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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
1
Paris reports a 25 mile front of furious Verdun combat with German offensives and French counterattacks. Hill 304 and Thiaumont saw spins of attacks while Fort Douaumont remained partly German held. In the Tyrolese Alps Austrians push past Italian positions on Lavargone plateau, taking prisoners and guns.
Official army report says a French blockhouse on the Verdun front was captured and French counter attacks were repulsed in Meuse sector. German troops found English counter plans southwest of Givenchy and repulsed small English advances in Rocljhncourt district. In Meuse fighting was active with heavy infantry engagements from south of Thiaumont to Vaillette woods. Greek steamer Korais sunk by Austrian sub. crew rescued at Marseilles.
Corporal Paul Crum Spillman of Company I Second Virginia Regiment Winchester has been appointed to a cadetship at the United States Military Academy West Point by a recent act of Congress. The Adjutant General authorized Virginia militia members between 19 and 22 who had served at least one year to be considered. Spillman, a John Kerr High School graduate, enlisted last year and advanced quickly.
A letter to Mr. Galloway questions B&O rail bias in summer train service and freight handling. Citing State Horticultural Society figures, the writer notes 172000 barrels of apples shipped from Winchester and only 40152 barrels handled by B&O, suggesting possible discrimination against Winchester and other competitive points. The missive asks if in freight outward and inward flows similar bias may occur at other locations.
Alva C. Richards of Stephens City Virginia criticizes Winchester for arresting motorists without provocation to boost finances. He cites high speeds on Main Street near a circus and complains the town treats visitors poorly and enforces an eight mile per hour limit impractically.
Overland Touring barely used under 6000 miles Buick Touring with self starter and electric lights. Cheap to quick buyer. H. W. Ebert Buick agent. We handle all auto repairs. Maryland Fur and Junk Co Baker Street. Order screen doors and windows from Jno Solenberger & Co.
Washington reports Brigadier General Crowder says 116 Texas militiamen who did not answer the President’s call may be fined and imprisoned under earlier law. Secretary Baker to decide soon as 3,000 Texas guardsmen answered. New Mexico and Arizona guardsmen show slow response, prompting recruitment delays.
Philadelphia lawyer George Wharton Pepper, a noted Protestant Episcopal layman, will lecture at the Winchester Auditorium tomorrow night at 8 30 on the needs of preparedness. The talk, free to the public, reflects his patriotic conservative views. Pepper represents the Handley Board of Trustees in litigation with Judge Handley estate executors and will stay with R Gray Williams, Handley Board president.
Public notice invites inspection of a local dairy claiming sanitary facilities and health officer verified milk from healthy cows. The ad promises prompt service and urges families to protect loved ones by choosing this dairy, signed Bell and George P Kern at 4504.
In Waukegan Illinois on May 23 the Orpet poisoning trial moved forward as eight jurors were seated, four sworn and four tentatively accepted. The jury is expected to be completed by tomorrow night as evidence presentation is anticipated soon.
Mr and Mrs Jacob H Rinker near Wadesville Clarke county celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary on May 21 with a surprise family dinner. The couple married in 1856 and remain active, healthy farmers. Their children from Martinsburg Inwood Clarke county attended, with photos taken by granddaughter June Fishpaw.
Gaston Lamoille, noted palmist and psychic, will hereafter visit Winchester on Thursdays and Fridays. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays. Office at 36 West Water St.
Rev Dr James Gray McAllister of Louisville along with Mrs McAllister and their three children have taken apartments at the Winchester Inn for the summer. He formerly worked with Union Seminary Richmond and has newspaper experience. He will base in Winchester and may fill sermons for local Presbyterian churches during summer absences. Mrs McAllister is a daughter of Mrs Russell and the late Isaac W Russell.
L. W. and O. W. Catlett announce a public sale on May 27 at 1 p.m. at Zirkle's Stable on South Main Street Winchester Virginia featuring 16 horses and mules from their stock with catalog details 23-1p-31.
No 119 Government Ensilage Yellow Dent Sweet and Pop Corn varieties listed. Cow Peas and Soy Beans claimed thoroughly recleaned with over 90 percent germination. Contact WH. Baker by phone 356 for details from 46 EB Piccadilly St. iptt.
A large audience heard Dr McCuaig discuss The Responsibility of the Home for Social Evil in the vaile church last night despite heavy rain. Tonight at 8 oclock in the same church he will present a celebrated lecture on Crime, praised as one of the most logical treatments of criminality.
Residents of Winchester and Frederick County are urged to donate to the Confederate Monument Fund to complete a memorial. A Chicago sculptor, Frederick C Hibard, will prepare plans once funds are secured. current treasury shows about $2,200 with an estimated need of at least $3,300 to finish the memorial. (Continued on page 5)
The funeral of the late Mr. David Wingerter, a well known merchant of North Market street, will be held Thursday at 2 30 PM from his home 518 North Main street. Rev. Dr George S Bowers of Grace Lutheran Church will conduct services and interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
At 8 pm the Baltimore wholesale markets quoted No 2 red wheat at 1.0758 and corn at 81 cents. Mr and Mrs W P Overbay of Pittsburgh were among arrivals at Hotel Evans last night.
May 23 report from Libo eight miles from the border says Mexican bandits are approaching. Texas rangers seek help as only eight American troopers patrol the area. Valleys and Marathon expected to send more troops to prevent a Glenn Springs repeat amid a larger Mexican force. Washington reports 30 000 Carrranzistas to the Big Bend area with 20 600 moving toward the sector, causing official unease.
Democratic leaders pressed to advance the naval appropriation bill totaling 240 million for naval preparedness in the House before the June 7 Republican convention. Majority Leader Kinchin said the measure would be brought up next week and pushed through by Friday or Saturday, with hopes to force action despite stalled agreement.
May 23. Dr Victor Vaughn pathologist University of Michigan testifies as first witness in the trial of Dr Arthur Waite for poisoning his father in law. Vaughn says arsenic found in Peck's stomach and brain after analysis and identifies jars containing Peck’s viscera and stomach. Other potential witnesses listed amid a crowded courtroom.
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