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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
1
Count von Bernling the German chancellor and Baron Husserek Austrian prime minister are to meet in Vienna next week to discuss a peace offensive. Vienna reportedly seeks Spain's mediation.
A marriage license was issued yesterday in the county clerk's office to Charles Emerson Orndorff and Miss Vernie May Golightly, both of Knox County, Virginia, though the groom resides in Frederick County. Vernie is the daughter of Mr. James Golightly.
County supervisors reported on the parish farm visit of August 2. They valued personal property at 9091.70 dollars and noted the overall well kept condition and a gratifying rise in property value.
The board of county supervisors denied a petition for a new road in Back Creek district. The proposed route would start at the Mellwee road and Limestone Ridge road, running eastward to the Cedar Creek road, with petitioners led by Mr. Co F Nelson and opponents including Mr H Summers Orndorff.
The Winchester Cold Storage Company announces benefits for apple croppers. It claims lower storage costs than competitors, fire insurance at no extra charge, superior refrigeration extending storage life, and efficient unloading facilities reducing wagon wait times. Contact General Manager Chas R. McCann for details.
Burton's Tire Shop at 21 West Piccadilly Street seeks a delivery truck driver. McVicar advertises for a position to operate a wagon and deliver tires and equipment.
The Kaiser proclaims to the German people that unity and strength will defend sacred soil and kultur as they retreat on the western front. He states God will continue with them in peaceful work and asks for continued perseverance amid enemy assaults. The message appears in Dresden papers.
Washington reports a five to six million dollar shortage in income tax returns since July due to errors in schedules. Officials say no deliberate evasion is alleged, and the deficit arises from defective returns.
Washington reports Americans are fleeing Russia with 40 consular officers, 40 YMCA workers, 25 Petrograd National City Bank staff, 2 Red Cross officials, and 15 others aboard a special train from Petrograd. Consul-General Poole stays to assist colleagues in Petrograd.
The Shenandoah Valley Academy announces the opening of its military school for boys. Dr. J. B. Edwards serves as Acting Principal and describes preparation for all universities including V. M. I and West Point. Opening date is Thursday September 19 at 2 p.m.
The Winchester fair returns September 10 through 13 with top horses in all racing classes, livestock exhibits, and clean free attractions. Day and night features aim to draw crowds. obtain season tickets from secretary D. W. Lupton at Rouss Avenue. Freight shipments are slow. order Pennsylvania Seed Wheat and Rosen Rye Seed Wheat for pickup.
American forces press the Vesle to Aisne front with major fresh gains. British and French units seize Ploegsteert and Messines ridge outskirts while Germans fall back along a wide front from Ypres to the Aisne. Cretes height and canal crossings reported held by Allied troops.
Arlie Triplett of Company M Fifth Regiment Engineers stationed at Camp Humphrey Virginia spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs RB Triplett near ROCK ENON SPRINGS. Neighbors and friends heard his camp life reports and praised his popularity and prospects against the Hun. Also notices include a clerk job ad and a local drug store candy sale announcement.
The Washington Times reports seventeen year old Panesta Leroy of 3916 McKinley street has been missing since July 26. Private detectives in New York and Washington are seeking her after the notice appeared on Page Three.
There will be a meeting of the Dairymen's Association in Stephens City Saturday evening at 8 30 at the High School building. All interested in dairying are requested to attend this meeting. R S Bares, Secretary. Attend McDonald and Crim's sale near Berryville September 9 at 2 p m. 20 cattle 21 hogs 7 horses and colts.
Valley Evaporating Co announces Stephens City and Winchester evaporators opened for business. Patronage solicited. Also promote Boyd Steele’s in Stephens City with Velvet Kind Ice Cream and Coca Cola products. Flashing sign PUD’S available after dark.
Preaching on Ridgeway charge at M. E. Church South with Paynes Chapel Arden and Gerardstown services listed. Also notices for sale a work horse, job opening for a colored office maid, and visits of Mrs Preston Welsh and Miss Virginia Dorsey with social updates on local residents and the Hook family traveling to Roanoke.
Washington September 6 Increases in wages for railroad workers were granted by the railroad administration to take effect September 7. The old order is cancelled where it might apply. The raise is 26 dollars per month for monthly workers and 12 cents per hour for those paid by the hour.
San Antonio officer Lt Edmund G Chamberlain of Princeton Texas and University of Texas fame, attached to the US Marine Corps aviation, is cited by London dispatches for July 28 aerial combat. He shot down five German planes, damaged two, captured a detachment after landing, aided a wounded French officer, and refused to reveal his name to a British commander. The London and American wires report this dramatic action.
For rent a good business location on Main Street. Apply to H. W. Bibert at 160 N Main St Winchester Virginia.
To the Wholesalers and Retailers of Sugar in Winchester call at the office of the undersigned and get your sugar certificates for the month of September. Shirley Carter, Food Administrator for the City of Winchester. For sale one new Harroun and a second-hand Ford in good running order. Apply to D. W. McTiwee.
Wire reports state that inmates from all prisons will be registered under a power law. Men aged 18 to 46 must register on September 12. General Crowder announced the plan, with wardens handling prisoner records and submitting them to each state's adjutant general, though such reports may be excluded from state tallies.
Mr M S Wiggins resumes duties in Winchester to issue the Apple Bulletin for the season. The daily bulletins will cover the current apple season and be sent by mail if growers apply. Market activity is unsettled with few sales reported as Golden apples grade 2 1 4 inch pack quoted around 54 to 50 dollars.
Farmers learn Pure Wheat Flour can be supplied with wheat delivered to the mill. Each four pounds of flour requires selling one pound of substitute and fancy white corn meal is offered at six cents per pound. Also rental notice for Mrs Byrd’s Amherst Street residence with possession October 1 and contact at 1758 Q Street NW Washington DC.
A Lynchburg dispatch reports Lieut. R. Chess McGhee of Company L 116th Infantry, who left France August 13, is visiting home for a few days before heading to Camp Dix New Jersey for instruction. He says the 116th Infantry had been in trenches seven days and seven nights prior to his departure. Capt. Robert Y. Conrad of Winchester commands Company L. McGhee is an intimate friend of Lieut. Fred S. Anderson of Winchester, recently honorably discharged from the 27th service due to age.
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