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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1915
Page
1
Dispatches report Austro German forces seizing Belgrade and pushing Serbian troops back while Allied landings reinforce the region. Eight thousand German casualties accompany ferocious Loos fighting as Von Hindenburg shatters Russian lines.
The Methodist Episcopal Church of Greenwood near Winchester was rededicated after remodeling. Rev Dr J St Clair Neal, former Madison Avenue Church pastor in Baltimore, preached the dedicatory sermon and recalled past ministry. A large local turnout joined visitors from Winchester as the ceremony concluded with hymn singing.
Messages from Shepherdstown West Virginia report the Independent Order of Odd Fellows posted a reward for Moody a 48 year old man who pretends to be a preacher and is wanted on bad check charges. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall 125 pounds with a drooping mustache and was seen with a woman posing as Rev B T Moody of Marion Virginia. The couple registered at Rumsey Hotel and left after using a suspect check. The Bristol police offer a $25 reward for Moody. The woman is believed to be the farmer's wife who vanished.
The Great Hagerstown Fair runs October 12 to 15. The C V R R offers excursion tickets to Hagerstown during fair week good for return until October 16 at reduced rates. On Wednesday to Friday special tickets from Winchester are $1.00 for round trip and special trains depart Hagerstown for Martinsburg and Winchester on Thursday at 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
Mr. George Hardy, the Handley Library janitor, departed Saturday afternoon for Bee Bee Arkansas to visit his sister-in-law Mrs. Thomas Cannon. He travels alone and plans a stay with relatives.
Barrels of lard milk and mince meat offered 50c to 1 dollar by F. A. Beck and Co V. A. R. Warehouse. A corn contest awards 3.00 cash for best stalk, 2.00 for best two ears, 1.00 extra for No. 119. Contest closes December 15 1915. H. H. Baker Court House Plaza.
Henry M. Baker representing Dan Waille and Co. Ltd of London offers lower rates for fruit export space, urging immediate reservations for October. Bell phone 4821. FOR SALE Thoroughbred young White Leghorn chicks cheap.
Boston fans flood to Braves Park for a 2 o clock World Series game against Philadelphia after Boston tied the series. Leonard faces Alexander as Boston aims to win the third game and edge ahead.
William J. B. Brown, 18, pleads guilty to shooting his father John Brown on August 9 in the mountains near Nain. Judge Thomas W. Harrison sentences him to life imprisonment, noting reforms to first degree murder law and Brown’s youth and home environment influenced the mercy. The youth wept as deputies take him to Richmond penitentiary awaiting admission.
Judge T W Harrison in Frederick County Circuit Court upheld the 1912 Grubb will allowing the estate to support care for Rockingham County and Harrisonburg indigents at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. The ruling held the provision constitutional and not to be set aside, with possible appeal anticipated. Lawyers listed include R M Grubb for Miss Pirkey and George N Conrad for the hospital, among others.
Rev Byron Holley rector of St George's Episcopal Church shot and killed Lansing Purcell an investigator for the Gould Railroad in his study this morning. He surrendered to the police but gave no motive.
Royal Arcanum holds a regular meeting tonight at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend chaired by Yr. H. Ritter, Regent.
Public sale of the Fries estate covers the Jefseries property with advertisements on another page. The notice mentions six farms and four houses and lots to be offered at auction.
Dr. and Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire have returned from Chicago where they attended a large convention of medical specialists from across the United States. The couple enjoyed the trip, with special interest in hospital clinics. Mrs. William H. Pleasants departed for New York this morning after visiting.
Oysters newly opened and on sale from Maurice River Cove with contact Ramacciotti. Directors of the Needlework Guild urged to notify members of annual contributions of two or more new articles or monetary donations. Mrs. S. L. Lupton, Press.
F A Beck and Company at C V Warehouse announce a one week offer to buy Keefer pears at market price. The notice requests suppliers to deliver pears to the warehouse during the promotional period.
Candidates must file with County Clerk P. H. Gold at least 20 days before the election to appear on the ballot, with the notice attested by two witnesses. The election is on Tuesday November 2, so notices must reach the clerk by October 12 to be timely. Do not delay this matter or file before the primary.
Miss Ann Octavia Stine and Mr Walter Bruce Johnson wed at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester with a candlelit altar and electric lights off. Attendants wore yellow and green, and a reception followed at Mrs Barr’s residence on Fairmonth Avenue.
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