eleven months hard labor on the state roads after a conference between his attorney and Commonwealth's Attorney. Mitchell had driven to Mrs. Arthur Streit’s residence north of Winchester, terrorized her, and left the house before being arrested. he claimed he was drunk and had no memory of the events.
Winchester relatives learn that Cuthbert Powell Conrad has been nominated by President Wilson as assistant civil engineer in the Corps of Civil Engineers, United States Navy. He led a 25-candidate exam list and will hold lieutenant, junior grade. He graduated first in 1915 from Wisconsin engineering with a 94.8 average and has been an instructor there. He is son of Cuthbert Powell Conrad and cousin of Capt. Robert Y. write of Company T, Second Virginia Regiment.
John Henry Bounds of Baltimore died at Memorial Hospital from injuries after falling from a ladder while painting the home of Mrs. Henry B. Gilpin near Boyce. He was 62, a Baltimore resident, survived by a widow and children, and three of his sons accompanied the body to Baltimore. Funeral planned at 1217 North Stricker Street. The accident occurred July 9.
The ongoing tabulation of food registration cards signed by women in Winchester and Frederick counties resumes today and will continue until all registrars return results. So far 125 occupations are listed for breadwinner and 14 is the highest number in a household.
The Citizens' Band hosts another summer concert tonight at City Hall Plaza starting at 7:36. The program includes Chicago Belles Overture Festal Hazel March Royal Kingdom Brown Waltz Daughter of Love Bennet Cornet Selo The Rosary Mr Reardon Star Spangled Banner.
Winchester barbers announce price increases to 15 cents per service shares due to current costs. They pledge to revert to 10 cents when goods costs normalize, effective July 16, 1917, signed by M A Shiner H H Woodward Grim's Barber Shop Sidner Curl Co W Hall R Co Patton and G F E Manuel.
Washington July 13 government action imposes embargo on all commodities for export. Railroads must halt movement unless bills of lading show a federal license number from the Federal Council. Compact citation of executive order aims to restrict export car service under new commission rules.
Classified rental notice reads for rent a furnished house featuring 12 rooms and a bath with all modern conveniences. Terms are moderate and possession is available at once. Contact Mrs. T. W. Harrison.
York pianos are featured in a long running special sale with potential savings for buyers who act before July 21. Seals Music Store advertises the deal and urges prompt purchase to maximize value. Also notes Mutual Fire Insurance Co insuring crops and livestock at low rates via Hugh Lupton & Son.
Allied diplomats in Washington report Germany uses domestic strife as a tactic to delay U.S. war mobilization. They say there is no unified national idea and that changes in the imperial ministry are intended to quiet unrest rather than alter the Kaiser’s control. Von Bethmann-Hollweg’s fate hinges on the Kaiser.
Several upright pianos in splendid condition and a number of good organs offered at very low prizes. Cash or installment terms available. Also a lost-and-found note for two suits of clothes between Hortonsville and Stephens City, return to Clagett Hook, Bartonsville.
WASHINGTON July 13. Quotas of men to be furnished by each state for the national army have been determined. General Crowder estimates the numbers based on registration with allowances for National Guard and regular Army from each state. Virginia 13 795 West Virginia 9101 Maryland 7096 Pennsylvania 60859 Ohio 38773 and others proportionately. Draft may begin Monday if states report local exemption boards by Saturday night.
A music store advertises a wide piano selection featuring Francis Bacon and John Jacob Astor named pianos with prices from fifty to seventy five dollars. Buyers are urged to purchase now at the Seal’s Music Store.
Hickory Camp announces a smoker Friday night the 13th at 8 p m. All members are invited to attend the event, organized by the COMMITTEE.
Wanted coopers to make apple barrels with steady work and good pay and board through November first. Also orchard foreman position available. Turkey Knob Orchard Mt. Jackson Virginia reopens Monday July 16. F Le Emswiller, Edinburg Virginia.
In yesterday’s Star the decision of Judge Whiting in the Ginn versus Kitchen bull case is clarified. The court awarded the bull to Ginn and allowed Kitchen $29 for its keep while in his possession, with each side bearing its own costs.
In Nevada on July 13 mounted Indians from the Deep Creek reservation rode through northern Snake Valley settlements terrorizing residents and demanding revenge for two braves arrested for refusing to register for the draft on June 5. Settlers fled to Baker seeking protection for homes and crops as the group moved toward Warm Creek.
A parrot perched on a sailor's shoulder on Broadway drew crowds as it shrieked recruitment phrases. The bird offered to buy at market prices and drew dozens of men to join, reported from New York on July 13.
Important notice for all members of the Sarah Zane Fire Company to attend tonight’s meeting at 8 o clock. By order of Captain C. Lee Barr.
In France on July 13 the movement of American troops from temporary camps to permanent base areas continued without incident. Troop trains were welcomed with enthusiasm at every station as General Pershing's Yankee soldiers were greeted by cheering crowds.
Perryville Virginia July 13 A severe storm moving through Clarke County damaged crops with heavy hail in the western area near Opequon. Reports say hail covered ground after the meteor, while Winchester travelers noted widespread crop riddling. In town rainfall and some hail caused minor damage and a chimney was struck by lightning at Dudley Brown's residence, lightly shocking children on the porch.
Messrs Brian and Roy Richard with sisters Misaes Lela and Ruby Richard spent the week visiting their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Philip Cam mer at Kernstows. Mrs G W Tinker returns from Highview due to mother Mrs Mary Moreland illness. Mr F J Pree and sister Martha Windle and Mrs and Mirs Charles Frye spent Sunday with Mrs Sarah Snapp and family.
Local recruiting reports yield good signs as more rookies are expected soon. Lieutenant Anderson lists new Company 2B members from Winchester to Martinsburg and Gaylord, Virginia, noting strong volunteer interest ahead of the July 25 training mobilization and the draft era.
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