21 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
1
The Star reports intermittent power issues disrupted the day's edition. Repairs and improvements at the Millville station were underway to restore full operation.
A special meeting of the Common Council is called for tonight to address the protest against the rate increase sought by the Northern Virginia Power Company before the State Corporation Commission.
William E. Warner of 641 North Market Street died at 9 45 PM from multiple illnesses. He had been in declining health two years, with recent seriousness. He led a standing community life as member of Oda Fellows, Woodmen of the World, Charley Rouss Fire Company, Braddock Street Methodist Church and longtime worshipper. Survived by widow, children C W Braithwaite C Richard Boyce Edgar Warner and three grandchildren. Also survived by father A H Warner mother late Miss Dunn sister Mrs Luther Ford and brother Jerry Warner. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from the house conducted by Rev F M Richardson and Rev George W Stover with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Lost on road to Gore license tag. Reward.
President Wilson will attend the Versailles peace conference then visit England and Italy and the former battlefronts to study conditions for the reconstruction program. The peace conference session opens at the hall of mirrors in the Triannon Castle where historical triumphs and figures are noted, per Paris reports.
Job notice from Winchester Virginia seeking an auto mechanic for Chapman's Auto Supply Co. Includes contact location and brief posting in a period classifieds style.
A Sistersville soldier Private H Day Hervey writes from a French hospital that he met a Virginia schoolmate from Winchester, named Richards, calling him a good chap. The exact identity cannot be confirmed due to missing first name.
The United War Work Campaign committee at Wheaton College Norton Mass includes Miss Julia H Steers of Winchester a student at the college.
At 12 o'clock on Saturday this week a sale will be held in front of the Court House for desirable lots on the south side of Valley avenue and James street. See the sale bill on the paper's second page.
Local classified notice references hog horse cattle and poultry feed products with a cross page note pointing to an advertisement for coat and suit on the fifth page. Indicates a read Moling and Seal’s Coat and Suit ad appears nearby.
Latest wire reports say former German crown prince will be exiled to Wierinzen Island off the Dutch coast six miles long with under 3,000 residents. Other dispatches note U boats turned over as Germany fights on.
A three-vehicle collision near Mount Jackson on the Valley pike injured several people. Newton Wilson’s seven passenger car, driven by Hines with a passenger on the running board, struck Yonce’s car injuring Miss Margery Jennings and crushing a skull of a young man named Shifflet. Shifflet died from the injuries. the others escaped serious harm. The accident occurred as Congressman T. W. Harrison helped transport Shifflet to Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. The report notes only minor damage to the vehicles.
Notice lists 1918 taxes due with five percent penalty rising to ten percent annually after December first. Tax treasurer R Smith of Fred County urges payment. Also advertised sale of three family cows by Roy Duvall on November 23 at 2 p.m. A flock of turkeys strayed to P. Cochran’s property. owner to prove ownership and pay costs.
Lieut. Philip Williams and Lieut Lamborn of the United States aviation service spent Saturday night in New Market Virginia after a flight from Harrisonburg. Sunday they thrilled a large crowd with an exhibition showing daring maneuvers before continuing on a 160 mile journey to Washington.
Three boys were fined 6.50 each for discharging firearms on the Valley Pike south of town. The shots frightened residents as they sought cover during what witnesses called an armed barrage. W. E. Jones filed the complaint after hearing the gunfire while driving along the pike.
Help wanted advertisement seeking boys to work as carriers year round. Call at Star office for details.
A statement attributed to the National Food Administration claimed turkeys could not be bought for the Thanksgiving market after November 16. A local food administrator's letter clarifies the rule applies only to carload refrigerator shipments, so Winchester and Frederick County dealers are not affected.
American Army of Occupation reports all of Luxemburg swarmed with U S troops. Pershing plans to call on Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide at noon. Capital mayor visits Major-General Dickman as troops stream through the streets.
Washington reports all records of draft legislation must be preserved with utmost care by local exemption boards. Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered seals placed on the records and held for further instruction from his office.
Captain Glover of the British army, now in Newport News, calls on Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Miller in Braddock Street this morning. He served on the western front in France in major battles, later ordered to the United States to oversee horse purchases and shipments to England. He is described as cordial and affable and has made many friends in the area.
Large or der for uniforms hats stockings handbooks belts badges and gear. Scouts must place orders now as demand is high and stock is limited. Quartermaster Charles L Bowly and local Scout unit urge prompt action. Additional notices include social updates and a Star ad prompt for ads.
The Star reports Mrs. Fred H. Hevble announces a second Winchester theater after completion. The project uses the old Taylor Hotel property on North Main Street, now owned by J. G. McCrory and Company, with a local McCrory branch store occupying part of the building. The theater section was never finished though interior work was done and plans to lease the site had been active in earlier years.
George B K Jenkins disclosed two black horses once owned by the fire company sold Tuesday to a Chambersburg dealer. Likely to depart for Franklin county, they brought about 250 dollars. Jenkins, not a horse dealer, willing to part with them due to feed costs. A handsome hose wagon remains for sale.
Emma Howard Wight publicity worker for government and war charities is registered at Hotel Kavanaugh. She spoke last spring as Virginia War Savings Stamps representative and gave an address on the Red Cross at State Normal School and a declamation at the Virginia heater. For sale Hudson Super Six nearly new offered by Starlett. L L Bell of Winchester visiting his mother in Martinsburg. John F Jones returned to Philadelphia after visiting.
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