Winchester Pays Tribute to Captain Robert Young Conrad in France
Captain Robert Young Conrad of Winchester was killed on October 12 on the Verdun front in France. Rumors grew into confirmation that he died heroically leading his men, preferring to stay a captain to fight alongside them. Winchester saluted his bravery with funeral rites and a public memorial, honoring a lawyer and soldier who served his community and country with unselfish patriotism.
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Robert Young Conrad
Winchester
Verdun Front
France
Charley Rouss
Conrad
Conrad Hhas
Ceres
Virginia
Holmes Conrad
Captain Conrad
Winchester Bar
Mexico
Captain Conrad Led Winchester and Frederick Men in Verdun Fight
Captain Conrad commanded Company I 116th Infantry 29th Division at Verdun France. His unit traced to Winchester Company I from the Mexican border era National Guard. Corporal William Goss wrote to his mother that every man in the company loved Captain Conrad and would follow him anywhere.
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Conrad
116Th Infantry
Verdun Front
France
Winchester Company I
Mexican
National
Winchester
Frederick County
William Goss
Robert Goss
Notice of Evening Star Office Closing Time
Notice to the public that The Evening Star business office and reportorial editorial rooms close at five oclock each evening. Persons needing to transact business should call before the closing hour.
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Evening Star
Wanted Fresh Riggs and Honey Prize Notice
Wanted pieces titled Fresh Riggs and Honey offering highest cash prizes in a dated contest entry. ASA CRISMAN listed with Iptf 29-1p-6t.
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Asa Crisman
Iptf
Gold Fish Ip ak Permanent Work at Millville
Free transportation each Monday and returning Saturday afternoon. Board and lodging furnished. Good wages. Inquire at office. Northern Va Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millville
Northern
VA. Power CO
Young Mill Man Dead of Disease
Percy Sibert a well known young employee of the Virginia Woolen Company died yesterday at his home on South Braddock Street after a two week illness from influenza and pneumonia aged about 34 years He was born in Shenandoah County Virginia and had lived here many years He was beloved by employers and co workers and leaves a widow and five children His wife Miss Bessie Green a daughter of Mrs Sohn Green of this city He had three brothers Clyde Emmtt and Whiter Sibert all of this city The funeral will be held tomorrow at 4 pm with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery
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Percy Sibert
Virginia Woolen Company
South Braddock Street
William ‘Sibert
Shenandoah County
Virginia
Mount Hebron Metery
Chas Stieff Parlor Grand Piano For Quick Purchase
Parlor grand piano by Chas Stieff offered at a sacrifice price from the original 1,000 dollars. Piano is in excellent condition and fully guaranteed. Seal's Music Store advertises the sale to quick purchasers.
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Seal's Music Store
Mrs Carter II Ill With Influenza At Memorial Hospital
Mrs Shirley Carter is reported quite ill with influenza and was taken to Memorial Hospital. She had a fever of 104 last night but today showed improvement. Also listed are horse blankets automobile and buggy robes by R M Swimley. 2-Ip-21.
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Shirley Carter
Lf’ Memorial Hospital
R. M. Swimley
Mrs. Fannie Lonas Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Fannie Lonas, 32, wife of Ernest Lonas, died this afternoon at her home on South Kent street after pneumonia followed influenza. She leaves her husband and four children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Fannie Lonas
Ernest Lonas
South Kent Street
Safe in France Private Philip Frye Arrives Overseas
Miss Myrtie Frye of the city has word her brother Private Philip D Frye is safe in France. He is a native of Winchester and lately resided in Brunswick Maine.
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Myrtie. Frye
Philip D. Frye
Winchester
Brunswick
Captain Robert Young Conrad Dies in War Frontline Duty
A tribute to Captain Robert Young Conrad who died in France while serving, praised as a brave, forthright soldier who valued duty over glory. He supported military preparedness, spoke his mind, and cared deeply for his men, family, and flag. His death is mourned by a close community that feels the loss of a rare and noble spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Winchester
Captain Conrad
Winchester Gigfiocken
Robert Young
Robert
Fistory
Bob Conrad
Leslie Pangle in France arrival news from Mers
Mattie V. Pangle of Middletown reports the safe arrival of her son Leslie J. Pangle who left Winchester in July and is now in France near Mers.
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Mattie V. Pangle
Middletown
Leslie J. Pangle
Winchester
Young Wife Dies After Illness In Weems District
Mrs. Anna Newlin wife of Conley Newlin overseer at the Weems orchards died at her Valley area home yesterday after pneumonia following influenza. The household including four children ages 2 to 8 remains ill. She was 29 and formerly Miss Wisecarver daughter of H. W. Wisecarver. Survived by husband four children two brothers Clarence Wisecarver and Maynard Wisecarver and two sisters Miss Blanche Wisecarver and Mrs. George Carpenter. Funeral at 3 pm tomorrow with grave services at Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester.
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Anna Newlin
Conley Newlin
Weems
Valley
Clarence Wisecarver
Vaulcluse
Big Coun- Wisecarver
Vaucluse
Maynard Wisecarver
Winchester
George ‘Carpér
Blanche Wisecarver
WGF
Kerns
Mount Hebron
Armistice Terms Press Austro Hungarian Surrender
The Star reports from Washington that Austria-Hungary must surrender its submarines and fleet components, withdraw German troops within 15 days, and cede battleships torpedo boats mine layers U boats and Danube monitors to Allied control. The armistice imposes complete demobilization and redeploys or dissolution of forces across fronts with removal of equipment and fortifications.
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The
Star
Washington
Austria-Hungary
United
Switzerland
United States
Pie Udial
Stelzio
Rhetian
Adige
Elfach
Tromts
Reaben
Death of Mrs Susan Meade Dame in Baltimore
Mrs Susan Meade Dame wife of Rev William M Dame died in Baltimore after a brief illness from influenza. She leaves four children and multiple siblings. Funeral will be at Memorial Church Baltimore at eleven tomorrow morning.
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Robert M. Ward
Susan Meade Dame
William M. Dame
Bolton Street
Baltimore
Mre. Wiard
Tech
Memorial Church
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Robert Y. Conrad
Balas
Mrs. Carter II
Leslie Pangle
Danube
Pole
Kaiser
Palace
Copenhagen
Welwel
London
Blenders
War Office
Scheldt
Paris
Austria
Meuse
AME
Baltimore, MD
Dame
David Funsten
Alexandria
Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church
W. Page Dame
Wilmer Dame
Randolph Dame
Walter H. Miles
Richmond
Ward
Elizabeth L. Hinks
Robert Et. Ward
Moling
Seal
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