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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1918
Page
1
A Virginia report shows Frederick County lagging in third Liberty loan subscriptions. Only 18.55 percent of residents bought bonds, with per capita subscription at 32.12 dollars. Officials aim to boost participation to about 75 percent to reach a higher per capita class and meet an expanded apportionment.
The focal American Red Cross chapter appeals to Winchester and Frederick County residents to collect walnut and hickory shells and other fruit seeds for carbon used in gas mask production for soldiers in France. Junior Red Cross, Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls urged to canvass houses and schools to gather materials for shipment to the War Chest Society offices for credit and onward delivery to government central points.
The will dated July 12, prior to her death, left a 40 acre Gainesboro farm to daughters Minnie Lamp and Naomi DeHaven for life with remainder to their children. No personal estate or executor. Probate in Frederick County Circuit Clerk's office. an administrator will be appointed.
Pupils wishing to study piano with Minnie A Miller should send names now. Class size is limited and late applications may not be accepted. Call or phone 6 to 7 30 p.m Bell phone 221.
Taxpayers are reminded that the 1918 taxes are due. If not paid by September 30, 1918, a 3 percent penalty will be added. City Treasurer William T. Barr signs the notice.
Classified notice advertises a new 1918 Ford for sale located at 7 North Main Street. Contact details repeat the address for interested buyers.
Arch bishop John Ireland, a leading Catholic figure in the United States, died at his Saint Paul home at 3:55 a.m. after eighteen hours of unconsciousness from heart disease and stomach trouble. The report notes his long illness and eminent stature among American prelates.
A list of hot beverages and bouillon items offered by Asco Drug Store. Includes coffee chocolate tomato bouillon and beef bouillon sold in 1 pint portions.
Lost bag described as black with purse contents and money. contact Howard at Star office. Help is sought for locating the owner through the Star office.
Allied cavalry invasion prompts Bulgarian retreat across the front. Prilep fell to French forces with key objectives at Veles and Ishtih under threat. Serbians advance along the Vardar, while Cambrai and St Quentin face intensified Allied pressure in France. American patrols active on Lorraine front with heavy artillery duels and aerial captures.
Annie Williams a blind colored woman and Martie Jackson a colored woman were moved to the detention house for contagious diseases after an outbreak connected to Ida Peterson who is at the same place with smallpox. All patients are recovering and the outbreak is believed stamped out. A steam engineer is wanted at the pumping station. Apply to City Manager. War Savings Stamps are urged.
Unusually fine slightly used upright pianos including a Steinway offered at very attractive prices. Alan Chas. Stieff modern Concert Grand pianos in excellent condition, original cost 1050.00, very cheap.
Lost item notice describes a black packetbook with about $20 to Henry F. Seal and a wartime fundraiser by Hodgson and Brown. They offer 2000 roters as a free giveaway to school children and urge bringing platinum to receive cash and aid the war effort.
The Board of Health urged the City School Board to enforce compulsory vaccination to prevent a potential small pox spread. Principal Duffey announced that tomorrow Dr. A. D. Henkel will visit schools to check pupils for five years or older vaccination marks. unvaccinated students must stay home or be vaccinated before returning.
A white married woman with four children confessed in police court to forging her cousin, a soldier, on two checks totaling 42 dollars cashed locally. She forged one 18 dollar check to a fictitious name and another 24 dollars, using his bank and checkbook. After her arrest she admitted guilt, was identified, and released on promise to repay in weekly installments due to her children.
Chief of Police M. A. Doran received a letter from State's Attorney J. Philip Roman of Cumberland Michigan asking to watch for Arthur Thomason a dangerous criminal who broke jail September 16. Thomason has a long criminal record and may be in the county seeking orchard work. The letter includes a complete description and a photograph.
London report says an emergency war cabinet meeting was held to address a widening railway strike. Six thousand workers have walked out and disruption could spread nationwide within a day. The strike already ties up miners and ammunition and steel workers, while the government vows to keep war production moving with trains manned by soldiers.
A crowd gathered at the homes of Mr. Botelar Grim and a bride and Mr. Braxton Hitter and bride on Monday night for an old time belting event. Noise makers and a lively racket lasted about an hour before the newlyweds appeared to acknowledge the praise. Lost diamond and signet ring with initial H missing. reward offered by Star office.
Count von Hertling told the Reichstag committee that a peace hour may come when enemies see reason and a league of nations could be more than a dream. He urged disarmament and arbitration with freedom of the seas for smaller nations while Germany remains confident amid the war. Washington commentaries say Germany now faces defeat, whether Hertling’s words are for Allied ears or a genuine shift.
Newton H. Burkhart of Mount Williams Frederick County Va is reported missing in action in France. He trained at Camp Lee Va and served on the firing line for months. his father once operated a store at Opequon. Freight slow. orders urged for seed Wheat and Rosen Rye.
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