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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1918

Page

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Widow Mrs. Boyd Dies After Long Service to Mission

Winchester obituary notes the death of Mrs. Mary Boyd at about 74 after a long life of charity and public service. She aided the Presbyterian mission in Northwest, supported the chapel and relief efforts, and was connected to the Schultz family of colonial renown. Survived by children Dr. P. W. Boyd, Henry W. Boyd, A Hunter H. Boyd, Fred S. Boyd, Sallie W. Boyd, Ellen F. Boyd, Mrs. Fred L. Gilaireau, and John O. Boyd.

Dr. P Mire Boyd Sallie Peggie Miller Fred. C. Miller Wimches Emeney John Schultz Quebec Frederick W. Schultz John S. Miller North Main Street Winchester Fred L. Gilaireau John O. Boyd Camp Pike Arkansas

Naval Officer Visited With Family on West Water Street

Lieutenant-Commander Sahm of the United States Navy in command of an American warship spends time with his wife and young daughter at the home of Mrs. Coble on West Water street. Mrs. Sahm, formerly Miss Buith Coles, has been a frequent resident here. Mrs. A M Baker has gone to Baltimore with friends.

Sahm United ‘States Navy Coble West Water Street Buith Coles

Germans Move Headquarters From Cassel to Berlin

German army headquarters ordered transferred from Cassel to Berlin. Bericht via wire to The Star.

Berne Cassel Berlin

Noted German Now Interned

Gen Hoffmann who represented the German army at Brest Litovsk peace conference has been interned in the Russian fortress at Kovno.

Amsterdam Hoffman Brest -Litovsk Kovno

Austrian War Losses Total Four Million

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen reports Austria lost 17 000 officers and 800 000 men killed in the war with total casualties at 4 000 000. The figures were transmitted to The Star via London on November 29.

London Austria Copenhagen

Prince Max Favored as First German Republic President

Berlin reports in democratic circles say Prince Maximilian of Baden, former German chancellor, may be urged to accept the role as the first president of the German republic. Details indicate renewed talks on the post in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen Maximilian of Baden Germany German Republic Berlin Max

Apple Grower Announces Readiness to Receive Apples

Notice from National Fruits Products Company states readiness to receive apples and ongoing operation as long as Power Go renders sufficient power. Dated 11-28-1p-41.

National Fruit Produts CO

Ebert Charged With Treason by German Paper

London dispatch says The Red Flag newspaper organ of independent socialists in Germany accuses Chancellor Ebert of treason over the armistice clause on restoring order. The accusation holds he used the armistice to strengthen his own government.

London Red Flag Germany Ebert Copenhagen

Taxpayers notice state taxes due with penalty dates

City Treasurer T Barr issues notice that state taxes are due and a five percent penalty applies after December 1. The notice mentions poll tax and urges timely payment to avoid penalties.

Former Emperor Charles ordered to leave Austria

London reports a Swiss dispatch stating that after the discovery of a reactionary plot hatched at Leipsic former Emperor Charles of Austria has been told to leave Austria. The message notes authorities acted on the plot revelations and orders were issued for his departure.

London Leipsic Charles of Austria Austria Switzerland

Baden Liberals Demand Freedom Growth of Separation

Copenhagen dispatch reports the Liberal party in Baden issuing a proclamation calling for freedom from Berlin and Prussian militarism. The article notes the southern German separation movement continues to gain momentum.

Copenhagen Liberal Party Baden Berlin

Hun Officials Consider Resignation of German Foreign Secretary

Copenhagen reports that the German cabinet is considering the resignation of Dr. Siolf the foreign secretary. Berlin sources say Mathias Erzderé’s resignation is also anticipated as imminent in the latest dispatches from the Berlin Local Amstieger.

The Star Copenhagen Siolf Berlin Amstieger Mathias Erzderé

Hicks Motor Co Takes Over Willys Overland Agency

Hicks Motor Co takes over the Willys Overland line and offers several new economy cars for immediate delivery. View models on display at the showroom on the corner of Witter and Main streets. The Riouss Garage operates day and night, providing prompt service for tires tubes accessories storage and repair work.

Hick’s Motor Co Witter Main Sts Riouss

Bolshevik Forces Claim Capture of Dvinsk and Narva Bombardment

Bolshevik troops reportedly seized Dvinsk in western Russia and bombarded Narva in the Gulf of Finland. Reports from Helsingfors via Stockholm quote northern army commanders threatening further invasion to secure food and other loot.

London Dvink Russia Narva Gulf of Finald Helsingfors Stockholm

Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds Ready for Delivery

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces that Fourth Liberty Loan bonds are ready for delivery. Subscribers are urged to call and settle for bonds promptly.

Liberty Shenandoah Valley Natl

Baptist preacher to speak at First Baptist Church Sunday

Rev Mr Scott of Charlestown West Virginia will preach at the First Baptist Church at 7 30 in the evening on Sunday December 1. The notice also mentions a prohibition on the sale of hot drinks at Asco.

Mr. Scott Charlestown W. Va First Baptist Church Wilid Asco

Chas Mason Dies of Flu in Local Death Report

Charles Mason, a well known former William Higgins employee and local coal dealer, died Tuesday at his Haddox Street home after influenza and years of tuberculosis. Funeral was today at Millwood Virginia with Rev. Ben Liayston officiating. He leaves a widow Harriet Mason and three children.

Charies - ‘Mason Wiliam Higins Haddox Street Millwood Ben. Liayston

American Army Near St Dizier on Eve of Armistice

The War Department announced the location of the combat and depot divisions of the American Army in France on November 7. The Twenty-ninth Division, including Company I of the One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry from Winchester, stood between Bisagne and St Dizier under Major General C. C. Morston, who led the division at Midclellan Armstrong Biasan and benn.

France Winchester Bispagne St. Dister C. C. Mors ‘Ton MidClellan Atmniston Biasan Benn

Greek-born Private Semples Wounded in Verdun Fight

Private John Semples of Company G 127th Infantry, from Camples, went to Camp Lee with a local contingent last summer. He was wounded in the right shoulder at Verdun on October 15, a bullet passing through. By October 20 he was improving. Semples, a Greece native, has long resided in this country and took naturalization papers in Harrisburg, Pa.

John Semples Camples Camp Lee Verdun Semples Greece Harrisburg

Death of William Crim in Connellsville Pa

Mrs. William Fiemister of South Kent announces the death of her brother in law William Crim formerly of this county last evening at his Connellsville home in Pennsylvania where he worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for years. He was about 50. The funeral occurred Sunday. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Newcome and several sons and daughters and other relatives in this and nearby states.

William Fiemister South Kent Street William Crim Connellsville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Christ Church Services Set for December 1 Obligation

The Rev John W Quinton acting rector will conduct Holy Communion at 7 30 a m sermon and communion at 11 a m and evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m Sunday School meets at 9 45 a m All parishioners and visitors are welcome to attend at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church

John W. Quinton Christ Protestant Episcopal “ Church Holy Comunion Viellore

Winchester druggist Franck Baker dies after illness

Franck Baker aged 69, longtime Winchester and Baltimore druggist, died at his Weg Pic cadilly street home after a brief illness tied to influenza era demands. He left a large local drug business with son Louis L. Baker and five children, renowned for philanthropy and devotion to aiding the sick.

Franck Baker Winehesiper Weg Piccadilly Street Mr. Baker Hue

Conservation of Food Urged During December Week

Local food administrators distribute a government program for public meetings tied to food conservation week December 1 to 7. A national relief drive promotes pledges to reduce waste and support those harmed by hunger, with Women’s Organization Day set for December 4 inviting community women to attend.

National Food Administration United States

Chapman Auto Supply Bargain Sale on Ford Touring Car

For S12 Ford Touring Car, slightly used, in good condition. Also other models offered with care and good condition. See us today at Chapman's Auto Supply Co. 28-1p-31.

Jooks Ee Chapman’s Auto Supply Co

Armistice Terms To Be Discussed in Berlin

London French and American representatives will arrive soon in Berlin to discuss armistice terms. A Berlin correspondent for the Cologne Gazette cites an authoritative source for the information.

The Star Amsterdam England France United States Berlin Cologne

Miss Omps To Be Mr Hottel's Bride

A marriage license was issued to Riley Gilbert Hottie and Ora Ethel Oxpos in the county clerk's office. The bride is daughter of Hon. Richard L. Ougs, a delegate from Winchester and Frederick county. The groom is a young farmer and an heir of N. L. Hbtttle of the county.

Riley Gilbert Hottie Ora Ethel Oxpos Richard L. Ougs House of Delegates Winchester Frederick County N. L. Hbtttle The Couny

Farm Stock Sale December 38 Near Rosenberger

Auction on the late A M Keckley farm near Rosenberger at 10 a m featuring 4 horses 3 cows wagon buggy implements hay corn fodder and potatoes cash terms. Admr Frank M Keckley Brumback 25 Spot The King's Daughters meet with Mrs C L Fiobinson tomorrow at 4 pm Spit For Sale 21 Judeon Seneraies nearly new apply to Star et

M- Keckley Rosenberger Frank M. Kecklls Admr Brumback Spot

Son of Portland Woman Dies in Russia War

A Portland mother learns her son Frederick Nulton died in Russia on November 1 during gmasmania. He served as chief gunner on the U S S West Game, sailed from New York September 17 to Archangel, Russia, was a graduate of Oregon Agricultural College and Behnke Walker Business College, and formerly worked as an accountant for Basin Warehouse Company. He leaves a wife formerly Miss Margaretjar of Taneytown.

Frederick Nulton Russia Gmasmania The Star Fr. Nutten New York Archengel Aussia Nutten Oregon Agricultural College Gor- Vetiis Oregon Behnke- Walker Business College Portland John Nurton Ely Winchester Navy

Bank Name Fragment and Mall Mention in OCR Snippet

Fragmentary text references a bank and a mall name, showing partial phrases like a savings bank and a mall. No clear events, dates, or persons are identifiable from the legible portion.

Thies eplendia showings record at the bank

A bank report praises a two year record of performance with patrons and friends acknowledged for support. The Commercial and Savings Bank notes a substantial sum of 502 341 55 from sales and asks for continued patronage.

Les Tien THE Commercial & Savings Bank

Matinee Tonight Shrinks Prices Amid Chaplin Lump

Theatre notice: Shoulder Arms with Chaplin replaced by Pride News and five reel feature Baby Ongurn and Sqanbo. Admission reduced to 10 and 16 cents. Chaplin film shipped from Richmond by parcel post. delivery expected for matinee tomorrow and tomorrow night. Management apologizes for inconvenience.

Chaplin Richmond Parcel Post

Appreciation for Mrs Berners Red Cross worker honored

In a Winchester Frederick County Red Cross note a long time Hospital Section volunteer is praised for untiring service. The message honors her faithful labors and places high regard on her influence among workers. Emma Shull has returned from a visit to friends in the city.

Winchester George S. Berners Winchester and Frederick ‘County Red Cross Red Crosse L. Laspton Mise Emma Shull Tae Ginn

Also Mentioned on This Page

P. W. ‘Boya Son A.M. Baker Baltimore Wire Apple We. T. Barr Charles Hun Dvinsk Red Guard Baptist Church Services Prinks Chas Mason Hattie Mason Mathiadelec Gail Wicd Ateame Georgia Mpany Boys ST. Dizier Crim Connelesville Christ Church Services Baker Wils Son Louis L. Baker Pranick Baker &Son George W. Laker Shenandoah Vailey Academy Joovancke College Louie L. Baker TM. Jones R. S. Jolliffe Martha Laura Baker J. B. Walk E. 8. Brent Marlboro D. Albin Miss Omps Mr. Hottel Minerva Nulton Hoy Ore Wikobdahhed That City Cial & Savings Bank of Wisehwater Yew Mihion Mart
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