Renowned Author Beith to Lecture on War Here in December
Jan Hay the pen name of Captain John Beith of the Argyll and Southern Highlanders, winner of the Military Cross, is expected to lecture at the Handley Library course in December on the human side of trench warfare. The talk covers Kitchener s army, regimental life, trench routines, supply flows, and the 21 hours in the trenches with notes on the July 1 1917 period. Captain Beith has written The First Hundred Thousand and Scally and Knight on Wheels.
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Hay Beith
Handley Course
Wil
Jan Hay
R. Gray Williams
Handley Board of Trustees
Handley Library
John Hay Beith
Argyll and Southern Highlanders
Captain Beith
New York Times
America
France
Jalluly
Beith
Death of Miss Louise Breedon Ends Long Virginia Life
Miss Louise Breedon dies at home of Mrs. Georgia Bryan Conrad after a long life of loyalty to the Confederate cause. She lived over four score years and was beloved by old Southern soldiers and friends for her charity and refined manners. Her death follows that of Miss Lizzie Sherraard, noted for hospitality in her old home. The conjoined memories praise Virginia’s old fashioned ladies and their inspiration to young women.
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Louise Breedon
Georgia Bryan Conrad
Virginia
Lizzie Sherraard
Miss Breedon
South
Otharg
Tuesday Unit Meeting Notice and Help Wanted Ad
Members of the Tuesday Unit will meet as usual at the accustomed place. 1p WANTED Reliable boys to carry Star. Apply at once at office. iptf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Iptf
New Government to Keep Control Maintains Stance
Ambassadors from allied powers met with Vice Premier and Foreign Minister Gerestuchenko in Petrograd to question the gamble of Bolshevik radicals taking power. The premier affirmed the government will pursue its policies without influence from extremist groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolesky
Newell Farm Sale Set for September 29 1917
The J. A. Newell farm will be sold on the premises 2 miles southwest of Angers Store on September 29 1917. Sale to begin at 1 o'clock. See hand bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. ‘Newell
S. W. Angers
Farm for Rent at Stephensons Depot in Virginia
Two hundred acre farm offered for rent by Mr R L Cloud at Stephensons Depot. Possession available March 1 1918. Apply to W Roy Stephenson Winchester Va framed in local notice style.
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R. L. Cloud
Stephenson
W. Roy Stephenson
Winchester
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Convention Trip
Miss Lona A. Kern Mrs. Walter M. Bond and Miss Sirbaugh depart for Charlottesville to attend the Virginia WCTU annual convention with Winchester branch representatives. Mr and Mrs Robert Baker of Washington visit relatives in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lona A. Kern
Walter M. Bond
Sirbaugh
Charlottesville
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia
Winchester
Robert Baker
Washington
Deadlock over war profits tax in Washington impedes revenue bill
Conferees on the 2.5 billion war revenue bill remain deadlocked over the war profits tax. They battle over what assets count as capital with experts called in. Big money interests push for intangible assets to raise capital, risking exemptions under an 8 percent basis. If capital is defined too high, profiteers could dodge taxes and reduce revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wanted Apples And Keifer Pears
Advertise purchasing apples and ki fer pears at top market prices. Goods hauled loose or in barrels to the warehouse at C. V. Station. F. A. Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V
F. A. Beck
Funeral Services For Miss Breedon
The funeral of the late Miss Louise Breedon who died Saturday at the residence of Mrs. Holmes Conrad on North Market street will be from the Conrad home at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Dr. W W D Smith officiating and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named W Roy Stephenson Dr A P Osborne W C Marshall A M Baker H D Fuller and Stewart Bell. Miss Breedon, 84, native of Winchester, spent many years in Washington. She leaves a brother Alfred Breedon of South Carolina and a sister Frances Breedon of Washington.
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Louise Breedon
Holmes Conrad
North Market Street
Conrad
W.W. D. Smith
Christ Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
W. Roy Stephenson
A. P. Osborne
W. C. Marshall
A. M. Baker
H. D. Fuller
Stewart Bell
Breedon
Winchester
Washington
Alfred Breedon
South Carolina
Frances Breedon
Contributions To Red Cross Fund
The Star records today contributions to the Red Cross fund from Mrs. Lela Janney and Dr. Hunter H. McGuire.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Fund
The
Star
Lela Janney
Seeeenees
Hunter H. McGuire
Notice to stop sprinkling until tar covering applied
City manager warns residents not to sprinkle any more streets until their street is covered with Tarvia. The notice emphasizes the importance of proper road treatment and directs readers to Mountain View Nursery Co. for supplies, with contact information provided.
Winchester Urged to Pay 300 Toward War Library Fund
The article reports Winchester is asked to contribute 300 to Virginia’s 25 000 quota for a million dollar national drive to fund war service libraries. It notes Virginia’s total pledge and outlines the need for cantonment libraries books and librarians as US troops prepare for deployment.
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Winchester
Virginia
United States
Real Estate Seeks Quiet Farm Listings
Real estate man W. L. Fultz claims a strong demand for farms of any size and offers confidential, in person negotiations. He invites owners to call at No. 11 13 Court Square to discuss selling privately.
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W. L. Fultz
Court Square
A Fine Washington Street Residence For Sale
Substantial brick residence on South Washington Street west side terrace with 8 rooms pantry and bathroom walls 15 inches thick basement stone wall interlined with brick charming interior details offered by W L Fultz real estate exclusive.
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Washington Street
W.L. Fultz
Store extends hours to 8 tonight
Notice states JOLLIFFE & JOLLIFFE will keep the store open until 8 oclock starting this Monday September 24. The message is a brief update on store hours and management.
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Jolliffe & & Jolliffe
Notice for Drafted Men Drill on Frederick Plaza
Drafted men are directed to attend drills tonight at 8 o clock on Frederick plaza. Drills will be held Mondays and Thursdays, with instruction in drill and arms. Logan R Fay signs. Also Asa Richards sale notice appears in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Plaza
Logan R, Fay
Will Leaves Winchester Estate to Sister in Full
The will of Annie Boozer, daughter of F August Grat chen, admitted to probate in Winchester, leaves nearly all of a ten thousand dollar estate to her sister Carrie D Graichen. Husband Dr J E Boozer of Columbia is to turn over to Graichen a gold watch that belonged to their mother. Graichen is named executrix with bond set at twenty thousand dollars and no security required.
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Annie Boozer
F. August Gratchen
Columbia
South Carolina
Corporation Clerk's
Winchester
Carrie D. Gratchen
Cold Storage Insures Apples At No Extra Cost
Local enterprise funded by fruit growers opens modern storage facility offering insured apples without added charges and storage rates as low as competitors. Ready for business in the community.
Monument to Late Mr Snapp Unveiled at Mount Hebron Cemetery
A monument honoring Eugene Snapp was unveiled in Mount Hebron Cemetery by Hickory Camp No. 284 Woodmen of the World amid exercises. Snapp, formerly of Winchester, died in Staunton, belonged to Staunton Woodmen, and the Mount Hebron dedication featured Rev. Harry G. Spencer and council commander Ward Carper.
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Mr. Snapp
Eugene Snapp
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Hickory Camp, No. 284
Woodmen of the World
Snapp
Winchester
Staunton
Harry G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Ward Carper
T. Parlett
J. C."fries
BE. B. Capper
John I. Slodt
Carper
Hickory Camp
Spencer
Quartette
Wanted Young Man Saturday Collection for The Star
A brief notice seeking a young man for Saturday collection duties for The Star newspaper. References required.
Trimmed Hats Event Held Tue Wed Sept 25 26
Miss Cline presents a two day trimmed hats event on Tuesday and Wednesday September 25 and 26. Local shoppers attended the display in the store named MISS CLINE'S featuring fashionable headwear.
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Cline
Germany's Peace Reply Divides Opinion Across Europe
The Hague report notes mixed reactions to Germany's reply to the pope's peace note. German and Austrian papers praise it as a will of the people while London and Paris papers call it hollow. A Reichstag meeting and a chancellor speech are anticipated to detail the replies and possible territory transfers. Miss Dorig Kaplan left for Forest Glen Maryland.
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Hague
London
Paris
Germany
Reichstag
Berlin
Michaelis
Washington Debates Bernstorff Slush Fund Inquiry
Washington officials and lawmakers weigh an inquiry into the Bernstorff slush fund amid ongoing disclosures of German plots and abuse of diplomatic privileges. The State Department says none of the funds were intended for bribery or used to influence Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Washington
State Department
Bernstorff
Department
Congress
Taxes Due Notice from City Treasurer 1917
Notice to taxpayers that 1917 taxes are now due with a three percent penalty if unpaid by September 30, 1917. City Treasurer William T. Barr signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. T. Barr
Argentina May Avoid rupture with Germany
Buenos Aires Sept 24. A rupture with Germany seemed less imminent after Berlin repudiated the unneutral action of Count Von Luxburg. Another Chamber of Deputies session was called for this afternoon, but it was unlikely the Senate’s call for an immediate break would be upheld.
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Buenos Alres
Germany
Berlin
Count von Luxburg
Argen
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Fall Millinery Display Invitation by Miss Kremer
Miss Kremer invites attendance at a Fall Millinery display spanning Friday and Saturday September 6 to 29 at BADD. The event promotes seasonal hats and ready for upcoming autumn fashion.
Pioneering Winchester gentleman dies after illness
Frederick A. Shryock, prominent farmer and apple dealer from White Post born 1854, dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital after ruptured appendix. Funeral at M. E. Church South. survivors include widow Ida Finkbine and three sons Wilmer Paul Amos and three daughters. He was a longtime business leader and church figure in Clarke County and Frederick County Maryland.
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Winchster Memorial Hospital
Shryock
Millwood Road
Sage
Winchester
Frederick
Virginia
West Virginia
Mr. Shryock
Clarke County
Mr Shryock
White Post
James Frederick Shryock
Caroline Kern
Kernstown
Ida Finkbine
Amos Kinkbine
Pittsburgh
Messrs
Wilmer
Paul
Amos Shryeck
Boyd R
Richards
Ati
Milared Shryeck
Ent
City
Ryock
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Capn Beith
Dience
Louise
Wire
Tremists
Williams Barry
Duchess
Jonathan
Theountain View Nursery Co
Will Art, Md
ASK
Share OF War Library Fund
American Library Association
Asa Richard
Sale
Ohist
Free Insurance
Kaiser
Pers
Dorig Kaplan
Forest Glen, Md
Argentina
Tina
Miss
Kremer
Fred A. Shruoge
Apple
Glarke County
M. E. Church
Mr. Frederick A. Shryock
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