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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
3
Reader invitation to obtain a free booklet on blood health and the Swift's S. S. S. remedy. The notice promotes keeping blood pure and strong and notes S. S. S. has been sold for over fifty years by druggists. Written to Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, Ga.
Red Cross leaders seek a powerful Winchester Chamber auxiliary with a broad committee of men to boost the chapter. Women are expected to play a key role, with men providing time and influence. The next meeting time and place will be announced.
A dispatch from Benin quoting the Cologne Volkszeitung notes Belgium as a focal war point and reports German newspapers echoing socialist calls for a positive assertion that Belgium will be restored by Germany. Mrs. L. V. Massie and Mrs. Reuben Triplett visit a relative named Samos Jonmtybttie in La.
Mrs. Hugh McCulloch and Misses Anne and Bella Carson report safe after air raids on St. Louis and Harvard hospital bases in France. Major Murphy of the St. Louis base hospital unit relayed news to the Marshall family in this city. The message says no one was injured and suggests the nurses may not have been in the raided district.
Mr. William T. Sullivan plans a two story brick and concrete livery stable on the Fairfax lane site after his former stable was burned. Debris cleared this week as work begins with expected January move in. He has material but faces a labor shortage and will leave the temporary quarters on South Market Street when the new building is ready.
The article reports on US policy toward neutrals amid German aims and Wilson’s conditions, noting Secretary Lansing’s stance to halt false peace propaganda and to refresh Washington’s diplomatic roster. It defends neutral diplomats as not always representing their peoples and cites responses to the Argentine case.
Mr. George W. Bowly left last night to visit his son Devereux L. Bowly at camp.
Paris September report states Paul Painteve, tasked with forming a new French cabinet, met President Poincare and submitted a complete minister list for approval. He is expected to be premier and war minister while M Ribot, former head, may serve as foreign minister. socialists’ program favored.
British artillery along the west Flanders front opened another terrific bombardment, signaling a renewal of Haig's offensive. The night bombardment was so strong it was audible at Flushing, fifty miles away, as weather cleared for deploying heavy guns to new positions for another drive.
A marriage license issued this morning to Clifton S. Swisher and Miss Froma Mary Gray, both of Hampshire County West Virginia, lists the groom as 21 and the bride as 25. He is a farmer and a son of Asa Swisher. she is a daughter of Juling Gray.
Apple Grove Virginia notes list visitors and family events including Austin Crabill's Richmond visit and a new baby for Philip Crabill. Other mentions include Miss Jeanette Richard from Wardensville and Mrs. Minnie Grim visiting relatives, plus social visits by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crabill and Mr. A. B. Crabill and Winchester business calls.
Daily market report lists prices for wheat flour types corn middlings bran rye hay butter creamery products potatoes and poultry. Prices shown include winter and spring wheat flour retail 12.00 per unit, cracked corn 2.05 per bushel, middlings 8.00, bran 0.28, rye 1.40, Timothy and mixed hay 20.00 and 15.00, butter wholesale 0.42 and retail 0.46, potatoes 0.46 and 1.25 per bushel, and young chickens and hams bacon and shoulders with various values.
The recruits of Company TI Secs and Virginia Infantry now at Camp McClellan Anniston Alabama thank The Star for contributions to comfort kits. Sixty kits were made by ladies of Winchester and reached the camp safely and are greatly appreciated.
Newspapers quote Watson denying the charge saying he never thought of it while telegraphic reports from the Roanoke convention echo similar wording across outlets.
J C Carbaugh died leaving a widow two sons and two daughters. He also had two brothers and two sisters. Funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm from the house with Rev C Sydenstricker and Rev A Knox officiating. burial at Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. He served as Stephens City school trustee and was well liked.
Embargo orders require customs to search arriving travelers baggage for liquor. Personal effects bringing small quantities for personal use are prohibited under the new directive. Officers are instructed to confiscate any flasks or bottles found.
A Sept. 12 Washington war conference of leaders from labor, fraternal and political groups urged Americans to stand together and fight shoulder to shoulder. Everett S. Macy, head of the National Civic Federation, led two score organizations in pledging support to America in its convicts. Labor and capital shook hands across the table as delegates agreed sacrifices are needed from both sides.
D Melville Muldr of Elizabeth City North Carolina explains that after a prior marriage could not be completed a state license was issued, then a duplicate application for a certified copy in Washington appears mistaken as a new license. The note is dated September 10 1917.
Report on a St Paul meeting of North Dakota farmers demanding at least three dollars per bushel for wheat. Officials warn the gathering shows un American influence with ties to the People's Council for Democracy and Peace and the I W W. Brewers and millers have been approached as part of the protest activity.
A missing girl, Irene Dillard, formerly of Rockingham County, moved with her family recently and has not been seen since. Father Mr. Dillard appeals for information, noting she left with little money and suggesting a possible love affair, though no beau is known. Nell Hodgson of White Post Va is visiting relatives near town, while Miss Minnie H. Taylor visits Chambersburg, and Mrs. Juliet Atkinson McCaw returns from New York and Washington.
Fragmented advice touts plain items as hair care solutions while warning against alkali content. It claims a cheap, greaseless product cleanses the scalp, moisturizes, and lathers richly, requiring small amounts to rinse easily and remove dandruff thoroughly.
The Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia orders a master to report on the real estate and liens of Jacob S Fries and Beulah D Fries including rents value and unpaid taxes. The master must publish notice and proceed on September 11 1917 at Winchester office. adjournments possible.
The Sunday School of Minnie Woot Chapel on Berryville Pike plans an all day picnic in George Baker woods near the church on Saturday September 15. The public is invited to join the pupils in their outing.
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