13 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
1
Mrs. W. F. Warner of St. Louis was found lifeless at the residence of John M. Snyder today. Police investigate possible cause behind the death and note an absence in daily routines prior to discovery.
Mrs. W. F. Warner, a Kentucky native and guest of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Snyder, was found dead in her Winchester room about 10 o clock. She had been writing a letter to her son in St. Louis when she collapsed from heart trouble. The Snyders were away on a downtown errand. Dr. Walter Cox pronounced life extinct. Warner, 62, widow of W. F. Warner of a Louisville fur firm, leaves four sons and a daughter in St. Louis. Siblings arrange funeral plans for Monday arrival of the sons.
Used car bargains offered before moving to a new building at Water and Braddock. Buick four touring 1916 mode four ninety touring 1916 Baby Grand 1916 and some Fords AH in good condition. Winchester Auto Sales Co.
The Star reports foreign born Americans including German subjects support the Liberty Loan. The German American Savings Bank of Cleveland deposits from foreigners total 1,000,000 dollars and other German banks serve native born of various countries. Rev Christian Hahn of New Ulm Minn voices reluctant loyalty to the fatherland and aid to the spanking effort.
Stephens City Virginia announces a Sunday afternoon 3 45 PM meeting at the Methodist Church South to organize a county chapter of the Red Cross. Rev Dr W D Smith of Winchester will attend and speak.
Golden & Company advertises top cash for hand-picked or good drops delivered to the B. & O. apple shed. A representative named Ashby Sprint will handle inquiries.
In Middletown Virginia arrangements are made for a Red Cross meeting at 2 30 pm Sunday October 14 at the Southern Methodist Church. A speaker will explain the work of the Red Cross and a cordial invitation is extended to all residents to attend.
Washington October 13 reports Britain will send four munition ministry officials to warn American employers and workers about wartime labor mistakes. The plan aims to reduce labor troubles by sharing England s experience in munition production and labor deployment. The piece notes Pershing urges a shift to a specialized National Army with skilled workers behind the front lines and possible redeployment of personnel to factories and military support roles.
The remains of C. W. Magruder, who died at Western State Hospital in Staunton Virginia, were brought home and interred in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He was about 80 and had lived in this city years earlier. He is survived by son Frank W. Magruder and daughter Mrs. Minnie Swartz of Winchester.
The notice promotes free goldfish today and Monday until stock runs out, with availability limited by inventory.
Miss Margar et Tyler Stokes of Rockville Md engages to Julian W Whiting of Rockville. The couple plan a November 3 ceremony in Rockville. Misses Minnie and Ida Baker travel from this city to stay with Mrs Stokes through the wedding.
In Petrograd on October 13 former Labor Minister Shabeless was chosen to accompany the Russian delegation to the allied conference in Paris replacing former Posts and Telegraphs Minister Zeretelli. General Alexieff will join as the army representative to discuss revision of allied war aims.
Local fruit growers finance a modern storage facility offering free insurance on apples and storage rates as low as rivals. The enterprise emphasizes local ownership and readiness for business with extensive modern facilities.
The note expresses heartfelt thanks from B F LONG and family for support during sickness and death of their wife and mother. It mentions floral gifts will be remembered and is signed by the husband and children, listing several names.
Stockholm Oct 13 Germany admits its government received telegrams via Swedish diplomatic channels from Count Von Luxburg, German chargé d affaires in Argentina. Berlin says some sentences were altered. regrets the envoy’s action and promises the incident will not recur in its protest response to Sweden.
Mr. Alderton aged about 70, a retired farmer, died after paralysis. He had lived with his sister Mrs. Joseph Giffin in the old parsonage near Round Hill Presbyterian Church at Chambersville. His sister did not know of his death. relatives from Keyser, West Virginia are expected.
Manchester news reports W. H. Vene a wealthy resident offered $5,000 to the first British aviator who drops a bomb on Berlin. It specifies only that a bomb be dropped with evidence of the act. it is unclear whether killing is included. Several aviators have recently flown near Berlin.
About 4000 participants, largely Spaniards and Germans, marched through Presi dent Street and main avenues in a pro neutral demonstration on Friday. The crowd showed little enthusiasm as the procession moved past key streets and officials.
London reports the British retain undisputed ground gained yesterday on the west Flanders front. The war office says no German counterattacks occurred and notes bad weather and demoralization hinder German efforts to strike back. Also lists Sacred Heart Church mass schedule at Main and Cecil streets with Father McVerry.
German offensive against Russia on the Riga front stalls as British pressure grows in west Flanders. Colonel Clerget of the Bourse Gazette says Russians gain ground in several sectors while the center of gravity shifts toward Belgium with Allied and American expeditionary force in view.
A brief notice states the Valley Evaporating Co invites cooperation from apple dealers, promising the highest cash price and implying buyer success depends on this agreement.
Miss Ruby Bumbaugh aged 21 died yesterday at her father John Bumbaugh’s lodge in Mount Hebron Cemetery after long illness from tuberculosis. She is survived by her father and sister Miss Mary Bumbaugh. Funeral was held at four at the chapel near the cemetery entrance and her burial followed at Mount Hebron. Also a Ford touring car for sale advertised by Star office.
A conference for elementary Sunday school workers will be at Winchester Christian Church on November 2 from 2 30 to 6 p m Miss Katherine Groh state superintendent will present and lead the meeting All superintendents and teachers especially elementary depart ment are urged to attend Mrs John I Sloat County Superintendent Elementary Department announce details Cart
The Rev. Norman Cooper will occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning. In the pastor’s absence the Rev. Dr. S H Haey will preach. The date and place are noted for the congregation.
Centenary Reformed at Market and Cork streets led by Rev. T. K. Cromer. Sunday school 9 45 a m led by J C Recher. Services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 36 p m.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites customers to open accounts on Saturdays from 7 to 9. The postcard style notice urges starting an account tonight and highlights safe savings. Corner locations at Matin and Piccadilly Streets.
Dr Frank Crane lectured on the world balance of power and the rise of a dominant leader. He cites Germany under Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm as a model of unified strength and warns that France faces internal strife and potential conflict as imperial ambitions rise. The piece previews a continued discussion on page five.
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