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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1915

Page

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Romania Seeks Four Hundred Thousand Troops for Balkans

From Rome and Bucharest reports Iran the Allies are urged to send four hundred thousand troops to the Balkans as Romania nears war. Serbian forces press along the northern frontier while Austro German advances pause temporarily and civilians recount Bulgarian atrocities.

Rome Bulgarian France Roumania Balkans Austria Berlin Paris Athens

Graham Livick Wedding Planned for November Third

Cards from Mr and Mrs William Calder Graham announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Mary Edith Graham to Mr Harry Lee Livick of Winchester. Ceremony to be held at the brides parents home on Wednesday November 3 with a home reception in Winchester after November 20. Livick a Staunton native has run a drug business in Winchester since spring and previously worked with a Baltimore firm.

Chester William Calder Graham Ginter Park Richmond Mary Edith Graham Harry Lee Livick Winchester

Martinsburg Considers Asphalt Streets After Winchester Visit

Martinsburg officials plan asphalted blocks after Mayor Turner and City Engineer Bromley toured Winchester streets. If approved, streets from the post office to the Cumberland Valley line and from Queen to the B&O depot would form a continuous highway, praised for durability and cost. The city council meets tonight at 8.

Martinsburg Turner E. D. Bromley Winchester King Cumberland Valley Railroad Martin Queen Baltimore and Ohio

Italian Fruit Dealer and Shoe Shiner Told to Report for Italian War

F Rammacciotti and Firole Marchi of North Main Street have been notified by the Italian embassy in Washington that they are summoned for active service in Italy. They plan to stay in this country due to business interests and lack of military experience, though they acknowledge the possibility of service if called.

F. Rammacciotti Firole Marchi North Main Street Washington Austria Oth Italy

Friends' Meeting Travelers Head to Baltimore

Miss Mamie Robinson Miss Juz Fries and Mr Ray Robinson left this morning for Baltimore to attend the Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends. The first session was held this afternoon and the meetings will run nearly a week with attendees from Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties. CORN-Carlots on spot 73 asked ob Corn 3 90.

Mamie Robinson Juz Fries Ray Robinson Baltimore Yearly Meeting The Society of Friends Society of Winchester Frederick and Clarke Counties

Tribute From Nemo to the Late Or Hyde

The Kind Neighbor who visited the sick is honored in a melancholy autumn tribute. A poor bank teller’s life is ruined by a woman now in prison, and the article laments sorrow and endurance amid hardship and loss.

Nemo Hyde

Virginia Synod Decides 10 Meet in Lexington Va

The One Hundred Twenty-Eighth annual session of the Synod of Virginia, Southern Presbyterian Church, met in Charlestown and Lexington, choosing Lexington Va as next meeting site. Reports and memorial services were held for departed ministers including Rev Dr Hyde, with Mount Hebron noted for autumn reflections. A new permanent synodical advisory committee on schools and colleges was approved.

Virginia Synod Lexington Virginia Southern Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Committee On Education Synodical Advisory Committee On Schools and

Carlyle Barton To Marry Miss Thom In Baltimore Ceremony

A prominent Virginia Maryland alliance wedding is planned for Monday December 6 at 6 o'clock at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore. Miss Isabel Rieman Thom and Mr Carlyle Barton will wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Niver followed by a tea at 204 West Lanvale Street. Barton is nephew of Hon R T Barton of Winchester.

Virginia Maryland Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore Isabel Rieman Thom Pembroke Lea Thom Carlyle Barton Randolph Barton Dr. Niver Thom Edwin B

Local police to receive new blue uniforms

Uniform contract awarded to 8S. H. Hable clothiers of thin city for the city police. Officers will be provided with warm winter clothing in a smart, tailored style.

8S. H. Hable Hawkins North Mountain

Two Workmen Blown to Pieces in Mine Explosion

Pottsville report says Frank Stokus and Michael Condrack of New Philadelphia were killed by a premature explosion at the Silver Creek Coal and Iron Company mine near Philadelphia and Read in the district.

Pottsville Frank Stokus Michael Condrack New Philadelphia Silver Creek Patiaaelphia Read Liery Ing Coal and Iron Company

Miss Edith Wood Dead After Tuberculosis Battle

Edith Brown Wood dies at 517 South Main Winchester after a long illness. Born March 20 1876 in Winchester she was the daughter of Mrs Mary J Wood and the late William H Wood. Funeral at 3 30 Sunday at Braddock Street Methodist with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Edith Brown Wood Mary J. Wood Ter William H. Wood

Miller School To Reopen Next Week After Closure

The Miller school building on West Piccadilly Street adjacent to Handley Library, shut about a month ago due to a scarlet fever case involving the janitor's grandchild, will reopen next week. Sanitary Inspector J R Doran has fumigated the building and kept doors and windows closed to contain fumes until clearance is given.

Miller School Handley Library West Piccadilly Street J. R. Doran

Cedar mill proposed for Winchester by chamber drive

Winchester Chamber of Commerce aims to locate a cedar mill in Winchester contingent on securing enough cedar to justify. Cedar ready for sale must be six inches or more across the small end and eight to twelve feet long. Interested sellers may contact George Sonnabend secretary at No 12 North Main Street.

Winchester Chamber of Commerce Winchester N. Main St

Rev Dr Woods to Preach at 11 O Clock Service

Rev W H Woods will preach at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 11 o clock in the morning. Rev Dr William Harvey Woods of Baltimore will occupy the pulpit and deliver the sermon. Rev Dr J H Lacy the church pastor will deliver the evening sermon.

Presbyterian Church William Harvey Woods Baltimore J. H. Lacy

Public sale of the Jesse Fries property adv on other page

Notice announces a public sale of Jesse Fries property with an advertisement for six farms four houses and a lot listed on another page. The brief mentions additional items and dates implied by the paper.

Jesse Fries Muah

Carter's Yeast Promises Good Bread Selection

Short ad notice urges shoppers to ask for Carter's Yeast to ensure quality bread. Mentions value and product placement in trunks and suitcases at BR, M, Swimley's.

Carter Swimley's

Railroad Firm Seeks New Trial Over Cline Verdict

In Circuit Court Judge T W Harrison refused Cumberland Valley Railroad Company bid to set aside a $2500 judgment in favor of Benjamin J Cline for injuries from an alleged defective crossing at Clearbrook Virginia The judge ruled Virginia law allowed speeds up to twenty mph over crossings and that Cline may have slowed then quickened before the crossing The railroad plans to appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court within sixty days.

Harrison T. W. Harrison The Cumberland Valley Railroad Company Benjamin J. Cline Robert Y. Conrad Gray Wiliams Mr. Williams Mesers James P. Reardon Harry R. Kern Cline Bugsy Dick Boy Sarely Virginia Martinsburg Rdiot Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia

William Faversham in They Right of the Way at Empire

Metro Pictures presents William Faversham in a motion picture at the Empire Monday matinee and night. The show features a remarkable Saran camera effect and promises a vivid movie experience.

Metro Pictures Corporation William Faversham Motion Picture the Empire

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