25 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
1
In the Damloup sector German forces report repelling French assaults and regaining ground near Verdun. The battlefield updates indicate renewed activity with contested positions and ongoing combat efforts.
Paris reports violent fighting along the Verdun front with German efforts to regain ground east of the Meuse repulsed. French forces under Général Nivelle push two miles in places while the German fort Donaumont commander is captured.
2000 barrels space available at Robinson's Cold Storage Charlestown. Apply to H. F. Byrd. 1ptf.
At the close of the Baltimore wholesale markets at 8 o clock this afternoon No 2 red wheat noted at 1813 cents Corn closed at 111 to 110. Lost fur lined driving gloves two clasp fur lined missing owner to return to 210 Water St Reward. For sale two wheel push delivery cart cheap to quick buyer Apply to Star Office Senna.
A list of campaign events in Frederick County with dates and towns in Virginia. Notable speakers include Thos W Harrison T Russell Cather Harry F Byrd R Gray Williams B M Roszel and Frank S Taverner. Events run October 30 to November 6 in towns such as Gore Middletown Brucetourn Cross Junction Mountain Falls Stephens City Gainesboro and Winchester.
At a Stephens City meeting the Frederick County Board of Health issued a strict order. Residents not vaccinated must present a physician certificate of vaccination within 24 hours to health officers in Stephens City. Noncompliance will lead to revaccination and immediate warrants. By order of Board of Health, Co. R. Anderson, Chairman.
All members are asked to hand their contributions to the directors before October 31. Mrs. S. L. Lupton is president and Miss Mary H. Heist is secretary.
The Golden Rule group led by J. W. Duffey and Friendly Bible Classes are urged to attend a Thursday evening social at the Sunday school house on October 26 at 8 P.M. A fine program will be rendered and a hot lunch will be served free by the committee.
M. Pasternak of 1230 14th St NW, Washington DC, announces a display of tailored suits dresses gowns waists at the Winchester Inn on Thursday October. Models shown and orders taken. The item ends with a political call to vote for Wilson and Harrison on Tuesday November 7.
Help wanted for a month or longer. J A Nico Jemus in Lenore Virginia seeks apple pickers for seasonal labor. Job location Lenore VA with no further details provided.
Preparations are made for a major religious revival at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Winchester led by Evangelist Luther B. Bridgers. The schedule includes two daily services starting Sunday and extended cottage prayer meetings beginning Monday night with twenty gatherings planned in various parts of the city.
The piece argues for President Wilsons stance on an eight hour work day for rail labor and criticizes opponent Hughes for vague support. It describes a national crisis from stalled arbitration, Wilsons plan for a commissioned study and laws to prevent strikes, and calls voters to back Wilson and Harrison in November.
A portrait accompanies a profile of John Paul a Republican candidate for Congress in the district son of the late Judge John Paul of Rockingham. The narrative highlights his Virginia Military Institute training University of Virginia law degree state senate service and opposition to the fee system praising his independence and reform efforts against bossism.
Judge Richard H. Cardwell of Hanover resigns due to illness after twenty two years on the bench. Governor Stuart appoints R. R. Prentis of Suffolk to the vacancy with Christopher B. Garnett slated to succeed Prentis. Cardwell retires under the pension law. Prentis serves until thirty days after the next General Assembly session.
Press dispatches report President Wilson left Shadow Lawn New Jersey this afternoon in a special train bound for Cincinnati Ohio where he will deliver three speeches tomorrow The train is due in Martinsburg between 8 15 and 9 tonight with a brief stop likely and possible talks at intermediate stations before continuing on Philadelphia and Baltimore already reached today
Classified snippet shows a May Pikes House reference with easy terms, contact J. P. Reardon regarding a 10-25.1p-21 listing. Also a cook for a small family wanted for one month at $16.00 per month, with applications at Star Office.
The 129th annual session of the Presbyterian Synod of Virginia opens in Lexington with Rev. Dr. Alfred T. Graham leading as moderator in the absence of James R. Graham who is in China. Delegates discuss forward plans and report on missions, education, and benevolences.
War Department dispatches from Washington state that forces were moving from southern Chihuahua toward the north to strike Villa’s faction. No details on battles or casualties were provided in the official notice. In a separate sale notice, four secondhand pianos are offered for quick cash or installments by Seals Music Store.
At the regular meeting Friday the big class will be initiated and on Sunday evening the camp meets at the hall to attend a special service at Braddock M. E. Church. All members are expected to attend both meetings.
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