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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1917
Page
1
Reports from European agents contradict claims of German food shortages and explain Germany has ample potato and sugar crops in 1917. Officials note lack of lubricants and explosives, while German industry advances may shorten the war. Voters urged to support Democratic turnout on November 6.
Mrs Annie Shiner wife of Stew art A Shiner of East Cork street was moved to Memorial Hospital after weeks of illness. A forthcoming operation is expected today. She is well loved in the East Cork street area and children especially pray for her speedy recovery.
Landowner warns that any person found hunting fishing or trespassing will be prosecuted. Classifieds list a rental for five rooms with 1 to 2 acres near Williams factory by WM Custy and two high grade Jersey heifers for sale by M E Conner, one yielding 3 gallons daily and the other due to freshen.
Classified notice states a Star office advertises an eight room house for rent with application required by message labeled 1p t.
General Cadorna declares his army fully prepared to resist the combined German and Austro-Hungarian forces. Italian fortifications run along the Tagliamento from Fella Valley to the Adriatic, with reinforcements from British and French lines expected to arrive.
Democratic leaders announce that Congressman Thomas W. Harrison will address the Westmoreland Davis rally at the Empire Theater in Winchester Monday night. Governor candidate Davis plans to close his campaign there with Judge Harrison joining R. Gray Williams introducing the speakers.
20 woodchoppers needed to cut pulp wood with guaranteed wages of $4.00 per day and 6% months of steady employment. Expenses paid to Fairfax Court House, Virginia. Apply at Seal's Music Store. Phone numbers 11-2 and 5-21 for details.
The engagement of Baroness Lily Penelope von Winckler to Mr. Ralph H. Thomas is announced by Dutch officials in Washington. The ceremony will be Monday at Pagebrook near Boyce Virginia with few close friends present. The bride’s sister Baroness Charlotte von Winkler will attend and Mr. Roland Campbell will be best man.
Police investigate an alleged rough fight outside Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church during services on Ha Howween night. A crowd of young men argued and fought while neighbors quieted the scene. no complaints were filed by church authorities.
Washington reports the foun dering of a picket boat from the battleship Michigan with the apparent loss of all on board. Three bodies have been recovered and the total lost is not set, but believed near a dozen.
Rev. G. Oliver Wing, pastor of St Pauls A M E Church, returns from trip and will preach at 11 a m and 8 p m tomorrow. Morning topic The Church and Its Needs, evening topic The Life and Character of King Solomon. Sunday school at 2 30 p m. Visitors invited.
The National Red Cross seeks 2,000,000 Christmas gifts for soldiers and sailors. Virginia must supply 87,000 gifts with Winchester Chapter expected to provide 500 packages by November 15. Donations encouraged from Sunday schools and the public, with money and materials coordinated by a ladies committee and Boy Scouts aiding in canvassing. Storm door for sale offered by G. S. D. at the Star Office.
Democratic nominee for governor Westmoreland Davis will close his campaign in Winchester Monday night at the Empire Theater. Ladies are invited with seating reserved, a county delegation expected, and a brief parade led by the Citizen's Band will precede the talk followed by music at the venue.
Martinsburg West Virginia November 3 8 F Ashton a Berkeley county farmer and Frederick county native died suddenly this morning on his former farm in the northern part of the county. He was 65 and leaves a widow two daughters a son and siblings. Funeral plans not announced.
Public sale of furniture stoves dishes beds mattresses matting and more at the residence of Mrs George H Clark 312 West Water Street Tuesday November 6 at ten o clock Proceeds include horse blankets automobile and buggy robes R M Swimley auctioneer 21p 2t
Baltimore author Miss Flora Strout who has lived in Japan and Burma will discuss Special Conditions in Japan at Market Street Methodist Church on Friday evening November 9 at 8 o'clock. Her talk promises personal glimpses of the nation and aims to inform, interest, and uplift listeners. Ladies hosting the event extend a personal invitation to attend.
The admiralty reported a German auxiliary cruiser and ten other German vessels sunk off the Cattegat in Danish waters with no British losses. British warships were bringing prisoners taken in the engagement to England.
Washington braces as misread remarks suggested Russia might quit the war. Officials deny a separate peace and stress Russia can repel local offensives while winter ends fighting on the Russian front. Italian front outlook improves as General Cadorna is expected to hold lines on the Tagliamento.
Local ad offers dry oak hickory and pine wood for delivery. Contact John Harmer at 207 W for ordering and pricing details.
A circulating rumor claimed a major fire at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Brunswick freight yards in Maryland with suspected alien arson. Winchester officials reported no confirmation or information and could not verify the event, though oil tank cars catching fire and exploding near Weverton were mentioned as possible cause of the misreported blaze.
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