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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1917

Page

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Mrs Celia Collins Coe Dies Near Winchester After Illness

Mrs Celia Collins Coe dies at her Ner home southeast of Winchester after a long illness. Born June 1 1840 in Rochester New York she would have turned 77 this month. She and husband John Coe moved to Frederick County after marriage in 1858 and raised two children DeSota Coe and Mrs W E Brown. Funeral services will be held at her late home with Father John McVerry presiding and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Celia Collins Coe John ©. Coe Ner Winchester Innese Mraz Cee Mrs.Coe Rochester David Collins Ireland Toledo Ohio Buckeye DeSota Coe United Stated Internal Revenue Service W. E. Brown Vrny John McVerry

Mrs Barbara Oyler Dies At Gettysburg Pennsylvania

Mrs Barbara Ann Smith Oyler 82 2 25 died at her daughter’s Gettysburg home on York Street She was wife of Alexander D Oyler mother of five including Edward Wesley Harry J Price Oyler and Mrs S G Spangler Funeral held at Spangler residence conducted by Rev W R Glen Interment Evergreen Cemetery The late Mrs Oyler daughter of Gabriel Smith Wenksville Pa family ties extend to Chambersburg Menallen Township and Oyler farm area

Barbara Ann (Smith) Oyler Alexander D. Oyler Samuel G. Spangler York Street Gettysburg Gabriel Smith Wenksville Chambersburg Oyler Menallen Township S. G Spangler Harry Oyler J. Price Oyler S. G. Spanzgler Gettysburo Jennie M. Carper George V. Oyler Winchester Jacob C. Smith Spangler W. R. Glen Evergreen Cemetery Mise Zelma Carper

Yard Party at Macedonia Church Benefit July 7

A church event at Macedonia Church hosts a yard party fundraiser for Sunday school on July 7. The notice lists a church activity and date with a brief description.

Macedonia Church

Bone Dry Prohibition Powers Sit With President

Washington June 27 The Senate may pass a new food control amendment giving the President power to decide whether vinous and malt liquors are manufactured during the war. If Wilson accepts the responsibility the bill would prohibit production of intoxicants. If not the Senate will seek further action. The amendment also authorizes confiscation of bonded liquor and re distillation for war and grants control over iron steel and other war materials.

The Star Washington United States Wilson Senate Senate Agricultural Committee House

Beck's Steam Bakery Inc Keeps Coot At Beck's

A local notice announces Beck's Steam Bakery, Inc offering cool sodas and ice creams in popular flavors served in their own refreshing Place. The brief promotes in house made beverages and treats under the Beck's brand.

Beck’s Beck’s Steam, Bakery, Inc

Virginia to Census All Women in State Work Plan

The Virginia division of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense met in Richmond and proposed a statewide census of all women at Hoover's suggestion. Cities will census on July 10, counties July 10 and 11, with organized registration via county councils and city volunteer groups. The medical section also will census physicians in the state.

Virginia Woman’s Committee Council of National Defense Richmond Herbert €. Hoover Virgginia Virginia Council of Defense

Community sale to aid Memorial Hospital proceeds

AW persons have contributions of furniture clothing etc to give to the Fummsance sale on July 4 at the Bell store building corner Main and Water streets. Bring or send items to the room on July 2 received by attendants. Proceeds will buy linen and supplies for Memorial Hospital. Also wanted two unfurnished rooms in a modern house apply to S Star Office

Bell Main Water Streets Memorial Hospital S” Star Office

Arrest Warrant Issued in Green County Car Crash Case

Warrant sworn out against Hunter Brown of Gainesboro for speeding and reckless driving on the North Western Turnpike. Brown is accused of driving the automobile that seriously injured Pauline Larrick near Gore as she walked from church. Trial postponed to tomorrow at 2 PM before Justice Tavenner. numerous witnesses summoned.

Hunter Brown The Northwestern Turnpike Company Young Gainesboro Young Brown Pauline Larrick Gore Brown

When Greek Meets Then A Fine

Two Greeks faced Justice Fultz in police court for a street fight. One, John Nick Pappas, was fined six dollars and fifty cents and paid promptly. The other was unclear due to broken speech.

Justice Fultz John Nick Pappas

Farm bargains near Winchester offer varied land and orchards

Listings describe 165 acres of limestone land with a spring and 14 year orchard near state road at 110 per acre, 100 acres near Winchester with 40 acre orchard at 260 per acre, 130 acres two miles from a station with 700 trees valued at 80 per acre, 200 acres with 25 acre orchard and strong improvements at 80 per acre, plus smaller plots near Winchester with price notes and a 6500 dollar 20 acre tract. Realty by Wm Fultz, Court Square, Winchester Va.

State Road Winchester Price Valley Pike

Meeting at Stines Chapel Sunday July 1 for Sunday school

A notice states a meeting at Stines Chapel on Sunday July 1 at 4 15 PM to organize Sunday school. All are invited. COMMITTEE marks the announcement.

Stines Chapel

Young Girls' Unit Seeks War Relief Volunteers

Notice invites all girls over 109 years old to join the young girls' unit for knitting and other war relief work. Applications should be made to Mrs. Holmes Conrad at N Market Street.

Holmes Conrad N. Market Street

Presbyterian lawn fete to aid Red Cross fund

The young folks of the Presbyterian Church plan a lawn fete on the Fort Loudoun Lawn Thursday June 28 to raise funds for the Red Cross. A liberal patronage is urged as the amount must be raised.

Presbyterian Church Fort Loudoun Red Cross Fund

Republicans Poised for Vigorous Virginia Campaign in War Time

Roanoke Republicans return from a state leaders meeting confident of a real political fight in Virginia this fall. The State Executive Committee and State Republican Committee vow active campaigning despite war. Absentees include John Paul at Fort Myer training camp and C Bascom Slemp preparing to sail for France with Red Cross aid.

Slemp Red Cross Congress John Paul Fort “Myer R. W. Angell Roanoke Virginia State Executive Committee Virginia State Republican Committee Germany Harrisonburg C. Bascom Slemp Ninth District Paul Fort Myer France Mr. Slemp American Red Cross Congressman Miller Minnesota

County Man Weds Winchester Bride in Quiet Home Ceremony

Miss Elma M Kremer became the bride of Frederick I Lemley of Stephens City in a morning ceremony at Luther Kremer’s home. Rev George S Bowers officiated with only family present. The couple plan a Washington and New York tour before settling in Stephens City.

Luther Kremer Elma M. Kremer Frederick I. Lemley Stephens City George S. Bowers Grace Lutheran Church Kremer Northern Virginia Power Company F. Tu. Lemley

Epworth League Convention Planned in Winchester

Delegates from the Baltimore conference Methodist Episcopal Church prepare to attend a three day Epworth League convention in Winchester. Arrival begins tomorrow at noon with sub committees meeting trains to escort delegates to their housing. The opening devotional and Praise service is set for tomorrow at 8 PM led by J R Poland with Rev J Howard Wells delivering a Bible message. Sessions continue Friday Saturday and Sunday ending with a sermon by Rev J Marvin Culbreth.

Epworth League Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church Braddock Street Winchester Baltimore and Ohio Cumberland Valley Theia J. R. Poland Martinsburg W. Va J. Howard Wells Harrisonburg J. Marvin Culbreth St. Louis

Winchester Fourth of July Free Attractions Draw Big Parade

All Fourth of July events in Winchester are free on Market street from 2.20 pm. Activities include reel and motorcycle races, band concerts, a large parade with firemen bands and secret orders, a $10 prize for best parade display and another for best decorated automobile. Farmers urged to enter farm product wagons to boost the town. Farmers are invited to showcase grain and farm goods in the parade to boost Winchester.

Market Street Cork Piccadilly Winchester South End Hose Company Frederick County Ma Winchester

Firemen Awarded Donations After Byrd Home Fire

At a Friendship Fire Company meeting on Monday night the secretary announced a $16.66 check from Mr. R. E. Byrd and Harry F. Byrd in appreciation of the department's work during the Byrd home fire. A total of $50 was divided among three fire companies in the city, and donors received a rising vote of thanks.

Friendship Fire Company R. E. Byrd Harry F. Byrd Byrd

Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets

At Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat was quoted at 2.05 and corn at 1.80 1 2. Local dealers offered 2.00 for ico after the close.

Baltimore Ico

Probers In Congress Demand FTC Action On Paper Trust

Senator Reed introduces a resolution in the Senate calling on the Federal Trade Commission to explain why it has not forced alleged paper manufacturers to cease unfair practices. Reed cites two reports showing price increases of 50 dollars per ton for large buyers and 100 dollars per ton for small buyers, plus joint action to curb production and drive out competitors in violation of anti trust laws.

Washington Federal ‘Trade Commission Senate Reed Missouri Ft Rhee Commission

Railroad Tariffs Threaten Major Freight Increase

Only three days remain before a general 16 percent rise in freight rates becomes effective unless the Interstate Commerce Commission suspends them. The tariffs would take effect at midnight Saturday, risking an added 400 million dollars to U S freight bills if not stopped. Population speculation grows as the deadline nears.

Washington Dune Interstate Commerce Commission United States

Railroads press for Special Formation as commission weighs increase

Washington sees railroad agents urging for a Special formation as the commission weighs the proposed increase. The railroads grow less confident than earlier, amid tens of thousands of letters sent to the commission protesting the higher rates.

Washington

More Subscriptions To Red Cross Fund

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank reports an additional subscription of $100 to the Red Cross fund from Mr. I. Marshall Baker. The bank also corrects an earlier entry misattributing $5 to Mr. B. Feinberg, which should be credited to Mrs. F. Feinberg.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank I. Marshall Baker Red Cross Fund F. Feinberg 8. Feinberg

Olympia cruiser feared lost after fog wreck off Block Island

The United States cruiser Olympia nearly foundered after its magazine bulkhead was mashed in a fog off Block Island. The ship settled on a sandy bottom as naval lighters removed ammunition and wrecking boats stood by. Weather remains favorable for salvage operations.

The Star Block Island United States Olympia

Fluge Profit Story Denied By Retailers

A report to the Senate about nearly 100 percent profit on canned goods provoked retailer denials. Local dealers disputed the claim and warned the report misrepresented pricing by wholesalers and producers. Headlines across Washington and Baltimore echoed concerns over rising canned vegetable costs and the split between retail and wholesale margins.

Ned Goode Courwer Tryie mm Washington Washington Post Ti Commission Cumberland Times Federal Commission

Mrs Noah W Solenberger Visits Relatives in Chambersburg

Mrs Noah W Solenberger and Belle Trodgson spent time visiting relatives and friends in Chambersburg Pennsylvania. They kept cool at a swimming pool on Fairfax Avenue near the B and C depot.

Noah W. Solenberger Belle Trodgson Chambersburg Fairfax Ave B. & C. Depot

Quiet Wedding Unites Miss Ren Belenberger and A Heidelbach

The ceremony took place at 4 30 yesterday at the Presbyterian Church in Danville with no attendants. Rev J H Lacy officiated as the couple departed for Baltimore and Ohio then planned to live in Danville where Heidelbach runs a hardware business.

Ren Belenberger A. Hieidenbach Danville John ‘ Ser J. H. Lacy

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Gentccgor Ait John CC. Coe George W. Oyler Cenius Www L. Fultz Court Squire Young Girls’ Unit RED Cross Yard Party G. O. P. Spellbinders Elma Kremer Frederick Lemley Epworth Reed Alleres Federal Commission Failad Wire Fear Olympia Miss Selenberger Ness Heidelbach Winchester High School Hardware Corp
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