Serbia Battles For Survival Amid Allied Efforts
The report notes Serbia’s dire situation as fighting continues with limited success from British aid and allied support deemed insufficient for the strategic needs.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1915
Page
1
Allies Plan To Take Constantinople By Land In War Notes
Paris dispatch reports Serbia's stiff stand as Allies plan a land drive to capture Constantinople. British forces rush to aid Serbia though short, while German attacks at the French front are repulsed. News from Rome and Athens notes rail threats in the Balkans and a potential land expedition to bypass the Dardanelles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Paris
Serbia
Athens
Nish
Valandovo
Hovdovo
Rome
Bulgaria
Constan
Petrograd
Roumania
Galicia
Fair party auto accident near Martinsburg injures Foster
Z K Foster formerly of Tennessee now in Winchester was seriously hurt in a car crash near Martinsburg while en route to the Hagerstown fair. He and his brother W M Foster and D M Walker were traveling when the vehicle struck a fence two miles from the city. Foster sustained a dislocated right shoulder and several bruises. he was taken to City Hospital for possible surgery. The other two occupants were not injured. The car was wrecked. Foster and his brother work in the acetylene lighting business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Z. K. Foster
Tennessee
Win Chester
Williamsport Pike
Foster
W. M. Foster
D. M. Walker
Hagerstown Fair
Two Unusual Bargains on 1914 Cars at Rouss Garage
Two unexpected bargains arrive at Rouss Garage. A 1914 Buick five pass in perfect condition and a 1914 Overland five with electric equipment, both in first class condition. Demonstrations available anytime. Price 15 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Overland
Defense bonds sale to fund Panama Canal defense
Washington reports authorize the sale of 250 million in Panama Canal bonds for national defense and partial repayment of the army and navy increase. The move, tied to the defense program, will be funded from other revenues and shapes the forthcoming presidential campaign. Bryan weighs in on public sentiment and the moral stance amid calls for defense policy amid Europe’s war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama
Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Europe
Congress
Funeral of Late Mrs Lila Green in Winchester
The funeral for Mrs Lila ML Green widow of J F Green was held Tuesday at 4 30 pm from Main Street residence attended by family and friends in Winchester Grace Lutheran Church Rev Dr George S officiated hymns were sung by the church choir At Mount Hebron Cemetery burial followed Pallbearers included G O Miller G G Miller Robert W Schultz Robert S Bell Dr A T William R Miller Lewis A Miller Henkel Miller and more
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila ML Green
J. F. Green
South Place
Main Street
Winchester
Bowers
George S
Grace Lutheran Church
Green
Grace Church
God
Mount Hebron
G. O. Miller
G. G Miller
Robert W. Schultz
Robert S. Bell
A. T. William R. Miller
Lewis A William ©. Miller. Henkel. Miller
Storm Nearly Strikes Round Hill. Tree and Orchard Hit
A late storm felled a large tree before Round Hill church as lightning struck and shocked several men in the nearby orchard. Lester Loy remained unconscious for four hours and was treated by Dr. Swimley of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill Church
Round Hill
Lester Loy
A. ©. Swimley
Winchester
Blind Child 15 Burned in Yard Fire Incident
Agnes Catlett a ten year old deaf and blind colored girl daughter of James and Maggie Catlett living near the fair grounds was badly burned when her clothing caught fire after herparents left a smoldering yard fire while pumpkins were being canned Doctors say initial danger passed and recovery hope remains with treatment by Dr Walter Cox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catlett
Fair Grounds
Walter Cox
Cox
White Palace Restaurant Opens on Main Street
White Palace Restaurant opens at 1b N Main St under managers Rousopoulos and Athanas of Washington. It features a special side entrance for ladies and offers day and night service. Businessmen lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm with quick, polite, neat service. Book Sunday dinner now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main St
Rousopoulos
Athanas
Washington
President Wilson to wed during Christmas holidays
It was learned today that the President and Mrs Nor may marry during the Christmas holidays. The plan was decided at a conference with the President, Mrs Galt, and Colonel House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Nor
Galt
Colonel House
Winchester Inn to Be Sold at Public Auction
The Winchester Inn on Stewart Street near South Stewart faces public sale on Saturday December 4. Trustees R Gray Williams Harry K K Russell and Robert Y Conrad represent deferred purchase money bondholders. The hotel, built by Equity Improvement Company, has served as a summer hotel with winter guest spaces and sits on a large lawn with substantial frontage and deep depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Inn
Stewart Street
Messrs
R. Gray Williams
Harry KK. Russell
Robert Y. Conrad
5. B. Perkins
Equity Improvement Company
Serious Accident Narrowly Averted on Main Street
Early today an automobile truck driven by George P. Kern, a noted milk dealer, skidded near the corner of Water and North Main streets and ran onto the sidewalk in front of Gray and Streit’s store. Kern stopped the engine just before crashing into the plate glass windows. no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray and Streit
North Main Street
George P. Kern
Kern
Water Street
Main Street
Cedar Wanted for Winchester Mill Startup
Through the Winchester Chamber of Commerce a cedar mill will locate in Winchester if enough cedar is secured. Suppliers with cedar six inches or larger across the small end and eight to twelve feet long should contact George Sonneborn, Secretary, at No 12 North Main Street for prices and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
George Sonneborn
New Restaurant Opens At 168 North Main Street
The White Palace Restaurant opened this morning by Messrs Rousopoulos and Athanas at 168 North Main street reports good business from transient trade. The venue is described as highly attractive in the Virginia Valley with modern decor, mirrors and glass tables and a clean appearance. The menu promises a full range of good foods served in elegant style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Palace
Messrs. Rousopoulos
Athanas
North Main Street
Virginia Valley
Harvest Help Wanted at Brentwood Farm
Wanted immediately able bodied men to pick apples at Brentwood farm near Berryville. Pay is 1.59 dollars per day plus board. Apply in person at the farm coop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brentwood Farm
Berryville
John Brown Raid at Harpers Ferry Remembered in Winchester
Elder residents recall October 17 1859 when John Brown led a raid on Harpers Ferry arsenal sparking national turmoil. The narrative notes his arrest, trial, execution and the lasting impact on abolitionist history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Ferry
Larlesigs TM
Richard Parker
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Jefferson County
Winchester High School Beats Woodstock 25 to 5 at Reservoir Park
Winchester High School easily defeated Woodstock 25 to 5 in a football game at Reservoir Park. The Winchester defense stifled the visitors until the final minutes, and a return match with Woodstock is planned soon. S V A and Augusta Military Academy contest football supremacy this afternoon with strong efforts from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reservoir Park
Winchester High School
Woodstock
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Augusta Military Academy
Long Island Lawyer Stacktole Dies in Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue Hospital reports the death of Long Island lawyer Stacktole from heart failure after a brave battle with anthrax poisoning. The case reportedly demonstrates Eichhorn serum as a cure even in advanced stages, with Stacktole near death upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uculge
Stachiui
Long Island
Bellevue Hospital
Stacktole
Miss Haskins Engaged to J M Dennis of Baltimore
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Louise Thweatt Haskins to Mr. J Mur doch Dennis of Baltimore was made by Miss Margaret Graham of Lexington Virginia. Dennis is the son of Judge J Upsher Dennis. The bride to be has prominent Virginia lineage and has been a social favorite. The wedding is planned for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Thweatt Haskins
J. Murdoch Dennis
Baltimore
Haskins
Margaret Graham
Lexington
Dennis
J. Upsher Dennis
Virginia
Domin
Anti-Toxin Saves Life of a Child
Master Willie Brown son of Mr Frank Brown a renowned meat merchant was brought home with a foot injury after stepping on bone. Doctors feared tetanus but anti-toxin was given and Jad is rapidly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Brown
Frank Brown
Pitiful Plea For Young Will Brown Is Noted
A fragmented recall of a plea regarding a youth named Will Brown and a discussion of literary figures and works. The text mentions Bayard Taylor, Howells, Hawthorne, Emerson, and Whitman, with reflections on literature’s value across generations and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Brown
W. D. Howell
Cambridge
New England
Howell
Bayard Taylor
Winchester
Saw Brown's Raid At Harpers Ferry obituary
A Baltimore and Ohio man from Sandy Hook aged in bed yesterday after a lengthy illness, leaving one son and three daughters. He had been a railroad worker and was remembered as a witchman at Harpers Ferry during the Brown raid and the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Higgins
Baltimore and Ohio
Sandy Hook
Ile
Harpers Ferry
Maryland Bridge
John
Young Ladies Wanted at Lewis Jones' Knitting Co
Help wanted advertisement seeking young ladies for sewing machine work at Lewis Jones' Knitting Company. Describes clean steady work with good wages and 12 to 1 PM minus 1 week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Jones’ Knitting Co
Public sale of Fries estate farms and houses
Public sale of the Jesse Fries property advertised on another page includes six farms four houses and a lot. The notice indicates multiple parcels offered at auction under local authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fries Estate
Jesse . Fries
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